Union Contact Snowboard Binding - 2011

You want these, I know you. Cus you like the C word:

Comfort.

Can't get much more comfy than the Contacts. I've done the early season shtuff at A Basin and Keystone in these bad boys so far. They get strapped clean, secured easy and rock all run down the park or the early season ice. I can only imagine their sheer badassery once things get into full swing.

They flex sure, but I don't see it as an inordinate amount. Really, it just seems to facilitate the comfort. I've never noticed a loss in response even with the soft feel. Its the ankle strap in particular that makes me swoon. One slight con is the unstrapping of the toe strap. It doesn't like to let go at first, but it will succumb to persistence.

I used to rock Ride binders. And they are nice, superb even. But these Unions make them look like they were made by slobbering idiots. Stop comparison shopping cus you found the winner.

PEACE.

Ankle Strap broke on mine the 5th day riding them. Customer Service was horrible and rude. Had to spend $62 for a replacement and they sent the wrong one. Never buying Union again.

Best bindings i have ever had. The Rastas are so sweet looking and flex so much get these now!!

tried these at windells this summa mad soft..

I just picked these up this season I really like them so far. They are my first Union bindings so the EVA bushings were new to me. I really enjoy having some cushion under my feet as well as the board flex. I have mostly been riding around the resort on hardpack and ice and the bushings really help reduce vibrations which is really nice. The highbacks are a bit more flexible then I had imagined so I would say they are more of a med-soft then the medium that they are listed as. That being said they still hold up as an all mtn binding. Still I would be interested to try the forces or atlas it seems that they would fit my riding style better. But for the cost I doubt you can find a better all-mtn freestyle binging than these.

I switched to Unions a couple years ago and have been pleased with their comfort and feel. The only complaint I have about the bindings is in the design. Union has everything right, except for the fit of the toe strap. It doesn't adapt well to the shape of the boot when placed at the tip. Only when its on top of the boot does it fit with some relatively decent adaptation. Maybe next year they'll get it right.

just got these in in rasta color and must say they look super clean! lots of adjustments to set them up just the way you need them and they are super light! the only think i did not like on these was the toe strap and how it wraps around the boot. other then that these are on point

Fu*king lite, soft and stylish! Lovin them.