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What's new with them? Any noteworthy changes?

Do they all have the 'hybrid' style strap of the NX2 or is therea 'fusion' Version as well? Don't know anyone who likes the hybrid version. Would the straps be identical to the NX2 to frankenstein a fusion spermatic?

Thanks guys, I'll keep an eye on it!

'Nother season, nother dollar Any news or even experiences with the supermatic? Let's see if I get to see some snow this season...

You did it - CX returned, no boarding this season anywhere near anyways - let's see how this supermatic system will hold up with reviews on the snow. This video of them looks promising, even if I don't understand a word. https://youtu.be/PelS__Oy7hU

So that's a next year preview then? Was already panicking for a second as mine still looked different They call it NX2 CARBON, not CX anymore... As I might not manage to get to board this season - maybe I'll even return my CX and shoot for the next year's model then - you're tempting me!

Update from my end - I bought some '22 Flox NX2 Fusion. with the new straps. They're not perfect for my ride insanos, took me a while to make them harmonize give or take, but now I think they'll work together. Still considerably cheaper as the o-drives. If now only I'd manage to get to ride this season, already see my options waning once more Any other Europeans here longing for snow?

Sounds mixed to me. I feel I'm getting older and more tired easily, meaning with a morning of shredding in my legs already and an afternoon with less well groomed slopes I don't have that much tension and power left to buffer every little bump and think I'd like a bit of padding. Plus with my Oxess BX and the rides insano which are already pretty stiff I'd be worried to overdue it ... Have some Nitro phantom carver in the mail for 230€. Seemed like an ok Deal. Will check them out, bit sadly only in the livingroom for now. Let's see if I keep them out of they already fail there. What's your take on the machine Vs. Phantom carver? Saw a 2020 machine model for the same price - better deal? And what about some 2020 union forced forge? I believe they're also like zero padding? So yeah - keep the ideas coming P.s. like the idea of frankensteining the binding of your choice - if one only knew up front what was compatible. In theory one could check for the best cheap chassis (what would that be?) and add the rest from others as spare parts.

New season, old search as last season way basically not existing and I didn't pull the trigger for anything. Anything new to have a close look at?

Arrived, need to experiment a bit in snow I guess. The ride Insano boot has already a plastic tongue - though with quite a gap on top between outer tongue and liner boot. So on the outside it feels not very effective.

Thanks a lot! Any opinion on the capo and targa by chance?

Some quick Q's as I'm eyeballing bindings again: NOW O-Drive anything worth mentioning that has changed from 17/18 to 19/20? Ratchet and strap padding seem a little different. Anything else? Anyone has checked out both? Found a barely used offer for ~300€ Now Drive: How much less stiff are they compared to the O-Drives? Are they even comparable at all? Nidecker Carbon No info on here - anyone has experience? angry snowboarder reviews it as not that stiff for a carbon one, whitelines sounds rather leaning towards decently stiff Though it has the NOW Straps https://www.angrysnowboarder.com/the-2019-nidecker-carbon-binding-review/ https://whitelines.com/snowboard-gear/reviews/bindings/nidecker-carbon-2019-2020.html Found good deals for Ride Capos (~150€), Nidecker Carbon (~180€), Rome Targa (~200€) and Burton Genesis and NOW Drive (both ~230€) Can you talk me out of the O-Drive and into some of them? Any help much appreciated - would like to finally make a decision after all those failure tests from last season!

sweet - just pulled the trigger. Uta ski gear sells them for a freaking 38$ through amazon.com, also shippig and import to Europe is still affordable, resulting in ~45€ to your doorstep! (hope that's allowed to mention here, otherwise please delete)

Anyone using a booster strap on softboots? Which one to get? World cup right away?

Thanks for the detailed review! I also sport insaos and just saw some cheap capos from 2020 for 150 bucks on sale. As I've tried a few other bindings that didn't convince me I thought I might give them a try. The issues you describe are stopping me a bit though. Anyone else riding them? How are they holding up for you? And also - how about vibrations due to the alloy, @nuisanceIV Thanks!