The revolutionary idea behind NOW’s system for their Drive snowboard bindingswas to mimic the action of skateboard trucks in edge-to-edge control by using a kingpin, hanger, and bushing system that transfers energy directly to the edge of your board. The first few turns were a little squirrely, but once acquainted, the small level of play in the bindings turned the board effortlessly and precisely. Instead of flexing knees, hips, and ankles to carve a turn, it seemed like I could just think about raising or lowering my ankles to initiate movement.
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