Flow continues to expand their line of bindings and tech available to riders everywhere. For those big mountain, freeride lovers out there, the NXT FRX is calling your name.   Touted as Flows “stiffest and virtually indestructible binding,” the FRX delivers in a big way.

NXT FRX

I picked up the FRX in the XL size to fit my big boots.  The FRX uses the same NXT series baseplate as the NXT-AT and NXT-FR, and quite honestly, it’s quite similar to the NXT-FSE baseplate in design, except the NXT-FSE baseplate is CNC milled to lighten it up a bit.  As with all NXT series baseplates, the FRX touts the aluminum rocker design with a fully padded base. One reason I really dig the rocker/padded base, and this may sound ridiculous, but alas, the baseplates have yet to leave deep scratches in my topsheets like my Union bindings with plastic on them do.  I don’t mind scratches on my topsheet, but the deep scratches are a bit annoying.

The heelcup/highback on the FRX is similar to the FSE aluminum highback with nylon upper. I’m quite a fan of the FRX aluminum heelcup. It provides enough response and feedback while still allowing you to stomp a landing without limping out.

FRX Highback - Aluminum with Nylon Upper

I think my least favorite thing about the FRX is the A-Strap.  The A-Strap did get a bit of a makeover for the new FRX, but it still doesn’t provide the same response of the I-Strap found on the AT, ATSE, and FSE models.  Flow did increase the sidecut on the A-Strap this year, so they are working on getting the strap more responsive.   As far as ride goes, the FRX is a stiff binding, providing  support, and awesome toeside response.   I rode the FRX on my Never Summer Titan TX out in Pearson Bowl at Winter Park.  Conditions were great, powder, and groomers with some ice in some places. The bindings really let you feel the way the board responds under your feet. This is attributed to the rocker design, and I really liked this feature.

NXT-FRX

Flow has really worked on reducing the weight of their bindings, and they’ve done a great job on the FRX. The FRX only comes in one color-way this season, and it’s somewhat of an Army color-way, sporting black, orange and greens.  Setup on the FRX is much like setup on any of the other NXT series bindings, and I found the ratchets while hard to unlock initially broke in during the first day of riding, making adjustments much easier.

NXT-FRX Color-Way

The FRX is a stiff, all-mountain, shredding machine, designed to help riders destroy the mountain.  I really enjoyed riding these bindings, and look forward to the days when I can take the Titan TX and these binders out and really have fun with em.  If you’re looking for that stiff, super supportive Flow binding, definitely check these out.

*Disclaimer: I purchased these bindings with my own funds*