The following is a quick overview of the 2023 NOW snowboard bindings lineup.
First I will take a look at any new bindings for the 2022-23 season, and any 2021-22 bindings that aren't returning with a 2023 model.
Then I'll place each binding into the categories where I see them fitting best.
New 2023 NOW Bindings
The new bindings for 2022-23 are:
Exiting 2022 NOW Bindings
The 2022 bindings that aren't returning with a 2023 model:
All 2023 NOW Bindings by Category
Below, I have categorized NOW's 2022-23 lineup. This is according to the categories here at SnowboardingProfiles.com and not necessarily the same as how NOW might label them.
Of course these are only broad categories as every binding is different, but this is a rough guide.
NOW BEGINNER BINDINGS
Men's
Women's
NOW FREESTYLE BINDINGS
Men's
Women's
NOW ALL-MOUNTAIN BINDINGS
Men's
Women's
NOW ALL-MOUNTAIN FREERIDE BINDINGS
Men's
Women's
NOW FREERIDE BINDINGS
Men's
NOW SPLITBOARD BINDINGS
NOW don't currently make any splitboard bindings
NOW YOUTH BINDINGS
Summary
So there you have the 2023 NOW snowboard bindings. Not much has changed with the 2023 lineup. But some changes to existing models (see below).
Out with the Old
All 2022 models appear to be returning with a 2023 model.
In with the New
The new Select Pro x Kowalchuk comes in, which is very similar to the Select Pro but comes with NOW's Kingpin Tool Less 2.0 and a collab colorway.
Changes to Existing Models
There have been some changes to returning models, including:
- Pilot: New Asym S-Sens ankle strap. Looks to be a honeycomb-esque strap. Which I prefer over the heavy material straps, so appears to be a good upgrade there.
- Conda: Also gets the new Asym S-Sens ankle strap. Also gets a new toe strap (Women's Pro Grip).
- Pro-Line: Gets a new toe strap (Minimalist) and gets the Hinge Connector (to help keep the ankle strap open for when you're strapping in).
- NXGEN: Their youth model also gets the Minamalist toe strap and hinge connector.
- Vetta: Gets new women's Pro Grip toe strap and gets the hinge connector.
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Hi. Thanks for a great review. I would like to ask you if you had any chance to test the different bushings? And if that would change the flex overall rate?. I’m thinking of pairing this with my std uninc and I’m not sure of the flex. Maybe also with my pyl uninc. Any thoughts on these pairs? Thanks.
Hi Javi
Thanks for your message.
When we get bindings to test, we unfortunately don’t usually get them in a box with everything in it, so I haven’t received any with multiple bushings, so unable to test out the different bushings to see how much difference they make to flex. It’s my understanding that they do change the flex feel, but by how much is hard to say. But I get why you’d want to know – as you would want to swap the bushings to harder ones when you ride the PYL Uninc and softer ones for the Standard Uninc. Unforunately I’m not sure how much difference they make. But I think the Drive Pro could be a really good option to accommodate both boards. Note that here is our latest NOW overview for 2024.
Hope this helps
Hi Nate
Update. I went with the Select Pro YES Collab… (Ridden 19 days) I tested the different bushings and I would say the bushings change the response time and response power, more than the overall flex. For example with my weight 165lbs, the hard ones felt more like I was riding a normal binding without skate tech, plus the cushioning got significantly harder.
The response was faster and the board I tested (regular YES. Standard) felt more twitchy. It might be my weight.
To be honest, I was looking for a damp feeling with the hard bushings like with the Union Atlas (they make the whole board feel stiffer and more stable), but the Select Pro didn’t change the personality of the board just by changing the bushings.
On the other side. The soft bushings felt much more cushioned and the response got a little delayed, but it was a nice feeling.
All in all, I will keep the Select Pros for boards in the realm of 5-6 flex and I will be following your advice, to get the Drive Pros for my boards in the 6,5- up flex. Thanks
Hey Javi.
Thanks for the update and insights! Highly appreciated and good to know re how the bushings change the feel of the bindings.