UNION · STR
STR
26/27 season
Colour
Expert reviews 1
A dependably well-made binding for the price bracket, but the reviewer's conclusion is that if you can spend more, buy the Contact Pro or the Force. The ankle strap in particular is good — a match for the Union Force and better than the Contact Pro's — which is why it holds up on rough snow and bumpy terrain at this price. The response, though, came out worse than the cheaper Flite Pro.
Fits my board
Fits most boards
Boot hold
Firm hold
Buttering
Medium
Weight
Normal
StiffnessHigher means stiffer
Slightly soft
Response
Does it turn as soon as you lean
Impact absorption
Landings and rough snow
Comfort
Strap adjustment
Stance adjustment
How much you can change angle and width
Ratchets
The teeth that tighten the strap
Who it suits
Suits beginner to expert riders
Good
- ✓The ankle strap is Union Force class — outstanding support for the price
- ✓Strong on rough snow and bumpy terrain
- ✓The ratchets work perfectly straight out of the box
- ✓Impact absorption is clearly better than the Flite Pro's
Not so good
- —Response is worse than the cheaper Flite Pro
- —Flex underfoot falls well short of the Contact Pro
- —Impact absorption isn't at the Force or Contact Pro level
