So it doesn’t have the adjustability of the Union Force or Atlas but it’s on par with the Strata and Contact Pro and even better than some higher-end Union binding. It has decent high back rotation, an adjustable heel loop but a fixed toe ramp/gas pedal. Highback Flex: Pretty middle ground and like a lot of high backs we like in Unions line that twist well but have less give when pulling straight back.īinding to Boot Adjustability: There is a lot of good stuff going on when it comes to adjusting your binding around your boot. How This Review Happened: We borrowed this for an extended demo and then returned it.īoards: Yes Greats, Capita Mercury, Lib Tech Terrain Wrecker, Rome Powder Division 157 We do make money from the “Where To Buy” links, but this is our best attempt at an honest and objective review from an average riders’ perspective. Like & Subscribe on YouTube Statement: We don’t get paid by the manufacturer to write these reviews. ![]() Become a Patron and get early access to reviews well before they are published.If this Union STR review helped, we’d appreciate if you: Now if you are firm on the $209 price range then this is a great call and there aren’t many competitors that offer this type of, support, adjustability and especially reliability. If you can pay $30 more for the Contact Pro I would suggest doing that as well. So I found the Union Force, Strata, and Contact Pro to be much better bindings than the STR but you have to pay $70 more for the Force and Strata. ![]() Then you can turn the disc sideways and get really excellent stance width adjustability as well. You can really dial out your boot size to this binding. I can’t tell you how much time was lost over the years looking for that damn little black screw in my office and in resort parking lots. The Union STR has great adjustability and it even has a really cool cover over the discs that keeps them in place without a screw. The Union STR has great ratchets and they work perfectly right out of the box. The Union STR is great in messy snow and riding uneven terrain off piste for this price point. There is a great ankle strap happening here that is right on par with the Union Force, better than the Contact pro and a massive bump up support wise from the Flite Pro. It isn’t there with the Force or Contact Pro though. There is good shock absorption with the Union STR and I felt like it offered more than the Flite Pro by a good bit. I would love to see some improved response here. For some reason that cheap Flite pro turned the Capita Mercury easier than the STR’s. I thought the Union STR would have a little more response than the Flite Pro but it was actually the opposite. The Union STR has a little stiffer flex underfoot than the Flite Pro and it’s in another world compared to the Contact Pro in terms of having an easy flex underfoot. It is more on par with the Contact Pro so still a pretty mellow high back flex. The Union STR has a pretty easy twist and give when pulling back but it’s a little stiffer than the Flite Pro. Then another day I put the STR on one foot and the Flite Pro on the other and then switched feet. I rode these one day on the Capita Mercury during a binding sampler. Similar (but not the same) Bindings: Union Flite Pro, Union Contact Pro/ Union Superpro, Union Force How These Were Tested Gloves: Burton AK Guide Glove, Burton AK Clutch Mitt, Burton AK Clutch Glove, Burton AK Tech Leather Glove, Burton AK Tech Glove, Pant: Burton AK Gore-Tex Pro 3L Hover Pant, Burton AK Gore-Tex 2L Swash Pant, Burton Gore-Tex Ballast Pant Jacket: Burton AK Gore-Tex Pro 3L Tusk Jacket, Volcom TDF Infuse 3L Gore-Tex Jacket Insoles: Sandsole Custom Insoles, Footprint Insole Technology Gamechangers, Footprint Insole Technology Gameghangers Low Profile How This Union STR Review Happened: We borrowed this for an extended demo and then returned it. . A Breakdown of How it rides and who it is for The Union STR offers up a reliable well-built binding for this price point but if you can spend more money get the Contact Pro or Force.Įthics Statement: We don’t get paid by the manufacturer to write these reviews. Turn Offs/Swipe Left: Could use more shock absorption and response. ![]() Turn Ons/Swipe Right: Great support, adjustability and reliability. Best Percussion Massagers For Snowboarders.About The Good Ride Snowboard Outerwear Reviews.About The Good Ride Snowboard Boot Reviews.About The Good Ride Snowboard Binding Reviews.
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