Now Conda Snowboard Binding Review – By Steph W

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The High back is pre-rotated to 10 degrees only, so if you like to ride ducked out you may notice the high back on the back of your calf muscle because it has a stiffer flex to it.

Other than that the NOW Conda makes for a fun aggressive all mountain binding that will deliver stability you need for charging down the hill.

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How This Review Happened: We borrowed these for an extended demo and returned them.

Time Codes: 00:06 Intro 00:15 High Back 00:41 Ankle Straps 01:09 Toe Straps 01:25 Ratchets 02:12 Strap Adjustment 02:30 Forward Lean Adjustment 02:50 Skate Tech 03:03 Shock Absorption 04:12 Sizing 04:55 Size Comparison 05:57 Full Size Disc 06:02 Who Is This For?

Days: 3+

Riders: Steph

Boots: Vans Ferra Pro

Boards: Rome Heist

Highback Flex

6/10 on the NOW rating. The high back offers great support, you can tell it is a more aggressive high back. If you ride it within the 10-12 degree realm it works awesome. If you prefer a more 15 degree plus ride you will probably get some calf bite.

Boot Adjustability

The NOW Conda offers toolless adjustability for both straps. I found the adjusters to be kind of uncomfortable to use because of the shape of the plastic tab so it is hard to crank on if they are tight.

Stance Width Adjustability

Other than not being able to adjust the high back rotation everything else is great.

Comfort

The NOW Conda Bindings are super comfortable from the super damp footbed to the ankle and toe straps.

Boot Support

The Asym Sieva ankle straps are great for giving you ample support for ankle flex. They are also very comfortable and spring back after you flex them. They also have a bigger side on the outside of your foot for more support that you can really feel. NOW added the FLIP it system so you can trade your ankle straps for a more freestyle or a more aggressive ride.

Toe Straps

The new toe straps cup the while front end of the boot with a softer type rubber. The strap stays right where you want it. The straps are super comfortable. And you can’t even tell they are there.

Turn Initiation

Turning on NOW bindings is always a fun experience with their Skate Tech underfoot. It feels more like a skate truck than a snowboard binding. It is supposed to help with foot fatigue by more efficiently transferring the energy right to the edges.

Buttering

I wouldn’t get these bindings if you are really into buttering. They tend to make the board feel a little stiffer than it actually is.

Ratchet System

The ratches work great with a quick release lever as well, a little sticky out of the box, but will probably smooth up with a little use.

Shock Absorption

One of the best parts of this binding is the shock absorption, the NOW Conda Bindings are a really damp ride that helps you charge harder because all the chatter seems to be absorbed through the fat foam footbed.

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