The Official Union Bindings Thread

Dang, what's the deal with Union's Custom House web page still not being released??

^^ - Was it just rumor?  I had read... not sure where now :{, that Rice was going to have a pro model, based on the Atlas baseplate.

sticky ratchet complaints are common.  i find it easy if you kind of slap it open quick and hard, instead of grabbing it, lifting up, and trying to release it.  i rock my straps tight and sometimes the toe buckles want to stick, but they get better as they "break in."  i've never had any actual issues with them, but some people are anal about little things like that and hate them.

Originally posted by spenser sticky ratchet complaints are common.  i find it easy if you kind of slap it open quick and hard, instead of grabbing it, lifting up, and trying to release it.  i rock my straps tight and sometimes the toe buckles want to stick, but they get better as they "break in."  i've never had any actual issues with them, but some people are anal about little things like that and hate them.

I'm having some trouble grabbing hold of the toe buckle with my bare hands.. I can't imagine how hard it will be if I had gloves on.

got some new boots and I need to adjust my DLX straps. Whats the proper way the straps should fit around my boot?

Awesome thats what I needed. Thanks a lot man.

l have to say yes. i ddin't realize about the ideal # of teeth. l never thought that was the cause. didnt realize the 2 position of your toe strap is for different purposes. l thought it was simply a fit and sizing issue

My favorite part of that vid is when he talks about not having to rotate the highbacks.  Welcome to the future!

the point is for maximizing response and comfort.  union says you don't need to rotate because the highbacks flex torsionally (twisting), but calf bite isn't really the reason you rotate in the first place.

Originally posted by jhoang6 Still a little hesitant with the toe buckle, I'd have to really check that out again.

My Atlas's last year started out not letting go worth a hoot.  Espessially by Left (forward) binding... then, all of the sudden, they started popping right on cue.  I think they just take some break in period.  My ankle straps have always released right on command as well.

Are these this years DK's or 2013-2014?

Originally posted by MTpow to my understanding those are this years.... not 13-14

Originally posted by jhoang6 According to the video, he says it doesn't matter if you rotate the highbacks because now it's tapered.  The alignment to the heel edge is to give you "better" response when u r carving on the heel side, as well as preference for lateral flexing. Feel free to correct me if i'm wrong. Didn't know that if u didn't have the 3-4 teeth thing it would cause pinching or pressure points to be pressed.  but I knew that the buckle should be closer to the end of your ladders and not bottomed out. great vid, good to catch up and check up my settings before going out this season. Still a little hesitant with the toe buckle, I'd have to really check that out again.

The toe buckle is my one and only issue with my Union bindings. I've demoed & riden a few different Union's and there is always an issue with the release of the toe strap buckle. Doesn't appear to be that big of an issue to resolve but Union does not use quality easy release buckles on their bindings which is a shame because the rest of their bindings are great.

Originally posted by Oinker The toe buckle is my one and only issue with my Union bindings. I've demoed & riden a few different Union's and there is always an issue with the release of the toe strap buckle. Doesn't appear to be that big of an issue to resolve but Union does not use quality easy release buckles on their bindings which is a shame because the rest of their bindings are great.

Thats what I figured. Fella at the shop musta not tightened the boot down all the way... 

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.

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

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!

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?

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!

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

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

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!

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.