At the end of the day both Peter and I felt like we wanted to end the day way earlier than we normally would. You feel everything underfoot and it makes old or not 100% functional joints feel way worse. I really mean some because is literally none right now. I think there is enough response to let go of some of it in exchange for some shock absorption. Its one of the fastest bindings edge to edge we have ever tried. It made the Union Atlas, which is pretty responsive, feel slow in comparison. That being said it wasn’t super hard either. The Flux XF is made for response and to try to stiffen up the board underfoot so Buttering isn’t made easier with this design. You can crank down to the point of pain and it does so in a smooth way. They never come off and conformed perfectly to our toes. The toe straps are some of the best in the business. They are also mounted inside the heel loop so they wrap better around your boot than other brands. If you can there is limited stance width adjustability and you can only move it up and down a few millimeters. Most won’t be able to get their boot centered in the binding. However, you can adjust the heel plate and gas pedal to match up to the size of your boot. It isn’t doable to center the boot in the binding for most sizes. Binding to Boot AdjustabilityĪdjustability is good but not great with the Flux XF. It is very stiff but still has a snappy responsive feel to it. The Flux XF doesn’t have much twist to it and has even less give when pulling back. Similar (but not the same) Bindings: Union Atlas, Union Falcor, Union Force, Salomon Quantum, Salomon Highlander, Nitro Phantom Carver, Burton Cartel X, Jones Apollo Approximate WeightĢ.0 lbs with Screws and disc.- These are very light and you feel it. How This Review Happened: We borrowed this for an extended demo and then returned it.ĭays: 1 Riders: James (Size 9, 5’10” 185-190lbs), Peter (Size 8, 5’11” 185lbs) Boots: Adidas Tactical Lexicon, Adidas Acerra 3ST, Insoles: Footprint Insole Technology Gamechangers, Boards: Endeavor Pioneer Flux XF Snowboard Binding Review- How it rides and who it is for We do make money from the “Where To Buy” links, but this is our best attempt at an honest and objective review from an average riders’ perspective. The Flux XF has no shock absorption, which is hard to get past, but is an incredibly responsive, supportive binding with amazing straps.Įthics Statement: We don’t get paid by the manufacturer to write these reviews. Turn Ons/Swipe Right: Amazing Suportive Straps, Ratchets, & Exceptional Response Turn Offs/Swipe Left: Pretty much no shock absorption.
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