Flow on rear foot only? - Snowboarding Forum

Slappa · 04-22-2013, 04:14 PM

My buddy and I saw some guy at a local hill who had a traditional binding on his front foot and a Flow binding on his back foot only. Since we have opposite stances (I'm goofy he's reg) we were thinking of going 1/2 on a pair and each having only our rear foot in a Flow. I've read most of the threads around here about step in bindings but haven't seen any like this. We want to just be able to step in and latch right off of the lift without stopping.

Does any one have any experience trying this type of set up? I have read many people feel step-in bindings sacrifice stability for convenience, but with the front foot (the more important foot?) anchored tightly might this be the best of both worlds? You thoughts and comments please..

**Donutz** · 04-22-2013, 04:59 PM

Wow! Interesting idea. Only one way to find out... watch someone else kill themselves.

flapjack · 04-22-2013, 07:34 PM

3rd post down:

http://www.snowboardingforum.com/bin...indings-2.html

BurtonAvenger · 04-22-2013, 07:48 PM

Ugh fucking retarded just get matching bindings. This is so fucking stupid.

Alkasquawlik · 04-22-2013, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BurtonAvenger

Ugh fucking retarded just get matching bindings. This is so fucking stupid.

This.

Riding two different types of bindings at the same time is NOT "the best of both worlds".

t21 · 04-22-2013, 08:42 PM

go ahead and try it, only you would know the answer. If you do like the way they feel and you have fun so be it.

edlo · 04-22-2013, 09:55 PM

If you survive the ridicule , you'll probably survive two different bindings. I've ridden with a Contraband in the front and a Cinch in the rear and survived a weekend.

BurtonAvenger · 04-23-2013, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by edlo

If you survive the ridicule , you'll probably survive two different bindings. I've ridden with a Contraband in the front and a Cinch in the rear and survived a weekend.

Two entirely different flexing bindings, two different weights, fuck are you people just retarded? Seriously this is so dumb why can't you just fathom that?

There is a reason bindings are built as mirror twins of each other. When you change the weight distribution you throw off your bodies anatomical equilibrium.

Is it so hard to stand up bend down, put two straps on, and then ride away?

edlo · 04-23-2013, 02:55 AM

For whatever reason some people just don't want to use traditional straps. Whether it is the price, speed, extra weight, looking to die in deep powder

,or their bro tells them to get it, we may never know. Unless you are a binding manufacture or a kid in school doing a survey, it is probably a waste of energy trying to understand why people want non traditional straps, they just do. Even though it is easy enough to strap in in 15 second, I would say that most weekend riders don't, or haven't learned to do it.

The Deacon · 04-23-2013, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Snowolf

Oh I get that. A huge factor is older and/or heavier riders; especially guys with a beer gut. It's a huge pain for them to bend over and strap in and a bigger pain to sit and strap in. Also, many people just find Flows more comfortable on their feet. There are plenty of very legitimate reasons that rear entry bindings are popular. I personally don't like them but I get why others do. What doesn't make sense to me is the idea of using a Flow on the rear foot simply to save time strapping in. Just go for a set of Flows so you are not wigging out board performance to save 5 seconds.

Hey! It's not that hard, I just hold my breath and then try not to pass out!

Actually I'm a little baffled by all the KIDS that sit down to strap in. I don't get that.

04-22-2013, 04:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
Slappa Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 2	Flow on rear foot only? My buddy and I saw some guy at a local hill who had a traditional binding on his front foot and a Flow binding on his back foot only. Since we have opposite stances (I'm goofy he's reg) we were thinking of going 1/2 on a pair and each having only our rear foot in a Flow. I've read most of the threads around here about step in bindings but haven't seen any like this. We want to just be able to step in and latch right off of the lift without stopping. Does any one have any experience trying this type of set up? I have read many people feel step-in bindings sacrifice stability for convenience, but with the front foot (the more important foot?) anchored tightly might this be the best of both worlds? You thoughts and comments please..

04-22-2013, 04:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
Donutz Drunk with power...er beer. Join Date: May 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 3,675 Blog Entries: 176	Wow! Interesting idea. Only one way to find out... watch someone else kill themselves. __________________ Illegitimi non carborundum Mountain Days: 30

04-22-2013, 07:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
BurtonAvenger Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mountains Posts: 8,058	Ugh fucking retarded just get matching bindings. This is so fucking stupid. __________________ Angry Snowboarder Because someone has to call it how they see it!

04-22-2013, 08:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
t21 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: mt. Posts: 264	go ahead and try it, only you would know the answer. If you do like the way they feel and you have fun so be it. __________________ 2011 Ride Antic 163 2011 Status Focus 158 NX2-AT

04-23-2013, 02:55 AM	#9 (permalink)
edlo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: So Cal Posts: 146 Blog Entries: 1	For whatever reason some people just don't want to use traditional straps. Whether it is the price, speed, extra weight, looking to die in deep powder ,or their bro tells them to get it, we may never know. Unless you are a binding manufacture or a kid in school doing a survey, it is probably a waste of energy trying to understand why people want non traditional straps, they just do. Even though it is easy enough to strap in in 15 second, I would say that most weekend riders don't, or haven't learned to do it. Last edited by edlo; 04-23-2013 at 02:58 AM.

04-22-2013, 07:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
flapjack Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 67	3rd post down: http://www.snowboardingforum.com/bin...indings-2.html

04-22-2013, 09:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
edlo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: So Cal Posts: 146 Blog Entries: 1	If you survive the ridicule , you'll probably survive two different bindings. I've ridden with a Contraband in the front and a Cinch in the rear and survived a weekend.

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