NOW Drive Pro Snowboard Bindings 2024
Overview
The self-proclaimed 'Freeride King' bindings, NOW's Drive Pro features the all-new ASYM-FRX Highback and ASYM-FRX Straps to deliver nothing short of top-level performance. On top of that, you're getting the tried and true Skate-Tec Baseplate design that transfers energy to your board with less effort, so you can ride longer and harder with less leg fatigue. If you're looking for the best binding for big mountain heli trips and charging hard down the sidecountry steeps, the Drive Pro is what you want underfoot.
- Skate-Tech Baseplate Design
- Lifetime Warranty (Limited, See Details)
- ASYM-FRX Highback
- Asym FRS Strap
- 3D Pro-Grip Toe Strap
- PA66-C Buckles
- Tool-less Strap Adjusters
- Hanger 3.0 Baseplate
- Hinge Connector
- Flushcup Heelcup Design
- Base Bushings (Medium: 45 Shore)
- Base Bushings (Hard: 55 Shore)
- Combo Mounting Disc 4x4 - Channel
Features
Skate-Tech Baseplate Design - The legendary Skate Tech system mimics the function of skateboard trucks. The Hanger' powerfully transfers energy input from the straps to the bushings and onto the edges of your board. The 'Kingpin' acts as a fulcrum, magnifying this energy through leverage.
Traditional bindings diminish energy transfer by flexing and bending the baseplate, forcing you to crank your straps down harder, ride with more forward lean, or run taller and stiffer highbacks. This all leads to more foot fatigue and pain. Bindings with Skate Tech bypass the middle of the snowboard and direct your energy right onto the board's edges. This technology transfers more power to the board with less work, meaning your feet will stay more relaxed and comfortable, longer.
Lifetime Warranty (Limited, See Details) - Covered under manufacturer lifetime guarantee against breakage of the baseplate or heelcup along with defects in materials or workmanship. This lifetime warranty DOES NOT cover broken bindings due to abuse or neglect, damage caused by any modification done outside the manufacturer's facility, or lost parts due to lack of hardware maintenance.
Highbacks, straps, ratchets and other components are not included under lifetime warranty.
ASYM-FRX Highback - Asymmetrical geometry
Minimalist internal skin with top padding
Lateral hook for added support and power
Top flair, dampens chatter and eliminates calf-bite
Flex rating: 8/10
Asym FRS Strap - This new Asym FRS strap features a “power spine” which adds a layer of support and
comfort, and is perfect for navigating steep-and-uneven terrain or laying down some
hearty power carves. This strap molds perfectly to any type of boot and offers just the
right amount of flex. Take advantage of its Flip-it functionality for either freeride or
freestyle mode—you choose!
3D Pro-Grip Toe Strap - Non-slip and solid grip is what you will have with the 3D Pro-Grip Toe Strap. Not only is it super grippy, but moldable, and can be used on the tip or toe of your boot.
PA66-C Buckles - The PA66-C Buckles are made with a high grade composite blend material that is extremely light and strong, in turn reducing the overall buckle weight by 20%.
Hanger 3.0 Baseplate - Featuring a wider bushing footprint that is closer to the board’s edges for enhanced board connection and faster energy transfer. The H3 also encompasses a reduction in weight, a dropped-down inner lateral wall for better ankle mobility, and is able to accommodate bigger volume boots. To top it off, it also has a new kingpin tool-less 2.0 that is more integrated and user friendly. Not only does the H3 come heavily equipped with these advanced features, but also showcases some of its predecessor the H2’s snow-clearing channels, medial drop-down wall and high-cup compatibility. Now this is worth the upgrade.
Hinge Connector - • Hinge design allows strap to move out of the way
• Stop mechanism, prevent floppy strap
• Minimalist and strong
Base Bushings (Medium: 45 Shore) - 45 Shore is classified as a medium hard/soft bushing, right in the middle. The softer the bushing the smoother the ride, however the harder the bushing the more responsive the ride. This is a true damping system that is placed at the main contact point to the board, which means by adjusting the hardness here it has the most impact in lessening board chatter while still allowing for powerful energy transfer directly to the edges of your board.
Base Bushings (Hard: 55 Shore) - 55 Shore is the hardest bushing available. The softer the bushing the smoother the ride, however the harder the bushing the more responsive the ride. This is a true damping system that is placed at the main contact point to the board, which means by adjusting the hardness here it has the most impact in lessening board chatter while still allowing for powerful energy transfer directly to the edges of your board.
Specs
Size | M | L |
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Men's Boot Sizes (US): | 7 - 10.5 | 10 - 13 |