Union Binding Comparison | FALCOR vs ATLAS vs STRATA

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[@LF-Productions]

“Little jump coming up” proceeds to soar 20ft through the air hahahah

[@maitogai1995]

Ascends to the heavens

[@fchas15]

TJ - It's good to have you back on the BA channel, your riding style is just so fluid. I think it was smart to go from stiff to loose, going the other way would make it a lot harder to trick. Nice fiming btw! Keep 'em coming!

[@JohnnyGlad96]

Thanks for helping me choose my next binding. Strata sounds perfect for me.

[@Lauren-yn9ze]

Really good video, would love to see you also do this for NOWs.

[@tommy-o]

TJ you're the man. Awesome review as always. Personally own stratas and couldn't be happier, new atlases are sick though

[@BoardArchive]

Thanks man love to hear that

[@dr.revenue3636]

TJ - lovin' that your lav'd up while riding. Keep that up!

[@WorkingClassActive]

I’m definitely a fan of the Stratas. Great comparison video TJ.

[@xe2014]

Same, although ive been wanting to try the atlas for carving!

[@alexm.c.312]

Rockin the falcors myself!

[@syrusstrampher5086]

I love hearing your live comments while you're riding, you should included it more often!

[@BoardArchive]

I will try to do that more often this season! Glad I finally figured out a method that works alright

[@syrusstrampher5086]

Definitely a more intimate style with it included. Let's us know you are human and not just 100% snowboarding god haha. Keep it up!

[@mnorton4952]

100% agree

[@JS-tg4zp]

It’s really awesome!

[@EdParsons]

Very helpful review. Just ordered some Stratas.

[@thorvald6730]

TJ this is such a good review dude, huge help.

[@BoardArchive]

Awesome thank you man, glad I was able to help

[@ellstackeradventures]

Now that's got to feel wild changing them up like that

[@chuck__van]

TJ is a Wiley man Stacker.

[@blazeyou]

Love the live mic format.

[@BoardArchive]

thanks for the feedback. Going to incorporate this into the videos a lot more next season

[@elenazinchenko_slb]

Thanks TJ! Super helpful vid, got all my questions about these bindings answered

[@BoardArchive]

Glad to hear that thank you Elena!

[@elenazinchenko_slb]

@@BoardArchive Now I need to convince myself that I do not need new bindings 😁

[@onry714oc]

Another great video Tj!!

[@williamcox3371]

Hey dude! love the reviews and the commentary. this season finally gonna buy my first NEW pair of bindings and love the way union look but totally love the functionality of my old flow bindings. Tryna do mostly park but also want to have that all mountain versatility when carving. Would you mind doing review of the flow fusion bindings or Nx2 bindings that would be amazing since no other channels really does an in depth view. much love can't wait for more reviews!

[@benwhitey999]

It's a late reply but this last season I bought a new pair of NX2 Hybrids, the first day I spent the whole day trying to get them set up right, the rest of my week in the Alps I was having a huge headache trying to get them set up. Sometimes they felt okay but I kept getting heal lift and it was fucking up my toe edge. Now putting them up for sale and going to buy the Falcors instead. Flow aren't bad bindings but they aren't for me at all.

[@inmotion_snow]

that mic addition is superb

[@BoardArchive]

i'm stoked that I finally got it working alright, thanks socio

[@humboldtistari]

Thanks for the comparisons. I use my Stratas on the groomers; Katanas on the deeper days.

[@jamesallen2909]

Had Union STR’s I think 2 years ago. Both baseplates snapped in half. Got replacements, and the screw holes broke out. Now I have Bent Metal and I’ve never had a problem with them.

[@daniel_snbd]

Hey TJ, thanks for the reviews and they are super helpful. I had my Strata 2021 with Yes Greats, and just got a new Korua Otto to be my one board for all conditions to catch up with my friends for a freeride trip. Do you think Atlas works better? Or Strata will be good enough for the day? Thanks again!

[@Shred1904]

Such a quality video dude 👌

[@BoardArchive]

thank you my dude! 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@David-go4ot]

amazing review and info!

[@RobGams]

Love my kazu’s. Atlas are my favorite go to binding also.

[@kane2343]

DAM that new audio setup tho. Crispy

[@BoardArchive]

Thanks for the feedback! Trying out something new finally found a system that works alright

[@djfries9566]

2:12 “got a lil jump here”😂😂😂

[@rustynailriders8211]

Great review TJ- last spring riding Forces on my Jones MT. Before the snow softened would get a ton of vibe into my feet - almost made them numb. Is that a function of the board or bindings or both? Would Strata be better for these conditions?

[@mig2503]

Hey guys I learned how to snowboard watching your videos. I believe I got addicted to it. Let me have the evil twin to get my weekly fix.

[@saddam.212]

I had both of them. Falcor aggressive & responsive, Strata kinda smooth & mellow. it depends on your riding style, but to me Falcor is the best so far when I used it on Powder board Yewwwwww

[@jmm09015]

Hey guys! Love the content! Do you think you could do a review of NOW bindings? The reviews available are lacking in my opinion and I would love to get your take on them. I’ve been riding Union forever but I’m curious about the “Skate Tech” innovation. Looking forward to your content for this upcoming season!

[@daancaris7855]

Got the atlas 2022 with the Capita kazu kokubo pro 2022. Soooo stoked to ride it. Gotta wait 2 more days

[@saradtomlinson764]

I’ve got two pairs of strata’s. I had the force before. Strata is By far, the most comfortable binding I’ve ever used

[@headreddedstepchild6177]

Have you ever used any Now Bindings?

[@rustynailriders8211]

TJ- thanks again for the thorough review. Question: Last season I was riding Forces on my Jones MT. In early morning spring conditions - before the snow softens- I would get so much vibe that my feet would almost feel numb. Is that a function of the board, bindings, or both? Would Stratas fix some of that?

[@MRXCHRISS]

I have been riding Burton Malavitas for the past 10 years now. Great bindings, but thinking of trying Union bindings. What would you suggest? Stick with Burton or Union? 20 years experience, doing all mountain riding now.

[@NorthEast_Rider]

I had to go with the new 2022 Contact Pro's because my flat feet cant handle canted footbeds. Rode them and felt great!

[@Triippy]

I’m trying to get the Scott stevens contact pros for next season! I still have Union contacts from 2012 that I use every trip

[@2009octsteve]

Hi TJ. Love your channel :-) - when it comes to gear i always tend to stay behind the newest development - I own 2 Pair of Union Force Bindings - which of the Bindings you have tested in this video feels the most similar to the the Force ? Just in case that i need new ones and the Force will be no more available at that time . Thank you !

[@joseboardtista68]

🔥🔥🔥, guess I'll have to get the new Atlas lol. I had the same problem with the toe strap, sometimes it slipped off.

[@presentty95]

same problem as well

[@BoardArchive]

You might be able to just buy the new toe straps if you hit them up. But a fresh pair always feels good too

[@skip2mylau]

Sick vid TJ. Were you riding the dance haul in Kevin's video? Are you gonna drop a review on that?

[@Bad_Riders]

I ride burton exclusively but tj is a wonderful union spokesman. Get this man a sponsor!

[@chuck__van]

Yooo

[@BoardArchive]

EST or Reflex?

[@Bad_Riders]

@@BoardArchive reflex, i dont have a burton board in my quiver so no space for est

[@shonentokyo]

Used to ride Atlases and keep trying different bindings, with my current bindings being Stratas... But really wanna go back to Atlases (and this was before the big refresh).

[@BoardArchive]

The Atlas is my favorite for doing literally anything. Strata is so comfy though

[@ryanbarney18]

I’ve had stratas pumped to try my my new atlases for next season 😏

[@BoardArchive]

Hell yeah 🤘🏼

[@Luffemonster]

Hey TJ. What is your personal favourite binding from Union? Thinking about getting some Atlas or Forces for all mountain, trees and freeriding.

[@broodewd]

Seeing you have a bataleon would it be farfetched to assume youve ridden switchback bindings at some point? I'm retiring my old SB and wondering how they compare. Is the Strata too sloppy in comparison? I'm a pretty aggressive all mountain freestyle rider and never shy from park laps. Is the extra hundred worth it to get the middle ground Atlas for that style riding?

[@MattsArchive]

I just got a superpig and like to ride a little bit of everything. Mostly trees and groomers. What would you suggest to pair with an aggressive board like to balance it out to still be playful?

[@pipo5561]

I love all mountain and some freestyle (mainly jumps, less rails) are the union ultra a good option ?

[@adamwaz5615]

You kill it through the rails, yeeewww 🤙

[@lukedudgeon8699]

i grabbed a pair of the Ultras as my first pair of normal bindings(basically strata with carbon highback) and they have made me a Union fanboi. Highly recommend if you can find them.

[@arlokkkk]

how is the ultra holding up so far? Are they mini disc like the strata?

[@lukedudgeon8699]

@@arlokkkk yeah, mini disc. Have been holding up fantastically.

[@SearchofSnowboarding]

Great compassion

[@emilianpopov9699]

Great comparison! I almost pulled the trigger on the Atlas today but held off just because we're not even sure if we'll be able to ride this upcoming winter.

[@BoardArchive]

Thanks Emilian! What are you thinking May happen this season?

[@emilianpopov9699]

@@BoardArchive I don't know anymore, dude. Things here change by the week. I am rather optimistic we'll be able to shred this winter but I don't want to set my hopes up and get disappointed like last winter

[@anythingadrenaline4515]

Good video. What camera was used for recording? Looms awesome.

[@dariuszrogowski2360]

great review. what type of bindings and boots will you recommend with ROME PARTY MOD ? thanks

[@32phoenixx]

14:31 would be a sick poster

[@BoardArchive]

that classic mt. hood view

[@Mitchie.the.kidd.]

The 2015 union crab grabs are what model? I'm looking at retiring mine and looking for something new but I don't want to buy the model they are. trying to look for something different. But I do love them!

[@brickmaster518]

They TJ, where did you get the board archive snowboard graphic?

[@joshs3905]

Hey dude, on the falcors, should my toe straps be at the front of my foot or traditional across the top of my foot?

[@suprateam1933]

which of this 3 bindings do you think is better for the Jones tweaker ? thank u , Leo.

[@ender3384]

hi yesterday i bought jones aviator board which binding should i buy i don't want a very hard binding i would appreciate if you give me an idea

[@Jullex98]

What size you have on stratas? I just got the stratas in L with 44eu/10US boots. They're almost the same lenght. boot overhangs the binding barely 1cm on each side. Im thinking i should go M?

[@jurc44]

Hey TJ, beautiful comparison! I just bought the 2021 WARPIG and I can't decide between Stratas and Atlas.. I know you are a big fan of the warpig so I would really like to hear your opinion!

[@BoardArchive]

Thank you! I think if you're using the board as more of an all mountain board (say less than 25% riding in the park) then the Atlas would serve you better. If your spending most of your time in the park and doing freestyle stuff you'd probably enjoy the Strata more

[@tobywang0905]

who's this guy. really enjoying his reviews while watching him riding

[@michaelh6237]

How would you guys (any one welcome to comment and chip in your thoughts) compare the Force VS Strata. I ride DOA. All mountain and a bit of everything, not much powder here. Would the Strata be a bit too soft for all mountain and don't response as good as Force or am I overthinking? Both the lastest 21/22 varient. *I can get them for very similar price.

[@kingkoum1016]

I have the same question lol i just got the new DOA and debating between them both

[@nikolamikov6565]

Hey, I really like your reviews! I'm looking to upgrading my gear for the season and the Union Atlas seem to be a very good choice. I'm just wondering about the size. I'm 30.5 mondo and everywhere I look, the size chart says that the L binding (the biggest) is for 43.5+ EU or 28+ mondo. But not sure if they'll fit, because I don't know how high they go up to. Do you think they'll fit if you know more details? I'm literally looking for more than 2 hours, and can't find anything haha. Again, thanks for your reviews!

[@snikers3228]

If the sizes run the same for every union binding they fit, i have 2022 Stratas and they fit I wear around 30.5 29.5 and 30 mondo, and my last seasons bulky HEAD boots fit without a problem, i even put the toe strap over the front of the boot no issue.

[@brickmaster518]

The union force is my top pick

[@skymedium1366]

I had the 2018 Contact pros's loved them for all mountain! The subtile differences are hard to tell with all these new styles, can you go deeper? From what I hear Strata is comfiest with good performance. Falcor has the best performance but stiffer less comfy. I don't know I will probably go Starta or contact Pro since I had those in 2018 and loved them

[@BoardArchive]

Strata are so comfortable

[@alexandar87]

What would you put on 2023 Lib Travis Rice Pro? Falcors vs Strata vs Katana?

[@bagis9066]

Forces with team highbacks are still my favorite. Just switched back from the Stratas.

[@BoardArchive]

Forces are a classic. I’m going to try them out again this season

[@jacobholm47]

For someone that rides aggressive all mountain freestyle, Im Stuck between the atlas and falcors for my Korua dart and capita Mercury. What would recommend?

[@BoardArchive]

Atlas

[@gdpspacejam988]

those kazu atlas's would be a 10/10 on my board

[@nicklarson8575]

Debating between Atlas and Katana's. I've heard the dampening isn't great on the Atlas.

[@samdoubleu]

I just purchased Stratas and a Capita BSOD. After watching lots of reviews of the Stratas I have a weird feeling that I'm not going to like them very much on an all-mountain beast like the BSOD. What's the consensus? Should I return them and go for a stiffer binding like an Atlas? Or test them out and see if it's something I can mess with?

[@jeffadams9699]

I don't like the Strata's. Too loose for an aggressive board like the BSOD.

[@xe2014]

Hi friend, thanks for all the info you provide. Do you know what Union covers for their warranty? My heelcup busted after a crash, do you know if i can get that replaced alone?

[@BoardArchive]

Heelcup should be covered. Shoot them an email and I’m sure they’ll take good care of you

[@powmendozanunez]

The Falcor highback was redesigned for next season. Believe it was because the Y on the highback was fragile and would snap

[@TheKillerPURPLE]

T *cough cough*

[@longlivechina7538]

I love my falcor

[@jeffstewart4162]

Which one of these for the Bataleon Surfer?

[@timhunt7155]

I prefer strata. I did prefer the falcor but there’s not too much difference between the both. I have same kazu atlas. Great binding too and works well for carving and charging. Still prefer strata. I think the 2022 falcors might be a good upgrade.

[@mpix00]

Hi Tim, Why do you prefer the the Strata over the Atlas? WHat style riding do you do most? I have been thinking of getting either the Atlas or Strata. I am all mountain, aggresive, flowy, side hits , trees slalom, some park, mostly all mountain. I like my binding to be responsive, confortable. Currently have the BUrton Malavita and Salomon HOlograms.. I like the way the ankle straps and cushion look on the Strata, but wondering how the riding feel difference from the Atlas?

[@timhunt7155]

@@mpix00 strata have a more board feel with the mini disc. It’s a lil less locked in as the atlas but not by much. For what your describing is go strata. Atlas is great for a proper allmountain board. Strata all mountain freestyle. Similar response . Bigger disc for atlas, less board feel.

[@mpix00]

@@timhunt7155 Nice, how does the ankle strap feel?

[@timhunt7155]

@@mpix00 great! Better than last years

[@AnonymousBoarder]

How would the union force compare with all these bindings?

[@leotigano2073]

Also want to know…

[@flaminghotcheetos91]

Do companies send you gear to review?

[@prseal7004]

Halloos! So, i think it's a good idea to do a review on: UNION Airblaster X Force Snowboard Bindings. Because they are new on market it will for sure help all snowboarders to know how they in action are. hope you will see this message an get some inspiration. :))))

[@LagmasterB]

I was on the Atlas until I saw your take on Falcor. Trying to decide between newer Cartel X’s, Atlas and Falcors. Coming from older Burton Prophecy bindings. Solid info dude. I know Atlas has changed to a softer back. Which do you think is more comfortable: Atlas or Cartel X?

[@papafishcake]

Falcor's are awesome - Bets bit of kit i've ever bought

[@avgazz7423]

@@papafishcake I’m between the atlas, falcor and cartel x. I’ll be putting the bindings on a t rice pro 2022. Why do you prefer the flacors?

[@papafishcake]

@@avgazz7423 For a few reasons: EXTREMELY light, incredibly strong, just the right amount of flex, the stability of the high back is phenomenal. When compared to the Cartel or Atlas, the weight difference is really noticeable. As soon as I used them for the first time, I could feel the difference right away. They are so light I had never felt so connected to my board. The responsiveness is like nothing else and within a week, the improvement in my boarding was noticeable. The board just feels like an extension of your feet and they can handle pretty much anything you can throw at them. I ride a Trice Pro and a Jones Hovercraft. I have a set of Falcor's on each of them.

[@avgazz7423]

@@papafishcake damn man, you may have just sold me. However, I am worried they may be a bit too stiff for my liking. I have held both the atlas and falcor in my hand and tested the flex. The atlas high backs are pretty flexy and the falcors are stiff and can't bend but only twist. But when they're on the board would you say the falcors are more flexy than how they just feel in your hand if you're bending them. Does the mini disc actually make it playful enough to butter?? Thank you so much for answering by the way.

[@Baerrrr83]

@@avgazz7423 im curious about same questions you got, falcors weight diffrence sounds nice but they seem like they might be to stiff? And smaller disc. Does it hurt playful fun side? I hear atlas are more comfortable too..

[@reidcoleman7176]

As a bigger all mountain rider should I opt for a stiffer, more responsive binding?

[@BoardArchive]

You would probably enjoy the extra support and response for bigger mountain situations

[@MulTfrancis]

Hey man great video - have you ever had any signs of the mini disc breaking through the baseplate? I’ve seen like stress cracks in the base plates on forums online. But I also really want to try the strata’s out.

[@BoardArchive]

I put my strata's through hell and never had any signs of breaking or cracking

[@BoardArchive]

I'm sure you could get a replacement baseplate from union if you did see cracks they have a lifetime warranty on that component

[@FuZzOtagE]

I broke my strata baseplate on my second week with them. Took em 2 months, but they did replace it. Im on my second season now and only the toe strap buckle broke. I like them, but from my exp, things keep breaking. Also, I have to tighten the toe buckle to the strap every day.

[@aimlezz8855]

Bro, you said Atlas are rated as a softer binding but they are 8/10 on the Union website.

[@rickjones1795]

Great review. Weird Union rate the overall flex of the Atlas stiffer than the Falcor, 8 vs 7.

[@BoardArchive]

that is interesting. If you look a little further down you can check out their flex rating for the highback and chasis of the binding separately. If you compare the falcor vs the atlas the atlas has a much softer highback, which lines up with how they feel on snow

[@rickjones1795]

@@BoardArchive guess that means highback flex must affect responsiveness more, makes sense, must generate more leverage. PS It's a locking washer that prevents the screws coming loose.

[@snowbdr89]

Sure wish Union would soften up the atlas concrete footbed.

[@lincolnbaker7710]

Do union still have the issues with screws coming loose or is that all fixed now?

[@michaelkulig7874]

Fixed it 2 years ago, come with locking washers now.

[@KirbstompHD]

As more of a beginner rider what bindings out of these would you recommend? I’ve heard contact pros are not bad either for beginners!? Thanks in advance

[@BoardArchive]

Out of these 3 I would recommend the Strata. You could absolutely go for the Contact or Contact Pro as well

[@KirbstompHD]

@@BoardArchive Awesome, thanks man! I think its between the strata's or contact pro now. Just got to decide what colors I like more :)

[@LagmasterB]

Strata’s would be great to start out and progress

[@sundude1232]

What do you think about the forces and how would you recommend them with a ride twinpig both 2022

[@BoardArchive]

The Forces are a great binding as well, I think they would pair well with the twinpig

[@sundude1232]

@@BoardArchive thanks

[@sweatydirt]

bro I snapped the chassis on my stratas (just the left one) last season off a big straight air. wondering if i should switch to the atlas now. they had like 120 days on em when they broke

[@BoardArchive]

I wouldn't switch just because the chassis broke, that should be covered under warranty and 120 days is quite a bit. If you want something a little beefier and responsive then go for the Atlas

[@sweatydirt]

@@BoardArchive appreciate the response homie. Might go atlas to go with the golden orca I just picked up. Hit me up if you're ever in steamboat and wanna ride some sick trees. Love the channel bro

[@winterzahn]

The white Atlas 2022 that you had in Hintertux had one of the stiffest Highbacks of Unions. Was that a different Union Atlas? And all Falcors that I checked had torsional flex in Highback. Which made them softer if I remember correctly.Still stiffer than Strata and Force, but softer than the white atlas from Hintertux.

[@BoardArchive]

The Falcor's have a stiffer highback and softer baseplate than the Atlas as rated by Union. The Atlas straps are also rated less rigid. Just sharing my experience in this video

[@winterzahn]

@@BoardArchive ah ok thx, need to check Falcor again.. Your white 2022 Atlas Highback from Hintertux felt for me surprisingly stiff, or was it a Forged Carbon Atlas?

[@BoardArchive]

@@winterzahn No those are just the regular Atlas. They are a fairly stiff all-mountain binding but I really enjoy that feel

[@winterzahn]

@@BoardArchive I just checked the union Homepage, Atlas is rated 8/10 stiffness and Falcor 7/10. I believe the 2022 Atlas Highback is now stiffer than in the past, but I might be wrong. I would also choose Atlas now by knowing this. Have a.2021 Force at home that is way too soft in the highback.

[@BoardArchive]

@@winterzahn scroll down a little further and you can check the rating of the highback and baseplate and straps individually for each binding, rather than their overall rating

[@ididntseeaamvwiththissongs3472]

Are you sponsored by union? And also where are you riding in this video

[@dukke888]

Purchased a Capita DOA, should I go with Atlas or Stratas for a less aggressive all mountain rider?

[@BoardArchive]

I think you might enjoy the comfort and flex of the stratas more. They still handle the whole mountain well

[@dukke888]

@@BoardArchive thanks TJ! 32 lashed boots will hold up or should I go for a medium flex boot?

[@BoardArchive]

@@dukke888 up to you! The lashed is a good boot but it is softer. I wear stiffer boots to protect my ankles

[@dukke888]

@@BoardArchive any recommendations for boots to look at with this setup?

[@cw4115]

Do you ride with any forward lean?

[@BoardArchive]

no forward lean on all the bindings

[@stevros48]

The baseplates bigger on the strata than the falcor ?

[@BoardArchive]

no they both run mini disk

[@clancymcintyre3241]

Have you ridden the new ultrafear and scott stevens? Review soon?

[@BoardArchive]

I have a reviews on those boards from a couple of season ago. Will try to update them this season

[@castlemagic4746]

I've now had BOTH Strata bindings break in the same spot!!! WOW WTF!!! The base plate came apart on the outward facing side of each binding, right above where it says "Strata." BEWARE!!!!! I paid over $300 for a Mattel product. Completely and utterly disappointed. WOW! They are TRASH! Just got a replacement right base plate. Now the left breaks...I've owned them for 3 months! Both failed in under 3 months.

[@dan.r9220]

When was this filmed??

[@BoardArchive]

in June just before the mountain closed

[@skypiratez]

Atlas for carving groomers?

[@BoardArchive]

Definitely solid for ripping the groomers

[@user-gp5le2fy9t]

What about womens snowboards and bindings

[@WiZoRD_C45]

Atlas all day

[@NicholasK11]

Anyone know what board he’s riding?

[@BoardArchive]

This is the Bataleon Goliath from a few years back

[@NicholasK11]

@@BoardArchive appreciate it bro! Do you have a code or anything so you can get a cut when I buy? Getting this because of your review. Have you ever ridden the nitro team/ team gullwing?

[@averybacon8913]

Hi

[@BoardArchive]

Hi

[@Jonesnaltitude]

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