Flow NX2 TM Hybrid Binding Review vs. Supermatic, Step On & Clew

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Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
1:01 – How I Tested Them
1:31 - Summary
2:33 - Weight
3:21 - Highback Flex
4:44 - Flex Underfoot
6:11 - Turn Initiation/Response
8:01 – Shock Absorption/Dampness
9:37 - Boot Support
11:32 – Adjustability
12:42 - Conclusion

[vipercrazy-]

I got the NX2 TM Hybrid last year on sale, coming from a set of Burton C60's from 2006 these bindings are incredible. Sure you need to adjust straps one or two clicks the first few runs but you will be way ahead of your friends even after adjusting. For a quick entry binding these had the perfect mix of good reviews from multiple places, and being a high end binding with decent discounts, other brands I could not find the same sales.

[rancidhotmail]

Nice! ive been waiting for this video for a while, thanks for all your work guys!

[JacopoSkydweller]

Feeling pretty good about the NX2 TM's I just ordered now. I did a lot of research, but most of the snowboard videos I found reviewing seemed pretty "Yeah bro these bindings are sick". This is a great breakdown, thanks.

[or-ian]

Been on flow nx2’s for three years now. I own the GT’s and the cheaper versions both hybrid and fusion straps. I would only buy nx2’s if getting flows. The active strap and adjustability is very much needed. The straps both have pros and cons. Either work well. Hybrids are easier so setup but not always the easiest to use. Another good thing about flows is you can buy any part you need. After several years on them they’re fully rebuildable.

[florianalexander]

I totally agree with you about the advantages the Flow binding brings compared to the other bindings. Thanks for the video. Of course, the traditional binding is optimal for all boarders who snowboarding a lot and are often in the park. I am such a typical winter tourist and ride a maximum mostly of 6 days a year and mostly on a groomed slope, but with a focus on deep snow when available. I have therefore intensively compared between the Flow and the Burton StepOn, with a focus on the convenience of getting in. But in the end I came to the same conclusion as you and stayed with the Flow. I've been riding Flow for 13 years and remain so. The new Flow NX TM is really very good.

[samshaffer]

really appreciate the video. thank you

[or-ian]

Another thing, the flow bindings and maybe also the nideckers use a offset disk. So you can adjust heel to toe and front to back at the same time. Notice the holes are not centered on the flow disk.

[nakaniko]

Hi, I ride Flow since 1999, not sponsored, freeride freecarve and powder.
There are some other points. With Flow system you don't have any mechanical part, so no wearing out or freezing and locking. Just ordered Nidecker Flow Carbon, but I'm still riding with my Nxt-Fx from 2006 and Nx2-At from maybe 2014. Not wearing out the rackets and plastic bands they last much longer then normal bindings.
I've tried other top normal bindings but the feeling it is never the same of Flow, the metal cable and the fusion straps makes you feel stiched to the board.
Last you can put on the board on a steep slope facing toward the mountain. With my Burton Driver X boots I don't feel the difference using the Fusion strap, that I prefer. I don't like capstrap digging in the snow

[LionsHeart]

Hi James, 3:25 from 1 to 10 how stiff would you rate the highback of the TM? And which highback was stiffer; the supermatic or the TM? Greetings

[caliraisedexotics]

I’ve been on the fence trying to decide whether to go with flows nx2 gt hybrids vs the supermatics..I’ll be making this decision in the next day or two but I still don’t know which to chose being on union bindings my whole life..I’m stuck in a corner here smh

[aricharlap]

What's the difference between the TM and the regular Flow NX2?

[surjerrylee]

Very helpful! How does the NX2 Hybrids compare to the Union Atlas? Which would you prefer? And which would you recommend for the 2024 Ride Superpig?

[jonnyhughes]

I’m a UK8/8.5 snowboard boot. What size flow Hybrid binding will I need? Online says Large but I notice in the video you said yours were Medium?

[azonicrider]

You gotta test a Karakoram binding!
Thanks for another great review that truly helped me make a choice. I used to ride flow in the early 00's and loved them, but once toestrap bindings started to get better it was a hard sell. Looks like im going to look for an NX2 carbon hybrid from Flow.

[RaulDominguez]

How would you compare the flow fenix hybrid vr flow fuse hybrid?

[NotBadEH]

how does step on feel more responsible? The toe side lag on mine is crazy, I have to put extra rubber under my heels to solve it

[leaaae]

i wish SP binding is more popular here in the states. I see a lot of ppl use it in Japan, Korea, and China. Very popular there. Trying to get one in the US cost so much to ship here.

[wayte]

i read some posts about adjustability of "heelcup" on the nx2, meaning it can slide in and out. Is that possible on the current flow lineups? or they dropped that feature?

[TrakxGoPro]

i agree on your take about fusion vs hybrid, but the solution using the fusion is to offset the binding position to the toe side (to achieve the same feeling to the hybrid)

[livelikeitslegal]

Picked up a pair of the TM hybrid and have logged 2 days riding so far in varying conditions. The padding underfoot is very comfortable really absorbs chop well. It does have a bit of learning curve with still needing to adjust the ratchets to get in and out. With the hybrid I do like the full toe strap it is very flexible and molding to the shape of the boot but really makes it hard to kick in the boot if it is not loosened before the step in. I think the fusion will be slightly easier to get in and out of with less need for adjustment. The highback adjustment screw allows for very dialed in angles but at max angle makes the lock mechanism difficult for on the fly in 'n out.