Instant gratification is something we were warned not to be dazzled by, but the ultra-responsive NX2-CX Fusion Snowboard Binding is hard to resist. It’s one of Flow’s stiffest bindings, offering instantaneous reactions when we’re rocking edge to edge. And it’s made with crazy powerful materials: a carbon-infused highback offers beyond-believable heelside control, the rigid aluminum baseplate is rockered for even more responsiveness, and the two are both resistant to damage from rough landings and freezing conditions. Flow’s signature reclining highback is paired with ActiveStraps that lift slightly when we step in from the back, leaving plenty of room for us to slip into its perfect hold.