Step In Bindings Comparison: Nideker vs. Flow vs. Burton 

Had the flows. The pin popped out of the back lever. Nearly caused an accident. Switched to Burton. Love em. Super responsive.

1 month nidecker owner. They are so much more universal and versatile than any of the competition: easy to get in and out, can do this with snow in the bindings - they just work, in deep powder or knees down - just unstrap the classic way. Love them )

I have the flow. For what I can attest to is that they are super nice. Easy to get in and out of with the lock on the high back. Not sure about trusting the Burton step on. No strap. As a bigger guy it's awesome to not have to bend down all the way to lock in and unlock. If you hate bending all the way down to do that. Get a pair of Flow's you'll be glad you did. I believe they're superior to the Nidecker as well. Won't tear your boots up and easier functionality. Hope this helps some of you.

Love the nideckers

I would add thei Clicker X HB to the mix as well. I haven't tried the new ones but I rode the original Clickers for 19 years and loved them.

Had the flow, they messed up my 32 boots on the backside from forcing the highback up but they are pretty nice. Thinking about going with Nideker next but loving my district pros now.

Any words for the CLEW or GNU Freedom bindings?

Tried the step ons once I thought they were awesome Haven’t tried the others but I’m thinking about trying the nideckers because I like my regular boots

I bought into flow last season with Fuse carbons hybrid strap. it was the set and forget feature i wanted giving more comfort. I was defiantly a strap it down tight guy for 25 years and needed to crack the habit. Flows work well and are comfortable although the highback is very stiff so toe to heel response is amazing but had more lateral flex that i was used too. Sticking with the flows again this season as I think the Supermatics and Clews need more development. Id like to see more damping in the Clews and a smaller contact baseplate. The concept looks great but too early in their development for me to commit to buying them. could be amazing in a few years Supermatics look great, close to flows with the amazing straps but no one talks about the roller on the highback destroying the back of your boots.. also they cant be cracked down if you want to get out quickly. ill wait for v3 Burton step ons need tested for me.. i hear that are super responsive. hopefully ill get to try soon.

She's adorable 😂

I have rode with flows nxt and also sp fastec core....both good bindings but the sp fastec is the better of the two.....i have now moved over to the supermatic,they are expensive but are they worth it....good question i will let you know after i have used them if march this year...the reviews are very good once they are set up right !!

hi, what kind of black Burton snowboard is that. Please name and link where you can buy it. mfg

Raven fastec bindings are also really good. Same système as the Flow, but cheaper.

Had flow flit me bindings, they were quick but had problems taking off the latch would be so tight that it needed lots of strength if you had it set to lean forward. Also snow build underneath caised issies sometimes. The Nidecker superlative are way better just got a pair and they are more responsive and speedways to put in with no hands needed to latch and easy to take of with a push of a switch. Go for nidecker forget Burton they don’t have top straps for that foot rotation translation to bindings they are all edge rotation based.

I bought high end flow, carbon fiber, and its not that easy to slide in :((

Recommand on Clew

The NiDecker sucks the release lever gets stuck after her a few runs in the snow and I always have to end up using them like normal bindings iMessage the company and they said I have to have my heel pressed all the way back, but that still doesn’t solve my problem completely, and I still often times find myself using them as normal bindings instead of how they were ment

If you have plantar fasciitis, don't get bindings that cover the top of your feet. They'll force the arch of your feet to flatten which is excruciatingly painful.

How could you invert the left and right flow bindings lol

Hi, which one would you recommend? Nidecker or Flow?

This is not a knock on the Burton system but wow those blue bindings are ugly. They look like a binding from Toys R Us.

who here think step on the best of the three?

back in entries don t need special boots to work, that's the problem with burton. i wouldn t be able to give my board to a friend for a test or a day.... the supermatic are nice but i have to say that the lever to release is very low (not everyone is under 30y old) compared to to the flow/K2/regular back in bindings release lever

Great for your average punter, but not one single pro anywhere, uses these style bindings ever.

Schwiggle forward😂

I have the Burton StepOn bindings and it’s not as easy as it looks. If there’s any snow on the pad, the boots will have a very hard time clicking. I put my entire 170 lbs on it and it won’t make that 3rd click.

Red Wood City whaa??

Heeee?!?! What about K2?? All that is assuming the boot is clear from snow.

I think clew is the best of both worlds. Use the stepin function when going to lift, but then un-strap when going inside or deep powder.

"NERD ALERT" lol

No Clew? Another good step in option

These people don't have a Clew, no really where is Clew in this comparison??

Rear entry is not step in. Also, one of the worst flaws of rear entry is that it can destroy your boot, because when you strap out, the highback pulls the sole from the boot. Step on are crap. Let alone the split version. Forget about hiking with those boots, and good luck with trying to use crampons for those boots. Of course, I bet they'll launch step on crampons too 😂. Supermatic is the way so far. You can use the boot that you want without plastic BS thingies that can deteriorate and be dangerous, and you can use them as regular straps bindings if you want. The compatibility issue alone is enough for me. And don't even try that sht of "oh, but there are other brands that are making step on boots too!". Yeah... no fck that sht.

Is she single?

The Nidecker is sooo kook town.

You installed the Flow NX2 wrong, the left and right bindings are swapped…. Come on Sportsbasement, you are better than this

Flow bindings suck…