[SEWiShred]

I can get these for about $200...any significant difference between the 2018s and the latest?

Flow NX2 Fusion Snowboard Bindings 2018

Also...my stiffest bindings are the Arbor Cypress....these Flows should be stiffer with their design, no?

I have NX2 Hybrids. They are pretty stiff. One thing I noticed with stiff bindings is that if your boot fits poorly, a stiff binding will amplify foot pain. At least, it did for me. Specially because with the clamping down action, you can really snug them up to compensate for bad boots. But it will hurt, probably a lot.

If you have a rear entry binding, you definitely want something that can also clamp on your foot. I had Flow 5s before, and I would end up kicking my foot into the board. After a few years, you could see some wear on the toeside edge of the board from me kicking my foot in all the time. Granted I am on a little hill and strap in all the time. But having the clamp down, whether it's Flow or another system, is totally worth it. It makes it a lot easier to get a tight fit too. You can easily overtighten them and cause a lot of foot pain. I couldn't ever do that with the Flow 5s though.

Rear entry is the way to go if you want it hit it hard and you're on a small hill.

 

[Funks]

Some updated feedback.

My pow board always had standard bindings (Union), but my Cruiser board always had multi-entries (2016-2017 Flow NX2 - Both Hybrid and Power Strap) which gets 90% use.

Flow NX2 bindings were pretty good but the Hybrid Strap was just terrible (preferred the Power Strap, Hybrid Strap requires too much fiddling). After riding them a couple of seasons, I replaced them with the GNU Mutants which IMO were easier to get into as that ARS (Ankle Release Strap) is pretty awesome. Had some much snow in Tahoe this year so I upgraded yet again to the GNU Freedoms for Multi-Entry.

Last weekend, had a collision with my buddy and he slashed my Left GNU Freedoms, gashed the high back, dinged the cable, and the ARS release is now "wobblier" than the right binding. Contacted GNU, told them I wanted to purchase parts for my binding to proactively replace said damaged parts (obviously, non-warranty due to impact damage) as I don't want to finding out if it will break when I'm actually going down the hill.

Was told they it looks "OK" and that

Our parts are for warranty only, and are sent complimentary to customers at no charge, so it is best to only try to send them if needed.

So what happens a year out when the binding is out of warranty (has 1 year warranty), or for non-warranty impact damage? Throwaways given they won't sell end user replacement parts?

Flow, Union, and SP Bindings (Fastec) have no problems selling replacement parts (non-warranty) for their bindings. With all that said, will be avoiding GNU rebrands of the SP Bindings. The GNU Freedom is a rebrand of the SP sLAB.one Multi-Entries albeit with cheaper components (sLAB.one has Aluminum ARS, Metal Buckles while the GNU rebrand are made out of plastic). Originally thought SP Bindings had to be sourced from Europe but found out "The Split Board Shop" is an official distributor in the US (after e-mailing SP).

 

[lunadeathstryke]

Hey guys thinking about getting new flow step in bindings? How do you like them? any positives or negatives? they seem so convenient. thanks. peace.?

I know this is MAD OLDDDDD but my bf and I both have Flow step in bindings and we absolutely love them. Quick and easy to get into and out of. He's always had these kind of bindings for at least 5+ years (he's been riding for 14-15 years). I like em' but I know they aren't everyone's cup of tea. Try to demo them before you make the switch!

 

[snowangel99]

I can't live without my Flow bindings. All four of us use them in this house.

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[lunadeathstryke]

I can't live without my Flow bindings. All four of us use them in this house.

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Definitely. They're a household product for us too and we love using them!

 

[Scalpelman]

Agreed. I have two pairs. My fave are nx2. Just picked up some Rome targas. I like them but not as responsive as my flows. The hardest part is setting up. People tend to over tighten them and it makes for difficult entry.

However I have noticed that the highback adjustment screw can loosen over time. Gotta keep an eye on it.

 

[NT.Thunder]

Do these make it easier when exiting a chairlift, can you leave your boot in the binding pad with the high back down and just engage as you board off- asking for a friend

Also for a 285 boot is the recommended size L and not XL or does the boot type also have some effect best fit for binding size?

I'm also buying new boots so are there any boots that don't work particulary well with the Flows to avoid

 

[SEWiShred]

Do these make it easier when exiting a chairlift, can you leave your boot in the binding pad with the high back down and just engage as you board off- asking for a friend

Also for a 285 boot is the recommended size L and not XL or does the boot type also have some effect best fit for binding size?

I'm also buying new boots so are there any boots that don't work particulary well with the Flows to avoid

No, I don't think they work like that unless you keep them really loose. I have to kick them in a little bit to get them to fit. But I have NX2 with active strap and I like them very snug on my feet. If you don't have active strap you will probably have to kick them in a little bit, unless you like them loose.

I would avoid boots that don't have a solid back sole to them. I had DC boots and they didn't have a serious wrap around on the heel, and they eventually came separated. Anything with a soft sole will wear out on the foot that you always take off, because it has to slide into the binding.

 

[Old-Boarder]

I like mine. I only sit when I need a brake. No equipment is perfect but I like skippin the bench.

 

[Donutz]

With properly set up Flows, you can come off the chair, kick your foot in the rear binding, and reach down and click the highback up, without ever stopping.

 

[IceCoast48]

I was not a fan of them at all. Got them with a complete package because they were basically free. I rode them for like 2 days and then never again. The highback actually came off on me one run and thankfully i didn't eat it.

 

[Wiredsport]

Hi Guys,

I had a look at 2021 Flow at WWSRA earlier in the month and they look amazing. They have completely redone their straps and are offering a semi rigid hard strap on many bindings. This is going to be great for ease of entry an control. This is the biggest change year for Flow since NASTY was introduced. STOKED!

 

[Scalpelman]

Hi Guys,

I had a look at 2021 Flow at WWSRA earlier in the month and they look amazing. They have completely redone their straps and are offering a semi rigid hard strap on many bindings. This is going to be great for ease of entry an control. This is the biggest change year for Flow since NASTY was introduced. STOKED!

Speaking of new bindings, what flow model would you pair with a signal yup?

 

[Donutz]

Hi Guys,

I had a look at 2021 Flow at WWSRA earlier in the month and they look amazing. They have completely redone their straps and are offering a semi rigid hard strap on many bindings. This is going to be great for ease of entry an control. This is the biggest change year for Flow since NASTY was introduced. STOKED!

Pix? Pix now. URL? Something?

 

[Wiredsport]

Pix? Pix now. URL? Something?

Here is the 2021 Fenix. This was a very popular model for us this year and the new strap feels incredible.