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24/25 · 23/24 · 22/23 · 21/22 · 20/21 · 19/20 · 18/19 · 17/18 · 16/17 · 15/16 · 14/15 season review
This review does not directly cover the 26/27 model you are viewing. Specifications and ride feel may vary by season.
A closer look
These descriptions and scores are linked to this review. They may differ from manufacturer specifications.
Fits my board
Fits most boards
Boot hold
Medium
Buttering
Very easy
Weight
Light
How stiff is it?Closer to 10 means stiffer. It does not mean better performance.
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
Rider levels suggested in the review
New · Intermediate · Advanced
Suits beginner to expert riders
24/25 · 23/24 · 22/23 · 21/22 · 20/21 · 19/20 · 18/19 · 17/18 · 16/17 · 15/16 · 14/15 season review
This review does not directly cover the 26/27 model you are viewing. Specifications and ride feel may vary by season.
The Contact Pro developed into something plusher. It's light at around 820 g each.
The distinctive part is that the highback isn't uniformly stiff — medium on the outside, very soft on the inside — which makes it feel soft and twisty overall and gives it the least calf bite of any highback the reviewer has worn. Underfoot uses a new plastic/EVA/rubber blend that makes buttering even easier than on the Strata or Falcor.
The response isn't at the top of Union's line, but it was far better than expected.
A closer look
These descriptions and scores are linked to this review. They may differ from manufacturer specifications.
Fits my board
Fits most boards
Boot hold
Medium
Buttering
Very easy
Weight
Light
How stiff is it?Closer to 10 means stiffer. It does not mean better performance.
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
Rider levels suggested in the review
New · Intermediate · Advanced
Suits beginner to expert riders
What the review liked
- ✓Almost no calf bite — the least of any highback the reviewer has worn
- ✓Flexes underfoot better than even the Strata or Falcor — buttering is very easy
- ✓Light (around 820 g each)
- ✓Smoother and better response than expected
What the review found lacking
- —Not a fit if you want a lot of forward lean
- —Not among the more responsive bindings in Union's line
