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I have the union force and the ultra. I just started riding and I rode the union force first and for my first season. The force is Def a great starter binding. The ultra not gonna lie I only rode those bindings 1 session I can definitely say they are better then the force just off the first ride very light and very stiff but not but perfect. Union bindings the Nike Jordan's of snowboarding hands down but the ultra bindings are 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Similar story, got the union force and didn't mind them, but I had a pressure point I couldn't get rid of for the season, thought it was my boots, transitioned over to A9's and the Union Ultra, and wow, big difference for me, just the ability to go from edge to edge on the Ultra (And A9's) was night and day. I will say the Union Ultra's are my favorite, they say it's a freestyle, but it has all mountain traits from what I can feel and the reviews I read.
@@safespaceinvader I've seen someone in another video about it complaining that the Ultras bent too much in a way that snow gets under the plates and that this makes it badve seen someone in another video about it complaining that the Ultras bent too much in a way that snow gets under the plates and that this makes it uncomfortable and bad to ride. Did you notice anything similar?
I've seen someone in another video about it complaining that the Ultras bent too much in a way that snow gets under the plates and that this makes it badve seen someone in another video about it complaining that the Ultras bent too much in a way that snow gets under the plates and that this makes it uncomfortable and bad to ride. Did you notice anything similar?
Union has 3 out of 5?! When I rode in the 90s I rode a bit of everything, and Burton was always head and shoulders above anything else. It was simply a No brainer back then when buying, and it’s hard for me to unthink that now.
The forward lean adjustment mechanism of Falcor is what I had on the Union Atlas model 2018/2019. This is not ideal. Riders must be careful because this thing loosens and you end up without it. NO matter that Union is a great binding brand and now I have Strata with a small disc which is a preferable combination for me.
What would you reccomend for a "Yes Dicey 2020-2021" New Force, Ultra or Strata or maybe other company reccomendation. I am mainly riding on groomed slopes. My level is beginner-intermediate, and I have 110 kg.
im using the force classics on my forum 002 love those bindings but tried the falcors on the t.rippah idk if i like them they're more stiff than I thought they'd be might switch em out btw nice brushie ya gotta throw on some coconut oil or whatever else works good on binding rash : )
ests have more board feel but in my opinion its better to just go with the reflex. Ive rode burtons as my last 2 boards and having ests just forces you to stick with burton. was gonna switch to nitro before this season started but its been pushed back since im forced to get different bindings (probably still burton but now reflex)
I definitely dig NOW bindings too. It's tech we see in all the Jones bindings, and his endorsement alone, speaks to the amazingness & legitimacy of the bindings. NOW pivot / "skate" tech is pretty wild engineering, and delivers a cool, and, in my opinion, unique but only subtly differentiated ride compared to every other solid plate baseplate in the market. With the complexity of its design, they assuredly bump up in price. Outlier technology can make some customers less assured, but people who are intrigued by what makes NOW different, are often pretty stoked on the experience they deliver.
Given the surfy ride of the mind expander, the Ultra would provide an equally surfier feel out of the 2. But if you'd like a minorly more responsive ride, or if you are a heavier person, the force will deliver. In this particular utility, either will put a big grin on your face.
Totally just shilling union. No mention of Now or Jones with the hanger baseplate and skate tech? No mention of Ride’s line of phenomenal bindings? Lmeow
Made a note about NOW tech above. Definitely a rad tech, but the market still seems to see it, and shy away from it. Overall, I find it almost too subtle a differentiator, given the associated cost bump, and then comparisons to other bindings in the market. Concerning RIDE bindings, we definitely dig them! Aluminum & composite offerings are amazing for specific kinds of riders. Not much else in the industry deliver the kind of response you get from their aluminum bindings. The lack of forgiveness can be a little harsh on people who flex their boards a lot though, since there's zero give. That's why they brought the composite line into existence. They ride pretty awesomely. I feel like some of the models are surprisingly heavy & imbalanced (heavier baseplates) than other bindings in the market, but on a scale, compare similarly to other brands. Their revamped / more niche selection is just one that's starting to mature in the market, compared to our top picks.
Burton has no width adjustment on their re-flex desk ... Pure crap if you ask me. Union had nothing but foot fatigue for me. I love when bunch of nerdy weekend warriors do reviews. Not buying it.
We don't carry Nidecker products. They are solid and creating some wild new convenience systems for consideration. But only the market will tell how some of their new tech & engineering will be received / perform. They are siblings to FLOW binding systems, which are longstanding rulers of the convenience binding system market. They definitely have their place & utility in the market, but have a different consideration approach to the balance of convenience & performance. The market has spoken, and most other systems deliver more performance for less cost.
I love the way my Union ultras feel but after just one season I’ve completely blown out the heel locking system on one side of my bindings and I constantly have to to push my heel cup back into place and tighten the screw again, quality is awful and the part is not even replaceable
This is only a portion of our Best in Snow Snowboard Bindings picks! If you want to see out the full list, follow the link and check out all the best 2023-2024 snow gear. Cheers!
www.tactics.com/info/best-snowboard-gear?cp=ytc
Union Bindings are top notch! The Burton Cartels are a sweet option as well.
I’d like a binding that’s stiff enough for all mountain but still invites playfulness to play around. Would you do the strata or cartel x?
I have the union force and the ultra. I just started riding and I rode the union force first and for my first season. The force is Def a great starter binding. The ultra not gonna lie I only rode those bindings 1 session I can definitely say they are better then the force just off the first ride very light and very stiff but not but perfect. Union bindings the Nike Jordan's of snowboarding hands down but the ultra bindings are 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thanks for sharing !
Similar story, got the union force and didn't mind them, but I had a pressure point I couldn't get rid of for the season, thought it was my boots, transitioned over to A9's and the Union Ultra, and wow, big difference for me, just the ability to go from edge to edge on the Ultra (And A9's) was night and day. I will say the Union Ultra's are my favorite, they say it's a freestyle, but it has all mountain traits from what I can feel and the reviews I read.
@@safespaceinvader I've seen someone in another video about it complaining that the Ultras bent too much in a way that snow gets under the plates and that this makes it badve seen someone in another video about it complaining that the Ultras bent too much in a way that snow gets under the plates and that this makes it uncomfortable and bad to ride. Did you notice anything similar?
I've seen someone in another video about it complaining that the Ultras bent too much in a way that snow gets under the plates and that this makes it badve seen someone in another video about it complaining that the Ultras bent too much in a way that snow gets under the plates and that this makes it uncomfortable and bad to ride. Did you notice anything similar?
Union has 3 out of 5?! When I rode in the 90s I rode a bit of everything, and Burton was always head and shoulders above anything else. It was simply a No brainer back then when buying, and it’s hard for me to unthink that now.
The forward lean adjustment mechanism of Falcor is what I had on the Union Atlas model 2018/2019. This is not ideal. Riders must be careful because this thing loosens and you end up without it. NO matter that Union is a great binding brand and now I have Strata with a small disc which is a preferable combination for me.
What would you reccomend for a "Yes Dicey 2020-2021" New Force, Ultra or Strata or maybe other company reccomendation. I am mainly riding on groomed slopes. My level is beginner-intermediate, and I have 110 kg.
im using the force classics on my forum 002 love those bindings but tried the falcors on the t.rippah idk if i like them they're more stiff than I thought they'd be might switch em out btw nice brushie ya gotta throw on some coconut oil or whatever else works good on binding rash : )
Glad you like them!
What makes these better than Arbor bindings?
I ride the Burton Malavita. I'm not sure im super content with them due to how heavy they are. What are your thoughts?
Hmm. I dont think you’re content with them either.
The malavita is the most comfortable binding of all time.
Is there a big difference between the cartel X Re:Flex and the est’s (I’d need the est cause I have a burton board).
ests have more board feel but in my opinion its better to just go with the reflex. Ive rode burtons as my last 2 boards and having ests just forces you to stick with burton. was gonna switch to nitro before this season started but its been pushed back since im forced to get different bindings (probably still burton but now reflex)
plus i forgot to mention reflex works with burton boards as well not only ests :)
What size binding should I get if I’m a size 12 boot and 161w board
Any will do.🤙🏼
@@tonesmith909 that's a piss poor answer. S/M bindings will not fit a size 12 boot.
Thanks for the video. Honestly, not NOW in this list? Union is overepresented... and I own strata ans ultras
ultra or stratas ?
I definitely dig NOW bindings too. It's tech we see in all the Jones bindings, and his endorsement alone, speaks to the amazingness & legitimacy of the bindings. NOW pivot / "skate" tech is pretty wild engineering, and delivers a cool, and, in my opinion, unique but only subtly differentiated ride compared to every other solid plate baseplate in the market. With the complexity of its design, they assuredly bump up in price. Outlier technology can make some customers less assured, but people who are intrigued by what makes NOW different, are often pretty stoked on the experience they deliver.
Ultra or new force for a mind expander?thanks
Given the surfy ride of the mind expander, the Ultra would provide an equally surfier feel out of the 2. But if you'd like a minorly more responsive ride, or if you are a heavier person, the force will deliver. In this particular utility, either will put a big grin on your face.
Totally just shilling union. No mention of Now or Jones with the hanger baseplate and skate tech? No mention of Ride’s line of phenomenal bindings? Lmeow
Lol, couldn’t agree more
Made a note about NOW tech above. Definitely a rad tech, but the market still seems to see it, and shy away from it. Overall, I find it almost too subtle a differentiator, given the associated cost bump, and then comparisons to other bindings in the market. Concerning RIDE bindings, we definitely dig them! Aluminum & composite offerings are amazing for specific kinds of riders. Not much else in the industry deliver the kind of response you get from their aluminum bindings. The lack of forgiveness can be a little harsh on people who flex their boards a lot though, since there's zero give. That's why they brought the composite line into existence. They ride pretty awesomely. I feel like some of the models are surprisingly heavy & imbalanced (heavier baseplates) than other bindings in the market, but on a scale, compare similarly to other brands. Their revamped / more niche selection is just one that's starting to mature in the market, compared to our top picks.
Any list of “best” bindings without Rome bindings is junk
So how much did union pay for this video 🤣🤣
Burton has no width adjustment on their re-flex desk ... Pure crap if you ask me. Union had nothing but foot fatigue for me.
I love when bunch of nerdy weekend warriors do reviews. Not buying it.
No Nidecker??? Failed
We don't carry Nidecker products. They are solid and creating some wild new convenience systems for consideration. But only the market will tell how some of their new tech & engineering will be received / perform. They are siblings to FLOW binding systems, which are longstanding rulers of the convenience binding system market. They definitely have their place & utility in the market, but have a different consideration approach to the balance of convenience & performance. The market has spoken, and most other systems deliver more performance for less cost.
No rome or battalion? Boooo. Shilling for unions. Their QC and general quality has gone downhill in the last couple of years
I love the way my Union ultras feel but after just one season I’ve completely blown out the heel locking system on one side of my bindings and I constantly have to to push my heel cup back into place and tighten the screw again, quality is awful and the part is not even replaceable
Rome for the win
Union sucks!