Skill Level: Intermediate–Expert
Riding Style: All-Mountain / Freestyle
Flex: 6/10
Best For: Maximum Comfort & Board Feel
Personality: Playful, Cushioned & Responsive
The 2027 Union Ultra is Union's premier all-mountain freestyle binding, engineered around one goal: maximum comfort without sacrificing performance. Rather than relying on a traditional rigid chassis, the Ultra features Union's next-generation suspension system, allowing the binding to flex, rebound, and absorb impacts as a complete system. The result is an incredibly smooth ride that feels almost invisible beneath your feet while maintaining excellent response for carving, side hits, park laps, and resort riding.
Built around the S11 Duraflex ST Baseplate, the Ultra pairs a Molecular Bushing with TPE Outsole, S25 Duraflex ST Highback, Hybrid 1.0 Ankle Strap, and TS 5.0 UltraGrip Toe Strap to create one of the most comfortable bindings Union has ever produced. The Mini Disk mounting system allows your snowboard to flex naturally beneath your feet, enhancing board feel while reducing fatigue throughout long days on the mountain. The Ultra has become the binding of choice for riders like Arthur Longo who value flow, creativity, and surf-inspired riding.
Whether you're carving groomers, weaving through trees, boosting side hits, or lapping the terrain park, the Ultra delivers a lively, cushioned ride that encourages creativity on every run.
Intermediate to expert riders
All-mountain freestyle riders
Riders prioritizing comfort and board feel
Park riders
Resort riders looking for a smooth, surf-inspired ride
The 2027 Union Ultra receives an updated S25 Duraflex ST Highback and an Integrated 2-Stage Forward Lean (FLAD) adjustment system while retaining its signature suspension-inspired construction. Union continues refining the Ultra's ride quality without changing the characteristics that have made it one of the industry's most popular freestyle bindings.
6/10 – Medium
The Ultra offers a medium flex that emphasizes smooth board feel and comfort over outright stiffness. It provides enough response for aggressive resort riding while remaining playful enough for presses, butters, and freestyle creativity.
The Comfort King
A premium freestyle binding that delivers exceptional cushioning, natural board feel, and playful all-mountain performance.
Riders considering the Union Ultra should also look at:
Union Strata for a slightly more responsive all-mountain freestyle ride.
Rome 390 Boss AW for another surf-inspired freestyle binding.
Nitro One for riders seeking excellent board feel and comfort.
Bataleon Blaster AW for an all-mountain freestyle alternative with a slightly more responsive feel.
The Union Ultra has earned its reputation by doing something few bindings accomplish: delivering exceptional comfort without feeling vague or disconnected. Its suspension-inspired design smooths out rough terrain while preserving excellent board feel, making it a favorite among freestyle riders and creative all-mountain snowboarders. If comfort, playfulness, and flow are at the top of your priority list, the Ultra is one of the best bindings available for 2027.
Skill Level: Intermediate–Expert
Riding Style: All-Mountain / Freestyle
Flex: 6/10
Best For: Maximum Comfort & Board Feel
Personality: Playful, Cushioned & Responsive
The 2027 Union Ultra is Union's premier all-mountain freestyle binding, engineered around one goal: maximum comfort without sacrificing performance. Rather than relying on a traditional rigid chassis, the Ultra features Union's next-generation suspension system, allowing the binding to flex, rebound, and absorb impacts as a complete system. The result is an incredibly smooth ride that feels almost invisible beneath your feet while maintaining excellent response for carving, side hits, park laps, and resort riding.
Built around the S11 Duraflex ST Baseplate, the Ultra pairs a Molecular Bushing with TPE Outsole, S25 Duraflex ST Highback, Hybrid 1.0 Ankle Strap, and TS 5.0 UltraGrip Toe Strap to create one of the most comfortable bindings Union has ever produced. The Mini Disk mounting system allows your snowboard to flex naturally beneath your feet, enhancing board feel while reducing fatigue throughout long days on the mountain. The Ultra has become the binding of choice for riders like Arthur Longo who value flow, creativity, and surf-inspired riding.
Whether you're carving groomers, weaving through trees, boosting side hits, or lapping the terrain park, the Ultra delivers a lively, cushioned ride that encourages creativity on every run.
Intermediate to expert riders
All-mountain freestyle riders
Riders prioritizing comfort and board feel
Park riders
Resort riders looking for a smooth, surf-inspired ride
The 2027 Union Ultra receives an updated S25 Duraflex ST Highback and an Integrated 2-Stage Forward Lean (FLAD) adjustment system while retaining its signature suspension-inspired construction. Union continues refining the Ultra's ride quality without changing the characteristics that have made it one of the industry's most popular freestyle bindings.
6/10 – Medium
The Ultra offers a medium flex that emphasizes smooth board feel and comfort over outright stiffness. It provides enough response for aggressive resort riding while remaining playful enough for presses, butters, and freestyle creativity.
The Comfort King
A premium freestyle binding that delivers exceptional cushioning, natural board feel, and playful all-mountain performance.
Riders considering the Union Ultra should also look at:
Union Strata for a slightly more responsive all-mountain freestyle ride.
Rome 390 Boss AW for another surf-inspired freestyle binding.
Nitro One for riders seeking excellent board feel and comfort.
Bataleon Blaster AW for an all-mountain freestyle alternative with a slightly more responsive feel.
The Union Ultra has earned its reputation by doing something few bindings accomplish: delivering exceptional comfort without feeling vague or disconnected. Its suspension-inspired design smooths out rough terrain while preserving excellent board feel, making it a favorite among freestyle riders and creative all-mountain snowboarders. If comfort, playfulness, and flow are at the top of your priority list, the Ultra is one of the best bindings available for 2027.
