After compiling and comparing all our freeride snowboard bindings scores, the following bindings came out on top and represent Snowboarding Profiles' TopRated Freeride bindings for the 2025-2026 season.
Freeride Bindings Category Stats
Of the 12 current model freeride snowboard bindings that we tested:
OK, let's check out what made the cut this year.
#5=: Salomon Quantum
Flex: Stiff (8/10)
Compatibility: 2x4 | 4x4 | CHANNEL
Best Suited to: Advanced to Expert | Freeride; Aggressive All-Mountain
Board-flex Match Range: 6/10 to 9/10 flexing board (7/10 to 8/10 ideal)
Rating Score: 86.3/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
Starting off the list at #5, we have Salomon's Quantum bindings.
A nice stiff flexing binding to bomb the mountain hard and fast with.
These bindings will hold your boots nice and strong, have good shock absorption and enough comfort to keep you riding all day.
But mostly these bindings are excellent for high speed carves and for supporting you at high speeds in general.
Score Breakdown for the Quantum
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 5 | 25/25 |
| Slow Speed Response | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Adjustability | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Ankle Support | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Shock Absorption | 4 | 8/10 |
| Comfort | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Board Feel | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Entry/Exit | 4 | 4/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 86.3/100 |
#5=: Union Atlas Pro
Flex: Stiff (8/10)
Compatibility: 2x4 | 4x4 | CHANNEL
Best Suited to: Advanced to Expert | Freeride; Aggressive All-Mountain
Board-flex Match Range: 6/10 to 9/10 flexing board (7/10 to 8/10 ideal)
Rating Score: 86.3/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
Next up are Union's Atlas Pro.
The stiffer flexing big brother of the Atlas, the Atlas Pro provides plenty of support and a solid connection with the board to enable you to drive hard and really lean into your carves with confidence.
Score Breakdown for the Atlas Pro
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
| Slow Speed Response | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Adjustability | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Ankle Support | 4 | 12/15 |
| Shock Absorption | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Comfort | 4 | 8/10 |
| Board Feel | 4 | 8/10 |
| Entry/Exit | 4 | 4/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 86.3/100 |
#4: Jones Apollo Pro
Flex: Stiff (8.5/10)
Compatibility: 2x4 | 4x4 | CHANNEL
Best Suited to: Advanced to Expert | Freeride; Aggressive All-Mountain
Board-flex Match Range: 6.5/10 to 9.5/10 flexing board (7.5/10 to 8.5/10 ideal)
Rating Score: 86.3/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
The Jones Apollo Pro occupy the #4 position.
The Apollo Pro are, characteristic of Jones bindings, the best for absorbing shock and chatter in this list, providing as smooth a ride as possible, even in messy conditions.
But it's not just shock absorption that make these great freeride bindings - they are also super responsive and can really handle big carves and bombing at speed, really well - and when you're charging, they are one of the best at absorbing chatter along the way.
Score Breakdown for the Apollo Pro
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 5 | 25/25 |
| Slow Speed Response | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Adjustability | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Ankle Support | 4 | 12/15 |
| Shock Absorption | 5 | 10/10 |
| Comfort | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Board Feel | 3 | 6/10 |
| Entry/Exit | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 86.3/100 |
#3: Bataleon Astro Fullwrap
Flex: Stiff (8.5/10)
Compatibility: 2x4 | 4x4 | CHANNEL
Best Suited to: Advanced to Expert | Freeride; Aggressive All-Mountain
Board-flex Match Range: 6.5/10 to 9.5/10 flexing board (7.5/10 to 8.5/10 ideal)
Rating Score: 88.4/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
The #3 spot belongs to Bataleon's Astro FW bindings.
The Astro come in two different versions, a full wrap and an asym wrap. The Asym wrap versions come in at a slightly softer flex. But the full wraps are, make no mistake, stiff. And that helps to make them really good for high speed charging.
They also come with heaps of adjustability to get them hugging your boot just right and high-end shock absorption - and all round just quality across all the factors we test for.
Now, I won't go as far as to say they are low price. Bindings in this flex range don't come at a low price, but for this category, they are more affordable. Being $100 less than the average price in this category is some pretty significant coin.
Score Breakdown for the Astro Fullwrap
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
| Slow Speed Response | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Adjustability | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Ankle Support | 4 | 12/15 |
| Shock Absorption | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| Comfort | 4 | 8/10 |
| Board Feel | 4 | 8/10 |
| Entry/Exit | 4 | 4/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 88.4/100 |
#2: Union Source Pro
Flex: Mid-Stiff (7.5/10)
Compatibility: 2 x 4 only
Best Suited to: Advanced to Expert | Freeride; Aggressive All-Mountain
Board-flex Match Range: 5.5/10 to 8.5/10 flexing board (6.5/10 to 7.5/10 ideal)
Rating Score: 90.0/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
In the #2 position, we have a unique newcomer from Union - the Source Pro.
Union launched their lab series for 2026 which introduced the Source FC and Source Pro.
Now if price is a big factor in your decision making surrounding bindings, then you may want to look away now. To provide some pricing solace, at least the Source Pro are noticeably less expensive than the Source FC, which would make a lot of high end boards look cheap!
If that price tag doesn't scare you off though, and you want to take the chance on some new tech, you're in for a treat with the Source Pro. There are so many good things to mention about these bindings, but this is just a summary, so I'll mention just one here (you can check out more details at the full review).
Light, they are freaking light. At just 720 grams (self-weighed) per binding (including discs and screws), they are the 3rd lightest bindings we've weighed, but are by far the lightest we've weighed in this flex range (stiffer tend to be heavier, naturally).
>>See Full Review (review coming soon)
Score Breakdown for the Source Pro
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 5 | 25/25 |
| Slow Speed Response | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| Adjustability | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Ankle Support | 4 | 12/15 |
| Shock Absorption | 4 | 8/10 |
| Comfort | 4 | 8/10 |
| Board Feel | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| Entry/Exit | 4 | 4/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 90/100 |
#1: Flux XV
Flex: Stiff (9/10)
Compatibility: 2x4 | 4x4 | CHANNEL
Best Suited to: Advanced to Expert | Freeride; Aggressive All-Mountain
Board-flex Match Range: 7/10 to 10/10 flexing board (8/10 to 9/10 ideal)
Rating Score: 91.1/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
And, finally, the #1 spot goes to Flux’s XV bindings, which have held this spot for a number of years now.
The XVs are light, stiff and just respond like a dream - without feeling like tanks at the same time, when you're riding a bit slower.
If you you like to ride hard and aggressive and need something that can power a stiff and aggressive board, and don’t want to compromise on stiffness and response then the XV might be your ultimate bindings.
Typical of Flux bindings, the XVs have a firm locked-in feel with great ankle support. Add to that great comfort and a lot of adjustability and you have the near perfect freeride binding.
Whilst they may lack somewhat in shock absorption, these babies more than make up for it for that rider looking for the ultimate in response and support.
Score Breakdown for the XV
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 5 | 25/25 |
| Slow Speed Response | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Adjustability | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Ankle Support | 5 | 15/15 |
| Shock Absorption | 3 | 6/10 |
| Comfort | 4 | 8/10 |
| Board Feel | 4 | 8/10 |
| Entry/Exit | 4 | 4/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 91.1/100 |
Thanks for Checking Out Our Top Rated Freeride Snowboard Bindings
Thanks for checking out the list. Hopefully this has helped you to narrow down the most suitable binding for you.
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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