The Official Union Bindings Thread

Hey, I'm currently riding some Burton missions which I really like, but I like the style of the Union Forces. Just wondering if anyone has ridden the Missions and the forces and can compare the too for stiffness, comfort etc?

Originally posted by bjvinson Hey, I'm currently riding some Burton missions which I really like, but I like the style of the Union Forces. Just wondering if anyone has ridden the Missions and the forces and can compare the too for stiffness, comfort etc?

I went from 2011 burton cartels to 2012 union forces. Forces are way better, to cut to the point. I have a pair of 2009 burton missions on a old 07 deck right now. You will be impressed with the Forces, easy on your feet, yet have a good secure feeling. I use them in the park and on powder days. Best all around bindings in my 13 years of riding!

thanks guys. I'm riding 2009 Missions. Am due for some new boots too, overall I'm looking for a bit more response from my bindings.

Originally posted by capitaRAV Who has some L/XL Union Forces that they want to sell me!!

Originally posted by capitaRAV Who has some L/XL Union Forces that they want to sell me!!

interesting how the 2012 force sl are cheaper than the atlas right now.

just wanted to point that out to you guys =). already have a working pair of bindings, I don't need another

hey guys so l have a burton custom 2011, if l get a 2012 union binding, how would i fit it on? do l have to get specific hardware or would the existing ones l got with my board be good? someone said that the disk needs to be the older edition ones?

Originally posted by capitaRAV Who has some L/XL Union Forces that they want to sell me!!

Originally posted by capitaRAV Who has some L/XL Union Forces that they want to sell me!!

whoa. dang. I want those contact pros. trippy colorways coming up

Originally posted by jhoang6 I'm liking those hot pink, or neon pink Forces that they have! lol reminds me of the cyan they had in the 2011 line.  but it looked better online than it did in person.

yea, the blue came out to being a really solid looking blue-- not all bright and colorful like the pictures online. The blue flites this year are pretty good looking though for some reason even though i THINK they have the same blue.

does anyone have any photos of the glow in the dark atlases?

No sir. What year do you have. 2012 you can move the toe strap to a front or back slot.

I feel like next years colors are looking awesome. digging the greens and the pinks and purples.

Errything is better in real life bro.

Originally posted by Flavboarder Originally posted by chillman Errything is better in real life bro. Not Girls on the internet

Hahahahah +1 for that!

Originally posted by yuhui how much would rasta datas in good condition be worth now?

You could probably have some sucker buy it off from you for retail.. but honestly that guy has to be a real sucker.

I *CANNOT* believe I'm actually looking at this abomination in my email...$1 raffle tickets for these on Thryll.



Union Binding Company teams up with iconic American beer label Pabst Blue Ribbon, for a super limited run of co-branded bindings that will quench your thirst for ripping up the slopes this winter. Based on the Contact chassis, the PBR binding features the all-new Team highback, 3D Multi-Layer Tapered straps, and a Lifetime Baseplate warranty. When you're this good, quality always comes through - PBR ME ASAP!

Features:
- Contact Base - Dupont™ Zytel® ST
- TEAM Highbacks
- Extruded Anodized Aluminum Heelcups
- Shift on the Fly Forward Lean
- Injected EVA Bushings
- 3D Multi-Layer Tapered Strap Core
- All New Open Toe Straps
- Grade 8.8 Hardware
- Universal Disks
- Lifetime Warranty Base

I think those bindings are sweet.  Kind of tempted to sign up for a thryll account.

that doesn't exist.  what does exist is you and your preference, and there will be a binding out there that fits that.

the pro is less loose.  the padding around the base is stiffer in general so it doesn't "roll" quite as much.  still a looser binding side to side but not as much as the contact.  edge to edge they feel like your standard mid flex binding to me.  the base is also carbon injected instead of fiberglass, so it's a hair stiffer and lighter.  the new ankle strap is way better as well.  i think they're also the 2nd lightest binding in the line?

 I think I might enjoy a slightly stiffer binding and less weight can never hurt.    Is the highback a lot taller?  it looks strangely big.

Alright, maybe it just looks taller because of the minimal amount of roundness to the highback.   Looks like I will be waiting longer now though if I want to get a pair as the place with the good deal sold out :(

if i remember correctly, they look like this year's teams for the most part, but an outline of the U instead of filled in.  opposite of next year's team which is white with black outline.

Thanks spens. I saw the white team ones it was in the supernatural contest with travis rice riding them. How much are the superpro's going to run around, any ideas?