BINDING TECHNOLOGY
BINDINGS T E C H N I CAL B RE A K D O WN F O R F L O W b in d i n g S
2014/15 BINDING TECHNOLOGY
ACTIVE STRAP TECHNOLOGY (N.A.S.T.Y.) SpeedEntry has never been more convenient without sacrificing the superior performance, comfort, and power transmission that Flow bindings are famous for. With our revolutionary Active Strap Technology (N.A.S.T.Y.), the strap automatically lifts you up when you open the reclining hiback and
STRAP ACTIVATION
actively tightens again when you close the hiback. N.A.S.T.Y. reduces friction and creates more room so that getting in and out of your binding is faster
When you open the hiback, the strap gets actively
and easier than ever. We’re changing the game in binding performance.
pushed out of the way, so you can easily and conveniently get your boot in and out of the binding. And
Now featured on NX2, Fuse and ISIS series
with the same ease, the footstrap hugs your boot at the consistent tightness you first set it at, each time you
THE ORIGINAL RECLINING HIBACK
close the hiback.
The fully flat reclining hiback is a pivotal part for the fastest SpeedEntry.
POWERSTRAP These straps cover a larger area of your mid-foot and connect the ankle and toe zones for a more convenient, comfortable, and more powerful riding experience.
RECLINING HIBACK When you open the reclining hiback, a simple system actively lifts up the strap, and this same system tightens the strap automatically when you close the hiback.
POWER-STRAPS Flow 3-D shaped PowerStrap footstraps cover a larger area of your foot, especially over the critical mid-foot
Our Flow PowerStraps and the adjustment buckles are also designed to work seamlessly with the SpeedEntry
area and they connect the ankle and toe straps together. This results in more control over your snowboard and
reclining hiback. You have to adjust these foot-straps to your boot only once, then you lock the ratchets into
better energy transfer in your turns, while you do not have to tighten these straps to the point where you cut off
place, and you can immediately start to enjoy the ease of getting into and out of your bindings through the
your blood circulation and get cold and cramped feet. Why torture your feet when you can get the performance
hiback. Set-it and forget-it means: always enjoy the perfect and consistent tightness, no hassle with ratchets in
and comfort of Flow PowerStraps?
the snow, and with our new LSR-ratchets you can still easily make adjustments on the fly or open & close the foot-straps when you don’t feel like using the hiback.
POWER TRIANGLE The steel cable creates a structural triangular geometry for optimal energy transfer from hiback to baseplate.
CORE TECHNOLOGY
FUSION POWERSTRAP
HYBRID POWER-CAP-STRAP
EXO-FIT POWERSTRAP
The FUSION PowerStrap is 3-D shaped, fuses the ankle and toe
The HYBRID PowerCapStrap is a revolutionary hybrid between Flow’s
The EXO-FIT PowerStrap features an exoskeleton support-frame that
zones over the mid-foot, and is padded for a super comfortable
SpeedEntry convenience and conventional 2-strap SideEntry, merging
wraps the 3-D shaped EVA and form fits perfectly to your boot while
form-fit to your boot. This PowerStrap provides maximum support and
the best of both in this Dual-Entry configuration. The toe-cap fits snug
providing great ankle support and energy transmission.
energy transmission.
onto the toe of you boot, and delivers a perfect fit every time.
These are the three fundamentals that make Flow bindings an industry leader.
Flow bindings have stood the test of time. It all began with the original reclining hiback. Since then we’ve gone on to innovate every aspect of the snowboard binding with features like the PowerTriangle, PowerStrap, locking slap ratchets, and ActiveStrap technology to name a few. We make great bindings, but don’t take our word for it. Check out what others had to say...
“Buckle down and ride the NX2-GT. It’ll ratchet up your riding a few notches!”
“If only there were a binding that we could set once and ride in comfort — oh wait, there is. The NX2-GT...” - Editor, Snowboard Mag Snowboard Mag awarded the NX2-GT with a Platinum Pick.
- Tom Monterosso, Snowboarder Senior Editor Snowboarder Mag awarded the NX2-GT with a Most Wanted pick.
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