Skill Level: Intermediate–Advanced
Riding Style: Freestyle / Park / Resort
Flex: 5/10
Best For: Park Laps, Side Hits & Creative Riding
Personality: Playful, Lightweight & Surfy
The 2027 Union Contact makes a welcome return to Union's lineup, bringing back one of the brand's most beloved freestyle bindings. Known for its lightweight feel, surf-inspired flex, and exceptional board feel, the Contact is built for riders who treat the entire mountain like a terrain park. Whether you're pressing butters, slashing side hits, jibbing rails, or cruising resort laps, the Contact delivers a forgiving, playful ride that encourages creativity.
At the heart of the Contact is Union's Stage 5 Duraflex Baseplate, paired with the Molecular Bushing Suspension System that cushions impacts while allowing the snowboard to flex naturally. A Forma Ankle Strap, TS UltraGrip Toe Strap, S15 Duraflex Highback, and Mini Disk mounting system create one of the smoothest riding bindings in Union's freestyle lineup. The Mini Disk minimizes the dead spot beneath your feet, improving board feel and making presses, butters, and natural terrain features feel effortless.
Whether you're spending all day in the park or simply prefer a loose, surfy ride across the resort, the Contact is designed to maximize fun without sacrificing reliability.
Intermediate to advanced riders
Freestyle-focused snowboarders
Park and jib riders
Riders who prioritize board feel and flexibility
Snowboarders looking for a lightweight everyday binding
The Union Contact returns for 2027 after being absent from recent lineups. It re-enters the collection as a dedicated freestyle option, offering a softer alternative to the Strata and Ultra while preserving the lightweight, surf-inspired personality that made the Contact a cult favorite.
5/10 – Medium-Soft
The Contact offers a playful flex that makes presses, butters, and tweaks feel effortless while still providing enough support for everyday resort riding. It is softer than the Force and slightly more forgiving than the Strata.
The Creative Freestyler
A lightweight, surf-inspired binding built for riders who see every run as an opportunity to play.
Riders considering the Union Contact should also look at:
Union Strata for more all-mountain versatility while maintaining excellent board feel.
Union Ultra for additional cushioning and suspension.
Rome 390 Boss AW for another playful all-mountain freestyle binding.
Nitro One for a surf-inspired all-mountain freestyle alternative.
The Union Contact fills an important niche in Union's lineup by emphasizing playfulness over power. Riders who spend their days buttering rollers, hitting side hits, and flowing through natural terrain will appreciate its forgiving flex and exceptional board feel. For freestyle riders who don't need an ultra-stiff binding, the Contact is one of the most enjoyable options available for 2027.
Skill Level: Intermediate–Advanced
Riding Style: Freestyle / Park / Resort
Flex: 5/10
Best For: Park Laps, Side Hits & Creative Riding
Personality: Playful, Lightweight & Surfy
The 2027 Union Contact makes a welcome return to Union's lineup, bringing back one of the brand's most beloved freestyle bindings. Known for its lightweight feel, surf-inspired flex, and exceptional board feel, the Contact is built for riders who treat the entire mountain like a terrain park. Whether you're pressing butters, slashing side hits, jibbing rails, or cruising resort laps, the Contact delivers a forgiving, playful ride that encourages creativity.
At the heart of the Contact is Union's Stage 5 Duraflex Baseplate, paired with the Molecular Bushing Suspension System that cushions impacts while allowing the snowboard to flex naturally. A Forma Ankle Strap, TS UltraGrip Toe Strap, S15 Duraflex Highback, and Mini Disk mounting system create one of the smoothest riding bindings in Union's freestyle lineup. The Mini Disk minimizes the dead spot beneath your feet, improving board feel and making presses, butters, and natural terrain features feel effortless.
Whether you're spending all day in the park or simply prefer a loose, surfy ride across the resort, the Contact is designed to maximize fun without sacrificing reliability.
Intermediate to advanced riders
Freestyle-focused snowboarders
Park and jib riders
Riders who prioritize board feel and flexibility
Snowboarders looking for a lightweight everyday binding
The Union Contact returns for 2027 after being absent from recent lineups. It re-enters the collection as a dedicated freestyle option, offering a softer alternative to the Strata and Ultra while preserving the lightweight, surf-inspired personality that made the Contact a cult favorite.
5/10 – Medium-Soft
The Contact offers a playful flex that makes presses, butters, and tweaks feel effortless while still providing enough support for everyday resort riding. It is softer than the Force and slightly more forgiving than the Strata.
The Creative Freestyler
A lightweight, surf-inspired binding built for riders who see every run as an opportunity to play.
Riders considering the Union Contact should also look at:
Union Strata for more all-mountain versatility while maintaining excellent board feel.
Union Ultra for additional cushioning and suspension.
Rome 390 Boss AW for another playful all-mountain freestyle binding.
Nitro One for a surf-inspired all-mountain freestyle alternative.
The Union Contact fills an important niche in Union's lineup by emphasizing playfulness over power. Riders who spend their days buttering rollers, hitting side hits, and flowing through natural terrain will appreciate its forgiving flex and exceptional board feel. For freestyle riders who don't need an ultra-stiff binding, the Contact is one of the most enjoyable options available for 2027.
