I purchased Flow NXT AT bindings along with a Nitro Misfit towards the end of last season because the roof rack on my Jetta ripped off while driving home and I lost my snowboard (with bindings attached of course). I rode on them for only a few days and a small piece of plastic that holds a bolt tight on the inside front strap broke off. A few more trips up to the mountain the same plastic piece on the other binding broke off. My first thought was I can't believe this happened but it didn't bother my riding so I didn't care too much.
| Here is how they are supposed to look. Note the white trapezoid-ish piece attaching the binding strap to the binding. |  |
Here is the piece that broke. Note there is no longer a white trapezoid piece. The purpose of the piece of PLASTIC!! is to lock the small gold colored bolt (metal) down so you can tighten it with a screw on the other side. Why not just use a normal bolt and nut like other bindings? Who knows.
Don't pay attention to the jagged edged broken strap. More on that below. | |
Again, this was the end of last season.
| This season after my third day on the mountain I broke a binding strap. See photo. I couldn't believe it. I bet these bindings have less than 25 days on them; it's more like 15. With 6" of fresh powder they had a bit more stress on them than running groomed runs all day but come on! |
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Now, Flow bindings have a terrible reputation. I personally know 3 friends that have broken a total of 6 pairs. Regardless I decided to give them a shot based on word that the new Flow's were a lot better. Here is my non-expert pro/con comparison.
Pro's
- Very comfortable
- Same tightness every time you strap in
- Easy to strap in
- Decent responsiveness
- Able to continue riding even after breaking a strap
Con's
As you can see it is an obvious decision. The cons easily outweigh the pros.
My new setup is a pair of Raiden Blackhawks. I think these will be great!
Posted
Jan 11 2008, 12:50 PM
by
crakins