ALL-TeRRAIN CONTROL WITH FReeSTYLe FeeLAs the most all-terrain focussed model in the Now line, the Pilot is the perfect choice for anyone who is looking for a high-performance binding that can put it down in even the most extreme terrain, but who is unwilling to sacrifice freestyle feel. Built using a combination of the SkateTech Hanger 2.0, freestyle friendly Highback 2.0 with Flex Hinge and the Freestyle Flipit Strap, the Pilot delivers that perfect balance of Instant response and freestyle mobility. No wonder it’s one of the best-selling models in the Now line.Skate-TechFlushcup TechnologyHighcup CompatibilityHanger 2.0 is Nylon with 30% Glass FiberFreestyle Flipit StrapsNeW! PA66-GF buckle levers3D Contour toe strapNOW tool-less adjuster strapsFlex Hinge 2.0 HighbackPost is Nylon with 50% Glass Fiber*4x4 Disc is Nylon with 50% Glass FibreBushings available in Medium (45 shore) and Hard (55 shore)Lifetime warranty programFreestyle/All-mountainNOW PILOT TeCHNOLOGYSkate Tech:Traditional bindings diminish energy transfer by the flexing and bending of their baseplate, forcing you to crank your straps down harder, ride with more forward lean, or run taller and stiffer highbacks, this leads to more foot fatigue and pain. NOW bindings bypass the middle of the snowboard and direct your energy right onto the board’s edges. They do this by mounting the baseplate via their exclusive Kingpin design. This acts as a fulcrum, transferring power direct to both the toe side and heel side edges of the board. The increased efficiency means you ride with less effort and you don’t need to crank your straps so tight, so not only do you get increased performance, but you can also ride for longer.Hanger 2.0:The 30% Glass Hanger 2.0 offers a widened heel cup footprint when compared to the original Hanger 1.0. to improve boot-fitting compatibility. The drop-down medial wall adds lateral flexibility, while snow clearing channels prevent ice build-up underneath the highback legs.Freestyle Flipit Strap:The NOW Freestyle FLIPIT strap features a slightly different construction to the original FLIPIT strap but shares the same inner spine. NOW have added two types of eVA to the strap to create a super cushy yet supportive fit. The Freestyle FLIPIT strap features a traditional stitch and turn construction with an injected spine sandwiched between eVA and fabric.Flex Hinge 2.0 Highback:Flex Hinge technologyHigher medial side follows leg anglesPre-rotated 10 degrees15 mm higher than original Flex Hinge HBLateral hook for added supportDampens chatter and eliminates calf-biteFlex rating: 6