Skill Level: Intermediate–Expert
Riding Style: All-Mountain / Freestyle
Flex: 6/10
Best For: Creative Resort Riding & Maximum Board Feel
Personality: Playful, Cushioned & Versatile
The 2027 Union Strata is Union's benchmark all-mountain freestyle binding, built for riders who prioritize board feel, comfort, and creativity over outright stiffness. A longtime favorite of riders like Scott Stevens, the Strata blends surf-inspired flexibility with surprisingly precise edge control, making it equally at home pressing rails, slashing powder, carving groomers, and boosting side hits. It's one of the most versatile freestyle bindings on the market.
At the heart of the Strata is Union's Stage 6 Duraflex ST Baseplate, paired with the renowned Molecular Bushing Suspension System. Rather than feeling rigid beneath your feet, the binding cushions impacts while allowing the snowboard to flex naturally, creating a smooth, lively ride. The Forma X Ankle Strap, TS 4.0/TS 5.0 UltraGrip Toe Strap (depending on production batch), S19 Duraflex ST Highback, and Mini Disk mounting system maximize board feel while keeping the ride responsive enough for aggressive all-mountain riding.
Whether you're spending the day in the terrain park, weaving through trees, or carving fresh corduroy, the Strata is built to encourage playful riding without sacrificing confidence.
Intermediate to expert riders
All-mountain freestyle riders
Park riders
Riders who prioritize comfort and board feel
Snowboarders looking for one playful binding for every resort day
For 2027, the Strata continues with Union's proven suspension-inspired design while receiving updated graphics and refined components that align with the rest of the current lineup. It remains Union's flagship freestyle binding below the Ultra in comfort-focused suspension and below the Force in outright response.
6/10 – Medium
The Strata provides a playful medium flex that's ideal for freestyle riders while still offering enough support for carving and all-mountain exploration. The Molecular Bushing helps absorb chatter and keeps the ride smooth without feeling sluggish.
The Playful All-Mountain Freestyler
A comfortable, surf-inspired binding that rewards creativity, presses, side hits, and flowing turns across the entire mountain
Riders considering the Union Strata should also look at:
Union Ultra for even greater cushioning and a more surf-inspired ride.
Union Force for a more responsive all-mountain binding.
Rome 390 Boss AW for another freestyle-focused all-mountain option.
Nitro One for riders seeking a similarly playful, board-feel-oriented binding.
The Union Strata continues to be one of the industry's best all-around freestyle bindings because it balances comfort, shock absorption, and natural board flex better than almost anything else on the market. If your riding style revolves around side hits, butters, natural terrain, and playful resort laps, it's one of the easiest bindings to recommend.
Skill Level: Intermediate–Expert
Riding Style: All-Mountain / Freestyle
Flex: 6/10
Best For: Creative Resort Riding & Maximum Board Feel
Personality: Playful, Cushioned & Versatile
The 2027 Union Strata is Union's benchmark all-mountain freestyle binding, built for riders who prioritize board feel, comfort, and creativity over outright stiffness. A longtime favorite of riders like Scott Stevens, the Strata blends surf-inspired flexibility with surprisingly precise edge control, making it equally at home pressing rails, slashing powder, carving groomers, and boosting side hits. It's one of the most versatile freestyle bindings on the market.
At the heart of the Strata is Union's Stage 6 Duraflex ST Baseplate, paired with the renowned Molecular Bushing Suspension System. Rather than feeling rigid beneath your feet, the binding cushions impacts while allowing the snowboard to flex naturally, creating a smooth, lively ride. The Forma X Ankle Strap, TS 4.0/TS 5.0 UltraGrip Toe Strap (depending on production batch), S19 Duraflex ST Highback, and Mini Disk mounting system maximize board feel while keeping the ride responsive enough for aggressive all-mountain riding.
Whether you're spending the day in the terrain park, weaving through trees, or carving fresh corduroy, the Strata is built to encourage playful riding without sacrificing confidence.
Intermediate to expert riders
All-mountain freestyle riders
Park riders
Riders who prioritize comfort and board feel
Snowboarders looking for one playful binding for every resort day
For 2027, the Strata continues with Union's proven suspension-inspired design while receiving updated graphics and refined components that align with the rest of the current lineup. It remains Union's flagship freestyle binding below the Ultra in comfort-focused suspension and below the Force in outright response.
6/10 – Medium
The Strata provides a playful medium flex that's ideal for freestyle riders while still offering enough support for carving and all-mountain exploration. The Molecular Bushing helps absorb chatter and keeps the ride smooth without feeling sluggish.
The Playful All-Mountain Freestyler
A comfortable, surf-inspired binding that rewards creativity, presses, side hits, and flowing turns across the entire mountain
Riders considering the Union Strata should also look at:
Union Ultra for even greater cushioning and a more surf-inspired ride.
Union Force for a more responsive all-mountain binding.
Rome 390 Boss AW for another freestyle-focused all-mountain option.
Nitro One for riders seeking a similarly playful, board-feel-oriented binding.
The Union Strata continues to be one of the industry's best all-around freestyle bindings because it balances comfort, shock absorption, and natural board flex better than almost anything else on the market. If your riding style revolves around side hits, butters, natural terrain, and playful resort laps, it's one of the easiest bindings to recommend.
