This list is made up of 5 Freestyle snowboard bindings that rated the highest of all the freestyle bindings we've tested.
This category is made up of bindings with anything from a soft flex to a medium (5/10) flex that also provide good shock absorption and board feel.
Freestyle Bindings Category Stats
Of the 14 current model freestyle snowboard bindings that we tested:
OK, let's check out what made the Top 5 this year.
#5: Arbor Hemlock
Flex: Mid-Soft (4/10)
Rating Score: 81.1/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
Compatibility: 2x4 | CHANNEL
Starting the list at #5, we have Arbor's Hemlock bindings.
If you're looking for a softer flexing binding for more playful freestyle riding or if you're a lighter rider, the Hemlock has you covered with their medium-soft flex and playful feel. They are the softest flexing in this list.
They provide good board feel and shock absorption and all for a really reasonable price.
Score Breakdown for the Hemlock
| FACTOR | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Board Feel | 4 | 20/25 |
| Shock Absorption | 4 | 20/25 |
| Carving | 2.5 | 5/10 |
| Slow Speed Response | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| Adjustability | 4 | 12/15 |
| Comfort | 4 | 8/10 |
| Entry/Exit | 3 | 3/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 81.1/100 |
#4: Jones Meteorite
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Rating Score: 84.7/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
Compatibility: 2x4 | 4x4 | CHANNEL
Up next we have Jones' Meteorite bindings.
With enough power coming from the mid-level flex, but enough playfulness and tweakability too, the Meteorite offers next level shock and chatter absorption to help absorb those landings and have you riding longer.
They also have great slow speed response to help with setting up for features and side-hits.
Score Breakdown for the Meteorite
| FACTOR | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Board Feel | 3.5 | 17.5/25 |
| Shock Absorption | 5 | 25/25 |
| Carving | 3 | 6/10 |
| Slow Speed Response | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| Adjustability | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Comfort | 4 | 8/10 |
| Entry/Exit | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 84.7/100 |
#3: Burton Mission
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Rating Score: 84.7/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
Compatibility: 2x4 | 4x4 | CHANNEL
In at #3, we have the Burton Mission.
A great mid-flexing option for freestyle riding. If you like things a little bigger in the park. are a more experienced freestyle rider or if you're a bigger rider, you might prefer the slightly stiffer flex of these versus something like the Hemlock (see #5 above).
The Mission have really good board feel and shock absorption too, as well as all-round decent quality and are the lowest priced binding on this list too.
Note that the Mission only come in a Re:Flex version unlike most other Burton bindings that come in both an EST and Re:Flex version. But the Re:Flex version is the one that will mount to pretty much every snowboard out there (2x4, 4x4 and the Channel) - it's just that you don't get a version that's custom made for mounting with the channel system.
Score Breakdown for the Mission
| FACTOR | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Board Feel | 4 | 20/25 |
| Shock Absorption | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
| Carving | 3 | 6/10 |
| Slow Speed Response | 4 | 8/10 |
| Adjustability | 4 | 12/15 |
| Comfort | 4 | 8/10 |
| Entry/Exit | 4 | 4/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 84.7/100 |
#2: Rome Vice
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Rating Score: 90/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
Compatibility: 2x4 | 4x4 | CHANNEL
The new comer to this year's list, jumping right up to the #2 spot, are Rome's Vice bindings.
The Vice have everything we like in a freestyle binding - an impressive combination of both great shock absorption and great board feel. I still don't really understand how this works, but they pull it off!
They are also really adjustable, comfortable, have really good slow speed response and pretty decent carving performance too.
Score Breakdown for the Vice
| FACTOR | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Board Feel | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
| Shock Absorption | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
| Carving | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Slow Speed Response | 4 | 8/10 |
| Adjustability | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Comfort | 4 | 8/10 |
| Entry/Exit | 4 | 4/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 90/100 |
#1: Union Ultra
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Rating Score: 90.5/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
Compatibility: 2x4 | CHANNEL
Finally, taking the #1 spot for 2024-2025, we have Union's Ultra bindings.
The Ultra are a really unique binding. The baseplate is covered in a rubbery-like substance and the highback has a floating soft middle section.
But what really matters is that this binding rides like a dream for freestyle. They provide really decent response, have awesome board feel and great shock absorption - and work really well with boards in that 3/10 to 5/10 flex range.
Score Breakdown for the Ultra
| FACTOR | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Board Feel | 5 | 25/25 |
| Shock Absorption | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
| Carving | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Slow Speed Response | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| Adjustability | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Comfort | 4 | 8/10 |
| Entry/Exit | 4 | 4/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 90.5/100 |
Thanks for Checking Out Our Top 5 Freestyle Snowboard Bindings
Thanks for checking out the list. Hopefully this has helped you to narrow down your binding choice.
Check out the links in the where to buy boxes (the ones with the flags) for prices, availability and more info on the bindings. And the full review links for more details on how we experienced each board.
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