Comments on: Binding Review: 09-10 Union Contact

By: Dave

Dave — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 22:06:43 +0000

I replaced the toe-caps on my Union Contacts with the Burton Ultra Capstraps and it makes a world of difference. Together, they are the perfect park binding.

By: Shay

Shay — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 06:17:45 +0000

Definitely Justin good point, each rider has their own preferences on what they like. Personally the contacts are too soft for me, I want a more responsive binding when riding that’s why I go for the Forces over the contacts.

By: Brek Leines

Brek Leines — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 04:15:49 +0000

Thanks Johan, I think i might just go with some lock tight haha. I figured that was the reason for the eva to be glued, i think you could move the toe strap easier if there was a lil bit bigger slit in the eva but then again i just ride em not design them.

But im curious whats the reason for not having the alternative toe option on the mens m/l bindings? Like do you lose strength?

By: Justin

Justin — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 02:14:25 +0000

Gigi Ruf swears by these and he’s a big mountain, free riding experimental boarder. Again it probably comes down to the principle of individuality and specificity. What works for one person, may not work for another.

By: Johan

Johan — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 01:00:23 +0000

Brek,
The eva has to be glued on the SL and MC as the whole base is machined and that’s the only way for us to keep it attached. I know it’s kind of a pain in the ass to move the toe strap setting on the L/XL’s but…that’s the price you got to pay for the weight savings. Take a cresent wrench and give your ankle straps a extra turn. Mine never come loose.

Merry Christmas guys.

Johan

By: Brek Leines

Brek Leines — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 23:11:18 +0000

The only thing I wish union would do in the m/l sized mens bindings is offer the more forward leaning toe strap to make more of a toe cap rather than to strap. the m/l womens and the mens l/xl both have that option.

Also make it so the ankle strap bolts arnt always coming loose.

and on the sl’s and mc’s to not have the front eva bushings glued to the binding.

other than that though i heart union!

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