Flux SE30 Snowboard Binding Review

$179
Beginner to Advanced All Mountain to Freestyle
Burton Channel System Compatible
Flux has a reputation amongst riders around the world for being predictable, reliable and easy to use. Many also love the way they ride. This is a slight step down from the Flux TT30 but still a great all mountain to freestyle binding. This is a great binding choice for those looking to ride a soft to mid flexing do anything board. Flux has some tech that is worth mentioning. The rear and front of the base plate can slide out to give your boot a better fit. Because of this Flux is right up there with Burton bindings in terms of adjustability. Flux has the advantage on the base plate because Burton only has a front sliding base plate. However Burton has the advantage over Flux in terms of adjustability of the high back rotation angle. Flux bindings have 3 positions where the burton is infinite. So if you like to line up your high backs with your heel edge you are more limited with Flux (see how to set up your gear). Flux also has some of the best and most comfortable straps and ratchets. Almost every year they improve on them. The 2010 and 2011 are very similar. The 2012 has a new high back ankle strap and toe strap. The ride is still very similar but it's better to move forward and buy the 2012 unless you can get a great deal on the older models. All in all this is a great binding for the price and if you want a moderate priced do anything binding you could do a lot worse.

How It Rides
Flex	Medium	Response	Average	Dampening	Good
Adjustability	Excellent	Weight	Medium	Shock Absorption	Average
Comfort	Excellent	Lateral Movement	Good	Board/Boot Integration	Good

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The Good Ride Take

A Good Ride Take on Binding Tech

Metal vs Plastic Bindings

This is a Goodride breakdown for all you that are having a tough time choosing your bindings and what to make of the material you are looking at. Most bindings are Metal, Plastic or some combo of the 2.

Metal Bindings have a lot of great aspects. Almost all-metal bindings are made from aluminum. Aluminum is great when it come to weight to stiffness ratio and also pretty durable. There is one key issue with metal/aluminum bindings; they transfer all the vibrations from the board right into your feet. This is the same principle that pelage “bass-less” bindings, your feet got totally tired or fatigued. The newer generations have much better/damp bases so this problem has been minimized and in some cases eliminated. There are some companies that make great bindings despite the vibration issue with Aluminum. Some that come to mind are Ride and Rome.

Plastic Bindings also have many great features but let’s address some technical stuff first. Most plastic bindings are really hardened glass plastic mix. The high-end stuff tends to have a more carbon, and carbon fiber added for extra stiffness and weight savings. Plastic bindings really dominate the market right now and most top bindings these days are mostly or all plastic. They can be really stiff and react well to your commands. The new bindings finally dialed in the carbon/ fiber integration to the point that the bindings will perform with the stiffness of metal and absorb more chatter. Most industry leaders have limited or completely eliminated metal from their bindings and we feel that with the materials used right now this is the future. Some mostly plastic companies that we feel rock are Burton, Flux and Union.

What kind of binding should you buy? It’s a tough call. Both Plastic and Metal bindings offer freestyle, freeride and all mountain styles. At this point we feel that plastic bindings are edging out metal bindings when it comes to the very high end $300+ category. However it is a tough call in the below $300 category as to which material has the advantage.

Company Info & Specs

Flux SE30 Super Emblem 2011

Destroy the Mountain-Not Your Piggybank

Does your net worth double after finding change between the sofa cushions? Are your shred sessions dependent on clipping tickets and making a free meal out of the cafeteria condiment bar? If so, consider the SE30 your new soulmate. The F-Tech 3D Fit strap lets you lap the mountain all day in luxury, while the asymmetrical Side Arc Highbacks can be swapped with each other to adjust your setup for freeriding or freestyling. The SE30 provides pro performance within a paperboy’s budget.

CONSTRUCTION

? BASEPLATE
? COMFORT BASE
? HYBRID BLEND 30
? HIGHBACK
? SIDE ARC HIGHBACK
? SUPER TOUGH NYLON

? STRAP
? F-TECH 3D FIT STRAP
? L-GUIDE SYSTEM
? UU FIT
? FTM CLASSIC
? OTHERS
? LOW PROFILE RATCHET BUCKLE

Flux SE30 Super Emblem 2011

“It’s a no brainer for riders who like to ride hard in soft flex models.”

A responsive COMFORT BASE combined with a 30% special glass fiber blend,
equals awesome board response.
Don't be fooled, this binding is a killer!

CONSTRUCTION

? BASEPLATE

? COMFORT BASE
? HYBRID BLEND 30

? HIGHBACK

? FLEXIBLE HIGHBACK
? SUPER TOUGH NYLON HIGHBACK

? STRAP

? [NEW] F-TECH 3D FIT STRAP
? L- GUIDE SYSTEM
? UU FIT
? FLUX TOE MASK

? OTHERS

? [NEW] LOW PROFILE RACHET BUCKLE

Flux Super Emblem 2010

The Super Emblem is the life of the party, always a good time.
It’s like that date that you can bring anywhere and have a blast, full of flair and not faking it. Toe and heel ramps ensure that you get the perfect fit, no more toe and heel hangovers.
The many highback positions allow you to twist and shout while you shred.
The Super Emblem is reliable but reckless.