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		<title>Binding Review: 12-13 Union Force</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 02 Sep 2012 20:46:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Location: Mission Ridge, WA Snow Conditions: Softpacked groomers to fresh snow on the mountain. Setup: I rode the Union Force Bindings on the Nitro Eero Ettala with my Vans Ferra Boots size 8. Time to set up the binding: Average time to set up on the board. Fit: I rocked the Forces in the M/L size which is what I&#8217;ve used in the past. They fit my size 8 women&#8217;s boots with some adjustments to the straps and heelcup. First Impression: I can always count on the Forces to be my go-to binding on the mountain. Gets the job done without the bells and whistles. Appearance: I tried the Forces in the bright pink colorway. I prefer the blue but the pink is really really bright, similar to the women&#8217;s Trilogy bindings this year but for the men to have the bright pink option. Comfort: The Forces continue to offer comfort on the mountain, good padding in the highback to baseplate. The straps are form fitting to the boot. Functionality: The Union Forces are known for workhouse dependability. They feature stage II base dupont zytel ST, multizone dupont ST highbacks with injected EVA bushings. Extruded anodized aluminum heelcups, quick adjust [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Binding Review: 12-13 Union Contact Pro</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2012 16:30:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Location: Winter Park, CO Snow Conditions: Hardpacked to softpacked groomers. Setup: I rode the Union Contact Pro Bindings on the Capita DOA with my Vans Ferra Boots size 8. Time to set up the binding: These were the first bindings of the day so easily set up and adjusted. With Unions, the heelcup gets adjusted to fit my boots better so that took a couple extra minutes. Fit: I tried the Union Contact Pro bindings in the M/L sizing which fits my women&#8217;s size 8 boots just fine with adjustments. First Impression: It was my first time riding the Contact Pro&#8217;s but rode very consistent, comfortable and still capable of powering down the mountain. Appearance: The Union Contact Pros come in black/gray and purple/green. I got to ride the super bright neon purple and green colorway which was my all time favorite. Super outrageous colors but mixed well to make the Contact Pros stand out among the other bright Union bindings. Comfort: The Contact Pro bindings were good on comfort, lots of padding in the straps and absorption padding underneath below your boots. The highback design doesn&#8217;t allow for much padding but is where you need it at the lower [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Binding Review: 11-12 Union Force</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 14:59:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Location: Snoqualmie Summit, WA Snow Conditions: Hardpacked to softpacked to heavy leftover powder. Setup: I rode the Union Forces on the Capita Indoor Survival with my Vans Veil Boots size 8. Time to set up the binding: The forces were easy to mount and only took a matter of minutes with adjustments. Fit: I normally use men&#8217;s Union bindings throughout the winter so I&#8217;m used to using the M/L size with my Vans boots.  The width fits and I just have to adjust the heelcup and the straps. First Impression: The Forces are dialed and the neon acid colorway was the only bright thing in the NW that day. Appearance: Neon.  You either love it or you hate it.  It stands out like a sore thumb and attracts eyes to your bindings very easily.  I don&#8217;t remember having a choice in the color and personally I don&#8217;t care.  Right now when I look at it, I wouldn&#8217;t pick that color for myself but when I rode it, the brightness was fun in the overcast grey-ish day. Comfort: Comfortable binding overall with good padding that helps absorb rougher terrain.  I rode the Forces through some really choppy spots at the Holy [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Binding Review: 10-11 Union Flite</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:42:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Location: Winter Park, Colorado Snow Conditions: Hardpacked to icy conditions on the mountain, flat-light riding conditions. Setup: I rode the Union Flite&#8217;s on the Capita Black Snowboard of Death (and other boards) with my Vans Veil Boots size 8. Time to set up the binding: It was the first binding of the morning and we made sure the heelcup fit was spot on so it took a bit longer to setup. Fit: The M/L binding size works with my size 8 women&#8217;s boot but often making sure the heelcup is moved forward for a better fit.  The flite&#8217;s fit fine with the width of my boot and I could have adjusted the toe strap to be a better fit to my boot.  The highback fit well with my boots and I didn&#8217;t notice any pressure from the highback to my calf&#8217;s. First Impression: A very easy forgiving lightweight ride for the mountain Appearance: I was riding the black colorway which has a hint of gold to it, I found the bindings simple in the color choices and with the combination of the BSOD it matched up well together.  The board did the talking, the binding just looked good on top [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Binding Review: 09-10 Union Contact</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 17:23:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Location: Loveland, Colorado Snow Conditions: Bluebird sunny skies and hardpacked groomed runs. Setup: I rode the Union Contacts on the Rome Postermania with my Bonfire Geo boots size 8. Time to set up the binding: I set it up so it was normal time since I&#8217;m familiar with the Contacts. Fit: I just had to make sure the straps were adjusted to my boots properly before taking them out on the snow.  When I ride union bindings, I rock the M/L size of bindings which fit the width of my size 8 boots and they aren&#8217;t too tall of a highback for my boots. First Impression: The softness and lightness of these bindings is always fun on the groomer days and playing around. Appearance: They remind me of those orange and white ice cream cups in the appearance, I miss the solid orange but it&#8217;s fun to have the white/orange color combination. Comfort: The straps were comfortable to my boots and didn&#8217;t offer any pressure points or weird spots when riding.  The baseplate is padded so absorbs some vibrations when riding and makes for  a super comfortable ride. Functionality: Contacts are just like any other binding except they offer less [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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