Union Ultra Women’s Snowboard Bindings – Product Guide
Overview
The Union Ultra Women’s bindings are all about one thing: feel. Designed for snowboarders who love surfy board control, playful movement, and freestyle creativity, the Ultra brings a whole new level of flexibility and finesse to your ride. These aren’t your typical bindings—they’re packed with progressive tech meant to maximize board feel and minimize restriction.
Featuring Union’s groundbreaking S15 Ultra baseplate and shock-absorbing molecular bushings, the Ultra offers unreal dampening and energy transfer for a binding this soft. The Female-specific highback and Forma X ankle strap keep your boot locked in without limiting how you move. Whether you’re buttering side hits, spinning in the park, or surfing slush, these bindings are built to feel like an extension of your body.
Lightweight, stylish, and engineered for freestyle freedom, the Ultra Women’s is the go-to binding for riders who want to get creative on the mountain.
Who It’s For
- Intermediate to advanced freestyle and all-mountain riders.
- Snowboarders who prioritize board feel, tweakability, and shock absorption.
- Riders who love park laps, side hits, and buttery, expressive riding.
Who It’s Not For
- Riders looking for maximum stiffness or aggressive freeride performance.
- Beginners who need extra support or edge control at high speeds.
- Anyone who prefers a locked-in, ultra-responsive feel with minimal flex.
Tech Specs & Features
S15 Ultra Duraflex ST Baseplate
Revolutionary design using shock-absorbing TPE material for incredible board feel and energy return.
Female-Specific Ultra Highback
Lightweight, asymmetrical highback that mirrors leg positioning and supports freestyle movement.
Astro Ankle Washer System
Reinforces the heelcup and helps reduce pressure while increasing support where it matters.
Molecular Bushing System
Full bottom dampening and cushioning for a buttery smooth ride and reduced foot fatigue.
Forma X Ankle Strap
Minimalist and flexible with a boot-hugging shape for seamless movement.
TS 4.0 Toe Strap
Lightweight and secure, fitting easily over any boot toe box.
Magnesium S1 Ratchets
Strong, quick to engage, and ultra-lightweight for responsive performance.
Stage 11 Baseplate Geometry
Designed to maximize torsional board flex underfoot.
Weight: Approx. 720g (per binding)
Lightweight and designed to move with you, not against you.
Riding Style & Terrain Suitability
Freestyle / Park: Excellent
Ideal for jumps, jibs, rails, and buttery park laps.
All-Mountain: Good
Performs across the resort with a playful and surfy feel.
Powder: Fair
Can hold its own on mellow powder days but lacks stiffness for steeps.
Resort Laps: Excellent
Comfortable, energetic, and perfect for flowy, creative riding.
Freeride: Poor
Too soft for aggressive or technical lines.
Best Board Pairings
- Soft to medium-flex freestyle and park boards like the Capita Birds of a Feather, Bataleon Distortia, or GNU Velvet.
- Works best with boards designed for freestyle riding and progression.
- Avoid pairing with stiff freeride decks—they’ll overpower these bindings.
Comparable Bindings from Other Brands
Burton Escapade Re:Flex
A playful, high-end women’s binding with strong freestyle performance and comfort.
Rome Katana Women’s
A premium freestyle binding with responsive flex and modular customization.
Salomon Mirage
Smooth, surfy, and comfortable—built for park progression and creative riding.
Final Thoughts
The Union Ultra Women’s is made for the creative rider—someone who values feel over force and wants to ride their board like it’s an extension of their body. It’s the perfect blend of soft flex, techy dampening, and freestyle flow.
It’s not for charging steeps or dropping cliffs, but that’s not the point. The Ultra excels at what it was built for: tweaking grabs, floating through slush, pressing rails, and just having fun. If that sounds like your style, this is your binding.
It’s one of the most advanced freestyle bindings on the market, and it rides as good as it looks.