2012 Flux TT30 Used and Reviewed

Flux has been making bindings for a while now and has a pretty stacked team. Their big claim to fame is the flexibility in their bindings along with their toe cap. Our associate writer was able to get a few rounds in on these grippers and see how they stacked up. This is what he had to say.

Bindings: Flux TT30

Board Used: Arbor Westmark

Stance: 22.5in

Angles: 12/-12

Location: Winter Park

Conditions: Cold, cruddy, cold, snowy, sunny.

Boots: Ride Phytop LE 9

Weight: 145

Binding Compatibility: Arbor uses more inserts than anyone else and the bindings use 4 bolts. Pie.

Binding Adjustability: They have all of the tool less that we have all come to expect from Flux, from straps to the highback to highback rotation. You only need a driver to get them on the board.

Straps: Great ankle strap and an odd toe strap. The ankle straps are super comfy and cushy. The toe straps are now just a plastic frame with a thin layer of EVA. It did its job and wasn’t uncomfortable, but the way it’s shaped just makes me think that it might not fit all boots as well as it did mine. Something with a more rounded toe box might have issues.

Highback: Classic flux. Nylon with fiberglass and low. Great for my style of riding but someone with a more aggressive style or less park riding will want something taller.

Binding Flex: Nylon with 30% fiberglass base. Good park flex or a softer all mountain flex. Someone beefier than I or someone looking for an all mountain binding is gonna want more oomph.

Ratchets: Last time I tried Flux the ratchets were a little annoying to keep initiated on the ladder. This time around I didn’t have that issue and they were nice and smooth to get tight and release

Rider in Mind: Park guy or a smaller guy like me looking for a do everything binding.

Personal thoughts: I like Flux. It helps to have a little bit wider boot as they have a wider footprint. Only thing I want more of in them is dampening. They only use a relatively thin layer of EVA under your toes and heels. Ultimately it will take new or more foam or gel or airbags or something to get me to choose Flux over something else.

What they say: Endorsed By Locals Everywhere. From the backcountry of B.C. to the rails of Burlington, dedicated shredders like Nima Jalali and Zac Marben depend on the TT30. The flexible Performance Highback and plush base cushion provide a silky smooth ride on all types of terrain. This year Nima spearheaded a collaboration with Ashbury to drop an extra fresh TT30.

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