crackaddict Posted September 16, 2021 Report Share Posted September 16, 2021 I want to try some different bindings this season, I'm only interested in high-end super stiff models. Maybe a Now O-Drive or some Flows? How about a Catek FR2 Pro EVO? I want to try used before I buy new so I'd be happy with something beaten up, a few runs will be enough to know if it's right for me. Once I find something better than the Drake Podium FF, I'll buy myself a new set. Mondo 27. Thanks boys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tef8 Posted December 24, 2021 Report Share Posted December 24, 2021 I have Flow NX2 GT Fusion - I have them adjusted to my boots which are 26.5 mondo. Ridden twice, I prefer Nows but then I prefer a surfier ride than most. We'd have to figure out price and shipping - I am in CO, USA. If you are still curious about Flows send me a note, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big canuck Posted December 24, 2021 Report Share Posted December 24, 2021 NIB Nitro Carve from a couple years ago catch your eye at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackaddict Posted December 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2021 Much appreciated gentlemen but surely you didn't think I'd get a whole month into the season without setting up my new ride? That post was from September. Got me some brand new Flux XVs well in advance of opening day. They're working for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordmetroland Posted December 24, 2021 Report Share Posted December 24, 2021 26 minutes ago, crackaddict said: Got me some brand new Flux XVs well in advance of opening day. They're working for me. Any deeper musings on the XVs? I’m really tempted. I’d like to find a replacement for the Cateks but Rides, Nows and Flows have left me unmoved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackaddict Posted December 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2021 This was my first impression. Today I rode two boards for the first time this season and the difference in stiffness between the Flux XVs and my Drake Podium FFs was even more pronounced. Performance for carving is far superior with the XVs. Having said that, I have also been suffering from extremely tight calf muscles this season, on the outside of both legs. The only thing that's changed in my setup is the bindings. I figure it's either due to the lack of foam footbeds or the lack of canting. I'm playing with it now, I brought some strips of 1/4" cork with me today to see if that would help. I did like the inward canting, I'll probably glue them in after a few more test rides, I want to experiment with some toe and heel lift too. My legs are too far gone to expect the pain to disappear in one day though; hot tubbing, stretching, foam rolling, self-massage and ibuprofen... I'm working on it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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