This collection presents the best models for different riding styles.
Our categories:
- All-mountain snowboard bindings
- Freeride snowboard bindings
- Freestyle snowboard bindings
- Beginner snowboard bindings
- Pricepoint bindings
- Expert picks bindings
Top All-Mountain Bindings 2024
All-mountain bindings are versatile. These bindings are made for riders who need equipment that works in most types of terrain. Check out the best models for 2023/2024.
Powerful and iconic: Union Force
The Union Force is the first choice for riders seeking performance bindings with ingenious all-mountain properties. Its highback narrows towards the top, giving riders freedom of movement for freestyle tricks while being enormously reactive and agile. EVA bushings dampen vibrations and impacts - even in low temperatures. The ExoFrame 4.0 staps keep you firmly in the bindings and ensure fast response and power transmission. The Force is perfect for advanced riders and experts, allowing you to tackle almost any terrain.
- Recommended for: Advanced riders and experts
- Stiffness: 7/10
- Entry: Straps
Versatile all-mountain bindings for women: Union Juliet
The Union Juliet are versatile bindings made of high-quality components. They are comfortable and ready for rides in all types of terrain. Its highback supports you with direct power transmission, while the ExoFrame Ankle Straps create a secure connection between rider and snowboard. Bindings for literally everything the mountain has to offer.
- Recommended for: Intermediate and advanced riders
- Stiffness: 6/10
- Entry: Straps
Top Freeride Bindings 2024
Bindings for freeriding are usually slightly stiffer and less damped than other bindings. The focus is on weight reduction and direct power transmission. Check out the best freeride bindings for 2023/2024.
Performance-oriented freeride bindings: Union Atlas Pro
The Union Atlas Pro are high-performance bindings for advanced riders who demand the most out of their equipment. The blend of carbon and Duraflex CB Nylon makes them reactive and keeps them light. The new highback is ultra-responsive, and the forward-lean can be adjusted without tools. ExoFrame 5.0 straps buckle you tight in the bindings and ensure the best power transmission. Top-notch bindings for riders who are looking for high-end performance.
- Recommended for: Advanced riders and experts
- Stiffness: 9/10
- Entry: Straps
Jamie Anderson's favourite bindings: Union Trilogy
During contests like the X-Games and extended backcountry runs, Jamie Anderson and newcomer Mia Brooks trust solely one set of bindings: the Union Trilogy. Union has entirely redesigned this model to offer you even better features adapted to the female anatomy. These bindings are designed for performance without sacrificing comfort and ease of use.
- Recommended for: Advanced riders and experts
- Stiffness: 7/10
- Entry: Straps
Top Freestyle Bindings 2024
Freestyle bindings usually feature a sturdy construction, an additional damping element and a slightly softer highback, which allows for adding even more style to your tricks. Check out our recommended freestyle bindings for 2023/2024.
Full dampening for your freestyle tricks: Union Ultra
The Union Ultra's Molecular Bushing dampening system creates a smooth ride at high speeds and softens the impact of hard landings while being 15 % lighter than Union's regular dampening. This feature also makes it one of the most popular freestyle bindings on the market. The S15 Duraflex highback is flexible enough to add style to your tricks but remains stable during higher speeds and impacts. It's rounded off with lightweight Forma X and Ultra Grip straps that adapt perfectly to your boots and keep you firmly in the binding.
- Recommended for: Advanced and expert riders
- Stiffness: 6/10
- Entry type: Straps
A freestyle icon for women: Union Legacy
The Union Legacy offers freestyle performance at its best. Its Stage 6 Duraflex ST baseplate is the lightest and strongest base in the Union line to date, and the Fused Vaporlite Bushing System softens vibrations and dampens hard landings. With a medium flex, the Legacy Duraflex ST Highback is laterally stiff and slightly softer towards the middle. This construction offers freedom for tweaks while the binding still responds quickly. All in all, they are bindings that will rock the park - with performance and comfort.
- Recommended for: Advanced riders and experts
- Stiffness: 5/10
- Entry: Straps
Top Beginner Bindings 2024
Bindings for beginners are softer, cushioned and very easy to use. Their construction is forgiving and supports you in getting your first turns into the snow. We have selected the top products for beginners in 2023/2024.
Top choice for beginners: Nidecker Supermatic
The Nidecker Supermatic is the first self-closing binding on the market that works with any snowboard boot and offers a regular strap entry system if conditions require it. It is easy to use, flexible, and adapts entirely to your needs. Get in and go is the motto here.
- Recommended for: Beginners and intermediate riders
- Stiffness: 5/10
- Entry: Straps and Easy-Entry
Top choice for beginner women: Bent Metal Stylist
The Stylist are versatile bindings you can rely on as a beginner and slightly advanced rider. The soft Dual Band Ankle Straps are comfortable and perfectly connect you and your board. Combining Performance Polymer Highback and Magnesium Fibre Drive Plate helps keep the weight down and provides the needed performance. The Bent Metal Stylist is the perfect option for all ladies who put progression first.
- Recommended for: Beginners and intermediate riders
- Stiffness: 6/10
- Entry: Straps
Top Pricepoint Bindings 2024
Most value for your money: Union STR
The Union STR offers you high performance at an unbeatable price. Its robust Stage 5 base, high-quality Stage 11 highback and lightweight EXO straps make it the ideal choice for freestyle and all-mountain progression.
- Recommended for: Beginners and intermediate riders
- Stiffness: 6/10
- Entry: Straps
Best quality at a reasonable price: Salomon Spell
The Spell are light and soft bindings. They score with easy handling and high comfort. They are perfect all-round bindings for anyone exploring the whole mountain. Unbeatable in terms of price and quality.
- Recommended for: Beginner and intermediate rider
- Stiffness: 3/10
- Entry: Straps
Our expert recommendations for 2024
Our staff are passionate snowboarders and experts in the latest technologies. They have each chosen a standout men's and women's model for 2023/2024.
Maximum cushioning for your freestyle riding: Union Strata
The Union Strata are considered one of the best freestyle bindings available. They offer innovative Fused Vaporlite damping, making it perfect for creative freestyle riding on any terrain. The medium-hard Duraflex highback and Forma Lab and HexGrip straps complete the impressive features of our expert pick for 2023/2024.
- Recommended for: Intermediate and advanced riders
- Stiffness: 6/10
- Einsteigsart: Straps
The freestyle bindings for women par excellence: Burton Lexa
These bindings are a powerhouse in freestyle. The Heel Hammcock on the highback snuggles around your snowboard boots, allowing you to loosen the straps slightly. This gives you more freedom of movement for stylish tweaks on jib runs. The AutoCANT FullBED absorbs hard landings, and the women's s-specific design ensures maximum comfort. The Lexa never fails to impress us.
- Recommended for: Advanced and expert riders
- Stiffness: 7/10
- Einsteigsart: Straps
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