The Official Union Bindings Thread

Originally posted by dpboarder98 @jhoang6 on the last page you said you really wanted some yellow forces but they sold out quick. If you still want some here are some for pretty cheap http://www.ebay.com/itm/Union-Force-Snowboard-Binding-Mens-L-XL-/251199928799?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a7caeb9df

@jhoang6 on the last page you said you really wanted some yellow forces but they sold out quick. If you still want some here are some for pretty cheap http://www.ebay.com/itm/Union-Force-Snowboard-Binding-Mens-L-XL-/251199928799?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a7caeb9df

Originally posted by JDiggidy somehow lost the "thumb screw" on my ankle strap the other day.

Originally posted by jhoang6 Sheit Jdiggidy that sucks.. are these your pair of unions where you lost the screw?

What...?

Originally posted by jhoang6 If you're thinking of just giving those orange contacts for free... I'll gladly take it off your hands.. I'm in need of a new pair to match  my S. RC

Originally posted by chhummystar Does anyone want any M/L orange contacts? they're used and still very functional.

What are you thinking on price?

somehow lost the "thumb screw" on my ankle strap the other day.  got off the lift, went to strap in, and the strap just flew out of my hand. 

softer/less responsive boots/bindings allow more freedom of movement and may not kick your ass for mistakes.  you are able to manipulate the relation between your legs/feet and board more than you can with stiffer gear.  it really is all preference though.  i personally like same boot/binding for every type of riding, and i change the board per conditions, but other people are different.

1-10 1 being soft 10 being stiff unless they are using some weird scale.

Depends on what you prefer in order to establish whether or not it benefits you.

Some people like "softer" boots/bindings to ride park and rails because they want a less responsive ride.

If all you do is send it every run and carve like hard-booter Bob, you might want something stiff to maximize edge control.

Is their a benefit to softer?

How does the number of the flex of a binding and boot play a role in preformance.I heard a lot of people say you should have one soft one hard.


I have DLX's and 32 86ft Sexton, which both have a flex rating of 4.

yup I don't get discounts on just parts so I can buy the bindings pull off what I want and resell the whole ankle strap kit is 60$ so completely new 2013's for 150$ is a great deal for you, and I get a discount on my parts everybody wins.

Fedex tracking says I should be getting my Force SL's in the mail today. Hopefully there'll be good snow this weekend!

sounds like jhoang doesn't know what frankenbindings are.
What size will you order vicente?

what am I gonna do with a pair of brand new bindings with no ankle straps with the buckles gone?

Originally posted by fj5 Yeah, that's what I'm aiming for, I'm eager, but by the looks of my pace, I won't even get to use it this season.  Ah well, something to look forward to still.

Originally posted by fj5 Originally posted by thisisjoebro Originally posted by fj5 Originally posted by spenser Originally posted by fj5 Thanks, Spenser, so you'd still choose them over the S90? well I'd choose the SL just because I prefer unions, and I'm not too into rome binders, although they are definitely one of the top companies out there.  It depends what you want in a binding I guess.  The SL should be a little more responsive and noticeably lighter, and a bit higher end, but that's not to say there's anything wrong with the S90. Alright, I feel MUCH more confident about the SL now, thank you so much for the input, Spenser! Plus, they look a lot cooler in my opinion haha. I totally agree, I like the funky colourway... I was hoping Union would come out with another all yellow Force... they had it in the past, but they took that colour out for some reason.  Not a high seller I guess?

Yeah, that's what I'm aiming for, I'm eager, but by the looks of my pace, I won't even get to use it this season.  Ah well, something to look forward to still.

Cyan's look really good on the 151 Reverse Crew... my choice in the current line-up would probably be green or magenta, they stand out the most.  The green would clash with my Stunt though, so probably the magenta.

What am I saying, I'm going SL, that'd be funky!  I wish the two colours were flipped though, they'd pop more!

i saw a pair of custom house "cobra dogs" at my local store the other day....

Yeah, I've seen these on the hill before, would be cool if they brought them out with white straps.

Really? I didn't see any all yellow in 2012 or 2013... I guess I'll have to wait it out till 2014.  Does anyone know if Union does custom setup orders, sorta like NikeID?  That would be sweet!

Sorta like Switchback bindings:


I love this concept!

Originally posted by thisisjoebro Originally posted by fj5 Originally posted by spenser Originally posted by fj5 Thanks, Spenser, so you'd still choose them over the S90? well I'd choose the SL just because I prefer unions, and I'm not too into rome binders, although they are definitely one of the top companies out there.  It depends what you want in a binding I guess.  The SL should be a little more responsive and noticeably lighter, and a bit higher end, but that's not to say there's anything wrong with the S90. Alright, I feel MUCH more confident about the SL now, thank you so much for the input, Spenser! Plus, they look a lot cooler in my opinion haha.

I totally agree, I like the funky colourway... I was hoping Union would come out with another all yellow Force... they had it in the past, but they took that colour out for some reason.  Not a high seller I guess?

Originally posted by spenser Originally posted by fj5 Thanks, Spenser, so you'd still choose them over the S90? well I'd choose the SL just because I prefer unions, and I'm not too into rome binders, although they are definitely one of the top companies out there.  It depends what you want in a binding I guess.  The SL should be a little more responsive and noticeably lighter, and a bit higher end, but that's not to say there's anything wrong with the S90.

Alright, I feel MUCH more confident about the SL now, thank you so much for the input, Spenser!

Wouldn't it be awesome if you could buy this straight up?  I'd rock this!  (forgive the quick photoshopping)

SLs are really not that stiff.  With the regular stage 3 base, they may actually be a hair less responsive than the force just like the atlas.  In the past their highback was actually softer than the force as well, but I haven't been able to check out the new ones in person yet.  Either way, they're nothing like c60s.  I had a pair of 2009 ride betas for a little bit as well and those are stiffer by a little.  I feel like ride's bindings run stiffer in general, based on what they say about their intended use.