Comments on: Setting up Flow bindings

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By: Chuck

Chuck — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 02:28:33 +0000

Just finished my second day with Flow Five bindings I got at the Seattle REI bargain basement. I sure like the feel after I’m buckled in better that the two-strap system. I haven’t had to get them off in the deep stuff, but I bet it’s bad. It’s also difficult to sit on a slope and put them on- the lever and the heelback both get in your way. If you’re on a level spot, it’s no problem. I’ve found (so far anyway) that I can’t just jam my boot in and pull the lever if the binding is tight. So I loosen one of the anlke straps when I step out- then at the top I have a looser fit- I put my boot in, tighten the strap and pop the lever. Even messing with the strap it’s faster and I don’t have to sit on the snow. Read that somebody gets to their knees to put them on when there’s a slope- I’ll try that next time.

By: Jerry

Jerry — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 20:37:40 +0000

I have a set of Flow “The Five” and a set of Ride EX bindings. I like the comfort of the Flow bindings but when there is no flat spot at the top or a bench, I get on my knees to put them on. Some resorts let us strap on the back foot before we leave the lift which really makes it nice. I too had a problem with the back of my boot separating, but I did not have the front strap all the way forward thus not allowing my boot to get all the way forward. Shoe Goo’d my boots back together with a clamp and all is well.

By: BD

BD — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 21:52:26 +0000

I tried Flows in 2001 and again in 2008 with NXT FX’s. They worked OK but certainly not as well as my friends said. I eventually realized that I like my straps a lot tighter than most people and I just couldn’t get the Flows tight enough without struggling to get them closed and creating pressure points. Same as what Peter said 4 posts up, sort of.

Great for some, but not for everybody. I really wanted to like these - they are really convenient.

By: Rob

Rob — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 23:00:55 +0000

Has anyone got a pair of 2009 bindings yet,
I have been in agony for 5 seasons and just lived with it, Buying some new boots but womdering if I should purchase a set of flows to ease my ride ad general comfort.
Looking at the flow 5’s mod stiffness but lighter, would be nice to have someone elses oppinion.
Rob

By: Dan

Dan — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 02:47:59 +0000

I have the NXT AT’s on my first snowboard i got last year, I’ve been skiing for 13years and was bored out of my mind and made the switch anyways I had them set-up perfectly last year. I’d get to the top slid my foot in and down the hill I went which is great for keeping up with my 5yo on ski’s. this year I’ve had issues getting them setup right which is frustrating. on a side note I just bought my wife some K2 cinch bindings they have what looks to be a better exit system but she hasn’t used them yet, they don’t offer the back plate adjustment that the flows do, and they’re all plastic. I can only say that I like them, and the only advise I can give with confidence is make sure you get a boot that’s narrow to make it easy to slide it in.

By: Alf

Alf — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 23:59:47 +0000

I have used mine for two years and love them.

As for sensitivity, BS, I had tech 9’s toe strap and these are just as good. Less bulky even

By: Peter

Peter — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 01:32:21 +0000

I dislike flow’s…not saying they are terrible…they just dont work for me…to get them to where i can slide my foot in, my heels are going up and down. When i get them so my heels are secure…i can’t get in/out. I put them back on the shelf and walked out with some nice burton cartel’s.

By: Matt

Matt — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 04:00:34 +0000

Been riding 10 years or so on Burton Freeride bindings and went for some Flow Amp5 07′ this year on a super cheap eBay deal. Bought a pair for my wife too. We both really liked the bindings-ease of in and out and overall comfort was great-founds them responsive-had some heel lift-however I kinda’ like a bit of movement in my bindings anyway. Iwould really like it if they we lighter-but I didn’t want to ante up the dollars for the lighter high end version. Overall very happy with the bidnings-not sure how durable they’re gonna’ be-all plastic ratchets etc. I’d recommend them-particularly for the comfort factor. My wife LOVED not having to sit down off a lift-so she’s hooked on them. One hassle-and it’s so minor-to be irrelevant-is that they are a little harder to stack in the car etc as the bindings don’t fold flat like conventional-unless you want to undo one side of the boot strap/pocket thing-meaning you have to re-set it-as I said, not a big deal.

Matt

By: Josh

Josh — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 19:55:02 +0000

I’ve been using these pair of flow amp9i for a year now, & over all enjoy. The one major headache I have encountered is the top left retaining clip on my back foot will sometimes get stuck in a “forward” position, blowing that high back open. This happens if I am careless checking it off the lift binding in (it seems ice gets in) or if I land off a big jump, jarring it open. This is massively frustrating in the park. I even had both bindings do this once @ the same time last month @ whistler, ejecting me from the board after landing a jump! I would appreciate any thoughts/advice with this, because if I could fix this, I would completely endorse them.

By: Adam

Adam — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 11:00:57 +0000

Hey Jimmymck

I’m just back from a trip with a friend who has been using Flow’s for the last 3 years and this trip - through gritted teeth - stated he’ll be going back to straps when these Flow’s give out on him. I think it was teh combination of the powder issues and not being able to get them set up properly for the first 4 days or so that got to him.

Thanks for the comment by the way.

By: Jimmymck

Jimmymck — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 10:50:03 +0000

I have been riding flows for 5 years and wouldn’t go back. On the plus side they are more comfortable and far easier to get into. If you are riding mostly groomers and snatching the in resort off piste action they’ll ensure you’re first away from the lift, gondola etc. Once you have the knack you can snap your back foot in when you are already moving quite easily and be away down the hill whilst your mates are still strapping in.

On the down side they are a bummer to get out of if you fall off in deep powder, difficult to set up and easy to overtighten. I have snapped the retaining pin on the high back twice and personally I don’t think these are beefy enough on the cheaper models. However both times I managed to get a free in resort repair and have had no problems with them since.

I think the vast majority of riders would find that the plusses outweigh the drawbacks. If you really are a backcountry hero then maybe they aren’t for you.

By: La_La

La_La — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 23:04:55 +0000

I’m an original ’subtle’ orange Flow bindings user from WAY back in the day (2001 I think!) I was persuaded against the matching ‘Banana Boots’ and went for just the bindings in the end ;) Loved them but always got heel lift (suspect my massive Vans Boots had something to do with it!) Definitely nice and easy, first off at the top of the slope every time! (I needed a head start) Indeed tricky in backcountry powder but I had more enthusiasm than skill, so shouldn’t have probably been there in the first place;)

Anyway, had to take some time off boarding with a totally spazzed tendon, so when I finally dragged my board bag down off the top of the wardrobe to dust off my completely rusty skills in Italy I didn’t realise til I got there that one of the toe straps had gone walkabout! (You try to explain to nice Italian people in the middle of nowhere what a Flow binding is!) Had to hire some good old fashioned step ins (didn’t like it - my ankle’s not up to it anymore!)

Anyway - need to get hold of new strap - any Flow users know best place to get some in the UK? (maybe a complete spare set is a good idea!) Any advice appreciated.

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By: Bazx6r

Bazx6r — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 09:17:34 +0000

yes mate loads, how do i get them to you?

By: Adam

Adam — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 23:26:27 +0000

Sounds cool. Easy to forget that there are ski hills in England! You didn’t happen to take any photos? Would be cool to post up a mini-trip report here.

By: Bazx6r

Bazx6r — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 09:49:37 +0000

Dude, we went up to Yad Moss on saturday, 2 hour drive to get there but it was worth it, the lift wasn’t running but we wont let a little thing like the spoil the fun and i had to carry my heavy bindings all the way up the hill ha ha, not many people there but all snow boarders very cool