It still is a super buttery binding and most boards have an easier twist/flex underfoot with the Union Strata. The Contact Pro’s softer EVA foam is a little better when it comes to buttering but not by much. It is closer to a 3.5 out of 5 but we don’t have 1/2 ratings yet. What we really like about the Strata’s is they don’t overpower easy turning boards and don’t feel under powered when you are riding boards that are slower edge to edge. It just feels a little slower but a little more on the smooth side of sharp. The Union Strata is not quite as responsive as the Falcor but is definitely on the responsive side of things. It’s still one of the better ratchet systems in the industry but we like the thicker ladders on the Union Strata from 2020 and before. ![]() So there is a touch more response than last year with the 2021-2024 Union Strata’s. ![]() The new ankle strap is almost exactly the same shape/surface area as the 2020 model but it’s not as soft. ![]() Just don’t get these if you are going to put them on a binding with set back inserts. Mini-discs work great for this and there is enough slide room with Union to make it happen. Since pretty much every suggested boot size get’s dialed out in the Union Strata you can turn the discs sideways and slide them tip to tail to get the stance width you want. So if you are a 10 or reduced footprint 10.5 the Size medium will probably be a better fit. If you are on the border of the sizing spectrum it’s often best to size down with the Strata and Falcor as the base plate runs a little bigger than the Contact Pro, Force and Atlas. The rest of the binding is tooless and easy to dial out around your boot. You might want to get the forward lean replacements at C3 for $10 if you are one of those people that play around a lot with forward lean. It has a weird ass forward lean but most people set that up once and forget about it. You can rotate your high backs a bit so it lines up better with the heel side edge and turns more symmetrically. It’s not quite as good as the Force or Atlas but it’s better than most fixed heel loops that have an adjustable gas pedal/toe ramp. The Union Strata has an adjustable heel loop and that works really well. When that happens the board turns better and you can dial out your stance width perfectly as well. One of the reasons we love Union is because there is a lot of focus on getting a boot to fit correctly into their bindings. The Union Strata has a Medium/Stiff flex with a reasonable twist but it doesn’t have the snap the Falcor has. Similar (but not the same) Bindings: Union Atlas, Union Falcor, Union Force, Burton Genesis X, Burton Cartel, Burton Genesis, Burton Malavita, Salomon Highlander, Salomon HologramĪpproximate Weight: 2.0 lbs per binding with screws and discs. Rossignol Jibsaw, Lib Tech Box Knife, Yes Jackpot, Never Summer Funslinger, Ride TwinPig, Signal Park, Lib Tech TRS HP, Never Summer Proto Type Two, Nitro Fury, Yes Greats, Lib Tech Hot Knife, Stone Message, Signal Disruptor, Korua Otto, Lib Tech Terrain Wrecker, Loaded Algernon, Capita Mercury, Endeavor Pioneer, Yes Pick Your Line, Burton Flight Attendant, Jones Flagship, Never Summer West Bound, Rossignol XV, Lib Tech BRD, Lib Tech Lost Round Nose Fish Insoles: Sandsole Custom Insoles, Footprint Insole Technology Gamechangers,īoards: Hundreads of boards were tried over the years but these are just some:Ĭapita Spring Break 158 Powder Glider, Capita Spring Break 161 Tree Hunter, Jones Mind Expander,īurton Skeleton Key, Gentemstick Mantaray 156, Korua Dart, Korua Pencil, United Shapes Orbit, Yes Optimistic, Rome Pow Division MT, Endeavor Scout, ![]() How This Review Happened: We borrowed this for an extended demo and then returned it. A Break Down of How it rides and who it’s for.\ We do make money from the “Where To Buy” links, but this is our best attempt at an honest and objective review from an average riders’ perspective. Update 2024: The Union Strata has not changed the last couple of years and other than a price drop, this review still stands.Įthics Statement: We don’t get paid by the manufacturer to write these reviews. The Union Strata is a very adjustable and recommendable mountain freestyle to all mountain binding for those that like an easy flex underfoot. Turn Offs/Swipe Left: Mini Discs don’t work with set back inserts. Turn Ons/Swipe Right:Damp, very adjustable, responsive, good butterability/flex underfoot, blends well with a wide variety of bindings. Best Percussion Massagers For Snowboarders.About The Good Ride Snowboard Outerwear Reviews.About The Good Ride Snowboard Boot Reviews.About The Good Ride Snowboard Binding Reviews.
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