Snowboard Bindings recommendations? Where's the innovation?

[Cannonball]

All of my bindings are 4+ years old. And for various reasons several pairs came to the end of their lives last winter. I haven't been following what's out there over the past few years, and now I'm just starting the search for bindings for this season. I'm pretty disappointed with what seems to be a lack of progress, innovation, and even quality over the past few years. It seems like everything I'm looking at is basically the same as what was offered 5 years ago, or in many cases it looks like designs have degraded.

Anybody excited about any new bindings out there? Am I missing something? What's hot? Any recommendations?

FWIW: I generally like a stiff, aggressive binding. Although I'm not super heavy (~185) I ride hard on somewhat larger boards, so durability is a key selling point.

Thanks!

 

[Hawkshot99]

I dont ride but these seem pretty cool. The bindings pivot like a skateboard deck. A few guys in the shop really liked them last spring at demos.

http://now-snowboarding.com/products/black-ipo/

 

[BigJay]

Color has been a major game changer in bindings. Now, you can pretty much get any color you want.

Forget leather straps... all cheap plastics now... and they'll break within the next 2 years.. so you'll get new ones with colors that match your new kit.

Big B still offers the most confortable bindings... but durability is no longer a criteria for conception.

 

[Cannonball]

Thanks for that. Those NOW bindings look interesting. Not sure I buy the idea, but at least someone is innovating (beyond color choices!!).