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Built with charging in
mind, the El Hefe is
highly customisable in
terms of fit. Supplied
with 2 different Wedgie
Footbeds and the Infinity
Chassis System you can
dial in a precision fit
for optimum performance
and ‘charge-ability’.
New for this year is the
urethane and carbon
Slimeback. The urethane
provides the dampening,
whilst the carbon
provides the response and
power. The El Hefe just
got better than ever.
Specification: Aluminium
Infinity Chassis System
w/ Adjustable Heelcup
NEW! Carbon
Slimeback Highback
Wedgie™ 2.5, 4.0
Footbeds Urethane
Rollbar™ Basepad
ThinFlex™ Ankle Strap
3D ThinGrip™ Toe Strap
FlipSide Mount Strap
AstroGlyde LT Ratchets
Forged Aluminum
Micro-Disc Premium
snowboard Binding Case
Flex 1-10/ soft-hard: 8
Features: Base/Heelcups
Infinity Chassis System
with Adjustable Heelcup -
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. Urethane Rollbar
Basepad – dampening in
your binging for a
smoother ride 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. Comes
supplied with the
following Wedgie footbeds
so you can customise as
you wish: Wedgie 2.5 is
the ideal angle for
advanced freestyle riders
looking for that extra
pop. If you are riding a
rocker board, you’ll
especially appreciate
getting some added pop
with 2.5. Wedgie 4.0 is a
precise angle for those
riders looking for the
utmost drive and ollie
pop. Ideal for those who
rock an extra wide
stance. Straps:
ThinFlex™ Ankle Strap
Perfectly contoured,
pad-less design provides
all the support you need
without the fluff.
Tool-less ‘spin and
set’ centre adjust.
Flipside Mount Straps are
featured on all of the
Infinity chassis
bindings, the mount
straps provide an easier
way to get in your
binding as it flips open
to hold the ankle strap
out of the way. Clever.
AstroGlyde LT is a new
ratchet lever that looks
as good as it functions;
the innovative minimalist
design is cored out for
an ultra lightweight feel
and is made from quality
aluminium material for
smooth gliding on/off
movement. 3D ThinGrip™
Toe Strap for better fit
and better grip, this
new 3D ThinGrip™ offers
a new flip-lever
tool-less adjust.
Highback: NEW Carbon
Slimeback is made from
laminated carbon and
urethane (used to make
skateboard wheels). This
unique highback offers
the lightweight support
and pop of carbon with
the smooth dampening of
urethane. Discs/hardware:
Forged Aluminium Micro
Disc is 30% lighter than
the standard and aids
flex and performance due
to the decreased size.
Compatible with 2x4
patterns and channel/slot
systems.
Availability: In Stock
£295.00
Available
-
Now in its second year,
Gigi Ruf’s signature
binding has been
completely redesigned
from the base up. With
Union’s philosophy of
reducing dead zones
created by bindings on
your board being at the
forefront of the
redesign. Equipped with
Union’s Mini Disks,
the Contact Pro is an
astonishing 95% free from
the board itself. With
only 5% of the surface
area of the binding in
contact with the board,
it enables a genuine true
flex pattern. New
highbacks, toe buckles,
toe cups and EVA bushings
are all featured too,
along with much loved
Union trademarks like
Magnesium Buckles,
lifetime warranty and
incredibly lightweight
products. Specification:
·
Designed by Gigi Rüf
· Carbon
Injected Contact Pro
Base- Dupont™ Zytel®
ST ·
Redesigned Contact Pro
Asymmetrical Dupont™
Zytel® ST Highback
· Multi
Density EVA Bushings
·
Shift-on-the-Fly Forward
Lean ·
Extruded 3D Aluminium
Heelcups
· 3D
Direct-Connect Strap
System ·
Multi-Layer Tapered Strap
Core ·
Injected Magnesium
Buckles featuring
improved toe buckle for
2014 ·
All-New Toe Cup Design
·
Universal Mini Discs
· 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.
Like the Contact, the
Contact Pro has a
Dupont™ Zytel® ST
Base, which is already
exceptionally strong but
the Pro has upgraded
carbon injection. 3D
Extruded Heelcups use CNC
machining to drastically
reduce weight, without
affecting strength or
performance. It is a
slow and expensive
process, but produces
outstanding results. They
are also covered by the
lifetime warranty. The
Contact Pro has Multi
Zone Injected EVA
Bushings underfoot to
dampen vibrations and
minimise interference
with the natural flex of
the board. The Multi Zone
refers to having
different density of foam
across the base so the
binding will flex more
inwards (towards the
other binding) and less
towards the tip and tail.
Ideal for tweaking those
grab tricks but keeping
performance high. Straps
3D Direct-Connect Strap
System is a multi-layer
tapered strap core to
evenly distribute
pressure. All New Toe
Cups have been designed
and included in 2014,
following a small but
significant number of
requests from previous
years. An Open strap
design allows for exact
shaping to the toe box of
your boots with no
pressure points. Injected
Magnesium Buckles are
roughly 4 times stronger
than aluminium, for half
the weight. Magnesium
buckles resist freezing
and catching and look
stunning. Improved toe
strap buckles help you
slip in and out of your
bindings with the
greatest of ease.
Tool-free size
adjustment. Highbacks
Contact
Availability: In Stock
£199.99
Available
-
A massive staff favourite
at Bliss Snowboards!
Union Custom House (UHC)
is a limited edition
range of bindings only
available at select
retailers. Union have
combined elements from
some their best bindings
such as the Force base
plate, Team Highback
from the Factory and the
new Ultra Grip Toe Strap
and they’ve given them
a Capita graphic. Not
only that, these
bindings come in a
special edition
presentation box with a
copy of Capita Defenders
of Awesome 2: Stay Bad
Ass DVD and Capita USB
memory stick.
Specification: • Stage
IV Force Baseplates •
Extruded 3D Aluminium
Heelcups • Dual Density
EVA Bushing • Sonic
Fused Ankle Strap •
Ultra Grip Toe Straps •
Magnesium Buckles •
Direct-Connect Tool Free
Adjustment • Team
Highbacks • Shift On
The Fly Forward Lean •
All new binding Disks •
Grade 8.8 hardware
Features Base/Heelcups
Stage IV Force Baseplates
are the latest
incarnation of Union’s
trademark blended nylon
baseplate material. Even
stronger, yet still
incredibly light. 3D
heelcups are extruded
from a single block of
aluminium. It’s not the
cheapest method, but
it’s the best process
available on Aluminium
heelcups, outstanding
strength and longevity.
Dual Density EVA bushing
is multi-layer foam
padding that sits between
your board and your
baseplates. It absorbs
vibration and shocks,
resulting in a silky
smooth, comfy ride from
first tracks to last
chair. Straps
SonicFused Ankle Straps
are asymmetric, 3D
shaped ankle straps,
constructed using
multiple layers of
composite materials fused
together. This enables
intricate profiling,
while drastically
reducing the required
stitching, resulting in
a great fit, with
exceptional durability.
Ultra Grip Toe Straps are
compatible with over, or
in front of the boot
operation. New for this
season is an upgraded
anti-slip material, to
ensure that where you
tighten them down, is
where they will stay
until you take them off.
3D Direct-Connect Tool
Free Adjustment allows
quick and easy tool free
adjustment of your ankle
and toe strap position
while on the hill.
Magnesium Buckles do not
freeze up in the cold,
they are incredibly
strong and light, and
they look awesome too.
Highback Tried and true,
the symmetrical Team
Highback is a favourite
of team riders like
Torstein Horgmo. Shift On
The Fly Forward Lean
allows for tool free
forward-lean adjustment.
Discs All New Binding
Disks are compatible with
4x4 and Burton’s
Channel system. Grade
8.8 Hardware is a nice
touch. The majority of
snowboard binding
hardware uses
‘standard’ steel.
In engineering terms,
this would be described
as ‘mild’ or low
tensile steel, as it
generally measures 4.6 on
a Rockwell scale. Union
use ‘High Tensile’
steel that measures 8.8
on a Rockwell scale.
Bigger the number, the
less chance of
breaking/stripping/rounding
your hardware. Bonus
Comes in a display box
with Capita Defenders of
Awesome 2: Stay Bad Ass
DVD and Capita USB memory
sick. We love them. We
all want a pair. They
have a seriously high
spec, look bad ass and c
Availability: In Stock
£211.95
Available
-
An absolute peach of a
binding. Gigu Ruf’s pro
binding has been stripped
of even more weight over
previous versions,
thanks partly to the new
Duraflex baseplate
material. All of the
usual Union awesomeness
is features, 3d
Aluminium heelcups,
Multizone Contact Pro
Highbacks and Mag buckles
come together to create
an outstanding binding
that will offer the most
hardened rider with the
support they need. 5%
contact area with your
snowboard results in not
only a great surfy feel
in your bindings, but
will make your snowboard
flex in a truer fashion
to enhance the
performance of your whole
setup. Specification: •
Duraflex Baseplates •
Minidisk Baseplate
profile • 3D Heelcups
• Vaporlite EVA Bushing
• 3D Contoured Ankle
Straps • Extra Grip Toe
Straps • Magnesium
Buckles •
Direct-Connect Tool Free
Adjustment • Contact
Pro Highbacks •
Minidisk • Grade 8.8
hardware Base/Heelcups
DuraFlex Baseplates are
the latest incarnation of
Union’s trademark
blended nylon baseplate
material. Even stronger,
yet still incredibly
light. Minidisk binding
discs are compatible with
4x2 inserts and
Burton’s Channel
system. They also
enable a binding design
with a miniscule 5%
contact area with your
board. Less contact =
truer flex = better ride.
3D heelcups are extruded
from a single block of
aluminium. It’s not the
cheapest method, but
it’s the best process
available on Aluminium
heelcups, outstanding
strength and longevity.
Vaporlite EVA Bushing is
an all new, multi-layer
foam padding that sits
between your board and
your baseplates. It
absorbs vibration and
shocks, resulting in a
silky smooth, comfy ride
from first tracks to last
chair. Straps: 3D
Contoured Ankle Straps
are asymmetric, 3D
shaped ankle straps.
These comfortably match
the profile of your
snowboard boot, and when
set up correctly using
tool free strap
adjustment, eliminate
any pinch or pressure
points. Extra Grip Toe
Straps are compatible
with over, or in front
of the boot operation.
New for this season is an
upgraded anti-slip
material, to ensure that
where you tighten them
down, is where they will
stay until you take them
off. Magnesium Buckles do
not freeze up in the
cold, they are
incredibly strong and
light, and they look
awesome too.
Direct-Connect Tool Free
Adjustment allows quick
and easy adjustment of
your ankle and toe strap
position while on the
hill. Highback:
Contact Pro Highbacks are
extremely light, thanks
to the significant cut
out areas. This not
only reduces weight, but
allows an asymmetric flex
pattern, stiffer at the
bottom than the top, and
stiffer on the outside
than the inside.
Response from the areas
where it is needed,
compliance where it is
not. Discs/hardware:
Minidisk binding discs
are compatible with 4x2
inserts and Burton’s
Channel system. They
also enable a binding
design with a miniscule
5% contact area with your
board. Less contact =
truer flex = better ride.
Grade 8.8 Hardware is a
nice touch. The
majority of snowboard
binding hardware uses
‘standard’ steel.
In engineering terms,
this would be described
as ‘mild’ or low
tensile steel, as it
generally measures 4.6 on
a Rockwell scale. Union
use ‘High Tensile’
steel that measures 8.8
on a Rockwell scale.
Bigger the number, the
less chance of
breaking/stripping/rounding
you
Availability: In Stock
£144.95
Available
-
Now in its second year,
Gigi Ruf’s signature
binding has been
completely redesigned
from the base up. With
Union’s philosophy of
reducing dead zones
created by bindings on
your board being at the
forefront of the
redesign. Equipped with
Union’s Mini Disks,
the Contact Pro is an
astonishing 95% free from
the board itself. With
only 5% of the surface
area of the binding in
contact with the board,
it enables a genuine true
flex pattern. New
highbacks, toe buckles,
toe cups and EVA bushings
are all featured too,
along with much loved
Union trademarks like
Magnesium Buckles,
lifetime warranty and
incredibly lightweight
products. Specification:
·
Designed by Gigi Rüf
· Carbon
Injected Contact Pro
Base- Dupont™ Zytel®
ST ·
Redesigned Contact Pro
Asymmetrical Dupont™
Zytel® ST Highback
· Multi
Density EVA Bushings
·
Shift-on-the-Fly Forward
Lean ·
Extruded 3D Aluminium
Heelcups
· 3D
Direct-Connect Strap
System ·
Multi-Layer Tapered Strap
Core ·
Injected Magnesium
Buckles featuring
improved toe buckle for
2014 ·
All-New Toe Cup Design
·
Universal Mini Discs
· 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.
Like the Contact, the
Contact Pro has a
Dupont™ Zytel® ST
Base, which is already
exceptionally strong but
the Pro has upgraded
carbon injection. 3D
Extruded Heelcups use CNC
machining to drastically
reduce weight, without
affecting strength or
performance. It is a
slow and expensive
process, but produces
outstanding results. They
are also covered by the
lifetime warranty. The
Contact Pro has Multi
Zone Injected EVA
Bushings underfoot to
dampen vibrations and
minimise interference
with the natural flex of
the board. The Multi Zone
refers to having
different density of foam
across the base so the
binding will flex more
inwards (towards the
other binding) and less
towards the tip and tail.
Ideal for tweaking those
grab tricks but keeping
performance high. Straps
3D Direct-Connect Strap
System is a multi-layer
tapered strap core to
evenly distribute
pressure. All New Toe
Cups have been designed
and included in 2014,
following a small but
significant number of
requests from previous
years. An Open strap
design allows for exact
shaping to the toe box of
your boots with no
pressure points. Injected
Magnesium Buckles are
roughly 4 times stronger
than aluminium, for half
the weight. Magnesium
buckles resist freezing
and catching and look
stunning. Improved toe
strap buckles help you
slip in and out of your
bindings with the
greatest of ease.
Tool-free size
adjustment. Highbacks
Contact
Availability: In Stock
£199.99
Available
-
The Contact is a binding
aimed at laid back
freestyle riders. It
features a fairly soft
baseplate, with reduced
contact with your
snowboard (hence
‘Contact’). In
return this creates a
really mellow, natural
flex to your entire
setup. Great for hitting
rails, and for buttery
smoothness.
Specification: •
Contact Duraflex
Baseplates • 3d
Heelcups • EVA Bushing
• 3D Contoured Ankle
Straps • Extra Grip Toe
Straps • Magnesium
Buckles •
Direct-Connect Tool Free
Adjustment • Asym2
Highbacks • All new
binding Disks • Grade
8.8 hardware
Base/Heelcups Contact
DuraFlex Baseplates are
the latest incarnation of
Union’s trademark
blended nylon baseplate
material. Even stronger,
yet still incredibly
light. The Contact
baseplates are a
‘midflex’ baseplate,
which is slightly softer
than most Union bindings,
resulting in a sweet
buttery binding. With
reduced (19% total)
contact between binding
and snowboard, you’ll
feel like you’re
No-Boarding. 3D Heelcups
are extruded from a
single block of
aluminium. It’s not the
cheapest method, but
it’s the best process
available on Aluminium
heelcups, outstanding
strength and longevity.
EVA Bushing is
multi-layer foam padding
that sits between your
board and your
baseplates. It absorbs
vibration and shocks,
resulting in a silky
smooth, comfy ride from
first tracks to last
chair. Straps: 3D
Contoured Ankle Straps
are asymmetric, 3D
shaped ankle straps.
These comfortably match
the profile of your
snowboard boot, and when
set up correctly using
tool free strap
adjustment, eliminate
any pinch or pressure
points. Extra Grip Toe
Straps are compatible
with over, or in front
of the boot operation.
New for this season is an
upgraded anti-slip
material, to ensure that
where you tighten them
down, is where they will
stay until you take them
off. Magnesium Buckles do
not freeze up in the
cold, they are
incredibly strong and
light, and they look
awesome too.
Direct-Connect Tool Free
Adjustment allows quick
and easy adjustment of
your ankle and toe strap
position while on the
hill. Highback: Asym2
Highbacks are, like most
Union highbacks tapered
from bottom to top, to
give more flex, comfort
and compliance where you
need less support. The
bottom is stiffer,
resulting in great
response. The Asym2
highbacks are also
stiffer toward the
outside of your bindings
(toward tip and tail).
This makes them super
plush on the inside
(where you do not really
need any support) but
very responsive when
loading the tip or tail
(think ollies, presses,
winding up for a spin
trick) Discs/hardware:
All New Binding Disks are
compatible with 4x2,
4x4 and Burton’s
Channel system. Grade
8.8 Hardware is a nice
touch. The majority of
snowboard binding
hardware uses
‘standard’ steel.
In engineering terms,
this would be described
as ‘mild’ or low
tensile steel, as it
generally measures 4.6 on
a Rockwell scale. Union
use ‘High Tensile’
steel that measures 8.8
on a Rockwell scale.
Bigger the number, the
less chance of
breaking/stripping/rounding
your hardware. The
Contact is a great
binding. Definitely one
aimed at frees
Availability: In Stock
£158.95
Available
-
The binding that helped
Union make their name,
and still the best
selling in the range. The
Force, with its all new
Multizone DuPont Zytel ST
Highbacks, All new
Extruded Anodized
Aluminium Heelcups and
Magnesium Buckles is such
a dependable binding.
It’s no wonder that you
probably know someone
that owns a pair.
Specification:
· All
new stage 4
Base—DuPont™ Zytel®
ST · All
new Multizone Force
Highbacks
·
Shift-on-the-Fly Forward
Lean ·
Dual Density injected EVA
Bushings
·
Extruded 3D Aluminium
Heelcups
·
Symmetric 3D
Direct-Connect strap
system ·
Multi-Layer Tapered Strap
Core ·
Magnesium Buckles
featuring improved toe
buckle for 2014
·
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.
The Stage 4 DuPont™
Zytel® ST Base is as
light as a feather with
the wear resistance of
hardened steel. The
Extruded Anodized
Aluminium Heelcups have
been tried and tested for
seven years. The
anodizing process
reinforces the already
bombproof material with
another 30% strength.
They are also covered by
the lifetime warranty.
The Force has Injected
EVA Bushings underfoot to
dampen vibrations and
minimise interference
with the natural flex of
the board. Straps 3D
Direct-Connect Strap
System is easy and
comfortable to use and
enter/exit. The strap
itself features a
multi-layer tapered
strap core to evenly
distribute pressure. All
New Toe Cups have been
designed and included in
2014, following a small
but significant number of
requests from previous
years. An Open strap
design allows for exact
shaping to the toe box of
your boots with no
pressure points. Injected
Magnesium Buckles are
roughly 4 times stronger
than aluminium, for half
the weight. Magnesium
buckles resist freezing
and catching and look
stunning. Improved toe
strap buckles help you
slip in and out of your
bindings with the
greatest of ease.
Tool-free size
adjustment. Highbacks
Multizone Highbacks taper
in thickness toward the
top of the binding. This
allows more free movement
and flex at the top of
your highback, while
becoming gradually
stiffer as you move
toward the base of the
highback. This saves
weight and also makes for
a very comfortable, yet
supportive binding. Shift
on the fly forward lean
for quick on the hill
adjust. Plates and
Hardware Universal Discs
can be used to attach any
union binding to 3 hole,
4x4 hole and even
Burton’s Channel
system. Any union will
mount on any board, with
the stock supplied discs.
These bindings are
compatible wi
Availability: In Stock
£169.99
Available
-
The Contact is a binding
aimed at laid back
freestyle riders. It
features a fairly soft
baseplate, with reduced
contact with your
snowboard (hence
‘Contact’). In
return this creates a
really mellow, natural
flex to your entire
setup. Great for hitting
rails, and for buttery
smoothness.
Specification: •
Contact Duraflex
Baseplates • 3d
Heelcups • EVA Bushing
• 3D Contoured Ankle
Straps • Extra Grip Toe
Straps • Magnesium
Buckles •
Direct-Connect Tool Free
Adjustment • Asym2
Highbacks • All new
binding Disks • Grade
8.8 hardware
Base/Heelcups Contact
DuraFlex Baseplates are
the latest incarnation of
Union’s trademark
blended nylon baseplate
material. Even stronger,
yet still incredibly
light. The Contact
baseplates are a
‘midflex’ baseplate,
which is slightly softer
than most Union bindings,
resulting in a sweet
buttery binding. With
reduced (19% total)
contact between binding
and snowboard, you’ll
feel like you’re
No-Boarding. 3D heelcups
are extruded from a
single block of
aluminium. It’s not the
cheapest method, but
it’s the best process
available on Aluminium
heelcups, outstanding
strength and longevity.
EVA bushing is
multi-layer foam padding
that sits between your
board and your
baseplates. It absorbs
vibration and shocks,
resulting in a silky
smooth, comfy ride from
first tracks to last
chair. Straps: 3D
Contoured Ankle Straps
are asymmetric, 3D
shaped ankle straps.
These comfortably match
the profile of your
snowboard boot, and when
set up correctly using
tool free strap
adjustment, eliminate
any pinch or pressure
points. Extra Grip Toe
Straps are compatible
with over, or in front
of the boot operation.
New for this season is an
upgraded anti-slip
material, to ensure that
where you tighten them
down, is where they will
stay until you take them
off. Magnesium Buckles do
not freeze up in the
cold, they are
incredibly strong and
light, and they look
awesome too.
Direct-Connect Tool Free
Adjustment allows quick
and easy adjustment of
your ankle and toe strap
position while on the
hill. Highback: Asym2
Highbacks are, like most
Union highbacks tapered
from bottom to top, to
give more flex, comfort
and compliance where you
need less support. The
bottom is stiffer,
resulting in great
response. The Asym2
highbacks are also
stiffer toward the
outside of your bindings
(toward tip and tail).
This makes them super
plush on the inside
(where you do not really
need any support) but
very responsive when
loading the tip or tail
(think ollies, presses,
winding up for a spin
trick) Discs/hardware:
All New Binding Disks are
compatible with 4x2,
4x4 and Burton’s
Channel system. Grade
8.8 Hardware is a nice
touch. The majority of
snowboard binding
hardware uses
‘standard’ steel.
In engineering terms,
this would be described
as ‘mild’ or low
tensile steel, as it
generally measures 4.6 on
a Rockwell scale. Union
use ‘High Tensile’
steel that measures 8.8
on a Rockwell scale.
Bigger the number, the
less chance of
breaking/stripping/rounding
your hardware. The
Contact is a great
binding. Definitely one
aimed at
freestyle/lighter/smooth
riders, as it’s all
about flex and compliance
Availability: In Stock
£119.95
Available
-
The binding that helped
Union make their name,
and still the best
selling in the range. The
Force, with its all new
Multizone DuPont Zytel ST
Highbacks, All new
Extruded Anodized
Aluminium Heelcups and
Magnesium Buckles is such
a dependable binding.
It’s no wonder that you
probably know someone
that owns a pair.
Specification:
· All
new stage 4
Base—DuPont™ Zytel®
ST · All
new Multizone Force
Highbacks
·
Shift-on-the-Fly Forward
Lean ·
Dual Density injected EVA
Bushings
·
Extruded 3D Aluminium
Heelcups
·
Symmetric 3D
Direct-Connect strap
system ·
Multi-Layer Tapered Strap
Core ·
Magnesium Buckles
featuring improved toe
buckle for 2014
·
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.
The Stage 4 DuPont™
Zytel® ST Base is as
light as a feather with
the wear resistance of
hardened steel. The
Extruded Anodized
Aluminium Heelcups have
been tried and tested for
seven years. The
anodizing process
reinforces the already
bombproof material with
another 30% strength.
They are also covered by
the lifetime warranty.
The Force has Injected
EVA Bushings underfoot to
dampen vibrations and
minimise interference
with the natural flex of
the board. Straps 3D
Direct-Connect Strap
System is easy and
comfortable to use and
enter/exit. The strap
itself features a
multi-layer tapered
strap core to evenly
distribute pressure. All
New Toe Cups have been
designed and included in
2014, following a small
but significant number of
requests from previous
years. An Open strap
design allows for exact
shaping to the toe box of
your boots with no
pressure points. Injected
Magnesium Buckles are
roughly 4 times stronger
than aluminium, for half
the weight. Magnesium
buckles resist freezing
and catching and look
stunning. Improved toe
strap buckles help you
slip in and out of your
bindings with the
greatest of ease.
Tool-free size
adjustment. Highbacks
Multizone Highbacks taper
in thickness toward the
top of the binding. This
allows more free movement
and flex at the top of
your highback, while
becoming gradually
stiffer as you move
toward the base of the
highback. This saves
weight and also makes for
a very comfortable, yet
supportive binding. Shift
on the fly forward lean
for quick on the hill
adjust. Plates and
Hardware Universal Discs
can be used to attach any
union binding to 3 hole,
4x4 hole and even
Burton’s Channel
system. Any union will
mount on any board, with
the stock supplied discs.
These bindings are
compatible wi
Availability: In Stock
£169.99
Available
-
2014 is the first
complete season that
Travis Rice will be
riding Union bindings,
having chosen to ride for
them half way through
2013. Obviously all
equipment choices are
personal, but Travis
Rice’s decision to ride
Union certainly puts them
in the front spot for the
“Who make the best
bindings?” question
that we are frequently
asked here at Bliss
Snowboards. His signature
binding is loaded with
the tech you would expect
from a high end Union
binding, such as
Lightweight DuPont Zytel
bases, Injected EVA
bushings, Mag buckles
and a new Ankle strap
construction for added
durability and comfort.
It’s a great looking
binding that you will
never outgrow.
Specification:
· Raw
injected DuPont Zytel ST
Stage 3 Atlas base
· Team
Highbacks
·
Shift-on-the-fly forward
lean ·
Injected EVA bushings
·
Extruded 3D Aluminium
heelcups
· 3D
Direct connect strap
·
Sonicfused ankle straps
·
Magnesium Buckles
featuring improved toe
buckle for 2014
·
Universal Disks
· Grade
8.8 hardware
· Open
toe strap design
· 2.5
degree Canted gas pedal
·
Lifetime warranty bases
·
Endorsed by Travis Rice
Features: Base plates By
offering Lifetime
Warranty on all of their
bases, Union stand by
their Stronger tag line.
The Factory has a Raw
Injected DuPont™
Zytel® ST Base, which
features pigmentless
nylon. The standard Union
DuPont™ Zytel® ST
Bases have a dye
incorporated into the
material, to colour the
base material, however
for absolute strength and
purity of the materials
involved, the Factory
model uses un-dyed, raw
nylon for ultimate
strength to weight 3D
Extruded Heelcups use CNC
machining to drastically
reduce weight, without
affecting strength or
performance. It is a
slow and expensive
process, but produces
outstanding results. They
are also covered by the
lifetime warranty. The
Factory has Injected EVA
Bushings underfoot to
dampen vibrations and
minimise interference
with the natural flex of
the board. The Factory
also features a 2.5
degree Canted gas pedal.
The gas pedal is
sometimes called the toe
ramps, and in this case
they are angled inwards,
to match the natural
angle that your boot
meets the binding. This
reduces knee fatigue,
and allows for a more
natural stance on the
board. A truly great
feature. Straps 3D
Direct-Connect Strap
System is easy and
comfortable to use and
enter/exit. The strap
itself features a
multi-layer tapered strap
core to evenly distribute
pressure. Sonicfused
Ankle Straps are
constructed from multiple
layers of composite
materials, fused
together to achieve the
best possible fit,
without the need for
vulnerable stitching,
increasing durability.
All New Toe Cups have
been designed a
Availability: In Stock
£229.99
Available
-
After designing
outstanding bindings for
10 years, Union have
pulled out all the stops
with this binding, and
even invented some new
ones to pull out.
Excellent features that
we are used to from
Union, like ultra strong
blended nylon baseplates,
beautiful injected
magnesium buckles and
highly adjustable
positioning fades into
the background behind the
big showstopper that is
the Forged Carbon
highbacks. The Ultra is
an unbelievable piece of
kit, pushing the upper
boundaries of binding
design. Forged carbon
is waaaay lighter than
any other highback
material, and is crazy
strong. Coupled with the
tiny contact patch of the
binding on the board,
and you have one hell of
a binding with unrivalled
response and board feel.
Specification: •
Duraflex Baseplates •
Minidisk Baseplate
profile • 3D Heelcups
• Vaporlite EVA Bushing
• SonicFused Ankle
Straps • Ultra Grip Toe
Straps • Magnesium
Buckles •
Direct-Connect Tool Free
Adjustment • Forged
Carbon • Minidisk •
Grade 8.8 hardware
Base/Heelcups DuraFlex
Baseplates are the latest
incarnation of Union’s
trademark blended nylon
baseplate material. Even
stronger, yet still
incredibly light.
Minidisk binding discs
are compatible with 4x2
and Burton’s Channel
system. They also
enable a binding design
with a miniscule 5%
contact area with your
board. Less contact =
truer flex = better ride.
3D Extruded Heelcups are
extruded from a single
block of aluminium.
It’s not the cheapest
method, but it’s the
best process available on
Aluminium heelcups,
outstanding strength and
longevity. Vaporlite EVA
Bushing is an all new,
multi-layer foam padding
that sits between your
board and your
baseplates. It absorbs
vibration and shocks,
resulting in a silky
smooth, comfy ride from
first tracks to last
chair. Straps:
SonicFused Ankle Straps
are asymmetric, 3D
shaped ankle straps,
constructed using
multiple layers of
composite materials fused
together. This enables
intricate profiling,
while drastically
reducing the required
stitching, resulting in
a great fit, with
exceptional durability
Ultra Grip Toe Straps are
compatible with over, or
in front of the boot
operation. New for this
season is an upgraded
anti-slip material, to
ensure that where you
tighten them down, is
where they will stay
until you take them off.
Magnesium Buckles do not
freeze up in the cold,
they are incredibly
strong and light, and
they look awesome too.
Direct-Connect Tool Free
Adjustment allows quick
and easy adjustment of
your ankle and toe strap
position while on the
hill. Highback: Forged
Carbon Highbacks is new
for this year to the
snowboard industry.
Pioneered primarily by
Lamborghini over the last
3 or 4 years, Forged
carbon is a subtly
different beast to the
carbon we’re used to
seeing in our winter
sports tech. In very
basic terms, forged
carbon uses particles,
rather than weaves of
fibres. This allows
significantly more
complex shapes to be
manufactured, and
eliminates some of the
weaknesses of traditional
carbon fibre. Forged
Carbon can be drilled
without sacrificing the
surrounding area, so
less reinforcement is
required, meaning less
material = less weight,
less cost and a prettier
finished product. This
is not a complete game
changer, but it’s a
significant refinement in
the potential design of
carbon components.
Discs/hardware: Minidisk
bind
Availability: In Stock
£229.95
Available
-
2014 is the first
complete season that
Travis Rice will be
riding Union bindings,
having chosen to ride for
them half way through
2013. Obviously all
equipment choices are
personal, but Travis
Rice’s decision to ride
Union certainly puts them
in the front spot for the
“Who make the best
bindings?” question
that we are frequently
asked here at Bliss
Snowboards. His signature
binding is loaded with
the tech you would expect
from a high end Union
binding, such as
Lightweight DuPont Zytel
bases, Injected EVA
bushings, Mag buckles
and a new Ankle strap
construction for added
durability and comfort.
It’s a great looking
binding that you will
never outgrow.
Specification:
· Raw
injected DuPont Zytel ST
Stage 3 Atlas base
· Team
Highbacks
·
Shift-on-the-fly forward
lean ·
Injected EVA bushings
·
Extruded 3D Aluminium
heelcups
· 3D
Direct connect strap
·
Sonicfused ankle straps
·
Magnesium Buckles
featuring improved toe
buckle for 2014
·
Universal Disks
· Grade
8.8 hardware
· Open
toe strap design
· 2.5
degree Canted gas pedal
·
Lifetime warranty bases
·
Endorsed by Travis Rice
Features: Base plates By
offering Lifetime
Warranty on all of their
bases, Union stand by
their Stronger tag line.
The Factory has a Raw
Injected DuPont™
Zytel® ST Base, which
features pigmentless
nylon. The standard Union
DuPont™ Zytel® ST
Bases have a dye
incorporated into the
material, to colour the
base material, however
for absolute strength and
purity of the materials
involved, the Factory
model uses un-dyed, raw
nylon for ultimate
strength to weight 3D
Extruded Heelcups use CNC
machining to drastically
reduce weight, without
affecting strength or
performance. It is a
slow and expensive
process, but produces
outstanding results. They
are also covered by the
lifetime warranty. The
Factory has Injected EVA
Bushings underfoot to
dampen vibrations and
minimise interference
with the natural flex of
the board. The Factory
also features a 2.5
degree Canted gas pedal.
The gas pedal is
sometimes called the toe
ramps, and in this case
they are angled inwards,
to match the natural
angle that your boot
meets the binding. This
reduces knee fatigue,
and allows for a more
natural stance on the
board. A truly great
feature. Straps 3D
Direct-Connect Strap
System is easy and
comfortable to use and
enter/exit. The strap
itself features a
multi-layer tapered strap
core to evenly distribute
pressure. Sonicfused
Ankle Straps are
constructed from multiple
layers of composite
materials, fused
together to achieve the
best possible fit,
without the need for
vulnerable stitching,
increasing durability.
All New Toe Cups ha
Availability: In Stock
£229.99
Available
-
The binding that helped
Union make their name,
and still the best
selling in the range. The
Force, with its
Multizone Highbacks,
Extruded Anodized
Aluminium Heelcups and
Magnesium Buckles is such
a dependable binding.
It’s no wonder that you
probably know someone
that owns a pair.
Specification: • Stage
IV Duraflex Baseplates
• 3d Heelcups • EVA
Bushing • 3D Contoured
Ankle Straps • Extra
Grip Toe Straps •
Magnesium Buckles •
Direct-Connect Tool Free
Adjustment • Force
Multizone Highbacks •
All new binding Disks •
Grade 8.8 hardware
Base/Heelcups DuraFlex
Baseplates are the latest
incarnation of Union’s
trademark blended nylon
baseplate material. Even
stronger, yet still
incredibly light. 3D
Heelcups are extruded
from a single block of
aluminium. It’s not the
cheapest method, but
it’s the best process
available on Aluminium
heelcups, outstanding
strength and longevity.
EVA Bushing is
multi-layer foam padding
that sits between your
board and your
baseplates. It absorbs
vibration and shocks,
resulting in a silky
smooth, comfy ride from
first tracks to last
chair. Straps: 3D
Contoured Ankle Straps
are asymmetric, 3D
shaped ankle straps.
These comfortably match
the profile of your
snowboard boot, and when
set up correctly using
tool free strap
adjustment, eliminate
any pinch or pressure
points. Extra Grip Toe
Straps are compatible
with over, or in front
of the boot operation.
New for this season is an
upgraded anti-slip
material, to ensure that
where you tighten them
down, is where they will
stay until you take them
off. Magnesium Buckles do
not freeze up in the
cold, they are
incredibly strong and
light, and they look
awesome too.
Direct-Connect Tool Free
Adjustment allows quick
and easy adjustment of
your ankle and toe strap
position while on the
hill. Highback: Force
Multi Zone Highbacks are
a classic design
benchmark. Taper from
bottom to top, to give
more flex, comfort and
compliance where you need
less support. The
bottom is stiffer,
resulting in great
response.
Discs/hardware: All New
Binding Disks are
compatible with 4x4 and
Burton’s Channel
system. Grade 8.8
Hardware is a nice
touch. The majority of
snowboard binding
hardware uses
‘standard’ steel.
In engineering terms,
this would be described
as ‘mild’ or low
tensile steel, as it
generally measures 4.6 on
a Rockwell scale. Union
use ‘High Tensile’
steel that measures 8.8
on a Rockwell scale.
Bigger the number, the
less chance of
breaking/stripping/rounding
your hardware. The Force
is a legend in its own
right. It’s been around
for 10 years, and will
probably be around for 10
more. It is the binding
that really launched
Union’s ethos of
straightforward, durable
high performing snowboard
bindings. By keeping
the construction
relatively simple, Union
have focused on using the
most suitable materials
and designs available.
Seasonaires use them,
instructors use them,
leisure riders use them,
freeriders use them,
jibbers use them….. You
get the idea. With no
prejudice, the Force and
the Mission (Burton) are
probably the two most
broadly usable bindings
on the market. Is
Availability: In Stock
£139.95
Available
-
The binding that helped
Union make their name,
and still the best
selling in the range. The
Force, with its all new
Multizone DuPont Zytel ST
Highbacks, All new
Extruded Anodized
Aluminium Heelcups and
Magnesium Buckles is such
a dependable binding.
It’s no wonder that you
probably know someone
that owns a pair.
Specification:
· All
new stage 4
Base—DuPont™ Zytel®
ST · All
new Multizone Force
Highbacks
·
Shift-on-the-Fly Forward
Lean ·
Dual Density injected EVA
Bushings
·
Extruded 3D Aluminium
Heelcups
·
Symmetric 3D
Direct-Connect strap
system ·
Multi-Layer Tapered Strap
Core ·
Magnesium Buckles
featuring improved toe
buckle for 2014
·
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.
The Stage 4 DuPont™
Zytel® ST Base is as
light as a feather with
the wear resistance of
hardened steel. The
Extruded Anodized
Aluminium Heelcups have
been tried and tested for
seven years. The
anodizing process
reinforces the already
bombproof material with
another 30% strength.
They are also covered by
the lifetime warranty.
The Force has Injected
EVA Bushings underfoot to
dampen vibrations and
minimise interference
with the natural flex of
the board. Straps 3D
Direct-Connect Strap
System is easy and
comfortable to use and
enter/exit. The strap
itself features a
multi-layer tapered
strap core to evenly
distribute pressure. All
New Toe Cups have been
designed and included in
2014, following a small
but significant number of
requests from previous
years. An Open strap
design allows for exact
shaping to the toe box of
your boots with no
pressure points. Injected
Magnesium Buckles are
roughly 4 times stronger
than aluminium, for half
the weight. Magnesium
buckles resist freezing
and catching and look
stunning. Improved toe
strap buckles help you
slip in and out of your
bindings with the
greatest of ease.
Tool-free size
adjustment. Highbacks
Multizone Highbacks taper
in thickness toward the
top of the binding. This
allows more free movement
and flex at the top of
your highback, while
becoming gradually
stiffer as you move
toward the base of the
highback. This saves
weight and also makes for
a very comfortable, yet
supportive binding. Shift
on the fly forward lean
for quick on the hill
adjust. Plates and
Hardware Universal Discs
can be used to attach any
union binding to 3 hole,
4x4 hole and even
Burton’s Channel
system. Any union will
mount on any board, with
the stock supplied discs.
These bindings are
compatible wi
Availability: In Stock
£169.99
Available
-
The Flite (or ‘very’
ahem, lite) is extremely
light, comfortable and a
great freestyle
binding. Made for
slaying the park, the
fairly soft Flite
baseplates, and fusion
highbacks, will offer
you the flexibility and
compliance that you need
when sliding rails and
spinning off kickers.
Pop these on a
rocker/hybrid board,
crank the stance wiiiiide
and stomp every feature
on every run (talent not
withstanding….)
Specification: • Dupont
Zytel ST Baseplates •
3d Heelcups • EVA
Bushing • Contoured
Ankle Straps • All new
open Toe Straps •
Injected Aluminium
Buckles • Tool Free
Ankle Strap Adjustment
• Flite Fusion
Highbacks • All New
Universal Binding Disks
• Grade 8.8 hardware
Base/Heelcups Dupont
Zytel ST Baseplates are
constructed of an
extremely light blended
nylon material. Super
strong, yet still
incredibly light. They do
not become brittle at low
(mountain) temperatures,
and provide a really
usable balance of
stiffness (response) and
compliance (comfort) 3D
Heelcups are extruded
from a single block of
aluminium. It’s not the
cheapest method, but
it’s the best process
available on Aluminium
heelcups, outstanding
strength and longevity.
EVA Bushing is
multi-layer foam padding
that sits between your
board and your
baseplates. It absorbs
vibration and shocks,
resulting in a silky
smooth, comfy ride from
first tracks to last
chair. Straps: Contoured
Ankle Straps are
ergonomically shaped.
These comfortably match
the profile of your
snowboard boot, and when
set up correctly using
tool free strap
adjustment, reduce pinch
or pressure points. Open
Toe Straps are new for
2014/15. One of the very
few criticisms that Union
bindings have received
over the years, are with
the shaping of the toe
straps on some models.
New for 2014/15 is an
improved toe strap
profile. Injected
Aluminium Buckles are
strong and light, and
don’t jam up in the
cold. Tool Free Ankle
Strap Adjustment allows
quick and easy adjustment
of your ankle strap
position while on the
hill. Highback: Flite
Fusion Highbacks feature
multizone flex, i.e.
stiffer (and thicker) at
the bottom of the
highback, where the
power is transferred,
and flexible and
compliant at the top.
They also feature an
asymmetric flex patter,
with the highbacks being
stiffer toward either end
of your snowboard. This
gives you improved
control for butters,
ollies and spin tricks,
without being brutally
stiff and uncomfortable
on the inside edge,
where support is not
really necessary.
Discs/hardware: All New
Binding Disks are
compatible with 4x2,
4x4 and Burton’s
Channel system. Grade
8.8 Hardware is a nice
touch. The majority of
snowboard binding
hardware uses
‘standard’ steel.
In engineering terms,
this would be described
as ‘mild’ or low
tensile steel, as it
generally measures 4.6 on
a Rockwell scale. Union
use ‘High Tensile’
steel that measures 8.8
on a Rockwell scale.
Bigger the number, the
less chance of
breaking/stripping/rounding
your hardware. The
Flite is similar to the
Contact, a versatile
binding that lends itself
best to lapping the park.
It’s probably too soft
for heavier/harder
riders, and not really
ideal f
Availability: In Stock
£79.95
Available
-
The binding that helped
Union make their name,
and still the best
selling in the range. The
Force, with its all new
Multizone DuPont Zytel ST
Highbacks, All new
Extruded Anodized
Aluminium Heelcups and
Magnesium Buckles is such
a dependable binding.
It’s no wonder that you
probably know someone
that owns a pair.
Specification:
· All
new stage 4
Base—DuPont™ Zytel®
ST · All
new Multizone Force
Highbacks
·
Shift-on-the-Fly Forward
Lean ·
Dual Density injected EVA
Bushings
·
Extruded 3D Aluminium
Heelcups
·
Symmetric 3D
Direct-Connect strap
system ·
Multi-Layer Tapered Strap
Core ·
Magnesium Buckles
featuring improved toe
buckle for 2014
·
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.
The Stage 4 DuPont™
Zytel® ST Base is as
light as a feather with
the wear resistance of
hardened steel. The
Extruded Anodized
Aluminium Heelcups have
been tried and tested for
seven years. The
anodizing process
reinforces the already
bombproof material with
another 30% strength.
They are also covered by
the lifetime warranty.
The Force has Injected
EVA Bushings underfoot to
dampen vibrations and
minimise interference
with the natural flex of
the board. Straps 3D
Direct-Connect Strap
System is easy and
comfortable to use and
enter/exit. The strap
itself features a
multi-layer tapered
strap core to evenly
distribute pressure. All
New Toe Cups have been
designed and included in
2014, following a small
but significant number of
requests from previous
years. An Open strap
design allows for exact
shaping to the toe box of
your boots with no
pressure points. Injected
Magnesium Buckles are
roughly 4 times stronger
than aluminium, for half
the weight. Magnesium
buckles resist freezing
and catching and look
stunning. Improved toe
strap buckles help you
slip in and out of your
bindings with the
greatest of ease.
Tool-free size
adjustment. Highbacks
Multizone Highbacks taper
in thickness toward the
top of the binding. This
allows more free movement
and flex at the top of
your highback, while
becoming gradually
stiffer as you move
toward the base of the
highback. This saves
weight and also makes for
a very comfortable, yet
supportive binding. Shift
on the fly forward lean
for quick on the hill
adjust. Plates and
Hardware Universal Discs
can be used to attach any
union binding to 3 hole,
4x4 hole and even
Burton’s Channel
system. Any union will
mount on any board, with
the stock supplied discs.
These bindings are
compatible wi
Availability: In Stock
£169.99
Available
-
The Flite Pro looks like
a much higher priced
binding. The incredible
highbacks, superlight
Dupont Zytel nylon and
Extruded Aluminium
heelcups all come
together to create an
outstanding binding.
Probably better suited to
all mountain freestyle
than all out freeride,
this binding can,
nevertheless ride
anything well, and in
comfort. Specification:
• Dupont Zytel ST
Baseplates • 3d
Heelcups • EVA Bushing
• Contoured Ankle
Straps • All new open
Toe Straps • Injected
Aluminium Buckles •
Tool Free Ankle Strap
Adjustment • Flite Pro
Highbacks • All New
Binding Disks • Grade
8.8 hardware
Base/Heelcups Dupont
Zytel ST Baseplates are
constructed of an
extremely light blended
nylon material. Super
strong, yet still
incredibly light. They do
not become brittle at low
(mountain) temperatures,
and provide a really
usable balance of
stiffness (response) and
compliance (comfort) 3D
Heelcups are extruded
from a single block of
aluminium. It’s not the
cheapest method, but
it’s the best process
available on Aluminium
heelcups, outstanding
strength and longevity.
EVA Bushing is
multi-layer foam padding
that sits between your
board and your
baseplates. It absorbs
vibration and shocks,
resulting in a silky
smooth, comfy ride from
first tracks to last
chair. Straps:
Contoured Ankle Straps
are ergonomically shaped.
These comfortably match
the profile of your
snowboard boot, and when
set up correctly using
tool free strap
adjustment, reduce pinch
or pressure points. Open
Toe Straps are new for
2014/15. One of the very
few criticisms that Union
bindings have received
over the years, are with
the shaping of the toe
straps on some models.
New for 2014/15 is an
improved toe strap
profile. Injected
Aluminium buckles are
strong and light, and
don’t jam up in the
cold. Free Ankle Strap
Adjustment allows quick
and easy adjustment of
your ankle position while
on the hill. Highback:
Flite Pro Highbacks are
out of place on a binding
that costs less than
£150. Based on the
original Contact Pro
highback from 2012
(designed by Gig Ruf),
they are super light
thanks to the (almost
excessive) cut outs.
Super comfy, stunningly
light, and they look
pretty good too.
Discs/hardware: All New
Binding Disks are
compatible with 4x2,
4x4 and Burton’s
Channel system. Grade
8.8 Hardware is a nice
touch. The majority of
snowboard binding
hardware uses
‘standard’ steel.
In engineering terms,
this would be described
as ‘mild’ or low
tensile steel, as it
generally measures 4.6 on
a Rockwell scale. Union
use ‘High Tensile’
steel that measures 8.8
on a Rockwell scale.
Bigger the number, the
less chance of
breaking/stripping/rounding
your hardware. I truly
love the Flite Pro. I
appreciate that Union are
offering premium quality
products, at a price
point that a retail
assistant can afford! I
used these bindings
extensively at last
year’s ‘Snowboard
Spring Break’ and loved
them so much, I will be
buying a pair for myself
for the upcoming season.
Is it for me? If you are
after a super plush,
comfy binding, that can
handle the odd steep and
deep.&n
Availability: In Stock
£114.95
Available
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Union are obviously keen
to get as many of us
riding Flite Pro’s as
possible. This is the
only explanation why they
are fitting Highbacks
from last year’s
Contact Pro on a £145
binding. There are some
great features not often
found on a binding at
this price point. 3D
tapered straps, Extruded
Aluminium Heelcups and
dual density EVA bushings
are not really supposed
to be on bindings that
cost less than £150.
Good for you, good for
us, and good for them.
Specification:
· Flite
Base—Dupont™ Zytel®
ST ·
Flite Pro Highbacks are
based on 2013 Contact Pro
Highbacks – Gigi Ruf
approved!
·
Shift-on-the-fly Forward
lean ·
Dual Density Injected EVA
Bushings
·
Extruded Anodised
Aluminium Heelcups
·
Symmetric 3D
Direct-Connect Strap
System ·
3D Tapered Strap Core
·
Injected Aluminium
Buckles featuring
improved toe buckle for
2014 ·
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.
The Flite Pro DuPont™
Zytel® ST Base is as
light as a feather with
the wear resistance of
hardened steel. The
Extruded Anodized
Aluminium Heelcups have
been tried and tested for
seven years. The
anodizing process
reinforces the already
bombproof material with
another 30% strength.
They are also covered by
the lifetime warranty.
The Flite Pro has Dual
Density Injected EVA
Bushings underfoot to
dampen vibrations and
minimise interference
with the natural flex of
the board, featuring
stiffer EVA where the
pressure is higher.
Straps 3D Direct-Connect
Strap System is easy
and comfortable to use
and enter/exit. The strap
itself features a
multi-layer tapered
strap core to evenly
distribute pressure. All
New Toe Cups have been
designed and included in
2014, following a small
but significant number of
requests from previous
years. An Open strap
design allows for exact
shaping to the toe box of
your boots with no
pressure points. Injected
Aluminium Buckles are
strong and light
weight. Improved toe
strap buckles help you
slip in and out of your
bindings with the
greatest of ease.
Tool-free size
adjustment. Highbacks
Flite Pro Highbacks are
rebranded 2013 Contact
Pro highbacks. They are
phenomenally light
(they’re mostly fresh
air!) yet provide plenty
of support and stiffness
where needed. These were
designed with, and
tested by Gigi Ruf. Shift
on the Fly Forward Lean
allows for tool free
forward lean adjustment
for easy on the hill
changes. Plates and
Hardware
Availability: In Stock
£145.00
Available
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The features found on the
unisex Rhythm binding is
impressive. 3D shaped
straps, tool free
adjustment and canted
footbeds are very much a
mainstay of mid-level
bindings and above. To
find these on a binding
barely over £100 is a
fantastic achievement.
Granted, you are
unlikely to nail your
first back 9’ on these,
but getting those turns
linked and practicing
your switch riding is
where these bindings will
shine. Light, great
value, great to look at,
what’s not to like.
Specification: • Zone
Baseplate • Composite
30% • Adjustable Toe
Ramps • Universal Discs
• IMS • Freeframe
Highbacks • Full EVA
Padding • Canted
Footbeds!!! • 3D
Supreme Ankle Straps •
Lock-In Toe Strap •
Tool Free Strap
Adjustment • Composite
Buckles • Flex 3
Features: Base/Heelcups
Zone Baseplates are the
‘bread n butter’
baseplates from Salomon.
Strong and highly
adjustable. Composite 30%
Is a great balance of
lightweight and
strength. Stiffer than
entry level plastic, but
with enough compliance to
ride all day. Adjustable
Toe Ramps (or ‘gas
pedal’) allows you to
dial out the gap often
found under the between
your toes, and your
bindings. Full EVA
Footbeds will provide
good all day comfort.
Straps: 3D Supreme Ankle
Straps are 3D contoured,
with soft padding to
create an ankle strap
that will remain
comfortable without
pressure points. Lock-In
Toe Strap keeps your toe
box locked in, matching
the contour of your boots
exactly. Highback:
FreeFrame Highbacks are
super lightweight, with
tool free adjustment and
ergonomic shaping. HB
Filter is Salomon’s
proprietary highback
cushioning material,
designed to reduce
chatter and subsequent
leg fatigue.
Discs/hardware: Composite
Buckles feature the same
3D geometry as the
premium Aluminium
versions, which,
combined with the triple
hinge design, makes
buckling down a breeze.
Universal Discs will fit
any snowboard currently
on the market. 2x4,
4x4 3D, The Channel.
Whatever you ride, these
will fit. IMS or
‘Integrated Mounting
System’ is awesome.
It keeps your bolts
secured to your discs,
for super easy
installation, and to
eliminate the moment of
dread each year when you
pull out your gear and
are missing a binding
bolt/washer. Good work
guys, good work. The
Rhythm may be the best
value for money binding
we’ve stocked here at
Bliss Snowboards. There
are cheaper bindings
available, but the
features and build
quality on the Rhythm is
astonishing at this price
point. A genuinely
fantastic first set-up
binding. Soft and
forgiving enough to
progress with confidence,
but at a very reasonable
cost. Is it for me? If
you are after your first
set of bindings, perhaps
you’ve been renting for
the first trip or two,
and you’re ready for
your own gear. There is
still plenty of scope to
grow (as a rider) in
these bindings,
particularly for the
lighter snowboarder, or
those focusing more on
the freestyle side. &
Availability: In Stock
£85.95
Available
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The Genesis is a high end
binding, there’s no
getting away from that
pricetag. However, when
we start to look at the
binding you are getting,
it’s clear to see where
the money goes.
Incredible lightness and
supreme comfort is the
fruit of Burton’s
labour on these. Buckles,
straps, highbacks and
Heelcups have all been
designed to within an
inch of their existence
to create the ultimate,
lightweight, comfortable
binding.
Specification: • 30%
Short Glass/Nylon
Composite Baseplate
featuring the Hinge •
18% Short Glass/Nylon
Composite Heelcups and
Highbacks • Zero Lean
Micro FLAD • Kickback
Hammock • Hammockstraps
• Lightweight GettaGrip
Capstraps • Doubletake
Buckles • AutoCANT
SensoryBED with B3 Gel
• Lifetime Baseplate
Guarantee • Anatomical
Left and Right Baseplates
• Progressive flex
Highbacks Flex 1-10/
soft-hard: 5.5 Features:
Base/Heelcups 30% Short
Glass/Nylon Composite has
a slightly more forgiving
flex than some of
Burton’s stiffer
baseplate materials,
making it ideal for all
day riding, particularly
for lighter/laid back
riders. Stiff enough
for dropping into
couloirs, soft enough
for sliding rails. 18%
Short Glass/Nylon
Composite has a more
forgiving flex than some
of Burton’s stiffer
baseplate and highback
materials, making it
ideal for all day riding,
particularly for
lighter/laid back
riders. Sliding rails,
general jibbing and fluid
riding is the order of
the day with these
bindings. Loose, never
felt so controlled The
Hinge is a design
exclusive to Burton EST
bindings. By
articulating the binding
at the points of contact
with the board, they
allow a more forgiving,
and natural range of
movement of your foot in
your binding. The Hinge
will add fluidity to your
setup, and allow you to
ride longer, harder and
further. Lifetime
Baseplate Guarantee
covering manufacturer
defects for life. It’s
rare to see a Burton
baseplate fail, but
it’s comforting to know
that their quibble free
replacement will be on
your board before you can
say ‘Did you get that
on film?’ Anatomical
Left and Right Baseplates
is a more costly way to
design and manufacture a
snowboard binding, but
your left and right feet
are not the same, so why
shouldn’t your
baseplates match your
feet? Straps:
HammockStrap ankle straps
feature a stitchless mesh
designed to perfectly
match the contour of your
boots without pinch
points. A nylon cross
spline adds response and
durability. Lightweight
Gettagrip Capstraps are
super lightweight EVA toe
straps, with 3D shaping
for the ultimate fit.
They can be used as Cap
straps or Toe Straps
(does anyone still ride
like that?). Burton Cap
Straps are some of the
most universally
compatible shapes, and
fit perfectly over almost
every boot on the market.
Double Take Buckles
feature a diagonal track
on top and a straight
track on the bottom sides
of your binding
ladders. This doubles
the locking area, and
significantly reduces the
chance of your bindings
working themselves
loose. It also makes
for easier entry as the
diagonal structure of the
ladder encourages the
ladder to be ‘sucked
in’ to the buckle.
Highback: Kickback
Hammock highbacks feature
a secondary, sprung
highback piece. This
allows the inner,
flexible ‘hammock’ to
cradle the re
Availability: In Stock
£277.95
Available
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Binding of choice for the
Salomon team street
riders, The District is
pretty soft, but
ShadowFit, Lock-In
Deluxe toe straps and the
District Highback give
this binding all the
performance you need to
nail the next jib line
you’ve been eyeing up.
Specification: • Shadow
Fit Baseplate •
Composite 30% •
Adjustable Toe Ramps •
Universal Discs • IMS
• District Highbacks
• SCS + Full EVA
Padding • 3D Asymmetric
Supreme Ankle Straps •
Lock-In Deluxe Toe Strap
• MicroMax Strap
Adjustment • PowerGlide
Aluminium Buckles •
Flex 5 Features:
Base/Heelcups Shadow Fit
Baseplates feature a heel
cup design not found on
any other bindings. A
flexible loop, creates
the heel cup of the
baseplate, supported
(and adjusted) by a
Kevlar Quickwire to add
strength and stiffness.
The combination creates a
stiff, but flexible
lightweight binding with
great adjustability.
Composite 30% Is a great
balance of lightweight
and strength. Stiffer
than entry level plastic,
but with enough
compliance to ride all
day. Adjustable Toe Ramps
(or ‘gas pedal’)
allows you to dial out
the gap often found under
the between your toes,
and your bindings. SCS +
Full EVA is Salomon’s
highest level of
cushioning and shock
absorption Straps: 3D
Asymetric Supreme Ankle
Straps are (as the name
suggests) asymmetric,
for the most accurate
match to your snowboard
boot. 3D contouring, and
soft padding finish off
the ideal all day comfort
ankle strap. Deluxe
Lock-In Toe Strap keeps
your toe box locked in,
matching the contour of
your boots exactly. The
Deluxe version features
added padding for extra
decadence. Highback:
District Highbacks
feature an asymmetric
shape and flex pattern,
to provide great comfort
and support. Combined
forward lean and highback
rotation make setup on
these highback a doddle.
Keep ‘em nice and out
the way for hitting that
jib line you’ve been
checking out. HB Filter
is Salomon’s
proprietary highback
cushioning material,
designed to reduce
chatter and subsequent
leg fatigue.
Discs/hardware:
PowerGlide Aluminium
Buckles 3D Geometry
Moulded for a
lightweight, quick and
powerful ratchet with
buttery smooth action.
Universal Discs will fit
any snowboard currently
on the market. 2x4,
4x4 3D, The Channel.
Whatever you ride, these
will fit. IMS or
‘Integrated Mounting
System’ is awesome.
It keeps your bolts
secured to your discs,
for super easy
installation, and to
eliminate the moment of
dread each year when you
pull out your gear and
are missing a binding
bolt/washer. Good work
guys, good work. The
District is quite a
specialist bit of kit.
Not too showy to look at,
but some nice features
in all the right places.
Shadow Fit design makes
these bindings super
adjustable (great for
swapping between all out
park/jib riding, and
resort/pow riding), and
would suit almost all
levels of rider,
depending on the setup
they are searching for.
Is it for me? If you ride
a lot of rails (not
Availability: In Stock
£124.95
Available
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Now in its second year,
Gigi Ruf’s signature
binding has been
completely redesigned
from the base up. With
Union’s philosophy of
reducing dead zones
created by bindings on
your board being at the
forefront of the
redesign. Equipped with
Union’s Mini Disks,
the Contact Pro is an
astonishing 95% free from
the board itself. With
only 5% of the surface
area of the binding in
contact with the board,
it enables a genuine true
flex pattern. New
highbacks, toe buckles,
toe cups and EVA bushings
are all featured too,
along with much loved
Union trademarks like
Magnesium Buckles,
lifetime warranty and
incredibly lightweight
products. Specification:
·
Designed by Gigi Rüf
· Carbon
Injected Contact Pro
Base- Dupont™ Zytel®
ST ·
Redesigned Contact Pro
Asymmetrical Dupont™
Zytel® ST Highback
· Multi
Density EVA Bushings
·
Shift-on-the-Fly Forward
Lean ·
Extruded 3D Aluminium
Heelcups
· 3D
Direct-Connect Strap
System ·
Multi-Layer Tapered Strap
Core ·
Injected Magnesium
Buckles featuring
improved toe buckle for
2014 ·
All-New Toe Cup Design
·
Universal Mini Discs
· 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.
Like the Contact, the
Contact Pro has a
Dupont™ Zytel® ST
Base, which is already
exceptionally strong but
the Pro has upgraded
carbon injection. 3D
Extruded Heelcups use CNC
machining to drastically
reduce weight, without
affecting strength or
performance. It is a
slow and expensive
process, but produces
outstanding results. They
are also covered by the
lifetime warranty. The
Contact Pro has Multi
Zone Injected EVA
Bushings underfoot to
dampen vibrations and
minimise interference
with the natural flex of
the board. The Multi Zone
refers to having
different density of foam
across the base so the
binding will flex more
inwards (towards the
other binding) and less
towards the tip and tail.
Ideal for tweaking those
grab tricks but keeping
performance high. Straps
3D Direct-Connect Strap
System is a multi-layer
tapered strap core to
evenly distribute
pressure. All New Toe
Cups have been designed
and included in 2014,
following a small but
significant number of
requests from previous
years. An Open strap
design allows for exact
shaping to the toe box of
your boots with no
pressure points. Injected
Magnesium Buckles are
roughly 4 times stronger
than aluminium, for half
the weight. Magnesium
buckles resist freezing
and catching and look
stunning. Improved toe
strap buckles help you
slip in and out of your
bindings with the
greatest of ease.
Tool-free size
adjustment. Highbacks
Contact
Availability: In Stock
£199.99
Available
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The Cinch technology from
K2 gets you from chair
lift to riding quicker
than your friends. Set
your ankle and toe straps
to get the perfect fit
then never have to crank
those ratchets again. The
fast and simple operation
allows you to get your
boot in and out in one
movement. The Highback
leans backwards and the
ankle strap moves
forwards to allow for
easy access. Pull the
leaver up and you have
the perfect fit time and
time again. Add some
quality components like
the Harshmellow Canted
Footbeds and the nicely
padded Custom Caddi
straps and you’ve got a
high performing,
comfortable and most of
all quick binding system.
Specification: Cinch C2
Chassis Cinch Asym
Highback Custom Caddi
Ankle Strap Cam-Lock
Centering Tool-Less
Universal Toe Strap Hella
LTVD RADchet
Multi-Compatible and
Offset Discs Seamless
EVA, Canted Harshmellow,
Adjustable Power Ramp
footbeds Flex 1-10/
soft-hard: 5 Features:
K2’s patented Cinch
Technology offers riders
the fit and performance
of traditional strap
bindings and the speed
and convenience of a
‘quick entry’ system.
Base/Heelcups The Cinch
C2 Chassis allows the
highback to be lowered
whilst also pushing the
ankle strap forward for
easy and quick access.
Pull the leaver on the
highback up to lock the
heelcup and chassis,
along with your boot,
into place. The
reinforced nylon
baseplate and cored side
rails are both strong and
light. Canted Harshmellow
footbeds tilt inwards by
3 degrees towards the
centre of the board. This
takes pressure off the
knees and reduces fatigue
by matching your natural
leg position, whilst
also providing a solid
platform for popping
ollies. Harshmellow is
the dampening material
that K2 uses in some
their boards, boots and
bindings for superior
vibration and impact
reduction. The Adjustable
Power Ramp allows you to
extend the toe end of the
binding upto the edge of
your snowboard in order
to transfer maximum power
from binding to edge.
Straps: The Custom Caddi
ankle strap super padded
for extra comfort with a
mini ladder cover to help
prevent the build up of
ice. Universal Toe Straps
can be worn round the toe
or over the top of your
boot and the Tool-less
Cam-Lock allows you to
change the position of
the toe strap without
removing the bindings
from your board, or the
need for tools. To do
this the binding needs to
be in the open position.
Highback: Asymmetrical to
match your natural stance
and with a centre spine
for heel-edge response,
the Cinch Asym Highback
is finished with
thermo-formed EVA calf
padding for comfort.
Discs: The Cinch CTS
comes supplied with two
sets of discs. The Offset
Discs allow for
toe-to-heel centring by
rotating it 180 degrees,
whilst still being able
to micro-adjust
tip-to-tail. The standard
discs keep things centred
and both are
Multi-Compatible for use
with 4-hole and 3-hole
patterns. Power Hold
Washers have ridges in
them to ensure they are
well and truly locked
into place. If you are
mounting to a channel
system you will need to
purchase an additional
converter disc. Quick
entry bindings are well
established having been
on the market for quite a
few years. In the past
they
Availability: In Stock
£190.00
Available
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The 2014/15 Cinch CTX
snowboard binding
combines top-end K2
binding tech with the
patented Cinch™ System.
This means rapid and
secure entry and exit
from your snowboard
bindings. Now made even
more refined with the
addition of the all-new
Cinch AT highback for
maximum weight savings.
Harshmellow™ cushioning
and canted footbeds usher
the CTX into a class all
its own. Canted footbeds
are angle inward 3
degrees for a more
natural and comfortable
riding stance. Canting
provides more support to
the outside of the foot
for better control and
increased Ollie pop while
reducing riding fatigue
allowing for longer days
on the mountain. The
Cinch CTX snowboard
binding is made for the
rider looking to ride the
mountain in a high-end
snowboard binding that
performs like a high end
AWD sports coupe.
Features Cinch Strap
System for dependability
Regular Highback for
versatility All-Mountain
orientated for use in all
environments Universal
Disc mount Canted
Seamless EVA footbed for
grip and damping
Harshmellow Shockpads
system for vibration
reduction Tool-less
adjustable Power Ramp and
toe straps Sizing Advice
Small - EU 33-36
Medium - EU 36-40.5
Large - 40.5 - 44.5
X-Large - 44.5 - 50
Availability: In Stock
£148.95
Available
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The cinch combines a
traditional strap and
ratchet binding with the
speed of a quick entry
system. The Highback
leans backwards and the
ankle strap moves
forwards to allow for
easy access. Pull the
leaver up and you have
the perfect fit time and
time again. This fast and
simple operation allows
you to get your boot in
and out in one movement.
Add some quality
components like the
Harshmellow Canted
Footbeds and the nicely
padded Custom Caddi
straps and you’ve got a
high performing,
comfortable and most of
all quick binding system.
Specification: Cinch C2
Chassis Cinch Asym
Highback Custom Caddi
Ankle Strap Cam-Lock
Centering Tool-Less
Universal Toe Strap Hella
LTVD RADchet
Multi-Compatible and
Offset Discs Seamless
EVA, Canted Harshmellow,
Adjustable Power Ramp
footbeds Flex 1-10/
soft-hard: 5 Features:
K2’s patented Cinch
Technology offers riders
the fit and performance
of traditional strap
bindings and the speed
and convenience of a
‘quick entry’ system.
Base/Heelcups The Cinch
C2 Chassis allows the
highback to be lowered
whilst also pushing the
ankle strap forward for
easy and quick access.
Pull the leaver on the
highback up to lock the
heelcup and chassis,
along with your boot,
into place. The
reinforced nylon
baseplate and cored side
rails are both strong and
light. Canted Harshmellow
footbeds tilt inwards by
3 degrees towards the
centre of the board. This
takes pressure off the
knees and reduces fatigue
by matching your natural
leg position, whilst
also providing a solid
platform for popping
ollies. Harshmellow is
the dampening material
that K2 uses in some
their boards, boots and
bindings for superior
vibration and impact
reduction. The Adjustable
Power Ramp allows you to
extend the toe end of the
binding upto the edge of
your snowboard in order
to transfer maximum power
from binding to edge.
Straps: The Custom Caddi
ankle strap super padded
for extra comfort with a
mini ladder cover to help
prevent the build up of
ice. Universal Toe Straps
can be worn round the toe
or over the top of your
boot and the Tool-less
Cam-Lock allows you to
change the position of
the toe strap without
removing the bindings
from your board, or the
need for tools. To do
this the binding needs to
be in the open position.
Highback: Asymmetrical to
match your natural stance
and with a centre spine
for heel-edge response,
the Cinch Asym Highback
is finished with
thermo-formed EVA calf
padding for comfort.
Discs: The Cinch CTS
comes supplied with two
sets of discs. The Offset
Discs allow for
toe-to-heel centring by
rotating it 180 degrees,
whilst still being able
to micro-adjust
tip-to-tail. The standard
discs keep things centred
and both are
Multi-Compatible for use
with 4-hole and 3-hole
patterns. Power Hold
Washers have ridges in
them to ensure they are
well and truly locked
into place. If you are
mounting to a channel
system you will need to
purchase an additional
converter disc. Quick
entry bindings are well
established having been
on the market for quite a
few years. In the past
they offered very little
adjustment with clunky
design. As a result they
were uncomfortable in com
Availability: In Stock
£190.00
Available
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The Rodeo is an
all-mountain binding that
has bags of appeal for
freestyle riders, mainly
due to its Stealth
Highback, which is
stiffer on the lower half
and nice and flexible at
the top. This is for
increased movement when
in the air (think
boned-out grabs) whilst
retaining heel edge
control when you’re on
the snow. Specification:
Infinity Chassis
System™ w/ Adjustable
Heelcup Stealth Highback
Wedgie™ Footbed EVA
Basepad NEW! Freestyle
Asym Ankle Strap 3D
ThinGrip™ Toe Strap
FlipSide Mount Strap
AstroGlyde LT Ratchets
Forged Aluminum
Micro-Disc Flex 1-10/
soft-hard: 4 Features:
Base/Heelcups Infinity
Chassis System with
Adjustable Heelcup - 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. EVA
Basepad are vibration
dampening and shock
absorbing for the best
control and improved
comfort. Straps: Flipside
Mount Straps are featured
on all of the Infinity
chassis bindings, the
mount straps provide an
easier way to get in your
binding as it flips open
to hold the ankle strap
out of the way. Cleaver.
New Freestyle Asym Ankle
Strap is asymmetrical in
design for added lateral
support and comfort. 3D
ThinGrip™ Toe Strap for
better fit and better
grip, this new 3D
ThinGrip™ offers a new
flip-lever tool-less
adjust. AstroGlyde LT
Ratchets features a
minimalist design that is
cored out for an ultra
lightweight feel.
Highback: Stealth
Highback is stiffer on
the lower half for heel
edge control but soft at
the top for increased
lateral (side-to-side)
movement. Plates and
Hardware: Forged
Aluminium Micro Disc is
30% lighter than the
standard and aids flex
and performance due to
the decreased size.
Compatible with 2x4
patterns and channel/slot
systems. As well as the
two-stage flex in the
highback, I really like
how the Infinity Chassis
has precision size
adjust, which allows you
to slide the foot bed to
get not only a really
good fit, but also to
help to centre your
bindings on your board.
Something I’m
particularly fussy about.
Another advantage of Ride
bindings is the small
footprint that you get
from having a chassis
made of Aluminium rather
than plastic. This
(combined with the
micro-disc) means that
your bindings don’t
interfere so much with
the natural flex of your
board. Is it for me?
The Rodeo is marketed as
a freestyle binding but
is suitable for
‘All-mountain’ riders
as well as the park rats
amongst us. Ideal for
intermediate to advanced
snowboarders, the Rodeo
would also make a great
first binding for those
looking
Availability: In Stock
£97.95
Available
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The Rodeo performs all
over the mountain and has
bags of appeal for
freestyle snowboarder,
mainly due to its Stealth
Highback, which is
stiffer on the lower half
and nice and flexible at
the top. This is for
increased movement when
in the air (think
boned-out grabs) whilst
retaining heel edge
control when you’re on
the snow. Specification:
Infinity Chassis
System™ w/
Adjustable Heelcup
Stealth Highback
Wedgie™ Footbed
EVA Basepad NEW!
Freestyle Asym Ankle
Strap
3D ThinGrip™ Toe
Strap FlipSide Mount
Strap AstroGlyde LT
Ratchets Forged
Aluminum Micro-Disc Flex
1-10/ soft-hard: 4
Features: Base/Heelcups
Infinity Chassis System
with
Adjustable Heelcup -
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.
EVA Basepad are
vibration dampening and
shock absorbing for the
best control and improved
comfort. Straps:
Flipside Mount
Straps are featured on
all of the Infinity
chassis bindings, the
mount straps provide an
easier way to get in your
binding as it flips open
to hold the ankle strap
out of the way. Cleaver.
New
Freestyle Asym Ankle
Strap is asymmetrical in
design for added lateral
support and comfort.
3D ThinGrip™ Toe
Strap for better fit and
better grip, this new
3D ThinGrip™ offers a
new flip-lever tool-less
adjust. AstroGlyde LT
Ratchets features a
minimalist design that is
cored out for an ultra
lightweight feel.
Highback:
Stealth Highback is
stiffer on the lower half
for heel edge control but
soft at the top for
increased lateral
(side-to-side) movement.
Plates and Hardware:
Forged Aluminium Micro Disc is
30% lighter than the
standard and aids flex
and performance due to
the decreased size.
Compatible
with 2x4 patterns and
channel/slot systems. As
well as the two-stage
flex in the highback, I
really like how the
Infinity Chassis has
precision size adjust,
which allows you to slide
the foot bed to get not
only a really good fit,
but also to help
to centre your bindings
on your board. Something
I’m particularly fussy
about. Another advantage
of Ride bindings is the
small footprint that you
get from having a chassis
made
of Aluminium rather
than plastic. This
(combined with
the micro-disc) means
that your bindings
don’t interfere so much
with the natural flex of
your board. Is it for
me?
Availability: In Stock
£130.00
Available
-
C3.0 stands for
Carbonstringer 3rd
Generation. This vapour
weight binding is your
seamless
brain-board-connection.
The asymemetrical winged
hi-back joins forces with
reduce-to-the-max straps
for more controlled
presses, spins and
butters.
Specification: •
Independent highback
rotation • Spring
loaded Auto-open toe
straps • Spring loaded
Auto-open ankle straps
• Carbon stringer in
highback • Carbon
reinforced base plate •
Dogbone 3D ankle strap
• Full disc-covering
EVA-dampening base pads
• Silicone air cushion
under heel • Transform
padded F.O.C. toe strap
• Superlight PPC6
buckles with S teeth
travel • Asym highback
with buttering •
Adjustable toe ramp •
Tool free strap
adjustment • Soft touch
coating Sizes: S/M
– 24.5 – 27.5 Mondo
(UK 5.5-8.5) L/XL –
27.5 – 30.0 Mondo (UK
8.5 – 11)
Availability: In Stock
£169.95
Available
-
The Defender is a new
addition to Salomon’s
binding line-up for
2014/15. Designed around
the proprietary Shadow
Fit baseplate/highback,
the Defender offers
outstanding support and
performance. Fluid, but
firm. Specification:
• Shadow Fit Baseplate
• Crossbow •
Composite 45% •
Adjustable Toe Ramps •
Universal Discs • IMS
• Defender Highbacks
• SCS + Full EVA
Padding • Canted
Footbeds • 3D
Asymmetric Supreme Ankle
Straps • Locked-Up Toe
Strap • MicroMax Strap
Adjustment • PowerGlide
Aluminium Buckles •
Flex 7 Features:
Base/Heelcups Shadow Fit
Baseplates feature a heel
cup design not found on
any other bindings. A
flexible loop, creates
the heel cup of the
baseplate, supported
(and adjusted) by a
Kevlar Quickwire to add
strength and stiffness.
The combination creates a
stiff, but flexible
lightweight binding with
great adjustability.
Crossbow allows the
Kevlar Quickwire to be
under greater tension.
This increases the power
and response, from the
already fantastic Shadow
Fit Baseplates Composite
45% Baseplates are pretty
stiff. Hard
charging/heavier riders
will appreciate the added
response. Adjustable Toe
Ramps (or ‘gas
pedal’) allows you to
dial out the gap often
found under the between
your toes, and your
bindings. SCS + Full EVA
is Salomon’s highest
level of cushioning and
shock absorption. 2
Degree Canted Footbeds
naturally follow the
angle of your feet/legs,
to provide a
significantly more
comfortable ride than
without. Also improves
ollies and stability on
landings. Straps: 3D
Asymetric Supreme Ankle
Straps are (as the name
suggests) asymmetric,
for the most accurate
match to your snowboard
boot. 3D contouring, and
soft padding finish off
the ideal all day comfort
ankle strap. Locked-Up
Toe Straps completely
envelope the toe box of
any snowboard boot to
ensure that your toes
stay put. Highback:
Defender Highbacks are an
asymmetric, ergonomic
profile, with reinforced
nylon for added response
and control. Highly
adjustable thanks to
Salomon’s Shadow fit
technology. This is
Salomon’s top end nylon
highback. HB Filter is
Salomon’s proprietary
highback cushioning
material, designed to
reduce chatter and
subsequent leg fatigue.
Discs/hardware:
PowerGlide Aluminium
Buckles are 3D geometry
moulded for a
lightweight, quick and
powerful ratchet with
buttery smooth action.
Universal Discs will fit
any snowboard currently
on the market. 2x4,
4x4 3D, The Channel.
Whatever you ride, these
will fit. IMS or
‘Integrated Mounting
System’ is awesome.
It keeps your bolts
secured to your discs,
for super easy
installation, and to
eliminate the moment of
dread each year when you
pull out your gear and
are missing a binding
bolt/washer. Good work
guys, good work. The
Defender is a pretty
nifty bit of kit. The
Shadow Fit design ticks a
lot of boxes, and might
well be a very good
solution to ov
Availability: In Stock
£131.95
Available
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The Mission is pretty
much the benchmark all
mountain, resort
binding. With over 10
years of product
refinement, it remains
one of the go to bindings
for any shop staff across
the globe. Top end design
features, at a mid-range
price point is a
guaranteed winner, but
the versatility of the
Missions is its ace in
the hole. Mid stiff
construction, with
generous amounts of
cushioning and compliance
make the Mission a
suitable choice in almost
any scenario. Only the
heaviest, hardest
chargers need more.
Specification: • Single
Component 30% Short
Glass/Nylon Composite
Baseplate and Heelcups
• Single Component
Canted Living Hinge
Highback • Zero Lean
Dial FLAD • Reactstrap
• GettaGrip Capstraps
• SmootheGlide Buckles
• Removable SensoryBED
• Lifetime Baseplate
Guarantee • Anatomical
Left and Right Baseplates
• Progressive flex
Highbacks Flex 1-10/
soft-hard: 7 Features:
Base/Heelcups
Single-Component
Construction is a
trickier design process
to achieve the
flex/response required
from your binding. One
piece means no joins,
means great strength,
and minimal weight. 30%
Short Glass/Nylon
Composite has a slightly
more forgiving flex than
some of Burton’s
stiffer baseplate/Heelcup
materials, making it
ideal for all day riding,
particularly for
lighter/laid back
riders. Stiff enough
for dropping into
couloirs, soft enough
for sliding rails.
Lifetime Baseplate
Guarantee covering
manufacturer defects for
life. It’s rare to see
a Burton baseplate fail,
but it’s comforting to
know that their quibble
free replacement will be
on your board before you
can say ‘Did you get
that on film?’
Anatomical Left and Right
Baseplates is a more
costly way to design and
manufacture a snowboard
binding, but your left
and right feet are not
the same, so why
shouldn’t your
baseplates match your
feet? Straps:
ReactStraps are 3D shaped
ankle straps, designed
to match the contour of
any snowboard boot.
GettaGrip Capstraps
feature 3D shaping for
the ultimate fit. They
are constructed from
‘Grip Fit’ rubber for
excellent retention and
can be used as Cap straps
or Toe Straps (does
anyone still ride like
that?). Burton Cap Straps
are some of the most
universally compatible
shapes, and fit
perfectly over almost
every boot on the market.
Highback:
Single-Component
Construction is a
trickier design process
to achieve the
flex/response required
from your binding. One
piece means no joins,
means great strength,
and minimal weight.
Canted Highbacks are a
more ergonomic shape than
traditional ‘straight
up’ highbacks. Your
legs angle inwards toward
your waist when you ride,
so canting your
highbacks to match this
angle seems like an
obviously beneficial
step. Living Hinge
Highbacks separate the
forward lean adjustment
from the highback
rotation, allowing an
almost infinite
combination of highback
setup positions. This
design also saves weight
over standard highback
mounting designs. Zero
Forward Lean Highbacks
have the ability (but not
the limitation) to be set
up with no forward lean
at all. This is great
for jibbing and rail
riding, as it gets them
well out of the way.
You can, of course,
still crank them forward
for icy all mountain
conditions. FLAD Forward
lean adjusters allow you
t
Availability: In Stock
£176.95
Available
-
The Mission is pretty
much the benchmark all
mountain, resort
binding. With over 10
years of product
refinement, it remains
one of the go to bindings
for any shop staff across
the globe. Top end design
features, at a mid-range
price point is a
guaranteed winner, but
the versatility of the
Missions is its ace in
the hole. Mid stiff
construction, with
generous amounts of
cushioning and compliance
make the Mission a
suitable choice in almost
any scenario. Only the
heaviest, hardest
chargers need more.
Specification: • Single
Component 30% Short
Glass/Nylon Composite
Baseplate and Heelcups
• Single Component
Canted Living Hinge
Highback • Zero Lean
Dial FLAD • Reactstrap
• GettaGrip Capstraps
• SmootheGlide Buckles
• Removable SensoryBED
• Lifetime Baseplate
Guarantee • Anatomical
Left and Right Baseplates
• Progressive flex
Highbacks Flex 1-10/
soft-hard: 7 Features:
Base/Heelcups
Single-Component
Construction is a
trickier design process
to achieve the
flex/response required
from your binding. One
piece means no joins,
means great strength,
and minimal weight. 30%
Short Glass/Nylon
Composite has a slightly
more forgiving flex than
some of Burton’s
stiffer baseplate/Heelcup
materials, making it
ideal for all day riding,
particularly for
lighter/laid back
riders. Stiff enough
for dropping into
couloirs, soft enough
for sliding rails.
Lifetime Baseplate
Guarantee covering
manufacturer defects for
life. It’s rare to see
a Burton baseplate fail,
but it’s comforting to
know that their quibble
free replacement will be
on your board before you
can say ‘Did you get
that on film?’
Anatomical Left and Right
Baseplates is a more
costly way to design and
manufacture a snowboard
binding, but your left
and right feet are not
the same, so why
shouldn’t your
baseplates match your
feet? Straps:
ReactStraps are 3D shaped
ankle straps, designed
to match the contour of
any snowboard boot.
GettaGrip Capstraps
feature 3D shaping for
the ultimate fit. They
are constructed from
‘Grip Fit’ rubber for
excellent retention and
can be used as Cap straps
or Toe Straps (does
anyone still ride like
that?). Burton Cap Straps
are some of the most
universally compatible
shapes, and fit
perfectly over almost
every boot on the market.
Highback:
Single-Component
Construction is a
trickier design process
to achieve the
flex/response required
from your binding. One
piece means no joins,
means great strength,
and minimal weight.
Canted Highbacks are a
more ergonomic shape than
traditional ‘straight
up’ highbacks. Your
legs angle inwards toward
your waist when you ride,
so canting your
highbacks to match this
angle seems like an
obviously beneficial
step. Living Hinge
Highbacks separate the
forward lean adjustment
from the highback
rotation, allowing an
almost infinite
combination of highback
setup positions. This
design also saves weight
over standard highback
mounting designs. Zero
Forward Lean Highbacks
have the ability (but not
the limitation) to be set
up with no forward lean
at all. This is great
for jibbing and rail
riding, as it gets them
well out of the way.
You can, of course,
still crank them forward
for icy all mountain
conditions. FLAD Forward
lean adjusters allow you
t
Availability: In Stock
£176.95
Available
-
More riders have owned
hardware from the Burton
Mission range than any
other range of snowboard
equipment. Utilising
their extensive knowledge
and experience of
snowboard hardware
design, Burton continue
to lead the brigade when
it comes to great value,
simple design high
quality bindings. The
Mission truly is a
chameleon. It’s plenty
soft enough for all but
the techiest of rail
lines, but stiff enough
to ride 50 degree
couloirs after hitting
the black booter line in
the park. They would be
equally at home on your
first set up, as they
would on your tenth.
Specification: • 30%
Short Glass/Nylon
Composite
Baseplate/Heelcups •
Single-Component
Construction Canted
Living Hinge Highbacks
• Zero Lean Dial FLAD
• Lightweight
Reactstraps • GettaGrip
Capstraps • Dual
Component SmoothGlide
Buckles • RE:Flex
AutoCANT FullBED with B3
Gel • Lifetime
Baseplate Guarantee •
Anatomical Left and Right
Baseplates •
Progressive flex
Highbacks Flex 1-10/
soft-hard: 8 Features:
Base/Heelcups 45% Short
Glass/Nylon Composite is
the second stiffest
baseplate/heelcup
material that Burton
use. It is pretty
stiff, but ideal for all
conditions, and hard
riding. Lifetime
Baseplate Guarantee
covering manufacturer
defects for life. It’s
rare to see a Burton
baseplate fail, but
it’s comforting to know
that their quibble free
replacement will be on
your board before you can
say ‘Did you get that
on film?’ Anatomical
Left and Right Baseplates
is a more costly way to
design and manufacture a
snowboard binding, but
your left and right feet
are not the same, so why
shouldn’t your
baseplates match your
feet? Straps:
ReactStraps are 3D shaped
ankle straps, designed
to match the contour of
any snowboard boot.
GettaGrip Capstraps
feature 3D shaping for
the ultimate fit. They
are constructed from
‘Grip Fit’ rubber for
excellent retention and
can be used as Cap straps
or Toe Straps (does
anyone still ride like
that?). Burton Cap Straps
are some of the most
universally compatible
shapes, and fit
perfectly over almost
every boot on the market.
Highback: Living Hinge
Highbacks add a level of
for aft compliance to
your binding, allowing
for all day comfort as
well as huge ollies, and
unrivalled fluidity to
your riding. separate the
forward lean adjustment
from the highback
rotation, allowing an
almost infinite
combination of highback
setup positions. This
design also saves weight
over standard highback
mounting designs. Zero
Forward Lean Highbacks
have the ability (but not
the limitation) to be set
up with no forward lean
at all. This is great
for jibbing and rail
riding, as it gets them
well out of the way.
You can, of course,
still crank them forward
for icy all mountain
conditions. FLAD Forward
lean adjusters allow you
to adjust the angle of
your highbacks or your
‘forward lean’. A
greater forward lean
angle will improve your
heel edge response. Get
‘em dialled to your
riding style to ensure
quick reactions from your
setup, without
compromising your body
position. ‘Micro’ and
‘Dial’ adjusters are
featured on Burton
bindings. Both are tool
free and super quick and
easy to change, allowing
you to experiment and get
your perfect setup.
Progressive Flex
Highbacks are stiffer at
the base, with more flex
gradually built into the
highback as you move c
Availability: In Stock
£200.95
Available
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There’s a good reason
why you will see so many
Burton Cartel bindings on
the hill. They balance
the ideal stiffness and
comfort required by the
majority of all mountain
riders. Supremely
adjustable, and
ergonomic like few
others, the Cartel
bindings are comfortable
and simple to set up.
They are packed with
tech, and by utilising
Burton’s proprietary
EST channel system, will
improve the performance
from your Burton
snowboard too.
Specification: • 30%
Short Glass/Nylon
Composite Heelcups •
45% Short Glass/Nylon
Composite Baseplate •
Zero Lean Dial FLAD •
Single Component Living
Hinge Canted Highbacks
• Lightweight
Reactstraps • GettaGrip
Capstraps • Dual
Component SmoothGlide
Buckles • removable
AutoCANT SensoryBED with
B3 Gel • Lifetime
Baseplate Guarantee •
Anatomical Left and Right
Baseplates •
Progressive flex
Highbacks Flex 1-10/
soft-hard: 8 Features:
Base/Heelcups 45% Short
Glass/Nylon Composite is
the second stiffest
baseplate material that
Burton use. It is
pretty stiff, but ideal
for all conditions, and
hard riding. 30% Short
Glass/Nylon Composite has
a slightly more forgiving
flex than some of
Burton’s stiffer
baseplate materials,
making it ideal for all
day riding, particularly
for lighter/laid back
riders. Stiff enough
for dropping into
couloirs, soft enough
for sliding rails. The
Hinge is a design
exclusive to Burton EST
bindings. By
articulating the binding
at the points of contact
with the board, they
allow a more forgiving,
and natural range of
movement of your foot in
your binding. The Hinge
will add fluidity to your
setup, and allow you to
ride longer, harder and
further. Lifetime
Baseplate Guarantee
covering manufacturer
defects for life. It’s
rare to see a Burton
baseplate fail, but
it’s comforting to know
that their quibble free
replacement will be on
your board before you can
say ‘Did you get that
on film?’ Anatomical
Left and Right Baseplates
is a more costly way to
design and manufacture a
snowboard binding, but
your left and right feet
are not the same, so why
shouldn’t your
baseplates match your
feet? Straps:
ReactStraps are 3D shaped
ankle straps, designed
to match the contour of
any snowboard boot.
GettaGrip Capstraps
feature 3D shaping for
the ultimate fit. They
are constructed from
‘Grip Fit’ rubber for
excellent retention and
can be used as Cap straps
or Toe Straps (does
anyone still ride like
that?). Burton Cap Straps
are some of the most
universally compatible
shapes, and fit
perfectly over almost
every boot on the market.
Highback: Living Hinge
Highbacks separate the
forward lean adjustment
from the highback
rotation, allowing an
almost infinite
combination of highback
setup positions. This
design also saves weight
over standard highback
mounting designs. Zero
Forward Lean Highbacks
have the ability (but not
the limitation) to be set
up with no forward lean
at all. This is great
for jibbing and rail
riding, as it gets them
well out of the way.
You can, of course,
still crank them forward
for icy all mountain
conditions. FLAD Forward
lean adjusters allow you
to adjust the angle of
your highbacks or your
‘forward lean’. A
greater forward lean
angle will improve your
heel edge re
Availability: In Stock
£200.95
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