I ride these bindings on my Dancehaul 157, using the medium bushings, and the heel strap in freeride mode, with 32 boa boots. This is my daily driver here at Hood. Good on the groom, good on the side hits, not a big jump or rail guy but good at hitting side features in the park. I like the skate tech better compared to the malavites that I switched from. I also just picked up a set of Nidecker Supermatics for this year which I will be pairing with a Jones Stratos 161w for those heavier snow days. The Supermatics feel good on the living room carpet so we will see…Have a good season everyone, thanks Avran.😎
Thanks for the video! I usually use Burton cartel X and Malavita on my boards. This season I bought an older version of these (different heel straps) and tested them on my 160 Jones hovercraft. The skate tech does make it noticeably more responsive than my other bindings. At first I did not feel any difference, but when I switch back to my cartel X, I immediately felt it not as quick and clean when it comes to edge-to-edge transitions. However, the heel straps on these Jones mercury are far less comfortable than my burtons (maybe because they are older version). Especially when I try to press hard on my toe side edge, the pressure from heel strap makes my feet hurt. Also my feet felt exhausted after using them for a full day of riding, which never happened on my burton bindings. I just bought a new pair of heel straps (like the ones in the video) and I will see if they make the bindings more comfortable.
Agree. These are my favorite low angle pow binding. I think I'll call them and see about ordering some of the new toe straps as they look much improved from the old ones.
I had the 2022 Mercury's and the Now Pilots before that and I've shelved them both in favor of the Rome Cleaver. The footprint of the Now binding platform is oversized in my opinion and the footbeds are excessively long, which creates more overhang than necessary. The Rome's in size L have a more streamlined design that fits my size 11 boots much better. The highbacks on the Mercury's also seem to be comparatively brittle.
Hey what do you think would pair better for a Yes Greats, this ones, the now drive or now select pros? I'm in between this 3, I usually just use the groomers, with a bit of both powder and park. Currently having the Union Forces from my old board, do you think there will be any improvement? Also do you have other suggestions ?
How does the skate power transmission compare to something like the Flow power triangle and, to an extant, regular bindings like the K2 formula? Does it actually allow for better grip, specifically on icy surfaces? I'm +230lbs living on Ice Coast and I would be more willing to get a pair, but I wear size 14 boots and the largest Jones or Now go is 13. I'm mostly concerned that I'll feel any toe overhang if there is any and I'm not holding out hope they'll bump up to my size for 23/24. I ride the Aviator 2.0 and I consider myself barely intermediate at best, if it helps in your assessment.
Hi Avran, How does the Mercury compare the Katana? Is it stiffer in freeride mode? I have a Korua Otto with Katana and im looking for a second pair of bindings for my Dart. Is it worth buying a Mercury or a Now Drive for the Dart, or just ride it with Katana? Cheers ✌
You're going to get more power out of it from the Skatetech. It also has less lateral play due to the skatetech and unibody construction. For a Dart I'd go Mercury or Drives over a Katana, but that's me.
Thanks for the review on this. I'm looking for a new daily driver binding. Coming off the Burton Cartel and Arbor Cypress. I'm thinking of this one or the new 2023 Now X Yes Select pro. Would you pick the Jones or now select pro x Yes?
@@AngrySnowboarder sorry I must have left my manners at my moms house- she would be disappointed so I went back and got them- maybe you please with a cherry on top of copper mountain do a review of the cypress pro
Hi! thanks for the video! I was wondering that's your throughs on the new capita indoor survival and the ride shadowban. I'm trying to decide between the two. Also, do you think a Ride C4 bindings is a good binding or should I just go with the C6? thank you!
Hello Mr Angry Snowboarder Sir. I'm interested in trying one of the Skate Tech based bindings. Which model/size would you suggest would pair like a fine wine with my US size 12 Burton Ions and 157 Stranda Biru? Felicitations from the UK.
Do you feel the skate tech has a noticable difference in terms of feel vs a non skate tech binding? I’m looking for a binding which has very good dampness and responsiveness but is not too stiff.
Hey Angry snowboarder Ive picked up a discounted Jones stratos and looking at at the Jones mercurys or flow nx2 tm, looking at the flows as I'm in the UK and do regular indoor dome riding and messing with straps every 160m boils my piss, no issue when I get to a mountain, I have some nitro phantoms What would be your recommendation? Thanks
Hello, I am looking for new bindings. I am thinking about this one or the union atlas. And I ride a Jones stratos. What would you recommend? Thanks for this video again!
@@AngrySnowboarder That’s the thing, I don’t no. I never had skatetech only flat base. Is it a lot of differents? When I read about de skatetech it looks good. But I hear also a lot of great things about the unions.
I struggle a lot with foot fatigue, i love my burton cartels but if these with skatetech will help with foot pain and fatigue I want them. Will I notice a difference?
@@AngrySnowboarder do you reccomend any insoles? I have the Sidas Mid Arch, seem to help a little bit but not much, almost too high of an arch support for me. I have Burton photons, definetly fit me well and i have owned many boots.
Still think there is a trade off in adjustability, perhaps that is why it is loved by some and not loved by others. On a regular binding you can adjust the toe heel drag by adjusting the heelcup. On a more basic binding you have to resort to using the adjustability on the baseplate. While it can work for a simple binding, with Now and Jones bindings, it causes the pivot point to be closer to one edge of the board. Perhaps Jones and Now should develop the sizing so that the most common foot size falls in the middle of their size range
Love the ways these ride but the toe strap ladders are a big let down. Able to get the slack out and when I go to give them a couple more clicks to tighten them, the ratchet slips. The angle of the buckle and ladder is off and can’t really be adjusted. It’s like only half the buckle makes contact with the ratchet. Going to exchange them and try again, I like them enough to swap out for Burton toe straps if I keep having issues.
Did you swap out to burton straps, and are they better? Which strap model do you think fits a Jones binding? After each run, I have to tighten all my straps because they've gotten loose on the way down.
Hey Avran, currently on a Goliath with Nitro ramblers, looking to upgrade the binding for a little more comfort and performance. I like the Skate tech idea so want to give either these or Select pros or possibly the drives a shot? Which would you recommend and would it be a worthwhile upgrade do you think? Cheers
The racket on my heel strap broke second day. These suck, I really only got them for skate tech. I also have now drive and have never had an issue after multiple years
Hey Avran, How would you compare them with the Now Drive. They seem to have quite similar specs and flex ratings but are advertised for different style of riding. Marketing gimmick or would you say the Drive are actually better for all mountain freeride? Cheers
Cheers man for the quick reply. Like the specs of the Apollo but concerned with calfbite looking at the highback and pre rotation - probably setting for the Drive or would you say they're to close to the Pilot? Currently own Pilot and Mercury both from 2020 and they feel quite similar
I’ve been riding these for a month and have previously ridden the NOW IPO and Pilot. The Mercury keeps giving me problems. The ankle strap sits really low and crushes my instep in a way that non of my other NOW bindings have. And the biggest problem is that about 60% I hit a jump or ollie the ankle straps come undone. It’s incredibly annoying and if the toe strap had the same problem I’d “eat shit and die”
@@AngrySnowboarder I initially thought it might be a defect but it still happens even if I flip the straps. I’ll contact their warranty department either way.
@@mjbn23 Nope. The Jones warranty process is to go through the selling shop. The shop I bought from couldn’t replicate the issue in the shop so said it’s not a warranty issue. I ended up switching to the Rome Katana. After 7 years of using SkateTech bindings I have to say I prefer the benefit of the Katana customization to the marginal edge power gain of SkateTech. I still have respect for Now and Jones but I think these buckles have too little resistance on the release spring.
Hello Mr. Angry Snowboarder, Thanks for the review and suggestion. I got a new board is Never Summer Hammer 2023 for next season. I'm an all mountain rider, and looking for new bindings that can pair with the new board well. Now considering Jones Mercury, Burton Cartel X ,and Union Atlas. Which one do you recommend? My boots size is 10.5 , is that ok I choose Size M bindings?
I just picked these up for the Academy Master Series, which is also a camber board made by Never Summer. It should be a comfortable, damp ride with good response. I have the Genesis X which are super comfy, but the ReFlex base just isn't responsive. I've never tried Union, and don't really see a reason to do so.
I have these bindings on my MET. I have tried both bushings and honestly cant tell the difference. I like the bindings but I think the whole bushings thing is a marketing gimmick
I've been playing with all 3 bushings on my Now Pilots and I notice a difference for sure. Soft feels significantly slower to respond, but also gives you a really surfy feel. Medium is...medium. Hard seems to mostly negate the skate tech unless you're REALLY laying into a carve, edge hold seems a bit better than a standard binding. Even with the hard bushings though, I totally notice a difference in bombed out and rutted terrain. The few degrees of flex the board gets before affecting your boot lets you really bomb some ugly shit.
@@-tr0n exactly! I have also played around with heel/toe and dominate foot (rear in my case). It lets you put power where you want and forgiveness where you may need. I have a meniscus tear and riding a softer front and stiffer rear is nice.
@@chadlucier thats not a bad idea. My shop guy also suggested inside/outside swapping. He likes riding a softer bushing on the inside, says it helps get that camber flex in the middle of the board when carving. Not sure I'm that perceptive, but he's pretty techy.
@@-tr0n hmmm...never thought of this. I have to try this out. Did he do softer insides for both insides bushings on each binding or just softer for the front inside big toe on each binding? Because i am thinking that you would want to have both back bushings as hard to help you with the carving since you are not riding an asym board.
I ride these bindings on my Dancehaul 157, using the medium bushings, and the heel strap in freeride mode, with 32 boa boots. This is my daily driver here at Hood. Good on the groom, good on the side hits, not a big jump or rail guy but good at hitting side features in the park. I like the skate tech better compared to the malavites that I switched from.
I also just picked up a set of Nidecker Supermatics for this year which I will be pairing with a Jones Stratos 161w for those heavier snow days. The Supermatics feel good on the living room carpet so we will see…Have a good season everyone, thanks Avran.😎
Thanks for the video! I usually use Burton cartel X and Malavita on my boards. This season I bought an older version of these (different heel straps) and tested them on my 160 Jones hovercraft. The skate tech does make it noticeably more responsive than my other bindings. At first I did not feel any difference, but when I switch back to my cartel X, I immediately felt it not as quick and clean when it comes to edge-to-edge transitions. However, the heel straps on these Jones mercury are far less comfortable than my burtons (maybe because they are older version). Especially when I try to press hard on my toe side edge, the pressure from heel strap makes my feet hurt. Also my feet felt exhausted after using them for a full day of riding, which never happened on my burton bindings. I just bought a new pair of heel straps (like the ones in the video) and I will see if they make the bindings more comfortable.
Agree. These are my favorite low angle pow binding. I think I'll call them and see about ordering some of the new toe straps as they look much improved from the old ones.
I had the 2022 Mercury's and the Now Pilots before that and I've shelved them both in favor of the Rome Cleaver. The footprint of the Now binding platform is oversized in my opinion and the footbeds are excessively long, which creates more overhang than necessary. The Rome's in size L have a more streamlined design that fits my size 11 boots much better. The highbacks on the Mercury's also seem to be comparatively brittle.
Hi Adam. What size of Mercury do you have and what model of boot? I've got Vans US11 and don't know what size to choose.
@@snowparkconstruction - go with Large
Hey what do you think would pair better for a Yes Greats, this ones, the now drive or now select pros? I'm in between this 3, I usually just use the groomers, with a bit of both powder and park. Currently having the Union Forces from my old board, do you think there will be any improvement? Also do you have other suggestions ?
These and the Select Pros are basically the same, the Drive is too much binding for that board. Yes you’ll see a difference.
Thanks man
Ce lungime ti ai luat Greats?
New to snowboarding and trying to get bindings for my Capita doa are jones mercury bindings able to mount 2x4
God I hope so otherwise we all fucked up.
Same thing as Now Drives but with softer highback?
Can find the Drives for a pretty good deal…
Thanks
Select Pro.
How does the skate power transmission compare to something like the Flow power triangle and, to an extant, regular bindings like the K2 formula? Does it actually allow for better grip, specifically on icy surfaces?
I'm +230lbs living on Ice Coast and I would be more willing to get a pair, but I wear size 14 boots and the largest Jones or Now go is 13. I'm mostly concerned that I'll feel any toe overhang if there is any and I'm not holding out hope they'll bump up to my size for 23/24.
I ride the Aviator 2.0 and I consider myself barely intermediate at best, if it helps in your assessment.
These won't fit you bud.
Hi Avran,
How does the Mercury compare the Katana? Is it stiffer in freeride mode?
I have a Korua Otto with Katana and im looking for a second pair of bindings for my Dart.
Is it worth buying a Mercury or a Now Drive for the Dart, or just ride it with Katana?
Cheers ✌
You're going to get more power out of it from the Skatetech. It also has less lateral play due to the skatetech and unibody construction. For a Dart I'd go Mercury or Drives over a Katana, but that's me.
Thanks for the review on this. I'm looking for a new daily driver binding. Coming off the Burton Cartel and Arbor Cypress. I'm thinking of this one or the new 2023 Now X Yes Select pro. Would you pick the Jones or now select pro x Yes?
They're basically the same binding with minor tweaks, can't go wrong with either.
Can you do a review on the arbor cypress pro
You didn't say please, so no I can't. Manners go a long way around here.
@@AngrySnowboarder sorry I must have left my manners at my moms house- she would be disappointed so I went back and got them- maybe you please with a cherry on top of copper mountain do a review of the cypress pro
Hello Avran, if you had to choose between this and the Cartel X which one would you buy?
Thank you.
This.
Good pairing with a Jones Flagship?
Definitely.
Hi! thanks for the video! I was wondering that's your throughs on the new capita indoor survival and the ride shadowban. I'm trying to decide between the two. Also, do you think a Ride C4 bindings is a good binding or should I just go with the C6? thank you!
This is the Jones Mercury review, there's a review of those boards and the C6 binding.
Hello Mr Angry Snowboarder Sir.
I'm interested in trying one of the Skate Tech based bindings. Which model/size would you suggest would pair like a fine wine with my US size 12 Burton Ions and 157 Stranda Biru?
Felicitations from the UK.
These aren't a bad choice.
@@AngrySnowboarder excellent! Not a bad choice is one of my favourite types of choice.
Would these pair well with a Superpig? Wanna try skate tech and trying to figure out a good pairing.
100%
What are the biggest difference in feeling between these and the select pro?
Which would you say have the better straps?
High backs otherwise they feel real similar.
Do you feel the skate tech has a noticable difference in terms of feel vs a non skate tech binding? I’m looking for a binding which has very good dampness and responsiveness but is not too stiff.
Yes, you get more power edge to edge from it.
Hey Angry snowboarder
Ive picked up a discounted Jones stratos and looking at at the Jones mercurys or flow nx2 tm, looking at the flows as I'm in the UK and do regular indoor dome riding and messing with straps every 160m boils my piss, no issue when I get to a mountain, I have some nitro phantoms
What would be your recommendation?
Thanks
Whatever tickles your pickle.
Hello, I am looking for new bindings. I am thinking about this one or the union atlas. And I ride a Jones stratos. What would you recommend? Thanks for this video again!
Well do you want Skatetech or do you want something with a flat base.
@@AngrySnowboarder That’s the thing, I don’t no. I never had skatetech only flat base. Is it a lot of differents? When I read about de skatetech it looks good. But I hear also a lot of great things about the unions.
I struggle a lot with foot fatigue, i love my burton cartels but if these with skatetech will help with foot pain and fatigue I want them. Will I notice a difference?
Foot fatigue is less about the binding and more about the foot fit and arch support.
@@AngrySnowboarder do you reccomend any insoles? I have the Sidas Mid Arch, seem to help a little bit but not much, almost too high of an arch support for me. I have Burton photons, definetly fit me well and i have owned many boots.
Sounds like that isn't the aftermarket insole for you. This might help you though. ua-cam.com/video/VQzPkBDQiDw/v-deo.html
Still think there is a trade off in adjustability, perhaps that is why it is loved by some and not loved by others.
On a regular binding you can adjust the toe heel drag by adjusting the heelcup.
On a more basic binding you have to resort to using the adjustability on the baseplate. While it can work for a simple binding, with Now and Jones bindings, it causes the pivot point to be closer to one edge of the board.
Perhaps Jones and Now should develop the sizing so that the most common foot size falls in the middle of their size range
Do you think these would pair well with the 22-23 Ride Algorythm?
Definitely.
Love the ways these ride but the toe strap ladders are a big let down. Able to get the slack out and when I go to give them a couple more clicks to tighten them, the ratchet slips. The angle of the buckle and ladder is off and can’t really be adjusted. It’s like only half the buckle makes contact with the ratchet. Going to exchange them and try again, I like them enough to swap out for Burton toe straps if I keep having issues.
Did you swap out to burton straps, and are they better? Which strap model do you think fits a Jones binding? After each run, I have to tighten all my straps because they've gotten loose on the way down.
Hey Avran, currently on a Goliath with Nitro ramblers, looking to upgrade the binding for a little more comfort and performance. I like the Skate tech idea so want to give either these or Select pros or possibly the drives a shot? Which would you recommend and would it be a worthwhile upgrade do you think? Cheers
Forgot to add, I'm focused on Carving / Pow / the odd side hit, not interested in park.
Drives will have more response for carving.
@@AngrySnowboarder thanks man
The racket on my heel strap broke second day. These suck, I really only got them for skate tech. I also have now drive and have never had an issue after multiple years
Oh no a completely replaceable part broke without you explaining how it broke. Worst binding ever! EVER!!!!!!!!
Hey Avran,
How would you compare them with the Now Drive. They seem to have quite similar specs and flex ratings but are advertised for different style of riding. Marketing gimmick or would you say the Drive are actually better for all mountain freeride?
Cheers
These are honestly closer to the Select Pro's, the Apollo is kind of the in between of the Drive/O Drive.
Cheers man for the quick reply. Like the specs of the Apollo but concerned with calfbite looking at the highback and pre rotation - probably setting for the Drive or would you say they're to close to the Pilot? Currently own Pilot and Mercury both from 2020 and they feel quite similar
You'll notice a difference going from those up to the Drive.
Thanks for the advice 🤙
Size 10 boot. Are people riding medium or large binding?
Medium, unless you have some insanely huge boot then bump up to the large.
@@AngrySnowboarder THANK YOU FOR THE REPLY!
I Like jones bindings for split boarding but I think the union atlas pro will win for resort shredding.
I’ve been riding these for a month and have previously ridden the NOW IPO and Pilot. The Mercury keeps giving me problems. The ankle strap sits really low and crushes my instep in a way that non of my other NOW bindings have. And the biggest problem is that about 60% I hit a jump or ollie the ankle straps come undone. It’s incredibly annoying and if the toe strap had the same problem I’d “eat shit and die”
That sounds like a manufacturing issue. Contact jones.
@@AngrySnowboarder I initially thought it might be a defect but it still happens even if I flip the straps. I’ll contact their warranty department either way.
@@Uphill_Pursuit Any update on your issue? My straps keep coming undone while going down hill too.
@@mjbn23 Nope. The Jones warranty process is to go through the selling shop. The shop I bought from couldn’t replicate the issue in the shop so said it’s not a warranty issue. I ended up switching to the Rome Katana. After 7 years of using SkateTech bindings I have to say I prefer the benefit of the Katana customization to the marginal edge power gain of SkateTech. I still have respect for Now and Jones but I think these buckles have too little resistance on the release spring.
Hello Mr. Angry Snowboarder,
Thanks for the review and suggestion.
I got a new board is Never Summer Hammer 2023 for next season. I'm an all mountain rider, and looking for new bindings that can pair with the new board well. Now considering Jones Mercury, Burton Cartel X ,and Union Atlas. Which one do you recommend? My boots size is 10.5 , is that ok I choose Size M bindings?
I just picked these up for the Academy Master Series, which is also a camber board made by Never Summer. It should be a comfortable, damp ride with good response. I have the Genesis X which are super comfy, but the ReFlex base just isn't responsive. I've never tried Union, and don't really see a reason to do so.
There's no premature releasing... sweet...
I have these bindings on my MET. I have tried both bushings and honestly cant tell the difference. I like the bindings but I think the whole bushings thing is a marketing gimmick
Candy Cane.....
I've been playing with all 3 bushings on my Now Pilots and I notice a difference for sure. Soft feels significantly slower to respond, but also gives you a really surfy feel. Medium is...medium. Hard seems to mostly negate the skate tech unless you're REALLY laying into a carve, edge hold seems a bit better than a standard binding.
Even with the hard bushings though, I totally notice a difference in bombed out and rutted terrain. The few degrees of flex the board gets before affecting your boot lets you really bomb some ugly shit.
@@-tr0n exactly! I have also played around with heel/toe and dominate foot (rear in my case). It lets you put power where you want and forgiveness where you may need. I have a meniscus tear and riding a softer front and stiffer rear is nice.
@@chadlucier thats not a bad idea. My shop guy also suggested inside/outside swapping.
He likes riding a softer bushing on the inside, says it helps get that camber flex in the middle of the board when carving. Not sure I'm that perceptive, but he's pretty techy.
@@-tr0n hmmm...never thought of this. I have to try this out. Did he do softer insides for both insides bushings on each binding or just softer for the front inside big toe on each binding? Because i am thinking that you would want to have both back bushings as hard to help you with the carving since you are not riding an asym board.
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