“I’d kept a wide berth of Flow bindings up until this season, but found myself testing out no less than three pairs over the course of the winter.

I’m pretty tall and about as flexible as a Jacob’s cracker that’s been left in a de-humidifier overnight but, I have to say, I’ve never had any real issues with bending down to strap my bindings in. Unless you’re on perfectly flat terrain, I think the easiest way to get into Flow’s is to kneel on the snow and put your foot back in from that position. Sitting on your arse is definitely out the question, so maybe just consider how much easier you’ll make the strap in process with a pair of these.

Be aware too, when riding on the chairlift, the rear highback has to fold out, over the heel side edge, instead of down and on top of the baseplate. I only discovered this when I was out coaching a couple of groms last season in Tignes. I stood up, off the chair, got my foot stuck against the rear highback and proceeded to fall arse over biscuit, becoming trapped under the chairlift.

“How about that colourway? It’s definitely striking. If you’re the kind of person who likes to match your boot laces with your goggle straps then the combination of the NX2 with Nidecker’s asymmetric slice and dicer, the Tracer, will be right up your street”

Anyway, how about that colourway? It’s definitely striking. If you’re the kind of person who likes to match your boot laces with your goggle straps then the combination of the NX2 with Nidecker’s asymmetric slice and dicer, the Tracer, will be right up your street.

That pairing gives some idea to the kind of rider these are best suited to. As one of Flow’s more powerful and responsive bindings, the NX2 is packed with lightweight response and sturdy construction to deliver a really secure fit and response on every axis. For me, it felt a little too ‘trapped in’. I will, however, say that they were mighty comfy.

It just wasn’t for me. I think if you’re into the rear entry system and have been riding Flow Bindings and know what they’re about, you’ll love them. Fix them onto any snowboard and you’ll no doubt feel a step up in response. It just wasn’t my day on these things. Fortunately, I had two more still to try…”

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