The NOW IPO binding combining point and shoot simplicity with a do-everything mindset that riders of all abilities can get along with.
Now IPO Snowboard Bindings are a sure bet, and the easiest way to experience the fit and feel of Skate Tech, the chatter-damping, skateboard-feeling, solidly-turning while freely-tweaking design from the mind of Canadian legend JF Pelchat. The IPO is his daily driver binding, a simple and well-rounded platform to partake in the Now vibe. These bindings fight fatigue as well as they transfer board feel and power.
Flex: 5/10
Riding Style: All Mountain
Key Features:
SIEVA Ankle Straps – Single Injected EVA, the body of this strap is made with one-part EVA injection, eliminating any stitching and reducing gluing to less than 1% of the strap area. A nylon webbing that is strong, durable, and flexible is inserted in the body of the strap at one end and sealed by a micro-injected logo.
Freewing Highback – Higher medial side follows leg angles. Pre-rotated 10° laterally. 15mm higher than original Flex Hinge highback. Lateral hook for added support. Dampens chatter and eliminates calf-bite.
3D Contour Toe Straps – If it's grip you're after, look no further. This strap is not only super grippy, but it is also moldable and can be used either on the tip or top of your boot.
Hinge Connector – A minimalist but strong hinge design allows your straps to move out of the way, with a stop mechanism to prevent them flopping around.
NOW Tool-less Adjuster Straps
Flushcup Technology – Designed to hold boots even without a highback, these have a flush inner surface where the highback meets the heelcup. This gives direct energy transfer between boot and binding.
Hanger 2.0 Nylon Reinforced with 30% Glass Fiber – This baseless design allows for uninterrupted board flex, with rigid I-Beam wall sections that transfer energy to the board's edges.
Skate Tech - 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 the flexing and bending of their baseplate, forcing you to crank your straps down harder, ride with more forward lean, or run taller and stiffer highbacks
PA66-GF Buckle Levers – Made with the same high grade nylon and glass fiber blend found in Now posts and discs. This material is light and strong
Post – Nylon with 50% Glass Fiber
Combo Disc – 4x4 & Channel compatible
