Upgrading my Stilettos... I think I want Flows

[gypsygirl]

When I bought my first setup a guy friend and I just went to a shop at end-of-season time and got a whole Burton setup. That was over 3 years ago. The next season I had to get smaller boots (mine packed out WAY too much) and my Stilettos have BARELY fit over my boots ever since. I went from an 8 to a 6.5. I have to ratchet them down as tight as they can go. Lately they've started catching when I release them and since I just moved to CO I know I'm going to be riding a lot more than before, so I can finally justify replacing them.

A handful of my friends have gotten Flows. I think I'm sold on them. I just don't know which model to get. All my female friends have guy models. Does anyone have any experience with the female line of Flow bindings?

I don't ride backcountry (at this point, at least) so I don't think I need Primas. And I don't want a bottom-end one either. I'm thinking Minx or Essence. Any tips? Thanks!

[Fianny]

a couple of the guys i was just away with had flow bindings, one guy had the K2 version... to be honest i wasnt that impressed... i dont think they seem that much faster really... by the time you slam your foot in then take it back out to dig out the snow you just pushed in the way by digging your board in and putting your boot back in and then its so cold the lever's jammed by ice... i'd maybe stick with regular strap in bindings...
i ride Lexas, i quite like them but i changed the cap straps for regular toe straps last season... they've lasted ok as well i've had them probs pushing on 2 years and the only thing that needs changing is a ratchet strap, and even then its not desperately needing changed yet...