Comments on: Union Bindings 2010-2011 http://www.shayboarder.com/2010/02/union-bindings-2010-2011.html The World of Snowboarding Through Fembot Eyes Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:44:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: jdiddz http://www.shayboarder.com/2010/02/union-bindings-2010-2011.html/comment-page-2#comment-178288 jdiddz Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:25:52 +0000 http://www.shayboarder.com/?p=9446#comment-178288 Hey I bought the MC's early in the season and within the first morning of riding I snapped the heel cup clean... Wasnt a big drop or nothing just kind of an easy first day out for the season, that easy day resulted in a torn ACL and a broken set of 400 plus dollor bindings.. For the price of these and Union's claim of being industructable, I think there shit.. Not only that I've been fighting with Union to get them replaced ever since... Beware of shit ""UNION"" Jdiddz Hey I bought the MC’s early in the season and within the first morning of riding I snapped the heel cup clean… Wasnt a big drop or nothing just kind of an easy first day out for the season, that easy day resulted in a torn ACL and a broken set of 400 plus dollor bindings.. For the price of these and Union’s claim of being industructable, I think there shit.. Not only that I’ve been fighting with Union to get them replaced ever since… Beware of shit “”UNION”" Jdiddz

]]> By: Adeodadus http://www.shayboarder.com/2010/02/union-bindings-2010-2011.html/comment-page-2#comment-85496 Adeodadus Wed, 02 Feb 2011 23:19:27 +0000 http://www.shayboarder.com/?p=9446#comment-85496 Hey W: I had the same issue with the highback to heelcup Bolt : snapped at Mt Baker. But I had the binding for a two seasons without problem. I called and went to C3 (US dist) they were very helpful and sent me replacement bolts. I think they are having problem with these orange_mag bolts : they are out of replacement parts and they sent me steel bolts instead : on the wait list for future Fab or Mag bolts. Anyhow, if you are having problem with Europe Union Dist. call the US Union Dist.. I'm sure they will send you a bunch of steel bolts in the meanwhile. I really am sold on Force MC and will buy the 2012 ver. I do own C60s and have owned Flo/Cartels/P1s but F-MC's are (to me) by far more versatile(my opinion) Hey W: I had the same issue with the highback to heelcup Bolt : snapped at Mt Baker. But I had the binding for a two seasons without problem. I called and went to C3 (US dist) they were very helpful and sent me replacement bolts. I think they are having problem with these orange_mag bolts : they are out of replacement parts and they sent me steel bolts instead : on the wait list for future Fab or Mag bolts. Anyhow, if you are having problem with Europe Union Dist. call the US Union Dist.. I’m sure they will send you a bunch of steel bolts in the meanwhile.

I really am sold on Force MC and will buy the 2012 ver. I do own C60s and have owned Flo/Cartels/P1s but F-MC’s are (to me) by far more versatile(my opinion)

]]> By: Whistler http://www.shayboarder.com/2010/02/union-bindings-2010-2011.html/comment-page-2#comment-78398 Whistler Fri, 07 Jan 2011 09:43:10 +0000 http://www.shayboarder.com/?p=9446#comment-78398 I bought the Union Force MCs here in London December 2009. Went riding in backcountry in Zerrmatt, Chamonix, St. Anton, Verbier. The orange screws sheared and I lost toe straps and had to hike out. The UK rep for these bindings said the screws were part of a 'bad batch' and gave me three new screws. The screws continued to snap and I spent a lot of time running around snowboard shops in the alps looking for replacement parts. Two weeks ago the baseplate broke while on holiday in Austria and I had to borrow a pair of rental bindings for the duration of the holiday. This company gives it a lot of plausible sounding chat about making the best bindings and really paying attention to issues. I have written to them and have received no reply. They either do not care or are so poorly managed they cannot generate a response. These bindings are dangerous given the high failure rate of the screws and this product should be recalled. I bought the Union Force MCs here in London December 2009. Went riding in backcountry in Zerrmatt, Chamonix, St. Anton, Verbier. The orange screws sheared and I lost toe straps and had to hike out. The UK rep for these bindings said the screws were part of a ‘bad batch’ and gave me three new screws. The screws continued to snap and I spent a lot of time running around snowboard shops in the alps looking for replacement parts. Two weeks ago the baseplate broke while on holiday in Austria and I had to borrow a pair of rental bindings for the duration of the holiday. This company gives it a lot of plausible sounding chat about making the best bindings and really paying attention to issues. I have written to them and have received no reply. They either do not care or are so poorly managed they cannot generate a response. These bindings are dangerous given the high failure rate of the screws and this product should be recalled.

]]> By: lubbsdubbs http://www.shayboarder.com/2010/02/union-bindings-2010-2011.html/comment-page-2#comment-72949 lubbsdubbs Wed, 15 Dec 2010 22:15:19 +0000 http://www.shayboarder.com/?p=9446#comment-72949 are the datas a pretty solid binding for hittin the big kickers and hitin the park too are the datas a pretty solid binding for hittin the big kickers and hitin the park too

]]> By: John http://www.shayboarder.com/2010/02/union-bindings-2010-2011.html/comment-page-2#comment-67971 John Sun, 21 Nov 2010 05:34:34 +0000 http://www.shayboarder.com/?p=9446#comment-67971 I just bought the 10/11 Force MC's. They look great from a far but the finish is horrible. They fit my 08/09 rome marshall boots perfect. I think I will rip these apart in the powder/trees, but sure hope not. They were $399 but i got them at a local shop on sale for 30% off. $300 doesnt hurt too bad... I will come back and let you guys know how these do. I am transitioning off of (i think) 04/05 ride team carbons which are freeking bulletproof and only one ladder strap is wearing.... I dont want make the very drastic change to all conposite materials and the lightest binding, but im drinking that cool aid right now. Ill report back after the holiday weekend when I will get to mini shred tahoe... I just bought the 10/11 Force MC’s. They look great from a far but the finish is horrible. They fit my 08/09 rome marshall boots perfect. I think I will rip these apart in the powder/trees, but sure hope not. They were $399 but i got them at a local shop on sale for 30% off. $300 doesnt hurt too bad… I will come back and let you guys know how these do. I am transitioning off of (i think) 04/05 ride team carbons which are freeking bulletproof and only one ladder strap is wearing…. I dont want make the very drastic change to all conposite materials and the lightest binding, but im drinking that cool aid right now. Ill report back after the holiday weekend when I will get to mini shred tahoe…

]]> By: Shay http://www.shayboarder.com/2010/02/union-bindings-2010-2011.html/comment-page-1#comment-58331 Shay Sat, 25 Sep 2010 20:25:48 +0000 http://www.shayboarder.com/?p=9446#comment-58331 Jenni, Like Lee said the milans are a solid choice for you this winter and the women's contact. Jenni, Like Lee said the milans are a solid choice for you this winter and the women’s contact.

]]> By: lee http://www.shayboarder.com/2010/02/union-bindings-2010-2011.html/comment-page-1#comment-58212 lee Fri, 24 Sep 2010 23:41:03 +0000 http://www.shayboarder.com/?p=9446#comment-58212 If you're Stoked on the contact go for the Milan. It's the women's version. Shorter woman specific highback ,narrower heelcup ,helps you have a binding that fits a woman's foot better. Binding comes in white or black and is themed like a high end hand bag. I posted a link in an earlier reply that takes you to a bunch of videos that explain the Union line. Hit that up and check em out. It's at the bottom a bit and explains the women's line in one video. If you’re Stoked on the contact go for the Milan. It’s the women’s version. Shorter woman specific highback ,narrower heelcup ,helps you have a binding that fits a woman’s foot better. Binding comes in white or black and is themed like a high end hand bag. I posted a link in an earlier reply that takes you to a bunch of videos that explain the Union line. Hit that up and check em out. It’s at the bottom a bit and explains the women’s line in one video.

]]> By: Jenni http://www.shayboarder.com/2010/02/union-bindings-2010-2011.html/comment-page-1#comment-58026 Jenni Thu, 23 Sep 2010 20:11:52 +0000 http://www.shayboarder.com/?p=9446#comment-58026 Hey. I want freestyle union bindings so badly! I am not sure which ones to go for in the womens collection?! heeeellllp me... I know the contact are super for the freestyle guy but what about us ladies? I just picked up a va va voom 2011 Hey. I want freestyle union bindings so badly! I am not sure which ones to go for in the womens collection?! heeeellllp me… I know the contact are super for the freestyle guy but what about us ladies? I just picked up a va va voom 2011

]]> By: Boaz-b http://www.shayboarder.com/2010/02/union-bindings-2010-2011.html/comment-page-1#comment-57036 Boaz-b Wed, 15 Sep 2010 16:53:00 +0000 http://www.shayboarder.com/?p=9446#comment-57036 I'm gonna pick the forces, I just started snowboarding last year and I'm not a very skilled freestyler yet so xD I’m gonna pick the forces, I just started snowboarding last year and I’m not a very skilled freestyler yet so xD

]]> By: lee http://www.shayboarder.com/2010/02/union-bindings-2010-2011.html/comment-page-1#comment-56933 lee Wed, 15 Sep 2010 01:13:44 +0000 http://www.shayboarder.com/?p=9446#comment-56933 Did it help your decision? If so what are you going with? Did it help your decision? If so what are you going with?

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