The right snowboard binding is at least as important as the right board, as the riding characteristics of a snowboard are often a matter of taste once you have reached a certain skills level. On the other hand, an ideal snowboard binding is always essential so that you can move dynamically and efficiently on the board and in the respective terrain. We present the best snowboard bindings for the different riding styles and skills levels.
- All Mountain Snowboard Bindings for Women
- All Mountain Snowboard Bindings for Men
- Freestyle Snowboard Bindings for Women
- Freestyle Snowboard Bindings for Men
- Freeride Snowboard Bindings for Women
- Freeride Snowboard Bindings for Men
- More Know-How and Buyer's Guides
All Mountain Snowboard Bindings for Women
Union Trilogy: The first choice for professional snowboarder Jamie Anderson
The Union Trilogy is a robust binding that is suitable for all terrain and all conditions. The women's specific design and technical features offer comfort for long days on the mountain. The Duraflex S19 Force Highback and Stage 9 Baseplate provide excellent power transmission and flexibility. The new ExoFrame 6.0 Ankle Straps and TS 5.0 Toe Straps offer optimum support and minimise fatigue. Snowboarder Jamie Anderson also relies on them. This season, the binding comes with an overall update.
- Riding Level: Intermediate / Advanced
- Stiffness: 7 / 10
- Entry Mode: Straps
Bataleon Gata Heelwrap: Comfortable and stable in any terrain
The Bataleon Gata Heelwrap is an all-mountain binding that is reliable in any terrain. The HeelWrap™ chassis and customisable padding offer optimal comfort and functionality. The perforated highback provides manoeuvrability for tweaks and stability for faster runs. The Wrap Ankle Straps and Transfer Toe Straps provide excellent power transfer and support.
- Riding Level: Intermediate / Advanced
- Stiffness: 5 / 10
- Entry Mode: Straps
Burton Lexa: Optimum cushioning for freestyle riding all over the mountain
The Burton Lexa is also very popular among many professionals due to its outstanding freestyle performance. The advanced straps and the supportive heel hammock on the highback hold the boots so securely that the straps can easily be left a little looser. The highback allows for a playful feel and anatomical comfort. Thanks to the Re:Flex™ AutoCANT FullBED cushioning system, the Lexa offers full underfoot cushioning for maximum comfort and minimum fatigue.
- Riding Level: Intermediate / Advanced
- Stiffness: 6 / 10
- Entry Mode: Straps
All-Mountain Snowboard Bindings for Men
Union Force: The snowboard binding for the next level
This binding was developed to take snowboarding and riders to a new level. It offers reliability, durability and stability for every riding style and terrain. The S19 Duraflex ST Highback is completely new and provides good reactivity and torsional flexibility for a comfortable ride. The Stage 9 Duraflex ST baseplate has high strength and enables energy transfer as well as excellent damping at low temperatures. The Exoframe 6.0 Ankle Strap minimises foot and ankle fatigue, while the TS 5.0 Toe Strap provides maximum support.
- Riding Level: Intermediate / Advanced
- Stiffness: 7 / 10
- Entry Mode: Straps
Nitro Team: Robust and versatile
The Nitro Team is Nitro's most versatile snowboard binding, designed to offer maximum resilience and fit for progression without sacrificing comfort and flex. The asymmetrical Jet Highback allows for maximum control and additional support for riding. The Stealth Air baseplate with aluminium heelcup ensures perfect fit, shock absorption and an ergonomic position on the board. The 3D OptiFrame Ankle Straps and the Übergrip Toe Strap offer the best performance and support, while the Speedwheel Buckles are lightweight and robust.
- Riding Level: Intermediate / Advanced
- Stiffness: 7 / 10
- Entry Mode: Straps
Bent Metal Anvil: Freestyle on the entire mountain
The new Anvil from Bent Metal is a freestyle binding designed for the whole mountain, offering a blend of performance and playfulness. The Performance Polymer Highback has a medium flex and allows for easy adjustment of the forward lean. The Flex Control Drive Plates consist of different layers that determine the flex of the binding and can be exchanged. The Dual Band Ankle Strap and Grip Form Toe Straps provide support and comfort in a variety of conditions.
- Riding Level: Intermediate / Advanced
- Stiffness: 6 / 10
- Entry Mode: Straps
YES Airmaster: Dynamic rides thanks to skate tech
The Airmaster from YES is an all-mountain freestyle binding that impresses with its freestyle highback, skate tech and sophisticated straps. The freestyle highback has a symmetrical geometry and a flex hinge construction that reduces vibrations and prevents pressure on the calves. The Hanger 3.0 baseplate is made of nylon with 30 % glass fibre reinforcement and offers a wider bushing contact surface for better connection and power transmission. Hyperfuse II straps and 3D Pro-Grip toe straps provide comfort and support, while the tool-free adjustment options allow for easy customisation. Skate Tech technology allows you to efficiently transfer power directly to the edges of the board.
- Riding Level: Advanced
- Stiffness: 7 / 10
- Entry Mode: Straps
Bataleon Blaster AW: Versatile and surfy rides with high stability
The Bataleon Blaster Asymwrap is a versatile binding for the entire resort that combines a surfy feel with edge-to-edge stability. The FullBack Highback can be adjusted both forwards and horizontally to ensure comfort and the best power transmission. The AsymWrap™ Chassis offers reactive performance and is perfect for tweaks and a surfy feel. The Transfer Ankle Straps and Infinity Toe Straps adapt perfectly to your boots and offer excellent support and comfort.
- Riding Level: Intermediate / Advanced
- Stiffness: 6 / 10
- Entry Mode: Straps
Freestyle Snowboard Bindings for Women
Union Juliet: Flexible and high-quality snowboard binding for beginners
The Union Juliet is made of high-quality materials and great features. It has a vibration-absorbing footbed, a supportive S11 highback and super-light Exoframe 2.0 ankle straps, making it the ideal choice for all-mountain riders. The S11 highback has a medium to hard flex and a robust Duraflex nylon design that is suitable for different riding styles and any terrain. The Stage 5 Duraflex base is very stable and offers excellent cushioning thanks to thermoformed EVA bushings, while the ExoFrame 2.0 Ankle Straps and TS 2.1 Tiles Toe Straps ensure a perfect fit and secure hold.
- Riding Level: Beginner / Intermediate
- Stiffness: 6 / 10
- Entry Mode: Straps
Union Legacy: Effektive Dämpfung und reaktionsschnell
The Union Legacy binding offers a unique freestyle riding experience through the combination of thermoformed EVA footbed, Duraflex ST nylon and OTE Fused Vaporlite cushioning. The Legacy Duraflex ST highback is laterally stiff and softer towards the centre, allowing freedom for tweaks and quick reactions at the same time. The Stage 6 Duraflex ST Base is Union's lightest and strongest base that effectively absorbs vibrations and impacts. The Forma Lab Ankle Straps and TS-2.0 Toe Straps ensure a perfect fit and secure hold of the boots.
- Riding Level: Intermediate / Advanced
- Stiffness: 5 / 10
- Entry Mode: Straps
Freestyle Snowboard Bindings for Men
Bataleon Fly Heelwrap: Flexible highbacks, customisable padding, top power transmission
The Bataleon Fly Heelwrap is a freestyle and all-mountain binding that is reliable in any terrain. The HeelWrap™ chassis and customisable padding offer optimal comfort and functionality. The highback provides manoeuvrability for tweaks and stability for faster runs. The Wrap Ankle Straps and Transfer Toe Straps provide excellent power transfer and support.
- Riding Level: Intermediate / Advanced
- Stiffness: 5 / 10
- Entry Mode: Straps
Union Ultra: Revolutionary design, fast edge changes and intelligent suspension system
The Ultra enables powerful take-offs and perfectly cushioned landings. Each component acts like a suspension system, utilising both an excellent damping system and your movements to get the most out of the binding. With the Ultra, Union revolutionises the way you ride a freestyle binding with the latest manufacturing processes and technologies such as the 3-piece S11 Asym Baseplate, the S15 Ultra Duraflex Highback, Forma X Ankle Straps and reinforced magnesium buckles with a steel base.
- Riding Level: Intermediate / Advanced
- Stiffness: 6 / 10
- Entry Mode: Straps
Union Strata: Freestyle-orientated snowboard binding with top vibration damping
The Strata binding from Union has become one of the most popular freestyle bindings due to its excellent damping system. The OTE Fused Vaporlite dampening offers a unique ride feel and high vibration dampening, ideal for creative freestyle riding. The Strata Highback has a medium to hard flex and a lightweight, freestyle-orientated design, while the Stage 6 Duraflex ST Base is extremely responsive and durable. The Forma Lab Ankle Straps and HexGrip Toe Straps ensure the boots are perfectly gripped and secured.
- Riding Level: Intermediate / Advanced
- Stiffness: 5 / 10
- Entry Mode: Straps
Bent Metal Logic: Flexibly customisable binding for freestyle and jib riding
The Logic from Bent Metal offers maximum freedom of movement and perfect freestyle response thanks to its urethane highback and the Boron Fibre Drive Plate. The Mobility Urethane Highback adapts perfectly to your boot and also allows easy adjustment of the forward lean. The Flex Control Drive Plates provide the desired flex and can be exchanged to customise the binding to your needs. The Dual Band Ankle Straps and Grip Form Toe Straps provide comfort and support.
- Riding Level: Intermediate / Advanced
- Stiffness: 4 / 10
- Entry Mode: Straps
Bent Metal Axtion: Customisable cushioning and high performance
The Bent Metal Axtion is Forest Bailey's favourite binding for demanding performance. It combines the Dual Band Ankle Strap, Grip Form Toe Strap, one-piece nylon chassis and asymmetrical highback to create a lightweight binding with reactive flex. The Performance Polymer Highback offers medium flex and allows for quick adjustment of the forward lean. The Flex Control Drive Plates and one-piece chassis provide customisable dampening and a smooth ride.
- Riding Level: Intermediate / Advanced / Expert
- Stiffness: 7 / 10
- Entry Mode: Straps
Bent Metal Transfer: Versatile binding for park and backcountry
The Bent Metal Transfer binding enables versatile performance from the park to the backcountry. The combination of the Performance Polymer Highback and the Magnesium Fibre Drive Plate creates a medium to hard flex for precise performance and control. The highback can also be quickly adjusted. The Dual Band Ankle Straps and Grip Form Toe Straps provide support and comfort in a variety of conditions.
- Riding Level: Advanced
- Stiffness: 8 / 10
- Entry Mode: Straps
Freeride Snowboard Bindings for Women
Jones Aurora: Ideal for freeriding and playful rides on the entire mountain
The Jones Aurora binding is ideal for freeride descents, the park and playful riding in the resort. It offers good edge hold when freeriding and makes it easier to manoeuvre and tweak the board. With a medium-stiff flex and Skate-Tech technology, it transfers power directly to the edge and ensures that your movements are realised immediately. The Hanger 3.0 creates space for wider boots, and the Comfort Flex Ankle Straps offer more comfort and the best power transmission thanks to the 3D moulding.
- Riding Level: Intermediate / Advanced
- Stiffness: 7 / 10
- Entry Mode: Straps
Freeride Snowboard Bindings for Men
Union Atlas: Top performance for advanced snowboarders
The Atlas binding is known for its great performance and is appreciated by the best snowboarders. It is extremely robust and offers the strongest baseplate from Union, combined with a stiff S22 Duraflex CB highback and reactive ankle straps. The S22 Duraflex CB highback is also light, offers lateral freedom for tweaks and can be adjusted without tools. The Stage 7 Atlas baseplate is stable and responsive, while the ExoFrame 5.0+ ankle straps and TS 6.0 toe straps ensure a perfect fit and secure hold.
- Riding Level: Advanced
- Stiffness: 8 / 10
- Entry Mode: Straps
Union Atlas Pro: Lightweight and responsive snowboard binding with very hard flex
The Atlas Pro binding offers ultimate all-mountain and freeride performance with extremely fast response thanks to the perfect material mix of carbon and Duraflex CB nylon. This also saves weight compared to the classic Atlas binding. The stiff S14 Duraflex CB highback ensures immediate power transmission. This year, the Pro model comes with new, improved straps for even more support and response. The Stage 7 Atlas baseplate is extremely stable and responsive, while the high-density Vaporlite cushioning offers outstanding damping properties.
- Riding Level: Advanced /Expert
- Stiffness: 9 / 10
- Entry Mode: Straps
Nidecker Supermatic Carbon: Versatile and lightweight snowboard binding with dual entry system
The Nidecker Supermatic Carbon is the first universal, automatic dual entry binding that can be used with any boot and offers different entry modes depending on conditions and terrain. For piste and park it closes automatically, while in rough terrain it can be closed with high-quality AuxTech straps. The new carbon model is lighter, stiffer and more durable, resulting in less weight, faster response and greater agility. The Carbon S Ultraback Highback and Carbon Auto Baseplate offer responsive flex and excellent cushioning.
- Riding Level: Intermediate / Advanced
- Stiffness: 7 / 10
- Entry Mode: Straps and Rear Entry
Union Falcor: Ideal support for freeriding and carving at expert level
The new Falcor binding, which is also trusted by professional skier Travis Rice, combines forged carbon parts for maximum carving power with a dual layer baseplate construction and offers an unrivalled skiing experience. The ASYM Forged Hybrid Highback is made of carbon and sustainable Duraflex Blue Nylon, offers absolute edge control and is 10 % lighter than the previous model. The 2-piece S12 Durflex Blue baseplate, made from recycled materials, provides an excellent balance of stability and weight and prevents ice build-up on the footbed. The Hybrid 1.0 Ankle Strap and the TS 6.0 Toe Strap ensure fast flex, power transmission and a secure hold.
- Riding Level: Expert
- Stiffness: 7 / 10
- Entry Mode: Straps
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