http://www.shayboarder.com The World of Snowboarding Through Fembot Eyes Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:07:00 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.shayboarder.com/2011/09/binding-review-11-12-flow-nxt-at.html http://www.shayboarder.com/2011/09/binding-review-11-12-flow-nxt-at.html#comments Sun, 04 Sep 2011 00:27:58 +0000 Shay http://www.shayboarder.com/?p=17206 Location: Mammoth, CA Snow Conditions: Hardpacked groomers to softer slushy runs. Setup: I rode the Flow NXT-AT bindings on the Flow Era with my Vans Veil Boots size 8. Time to set up the binding: I set up the NXT-AT bindings at work right before I went out riding.  It was actually the quickest I’ve [...]]]> http://www.shayboarder.com/2011/09/binding-review-11-12-flow-nxt-at.html/feed 2 http://www.shayboarder.com/2011/08/snowboard-review-11-12-flow-drifter.html http://www.shayboarder.com/2011/08/snowboard-review-11-12-flow-drifter.html#comments Mon, 22 Aug 2011 02:27:49 +0000 Shay http://www.shayboarder.com/?p=16943 Location: Mammoth, CA Snow Conditions: Hardpacked groomers to softer slushy runs. Setup: I rode the Flow Drifter with my Union Team bindings and Vans Veil Boots size 8. Size: 159cm. First Impression: This is not the same board I rode at the SIA on-snow – which is a great thing! Weight: average Flex: Right in [...]]]> http://www.shayboarder.com/2011/08/snowboard-review-11-12-flow-drifter.html/feed 1 http://www.shayboarder.com/2011/08/flow-snowboards-2011-2012.html http://www.shayboarder.com/2011/08/flow-snowboards-2011-2012.html#comments Sat, 20 Aug 2011 15:44:53 +0000 Shay http://www.shayboarder.com/?p=17499 Sick since ’96, that’s the motto Flow stands by when it comes to building their snowboards. They design products that allow you to just go out, ride and forget about your gear. For 11-12, Flow expands the Whiskey technology using basalt, revolutionary carbon designs and forever perfecting the art of shaping a board for the [...]]]> http://www.shayboarder.com/2011/08/flow-snowboards-2011-2012.html/feed 0 http://www.shayboarder.com/2011/08/snowboard-review-11-12-flow-infinite.html http://www.shayboarder.com/2011/08/snowboard-review-11-12-flow-infinite.html#comments Sun, 14 Aug 2011 21:58:46 +0000 Shay http://www.shayboarder.com/?p=16834 Location: Mammoth, CA Snow Conditions: Hardpacked groomers to softer slushy runs. Setup: I rode the Flow Infinite with my Union Team bindings and Vans Veil Boots size 8. Size: 159cm. First Impression: Solid freeride board – just wish it wasn’t spring conditions to ride this board. Weight: average Flex: Longitudinally the Infinite felt stiffer with [...]]]> http://www.shayboarder.com/2011/08/snowboard-review-11-12-flow-infinite.html/feed 2 http://www.shayboarder.com/2011/07/snowboard-review-11-12-flow-verve.html http://www.shayboarder.com/2011/07/snowboard-review-11-12-flow-verve.html#comments Sun, 24 Jul 2011 17:53:39 +0000 Shay http://www.shayboarder.com/?p=16557 Location: Mammoth, CA Snow Conditions: Hardpacked groomers to softer slushy runs. Setup: I rode the Flow Verve with my Union Team and Vans Veil Boots size 8. Size: 155cm. First Impression: Freestyle fun – that’s the Verve snowboard Weight: average Flex: The Verve has a softer freestyle flex to it.  Torsionally it’s not as soft [...]]]> http://www.shayboarder.com/2011/07/snowboard-review-11-12-flow-verve.html/feed 0 http://www.shayboarder.com/2011/07/snowboard-review-11-12-flow-era.html http://www.shayboarder.com/2011/07/snowboard-review-11-12-flow-era.html#comments Mon, 11 Jul 2011 03:34:34 +0000 Shay http://www.shayboarder.com/?p=16583 Location: Mammoth, CA Snow Conditions: Hardpacked groomers to softer slushy runs. Setup: I rode the Flow Era with my Union Team and Flow NXT-AT bindings and Vans Veil Boots size 8. Size: 155cm. First Impression: Easy does it, that’s the Era just relax and enjoy the ride Weight: average Flex: I felt that the Era [...]]]> http://www.shayboarder.com/2011/07/snowboard-review-11-12-flow-era.html/feed 0 http://www.shayboarder.com/2011/04/flow-bindings-2011-2012.html http://www.shayboarder.com/2011/04/flow-bindings-2011-2012.html#comments Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:37:30 +0000 Shay http://www.shayboarder.com/?p=15659 It’s hard to believe that 15 years ago, Flow Bindings began the speed entry system they are now known for.  A system that has been designed outside of the “norm” box for bindings, the kick, lock and drop system featuring the reclining highback that makes strapping in easy.  In 11-12, they continue to improve their [...]]]> http://www.shayboarder.com/2011/04/flow-bindings-2011-2012.html/feed 0 http://www.shayboarder.com/2011/03/binding-review-11-12-flow-prima-se.html http://www.shayboarder.com/2011/03/binding-review-11-12-flow-prima-se.html#comments Sun, 06 Mar 2011 23:40:09 +0000 Shay http://www.shayboarder.com/?p=15081 Location: Winter Park, CO Snow Conditions: Hardpacked to softpacked to icy groomers. Setup: I rode the Flow Prima bindings on the Flow Drifter with my Vans Veil Boots size 8. Time to set up the binding: One of the big components with Flow bindings and rear entry is making sure they are adjusted properly to [...]]]> http://www.shayboarder.com/2011/03/binding-review-11-12-flow-prima-se.html/feed 1 http://www.shayboarder.com/2010/04/flow-2010-2011.html http://www.shayboarder.com/2010/04/flow-2010-2011.html#comments Thu, 01 Apr 2010 14:18:32 +0000 Shay http://www.shayboarder.com/?p=10617 Since 1996, Flow has been in the game of snowboarding with boards for a range of snowboarders.  In 10-11 they continue to offer their sick lineup to riders wanting boards for powder, park, pipe, freeriding or just learning how to ride. For 10-11 Flow offers a variety of board options depending on your riding style. [...]]]> http://www.shayboarder.com/2010/04/flow-2010-2011.html/feed 7 http://www.shayboarder.com/2009/10/a-glimpse-into-flow-snowboards.html http://www.shayboarder.com/2009/10/a-glimpse-into-flow-snowboards.html#comments Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:19:02 +0000 Shay http://www.shayboarder.com/?p=7873 What started out as a binding company has grown to become the number two binding company around the world. Flow has now become a triple threat with snowboards, boots and bindings to compliment each rider on their journey in the mountains.  After 10 years of doing their designs, its no surprise that other companies now [...]]]> http://www.shayboarder.com/2009/10/a-glimpse-into-flow-snowboards.html/feed 6