Comparing the new Union Force snowboard binding to the Classic Force on snow. Will the updated be replacing the old, or are they still both great choices. Filmed by Joseph Bland @UnionBindingCo @CAPiTAcinema
I've been waiting for a side-by-side review. Thank you for this. For me, the "magic" of the force classic IS the highback. I run Stratas, Force, and Atlas - but all have Force highbacks (sold in pairs for around $70). The only Union binding in my quiver that I don't swap the highback is the Ultra. I'm glad the Force "Pro" went the way of the Dodo. The toe straps on the "Pros" SUCKED (yes, I'm yelling 😆). The ratchet mounting screws were tiny and threaded into the paper-thin metal. I broke one on day one, and the other on day 3. Looks like they are back to the old style 👍(that worked just fine, and continues to hold up to any punishment I can deal out).
Just wore my 2024 Force bindings for the first time. Loved the ankle strap. Really didn't like the toe strap at first, but it did get a bit better as the day went on. Second ride on them tomorrow. Gonna decide if they're keepers or not. :)
One question, if you had to choose for all around and only one binding to choose from as your go to from Union which would it be? I’m thinking of getting the atlas and or the force for my mega Merc and SDOA
great review, i personally ride with Burton freestyle (my third pair) i like the surfy feeling of mid-soft but i understand many rider want more support, and when we think support two names comes immediately 😁😁, union force and Cartel. Union make very good bindings for sure 👍👍👍.
ah great advice, I will look for the union ultra, but for the moment the third pair is still new I just bought it on sale (€93 - around $90). I ride for a maximum of 2 years with my maximum 3 pairs (they are not damaged but I like to change) like the boots that I keep for a maximum of 60 days. But I put the ultra on my list. For you, are they better than Burton Mission?
Yeah I upgraded from freestyle to Force two years ago and i was definitely worth it. Keeps your feet fresh a lot longer and just ride a lot better@@SearchofSnowboarding @1sma_I
Hi, I'm an intermediate driver. I'm excited about carving. I would like to know which bindings you recommend considering that I am an intermediate driver. I drive a Nidecker Escape Plus wide. I'm deciding between Force and Atlas. Or something else? What do you say? Otherwise, you have great tips and equipment tests in your videos.
which union binding would u recommend for a salomon pulse? I only do blues and might go park this year or in a little when I feel comfortable. I want to carve and maybe to rails and little jumps in the future. (beginner/intermediate)
How do you know when it's time to replace/upgrade your bindings? I've had my Union Force for over 5 years now and aside from a ankle strap replacement, it still feels great. I'm just worried that it might suddenly break on me someday in the middle of riding hard given its age.
Bindings are the piece of gear that last the longest. Bindings from 5 years ago most likely just break down in the ankle strap, but the new straps last much longer. I'd say you're getting close to getting a new pair when you can, you might want to try the new force
You can always just buy parts to keep around like the actual straps are really cheap. I just ordered a new ankle strap today since I snapped one strap this weekend. I've had mine for 2.5 years.
i ride a 156 CAPiTA Supernova Snowboard 2017 with 2016 Flux TM bindings. Love the all-mountain charger setup i have but looking for something for forgiving and softer to cruise around the entire mountain hunting sidehits and powder stashes in trees. Thinking of getting a 2023 rome stale fish in a size 148 on sale and the new 2024 union forces in green to match, any opinion/knowledge on either of those pieces/the combo of the two?
The Force goes great with any board you're planning to ride all mountain, although I'm not familiar enough with any Rome boards to drop any advice on that
@@SearchofSnowboarding heard the forces are good for all around but have been reading that people like the Rome katana bindings and Rome DOD etc when it comes to cushion and customization. I haven’t had any Rome gear myself but there seems to be a following. Want a DWD board or a lib tech cold brew but haven’t found a killer deal on them
Hey! I cannot decide between the atlas and the updated force. I am currently riding the strata with my DoA, but I will move towards to the new Mercury once it will be released. What would you suggest? Riding style: all mountain, bit of everything.
@@SearchofSnowboarding if weight matters I am 65-70kg and 175cm so I am on the lighter side 😅 Also, thank you very much for your efforts, keep up the good work!!
They're pretty different, the Cartel X is going to be much stiffer. The Cartels are more similar to the Atlas from union. Maybe watch this video to see more of the differences ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-9KSlirLa-cY.html
Force 2024 - Great binding, but there seems to be an issue with the ankle strap connector as its slipping out of the plastic rail below the ratchet and getting loose. Very annoying. Anyone else with this problem?
I think the Union Force Classic aren't good bindings at all, judging from a 2016 modell (of course that's some time ago). Biggest disadvantage is the huge footprint for their size, with an L it gets difficult to fit snowboards around the 160cm mark, which really shouldnn't be a problem at all. My toe strip snapped once and both bindings show heavy sign of usage even though I didn't ride them often or were in any accidents that directly involved them. The 4x4 mounting plate is also kind of weird and misses out on adjustabilty features that seem standard for other brands. Not a big fan of the ratches either. And asymmetric highback is standard with most other manufactures for a good reason I guess, that was known before purchasing them though. Only big plus is the detailed adjustabilty of the binding itself (apart from the mentioned mounting plate), which I doubt many riders actually make use of. I was kind of baffled how much better I liked Burton bindings. Seem like a higher quality product in pretty much every way to me. Perhaps the size of a company does matter in terms of built quality and Burton has like 40x the revenue of Union. I do like the fact that Union as a European start up was able to establish themselves in the snowboard industry, but I honstely find the particular bindings to be pretty bad, despite getting praised online as the best do it all option out there.
I'm a classic force guy I have the new white classics on my t.rippah and on my forum production 002 I also have the custom force noah nubs on display and the new force x forum in the mail lol I know I know I'm an addict