Built with Unions high production values the Milan is built to hold its own, despite being an entry level binding. With improved highbacks and toe straps, this year’s Milan will help you step it up a level. Specification: · All-New Fusion Lady Highbacks · Milan Base – Dupont™ Zytel® ST · Shift on the Fly Forward Lean · Injected Dual Zone EVA Bushings · Extruded Aluminium Heelcups · All-new 3D Direct-Connect Strap System · Tool-Free Size Adjustment · Injected Aluminium Buckles · Universal Disks · All-New Toe Cup Design · Grade 8.8 Hardware · Lifetime Warranty Base Features: Base plates By offering Lifetime Warranty on all of their bases, Union stand by their Stronger tag line. Injected Dual Zone EVA Bushing Systems dampen vibrations underfoot to promote a more comfortable ride and a smooth, even board flex. The dampening content is varied based on the size of the binding, with heavier riders requiring more dampening. Extruded Aluminium is used for selected Union heel cups. It is not the cheapest manufacturing method, but does produce the strongest, purest components possible. Union heel cups are also are also covered by the Lifetime Warranty. Compatible Discs can be used to attach any union binding to 3 hole, 4x4 hole and even Burton’s Chanel system. Any union will mount on any board, with the stock supplied discs. Straps All-New 3D Direct-Connect Strap System is a multi-layer tapered strap core to evenly distribute pressure. Injected Aluminium buckles and tool-free size adjustment. Highbacks Lateral flex for increased tweakability. Dupont™ Zytel® ST injected Multizone Highbacks are tapered towards the top, providing flex and tweakability where you want it, support and durability where you need it. Shift on the Fly Forward Lean allows for tool free forward lean adjustment. Grade 8.8 Steel Hardware, is nearly twice as strong as the commonly used ‘mild steel’ hardware used by many manufacturers. The grade 8.8 refers to specific tensile and stress ratings. Mild steel has a grading of 4.6 Union have been building a solid reputation for the last eight years based on their commitment to building the best bindings on the market. They have revisited their toe cup design which has improved the fit of this year’s
Comfort is key for any snowboarder which is why Ride developed Wedgie footbeds. The slight angle takes the strain off your knees when you are in your snowboarding stance. The Wedgie 1.5 is subtle so you probably won’t feel it until (if you ever do!) switch back to flat bindings. A female specific highback is important for both comfort and control, luckily the LuxLite Highback has it all covered. Specification: · Foundation Chassis System w/ Adjustable Heelcup · LuxLite Highback · Wedgie™ 1.5 Footbed · EVA Basepad · NEW! RAD Ankle Strap · ThinGrip™ Toe Strap · NEW! AstroGlyde OG Ratchets · Forged Aluminum Response Disc Flex 1-10/ soft-hard: 4 Features: Base/Heelcups Aluminium Chassis - Ride use aluminium for a reason; the 100% aircraft grade 6061 aluminium is the perfect balance of minimal weight, quick response and unmatched durability. The chassis is made from 50% recycled aluminium and can be recycled just like a drink can when you’re done. Wedgie Is a sloped foot bed that slopes down towards the middle of the board and up towards the nose and tail. It helps keep your legs aligned when standing in a snowboarding stance taking the strain off your knees. It also provides a platform to help boost ollie power, using skateboard design as an influence. Wedgie 1.5 offers a subtle amount of angle to provide the perfect mix of comfort and lateral support for the advancing rider. Straps: New Rad Ankle Strap featuring a new clean design built for comfort and performance. This will bounce back into shape every time. ThinGrip™ Is a convertible toe strap, wear it on top of your boot or around the top of your toes and the stretchy web will mould to the shape of your boot for super snug boot grip. AstroGlyde OG Ratchets offer a sleek low profile look, and smooth glide for easy on/off movement, made from durable aluminium. Highback: LuxLite Highback – Womens specific shape for increased comfort but retaining performance. A versatile all-mountain binding that would be at home in the park if that’s your thing, or if you’re keen to find out if it is your thing. I’m sure it’s no accident that the VXN would look amazing with the Ride Compact snowboard. Usually not one to encourage buying gear based on how well it matches I’d let you off seeing as these would complement each other nicely as a progression friendly set up for the female rider.