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#1 ·
Has anyone ridden these new bindings? They look interesting but would like to know how they rid before I buy.
 
#86 ·
Got to check them out at a shop here in San Diego, surprised by how light they actually are. Ordered a pair in the white. Also, emailed the company asking about replacement parts as I've seen some teeth chewed up pretty good on a handful of uses. They're really quick to reply, covered by warranty, and will replace them asap. Guys at Hanger 94 said they can't keep them on the shelves and they love theirs......
 
#92 · (Edited)
Yeah. I noticed after I posted that yesterday day that the ladder that is fed through the ratchet still hangs out there, but it doesn't bother me that much since they follow the contour of the boot. Though I see what you mean. I have a medium size pair and put a salomon 9.5 reduced footprint boot in them and with the straps centered there seems to be a lot of excess for a boot that is at the edge of fitting the binding. I wouldn't be surprised if the straps are the same size on the larges as well. However, when I look around at other bindings on the mountain, I see a lot of excess ladder length as well.
 
#95 ·
I dunno what it is about how I ride, but every couple of years a binding self destructs on me. last week, my front Rome 390 boss completely split in half lengthwise down the center of the base. I didn't notice right away and continued to ride on it until it was separated and bent all to hell. I actually really enjoyed the loose feel of it...

anyway, I loved those romes and it was less than two years old so I brought it in to the shop for warranty. they told me it would be a few weeks. I can't wait that long, need to shred as often as possible, so I picked up some now ipos at another shop to get me by. I was torn between them or those holograms- I wanted something loose and fun.

I've been riding the ipos no hibacks (never use forward lean anyway), and with the softest gizmos. it's been chewed up hardback at Seymour, and man made snow over ice at Cypress. the ipos are definitely damp as funk. a huge amount damper than anything I have tried. and very soft landings on hardpack crap. no problems in terms of response. I can see why people rave about these things- forgiving, cushy, responsive- but more than any of that, smooth. like putting big soft wheels on your skateboard and loosening the trucks a half turn.

I also love how simple they are. luckily, my 9.5 fuls position the medium ipos perfectly centered on the board when pulled all the way toward the heel edge. I thank the designer for giving my size priority.

The ladders are getting chewed up like other people have mentioned. I am also really not a fan of metal bases (bent ride bindings and disks in the past). the way your heel locks so firmly in to them is a bit unnerving at first- but you get over it quick. pointing it over some crud to huck off a stupid hip is fun as shit on these things. and that's what it's really about for me.

I've always thought that bindings matter the least in your setup, and still do. but these ipos definitely soak up the chatter like nothing else. curious to try them in some deep stuff when it hits next...
 
#99 ·
I noticed the toe strap adjustment lever popped open after a steep run on some untracked sticky stuff in one of my secret stashes on cypress last night. Not a big deal, didn't even notice until I got to the chair. But hopefully it doesn't become a habit or I will be epoxying those things in place.

Otherwise, the honeymoon with the nows is still in full swing. Loving the ease of boning things out no hiback style.
 
#101 · (Edited)
Got to ride them yesterday in what constitutes a pow day out here this year. Had about 8" of pretty light snow and I rode them backless with the white bushings. Easily the most fun I have had on a board in a few years. Really surfy feeling but still plenty of response. Thee were some pretty sketchy ice patches where the snow had scrapped off and the control I had even going from one extreme of condition to the other was confidence inspiring. They really shone towards the end of the day as things got really bumpy/moguled out. I was able to cruise though that crud at a good speed even in super flat light as the bindings ate up the chop while still giving great feedback as to what was under foot.​


I think it was said earlier in this thread but you only really notice how good these are after stepping back into a pair or normal bindings. I have a pair of K2 Uprises as well which I love. The canting and Harshmellow are fantastic but the IPOs always leave me smiling that much more.​
 
#105 ·
I think it has to do with the anchor points of the toe cap ladders. On Flux and Rome bindings there are two anchor points for the toe cap ladders. If the boots are on the smaller end of the size range, you can move the anchor points further back; so the toe cap molds around the boot better.

This is a minor point, as the King Pin system reduces the effort needed to transition to heel side; i.e. I can position the toe cap over my toes (like a toe strap) but use less pressure to secure my boot.
 
#109 ·
I have 10+ days on them and after playing with different angles on my new NS Legacy noticed that a couple of the screws were becoming stripped. Sent an email off to the service guys and had a response within 2 hours asking for my address so they could send me replacements.

On one of the earlier days, I noticed that a couple of the screws came loose on one binding by day's end leading me to ensure they are almost overtightened since.

Also noticed more recently while in the lift line that the toe strap released as another poster mentioned on a previous run. No problems since.

Will check the straps when I get a chance.

Love the dampness and surfiness. Much better for me and my bum ankles than my Targas. Also noticed that I favor an alpine stance vs. a duck stance in this setup.
 
#110 ·
I've also had the stoe strap come loose but only once. I think if you adjusted it and it doesn't sit right perhaps there is play there? I'm not sure.

I haven't had a problem since on either of the 2 pairs I have.
 
#111 ·
Just rode these today in Whistler. Got 8cm new snow. These bindings are amazing. Response is instant, no heel lift because the heel cup sucks the boot so well, and damp. I have no problem with the toe cap, stayed put the whole day (slipped one time because I didn't tighten it enough).
 
#113 · (Edited)
I was up at Baker for the LBS this past weekend. NOW had a booth so I met JF and chatted with him about next year's lineup. They had them on display so I was able to get a hands-on look at them. I like what they're doing, already making adjustments/upgrades in addition to new models. All 4 of my ladder straps were chewed up so they were kind enough to replace all of them for me with next year's version, no questions asked. JF also hooked it up with a set of the mini-back things so I can try riding them without the highback. These will come standard on the Select model next season. Super cool dude, and really excited to see NOW growing/expanding!
 
#119 ·
If a hardware companies first year problems are just bad ladder straps then they should count themselves lucky and gladly give everyone new ones. If Now wants to stay in business for a while they have to take their lumps like every other company. Right now they seem to be doing great and it would suck for their rep to get ruined over $3 worth of parts.
 
#121 ·
So I just got a pair of Now's and rode them for the first time today.

I dont know if it was mental or if it was the bindings but I never felt like I had as much control before. I probably had my best day riding of the year. The pivot is super subtle which I dont think people who havnt ridden them realize.

On a negative note im not a huge fan of the ratchets but whatever they get the job done.
 
#126 ·
Saw two boards side by side at après yesterday with the two different orange/white 2014 color schemes NOW bindings. Anybody know when they'll be available?

Jeremy Jones supposedly has a pro-model coming with a higher highback too, but I couldn't find anything online about it.

I really wish they had canted footbeds, going to try demo'ing them soon either way.
 
#129 ·
I talked to them on the phone a couple of weeks ago when I was getting new ladders. The new higher back and the no back or more of a inch added to the no back are the biggest changes. From all the testing I have heard the new super lo back is awesome. I am sure BA will have a report soon about them.
 
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