Gear Review
They could be better!!
By FLuiD
Ranked #242 - Snowboard Bindings
November 23, 2009
I have a hard time even giving them even 3 stars really. I don't understand why they are praised so much and maybe it's just me. I bought them only by recommendations of other people. The base-plate is nice, heel hoop sweet, ratchets and high-backs are awesome but there are a couple design flaws IMO. The toe straps suck and did not fit 3 different boots I own at all. They would slip no matter how much I cranked them. The plastic un-attached hoop of the toe cup doesn't really tighten to anything and should be smaller. Also the screws that retain the ladders and straps, if you run them loose enough to swing around they will eventually unscrew themselves from swinging your straps up and down. It happened to me after 3 days. I traded mine to a friend and sure wish they fit his toe's and he has better luck with them than me!! Oh and I won't write a review unless I have actually used a product in it's function. I read so many binding reviews talking about how they were on your carpet...blah! Take them to the hill or don't waste the time writing!!!
View Details: Union Force Snowboard Binding
Helpful Votes: 3 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Highback:
- Multizone Dupont Zytel ST
- Ankle Strap:
- 3D Direct-Connect
- Toe Strap:
- toe cup
- Baseplate:
- Stage 2 Dupont Zytel ST
- Baseplate Padding:
- injected EVA
- Ratchet Type:
- magnesium
- Flex:
- medium
- Compatibility:
- 4-hole, 3-hole, channel
- Recommended Use:
- park, freestyle
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.




3 Comments Last Reply: January 26, 2010 By: Jordan Sugay
Yeah, the toe cap/strap is probably the worst part.You just have to play around with the adjustments. I had trouble fitting my 0809 ultralights to fit the toe cap but you just have to adjust them accordingly. I personally never had problems with the screws. It's not a bad idea to check them after a day of riding. I love the response from the high backs from them, and the cushion on the ankle straps.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
sweet photo, so ready to go riding....
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
x2..Nothing special about these at all, sketchy toe cap and medium response at best.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes