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#5=: Flux DS Women;'s
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Rating score: 84.4/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
Compatibility: 2x4 | 4x4 | CHANNEL
Starting off the list at #5= we have Flux's DS Women's bindings. The DS Women's are technically new for 2025, but they are really a re-branded GS of old.
The name change aside, these bindings deliver everything you want for an all-mountain/all-mountain-freestyle binding on the softer side of medium flex. Like their predecessors they might lack somewhat in the shock absorption department but they more than make up for it everywhere else.
Really good carving performance that belies their flex, great ankle support (typical of Flux bindings) and super comfortable.
The kind of binding that you can use across multiple boards and that you can use anywhere on the groomers, in the backcountry and in the park.
#5=: Union Trilogy
Flex: Medium (5.5/10)
Rating score: 84.4/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
Compatibility: 2x4 | 4x4 | CHANNEL
Next up we have Union's Trilogy bindings.
The ever reliable Trilogy offer a smooth, consistent response and are consistently good across all the factors we test for.
#4: Burton Lexa
Flex: Medium (5.5/10)
Rating score: 86.0/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
Compatibility (Re:Flex model): 2x4 | 4x4 | CHANNEL
Compatibility (EST model): CHANNEL ONLY
In at #4, we have Burton's Lexa bindings.
The Lexa offer up some really nice features, especially for the price point.
They provide a good amount of response, are super-comfortable and really have no weaknesses. If your budget's a little lower, but you still want something higher quality, then the Lexa are a great choice.
Like most Burton bindings they come in an EST version (which only works on the channel - won't mount to other boards) and the Re:Flex version (which fits 2 x 4 and 4 x 4 systems in addition to as the Channel system).
#3: Rome Brass
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Rating score: 86.0/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
Compatibility: 2x4 | 4x4 | CHANNEL
At #3, we have Rome's Brass bindings.
Offering a flex on the slightly stiffer side of medium, they perform really well when it comes to higher speed carves and just higher speed riding in general, but they're still nothing that's too much to control at slower speeds.
They also come with great shock absorption and are consistently good across all other factors.
#2: Burton Escapade
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Rating score: 90.3/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
Compatibility (Re:Flex model): 2x4 | 4x4 | CHANNEL
Compatibility (EST model): CHANNEL ONLY
In at #2 we have the Burton Escapade.
The Escapade are pretty close to the ideal women’s all mountain bindings.
They are versatile enough to do everything you want from the park to the backcountry and everything in between.
Plus they have the luxury of comfort to keep you riding all day comfortably, awesome shock absorption to absorb all the bumps and jumps, great adjustability, the brilliantly smooth ratchet system that Burton is known for, and nice firm boot support to keep you securely locked in. And really good board feel on top of all that.
Like most Burton bindings they come in an EST version (which only works on the channel - won't mount to other boards) and the Re:Flex version (which fits 2 x 4 and 4 x 4 systems in addition to as the Channel system).
#1: Union Legacy
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Rating score: 90.9/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
Compatibility: 2x4 | CHANNEL
And the #1 spot goes to the Union Legacy!
With the perfect flex to do anything and match with almost every board (except really stiff or really soft boards), the versatile Legacy won't let you down.
Whether you're lapping the park, carving up the groomers, weaving through the trees, riding pow or exploring the backcountry or sidecountry, these bindings will have your covered.
The Legacy achieve many elusive balancing acts, like being to provide great board feel while maintaining good shock absorption and response while maintaining comfort.
And the price is almost unbelievable, so hands down the best value-for-money women's bindings in the market, IMO.
WOMEN'S ALL-MOUNTAIN BINDING #5=
IS THIS GEAR RIGHT FOR YOU?
Bindings: Flux GS
Smart rating score: 84.4/100
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Score Breakdown for the GS
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
CARVING | 4.0 | 12/15 |
SLOW SPEED RESPONSE | 4.0 | 12/15 |
BOARD FEEL | 4.0 | 12/15 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 2.5 | 7.5/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
COMFORT | 4.5 | 9/10 |
ANKLE SUPPORT | 5.0 | 10/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 84.4/100 |
WOMEN'S ALL-MOUNTAIN BINDING #5=
IS THIS GEAR RIGHT FOR YOU?
Bindings: Union Trilogy
Smart rating score: 84.4/100
Flex: Medium (5.5/10)
Score Breakdown for the Trilogy
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
CARVING | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
SLOW SPEED RESPONSE | 4.0 | 12/15 |
BOARD FEEL | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.0 | 12/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ANKLE SUPPORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 84.4/100 |
WOMEN'S ALL-MOUNTAIN BINDING #4
IS THIS GEAR RIGHT FOR YOU?
Bindings: Burton Lexa
Smart rating score: 86.0/100
Flex: Medium (5.5/10)
Score Breakdown for the Lexa
Like most Burton bindings they come in an EST version, which fits Burton’s Channel System and the Re:Flex version (which fits 2 x 4 and 4 x 4 systems in addition to as the Channel system).
Lexa Re:Flex
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
CARVING | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
SLOW SPEED RESPONSE | 4.0 | 12/15 |
BOARD FEEL | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.0 | 12/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ANKLE SUPPORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 86.0/100 |
Lexa EST
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
CARVING | 4.0 | 12/15 |
SLOW SPEED RESPONSE | 4.0 | 12/15 |
BOARD FEEL | 5.0 | 15/15 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ANKLE SUPPORT | 3.5 | 7/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 88.2/100 |
WOMEN'S ALL-MOUNTAIN BINDING #3
IS THIS GEAR RIGHT FOR YOU?
Bindings: Rome Brass
Smart rating score: 86.0/100
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Score Breakdown for the Brass
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
CARVING | 4.0 | 12/15 |
SLOW SPEED RESPONSE | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
BOARD FEEL | 4.0 | 12/15 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ANKLE SUPPORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 86.0/100 |
WOMEN'S ALL-MOUNTAIN BINDING #2
IS THIS GEAR RIGHT FOR YOU?
Bindings: Burton Escapade
Smart rating score: 90.3/100
Flex: Medium (5.5/10)
Score Breakdown for the Escapade
Like most Burton bindings they come in an EST version, which fits Burton’s Channel System and the Re:Flex version (which fits 2 x 4 and 4 x 4 systems in addition to as the Channel system).
Escapade Re:Flex
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
CARVING | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
SLOW SPEED RESPONSE | 4.0 | 12/15 |
BOARD FEEL | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
COMFORT | 5.0 | 10/10 |
ANKLE SUPPORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 90.3/100 |
Escapade EST
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
CARVING | 4.0 | 12/15 |
SLOW SPEED RESPONSE | 4.0 | 12/15 |
BOARD FEEL | 5.0 | 15/15 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.0 | 12/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
COMFORT | 4.5 | 9/10 |
ANKLE SUPPORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 90.9/100 |
WOMEN'S ALL-MOUNTAIN BINDING #1
IS THIS GEAR RIGHT FOR YOU?
Bindings: Union Legacy
Smart rating score: 90.9/100
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Score Breakdown for the Legacy
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
CARVING | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
SLOW SPEED RESPONSE | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
BOARD FEEL | 5.0 | 15/15 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
COMFORT | 4.5 | 9/10 |
ANKLE SUPPORT | 3.5 | 7/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 90.9/100 |
Of the 15 different women's all-mountain bindings that I looked at:
WOMEN'S ALL-MOUNTAIN BINDING #5
Bindings: Flux GS
Smart rating score: 84.9/100
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Starting off the list at #5, we have the Flux GS.
The GS might lack somewhat in the shock absorption department but they more than make up for it everywhere else.
Really good response that belies their flex, great ankle support (typical of Flux bindings) and super comfortable.
The kind of binding that you can use across multiple boards and that you can use anywhere on the groomers, in the backcountry and in the park.
Score Breakdown for the GS
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
RESPONSE | 4.0 | 16/20 |
BOARD FEEL | 4.0 | 16/20 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 2.5 | 7.5/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
COMFORT | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
ANKLE SUPPORT | 5.0 | 10/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 84.9/100 |
WOMEN'S ALL-MOUNTAIN BINDING #4
Bindings: Burton Lexa
Smart rating score: 87.1/100
Flex: Medium (6/10)
And in at #4, we have Burton's Lexa bindings.
The Lexa offer up some really nice features, particularly for the price point.
They provide a good amount of response, are super-comfortable and really have no weaknesses. If you're looking for a binding on the slightly stiffer end of medium (but still very much medium), these are worth checking out.
Score Breakdown for the Lexa
Like most Burton bindings they come in an EST version, which fits Burton’s Channel System and the Re:Flex version (which fits 2 x 4 and 4 x 4 systems in addition to as the Channel system).
Lexa Re:Flex
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
RESPONSE | 3.5 | 14/20 |
BOARD FEEL | 4.0 | 16/20 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
COMFORT | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
ANKLE SUPPORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 87.1/100 |
Lexa EST
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
RESPONSE | 4.0 | 16/20 |
BOARD FEEL | 5.0 | 20/20 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 12/15 |
ANKLE SUPPORT | 3.5 | 7/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 89.2/100 |
WOMEN'S ALL-MOUNTAIN BINDING #3
Bindings: K2 Hue
Smart rating score: 87.6/100
Flex: Medium (6/10)
The K2 Hue is a decently responsive binding with great board feel (thanks in part to K2's mini-disc and Tripod Chassis System).
It's like a women's specific hybrid of the K2 Lien AT and K2 Lineup, offering the perfect sweet spot between freestyle and freeride, able to excel anywhere on the mountain and do anything.
It's a great option for that do-it-all one board quiver snowboard or as bindings that can accommodate a multi-board quiver (if you don't want to have multiple pairs of bindings).
Particularly good for a multi-board quiver, given that you can adjust the flex slightly, by swapping out the damping pods and "Lock Block" for stiffer or softer options.
Score Breakdown for the Hue
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
RESPONSE | 3.5 | 14/20 |
BOARD FEEL | 5.0 | 20/20 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.0 | 12/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 12/15 |
ANKLE SUPPORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 87.6/100 |
WOMEN'S ALL-MOUNTAIN BINDING #2
Bindings: Burton Escapade
Smart rating score: 91.4/100
Flex: Medium (5.5/10)
In at #2 we have the Burton Escapades.
The Escapade are pretty close to the ideal women’s all mountain bindings.
They are versatile enough to do everything you want from the park to the backcountry and everything in between.
They have the luxury of comfort to keep you riding all day comfortably, awesome shock absorption to absorb all the bumps and jumps, great adjustability, the brilliantly smooth ratchet system that Burton is famous for, and nice firm boot support to keep you securely locked in. And really good board feel on top of all that.
Score Breakdown for the Escapade
Like most Burton bindings they come in an EST version, which fits Burton’s Channel System and the Re:Flex version (which fits 2 x 4 and 4 x 4 systems in addition to as the Channel system).
Escapade Re:Flex
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
RESPONSE | 3.5 | 14/20 |
BOARD FEEL | 4.5 | 18/20 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
COMFORT | 5.0 | 15/15 |
ANKLE SUPPORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 91.4/100 |
Escapade EST
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
RESPONSE | 4.0 | 16/20 |
BOARD FEEL | 5.0 | 20/20 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.0 | 12/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
COMFORT | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
ANKLE SUPPORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 92.5/100 |
WOMEN'S ALL-MOUNTAIN BINDING #1
Bindings: Union Legacy
Smart rating score: 93.5/100
Flex: Medium (6/10)
And the #1 spot goes to the Union Legacy!
With the perfect flex to do anything and match with almost every board (except really stiff or really soft boards), the versatile Legacy won't let you down.
Whether you're lapping the park, carving up the groomers, weaving through the trees, riding pow or exploring the backcountry or sidecountry, these bindings will have your covered.
The Legacy achieve many elusive balancing acts, like being to provide great board feel while maintaining good shock absorption and response while maintaining comfort.
Score Breakdown for the Legacy
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
RESPONSE | 4.0 | 16/20 |
BOARD FEEL | 5.0 | 20/20 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
COMFORT | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
ANKLE SUPPORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 93.5/100 |
Of the 15 different women's all-mountain bindings that I looked at:
WOMEN'S ALL-MOUNTAIN BINDING #5
Bindings: Flux GS
Smart rating score: 84.9/100
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Starting off the list at #5, we have the Flux GS.
The GS might lack somewhat in the shock absorption department but they more than make up for it everywhere else.
Really good response that belies their flex, great ankle support (typical of Flux bindings) and super comfortable.
The kind of binding that you can use across multiple boards and that you can use anywhere on the groomers, in the backcountry and in the park.
Score Breakdown for the GS
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
RESPONSE | 4.0 | 16/20 |
BOARD FEEL | 4.0 | 16/20 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 2.5 | 7.5/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
COMFORT | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
ANKLE SUPPORT | 5.0 | 10/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 84.9/100 |
WOMEN'S ALL-MOUNTAIN BINDING #4
Bindings: Burton Lexa
Smart rating score: 87.1/100
Flex: Medium (6/10)
And in at #4, we have Burton's Lexa bindings.
The Lexa offer up some really nice features, particularly for the price point.
They provide a good amount of response, are super-comfortable and really have no weaknesses. If you're looking for a binding on the slightly stiffer end of medium (but still very much medium), these are worth checking out.
Score Breakdown for the Lexa
Like most Burton bindings they come in an EST version, which fits Burton’s Channel System and the Re:Flex version (which fits 2 x 4 and 4 x 4 systems in addition to as the Channel system).
Lexa Re:Flex
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
RESPONSE | 3.5 | 14/20 |
BOARD FEEL | 4.0 | 16/20 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
COMFORT | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
ANKLE SUPPORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 87.1/100 |
Lexa EST
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
RESPONSE | 4.0 | 16/20 |
BOARD FEEL | 5.0 | 20/20 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 12/15 |
ANKLE SUPPORT | 3.5 | 7/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 89.2/100 |
WOMEN'S ALL-MOUNTAIN BINDING #3
Bindings: K2 Hue
Smart rating score: 87.6/100
Flex: Medium (6/10)
The K2 Hue is a decently responsive binding with great board feel (thanks in part to K2's mini-disc and Tripod Chassis System).
It's like a women's specific hybrid of the K2 Lien AT and K2 Lineup, offering the perfect sweet spot between freestyle and freeride, able to excel anywhere on the mountain and do anything.
It's a great option for that do-it-all one board quiver snowboard or as bindings that can accommodate a multi-board quiver (if you don't want to have multiple pairs of bindings).
Particularly good for a multi-board quiver, given that you can adjust the flex slightly, by swapping out the damping pods and "Lock Block" for stiffer or softer options.
Score Breakdown for the Hue
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
RESPONSE | 3.5 | 14/20 |
BOARD FEEL | 5.0 | 20/20 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.0 | 12/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 12/15 |
ANKLE SUPPORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 87.6/100 |
WOMEN'S ALL-MOUNTAIN BINDING #2
Bindings: Burton Escapade
Smart rating score: 93.0/100
Flex: Medium (5/10)
In at #2 we have the Burton Escapades.
Apart from being a little less responsive than some of the bindings on this list, the Escapade is pretty close to the ideal women’s all mountain binding.
They are versatile enough to do everything you want from the park to the backcountry and everything in between.
They have the luxury of comfort to keep you riding all day comfortably, awesome shock absorption to absorb all the bumps and jumps, great adjustability, the brilliantly smooth ratchet system that Burton is famous for, and nice firm boot support to keep you securely locked in.
Score Breakdown for the Escapade
Like most Burton bindings they come in an EST version, which fits Burton’s Channel System and the Re:Flex version (which fits 2 x 4 and 4 x 4 systems in addition to as the Channel system).
Escapade Re:Flex
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
RESPONSE | 3.0 | 12/20 |
BOARD FEEL | 5.0 | 20/20 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 5.0 | 15/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
COMFORT | 5.0 | 15/15 |
ANKLE SUPPORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 93.0/100 |
Escapade EST
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
RESPONSE | 3.0 | 12/20 |
BOARD FEEL | 5.0 | 20/20 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.0 | 12/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
COMFORT | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
ANKLE SUPPORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 89.8/100 |
WOMEN'S ALL-MOUNTAIN BINDING #1
Bindings: Union Legacy
Smart rating score: 93.5/100
Flex: Medium (6/10)
And the #1 spot goes to the Union Legacy!
With the perfect flex to do anything and match with almost every board (except really stiff or really soft boards), the Versatile Legacy won't let you down.
Whether you're lapping the park, carving up the groomers, weaving through the trees, riding pow or exploring the backcountry or sidecountry, these bindings will have your back.
The Legacy achieve many elusive balancing acts, like being to provide great board feel while maintaining good shock absorption and response while maintaining comfort.
Note: The Legacy was previously in a different category, but I moved it here, as it fits this category better, IMO.
Score Breakdown for the Legacy
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
RESPONSE | 4.0 | 16/20 |
BOARD FEEL | 5.0 | 20/20 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
COMFORT | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
ANKLE SUPPORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 93.5/100 |
Thanks for Reading
I hope this has helped you to narrow down your options for your next pair of bindings if you’re an all-mountain rider or want one pair of bindings to fit multiple boards.
Of the 14 different women's all-mountain bindings that I looked at:
WOMEN'S ALL-MOUNTAIN BINDING #5
Bindings: Union Trilogy
Price: $259
Smart rating score: 84.9/100
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Starting the list at #5, we have Union’s Trilogy bindings.
With women’s specific base plate and highback this binding offers up great all round performance for women. And comes at a really reasonable price for the quality you get from it.
And if response is what you're looking for they equal or beat every other binding on this list for response. One of, if not the, most responsive binding at this price point.
Score Breakdown for the Trilogy
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
RESPONSE | 4.0 | 16/20 |
BOARD FEEL | 4.0 | 16/20 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.0 | 12/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
COMFORT | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
ANKLE SUPPORT | 3.5 | 7/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 84.9/100 |
WOMEN'S ALL-MOUNTAIN BINDING #4
Bindings: Flux GS
Price: $260
Smart rating score: 84.9/100
Flex: Medium (5/10)
The Flux GS might lack somewhat in the shock absorption department but they more than make up for it everywhere else.
Really good response that belies their flex, great ankle support, typical of Flux bindings and super comfortable.
The kind of binding that you can use across multiple boards and that you can use anywhere on the groomers, in the backcountry and in the park.
Score Breakdown for the GS
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
RESPONSE | 4.0 | 16/20 |
BOARD FEEL | 4.0 | 16/20 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 2.5 | 7.5/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
COMFORT | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
ANKLE SUPPORT | 5.0 | 10/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 84.9/100 |
WOMEN'S ALL-MOUNTAIN BINDING #3
Bindings: Burton Lexa
Price: $259
Smart rating score: 87.1/100
Flex: Medium (6/10)
And in at #3, we have Burton's Lexa bindings.
The Lexa offer up some really nice features, particularly for the price point.
They provide a good amount of response, are super-comfortable and really have no weaknesses. If you're looking for a binding on the stiffer end of medium, these are worth checking out - and they down in price for 2021 (something that doesn't happen very often!)
Score Breakdown for the Lexa
Like most Burton bindings they come in an EST version, which fits Burton’s Channel System and the Re:Flex version (which fits 2 x 4 and 4 x 4 systems in addition to as the Channel system).
Lexa Re:Flex
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
RESPONSE | 3.5 | 14/20 |
BOARD FEEL | 4.0 | 16/20 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
COMFORT | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
ANKLE SUPPORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 87.1/100 |
Lexa EST
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
RESPONSE | 4.0 | 16/20 |
BOARD FEEL | 5.0 | 20/20 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 12/15 |
ANKLE SUPPORT | 3.5 | 7/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 89.2/100 |
WOMEN'S ALL-MOUNTAIN BINDING #2
Bindings: K2 Hue
Price: $259
Smart rating score: 87.6/100
Flex: Medium (6/10)
The K2 Hue is a decently responsive binding with great board feel (thanks in part to K2's mini-disc and Tripod Chassis System).
It's like a women's specific hybrid of the K2 Lien AT and K2 Lineup, offering the perfect sweet spot between freestyle and freeride, able to excel anywhere on the mountain and do anything.
It's a great option for that do-it-all one quiver snowboard or as bindings that can accommodate a multi-board quiver (if you don't want to have multiple pairs of bindings).
Score Breakdown for the Hue
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
RESPONSE | 3.5 | 14/20 |
BOARD FEEL | 5.0 | 20/20 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.0 | 12/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 12/15 |
ANKLE SUPPORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 87.6/100 |
WOMEN'S ALL-MOUNTAIN BINDING #1
Bindings: Burton Escapade
Price: $329
Smart rating score: 93.0/100
Flex: Medium (5/10)
And the #1 spot goes to the Burton Escapades!
Apart from being a little less responsive than some of the bindings on this list, the Escapade is pretty close to the ideal women’s all mountain binding.
They are versatile enough to do everything you want from the park to the backcountry and everything in between.
They have the luxury of comfort to keep you riding all day comfortably, awesome shock absorption to absorb all the bumps and jumps, great adjustability, the brilliant ratchet system that Burton is famous for, and nice firm boot support to keep you securely locked in.
Score Breakdown for the Escapade
Like most Burton bindings they come in an EST version, which fits Burton’s Channel System and the Re:Flex version (which fits 2 x 4 and 4 x 4 systems in addition to as the Channel system).
Escapade Re:Flex
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
RESPONSE | 3.0 | 12/20 |
BOARD FEEL | 5.0 | 20/20 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 5.0 | 15/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
COMFORT | 5.0 | 15/15 |
ANKLE SUPPORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 93.0/100 |
Escapade EST
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
RESPONSE | 3.0 | 12/20 |
BOARD FEEL | 5.0 | 20/20 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.0 | 12/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
COMFORT | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
ANKLE SUPPORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 89.8/100 |
Thanks for Reading
I hope this has helped you to narrow down your options for your next pair of bindings if you’re an all-mountain rider or want one pair of bindings to fit multiple boards.
NOTE: This is a past seasons top 5. For the latest season's Top 5 Women's All-Mountain Bindings list, check out the link below:
>>TOP 5 WOMEN'S ALL-MOUNTAIN BINDINGS (Latest Season)
Of the 17 different women's all-mountain bindings that I looked at:
WOMEN'S ALL-MOUNTAIN BINDING #5
Bindings: Burton Scribe
Price: $239
Smart rating score: 81.2/100
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Starting at #5, we have Burton's Scribe bindings.
The Scribes are a really versatile binding that can accommodate a wide range of boards and can ride any style anywhere on the mountain (as all good all-mountain bindings should).
I'd like to see them put the Hammockstrap™ Strap on it (like the closest Men's equivalent the Burton Mission) but even with the Reactstrap™ the Scribes are a good performing, versatile binding and as a bonus come in at a reasonable price (the lowest price in this top 5).
Score Breakdown for the Scribe Re:Flex
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
RESPONSE | 3.0 | 12/20 |
BOARD FEEL | 4.0 | 16/20 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
COMFORT | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
ANKLE SUPPORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 81.2/100 |
WOMEN'S ALL-MOUNTAIN BINDING #4
Bindings: Union Trilogy
Price: $249
Smart rating score: 83.9/100
Flex: Medium (5/10)
In at #4, we have Union’s Trilogy bindings.
With women’s specific base plate and highback this binding offers up great all round performance for women. It's the 2nd lowest price on this list (behind #5 above) - so really good value-for-money here.
And if response is what you're looking for they equal or beat every other binding on this list for response. One of, if not the, most responsive binding at this price point.
Score Breakdown for the Trilogy
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
RESPONSE | 4.0 | 16/20 |
BOARD FEEL | 4.0 | 16/20 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.0 | 12/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
COMFORT | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
ANKLE SUPPORT | 3.0 | 6/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 83.9/100 |
WOMEN'S ALL-MOUNTAIN BINDING #3
Bindings: Flux GS
Price: $259
Smart rating score: 84.9/100
Flex: Medium (5/10)
The Flux GS might lack somewhat in the shock absorption department but they more than make up for it everywhere else.
What they lack in shock absorption may be forgotten though if you look at their responsiveness, really nice and firm boot support, awesome adjustability, not to mention being super comfortable and having great board to binding feel.
The kind of binding that you can use across multiple boards and that you can use anywhere on the mountain, in the backcountry and in the park.
Score Breakdown for the GS
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
RESPONSE | 4.0 | 16/20 |
BOARD FEEL | 4.0 | 16/20 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 2.5 | 7.5/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
COMFORT | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
ANKLE SUPPORT | 5.0 | 10/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 84.9/100 |
WOMEN'S ALL-MOUNTAIN BINDING #2
Bindings: K2 Hue
Price: $249
Smart rating score: 87.6/100
Flex: Medium (6/10)
The K2 Hue is a decently responsive binding with great board feel (thanks in part to K2's mini-disc and Tripod Chassis System).
It's like a women's specific hybrid of the K2 Lien AT and K2 Lineup, offering the perfect sweet spot between freestyle and freeride, able to excel anywhere on the mountain and do anything.
It's a great option for that do-it-all one quiver snowboard or as bindings that can accommodate a multi-board quiver (if you don't want to have multiple pairs of bindings).
Score Breakdown for the Hue
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
RESPONSE | 3.5 | 14/20 |
BOARD FEEL | 5.0 | 20/20 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.0 | 12/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 12/15 |
ANKLE SUPPORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 87.6/100 |
WOMEN'S ALL-MOUNTAIN BINDING #1
Bindings: Burton Escapade
Price: $329
Smart rating score: 93.0/100
Flex: Medium (5/10)
And the #1 spot goes to the Burton Escapades!
Apart from being a little less responsive than some of the bindings on this list, the Escapade is pretty close to the ideal women’s all mountain binding.
They are versatile enough to do everything you want from the park to the backcountry and everything in between.
They have the luxury of comfort to keep you riding all day comfortably, insane shock absorption to absorb all the bumps and jumps, great adjustability, the brilliant ratchet system that Burton is famous for, easy entry/exit and nice firm boot support to keep you securely locked in.
Score Breakdown for the Escapade
Like most Burton bindings they come in an EST version, which fits Burton’s Channel System and the Re:Flex version (which fits 2 x 4 and 4 x 4 systems in addition to as the Channel system).
Escapade Re:Flex
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
RESPONSE | 3.0 | 12/20 |
BOARD FEEL | 5.0 | 20/20 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 5.0 | 15/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
COMFORT | 5.0 | 15/15 |
ANKLE SUPPORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 93.0/100 |
Escapade EST
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
RESPONSE | 3.0 | 12/20 |
BOARD FEEL | 5.0 | 20/20 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.0 | 12/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
COMFORT | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
ANKLE SUPPORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 89.8/100 |
Thanks for Reading
I hope this has helped you to narrow down your options for your next pair of bindings if you’re an all-mountain rider or want one pair of bindings to fit multiple boards.
NOTE: This is a past seasons top 5. For the latest season's Top 5 Women's All-Mountain Bindings list, check out the link below:
>>TOP 5 WOMEN'S ALL-MOUNTAIN BINDINGS (Latest Season)
Of the 16 different women's all-mountain bindings that I looked at:
WOMEN'S ALL-MOUNTAIN BINDING #5
Bindings: Burton Scribe
Price: $239
Smart rating score: 81.2/100
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Starting at #5, we have Burton's Scribe bindings.
The Scribes are a really versatile binding that can accommodate a wide range of boards and can ride any style anywhere on the mountain (as all good all-mountain bindings should).
I'd like to see them put the Hammockstrap™ Strap on it (like the closest Men's equivalent the Burton Mission) but even with the Reactstrap™ the Scribes are a good performing, versatile binding and as a bonus come in at a reasonable price (the lowest price in this top 5).
Score Breakdown for the Scribe Re:Flex
FACTOR | rating (OUT OF 5) | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Responsiveness | 3.0 | 12/20 |
Board Feel | 4.0 | 16/20 |
Shock Absorption | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
Adjustability | 4.0 | 12/15 |
Comfort | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
Ankle Support | 4.0 | 8/10 |
Entry/Exit | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 81.2/100 |
WOMEN'S ALL-MOUNTAIN BINDING #4
Bindings: Union Trilogy
Price: $249
Smart rating score: 83.9/100
Flex: Medium (5/10)
First up on this list we have Union’s Trilogy bindings.
With women’s specific base plate and highback this binding offers up great all round performance for women. It's the 2nd lowest price on this list (behind #5 above) - so really good value-for-money here.
And if response is what you're looking for they equal or beat every other binding on this list for response. One of, if not the, most responsive binding at this price point.
Score Breakdown for the Trilogy
FACTOR | rating (OUT OF 5) | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Responsiveness | 4.0 | 16/20 |
Board Feel | 4.0 | 16/20 |
Shock Absorption | 4.0 | 12/15 |
Adjustability | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
Comfort | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
Ankle Support | 3.0 | 6/10 |
Entry/Exit | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 83.9/100 |
WOMEN'S ALL-MOUNTAIN BINDING #3
Bindings: Flux GS
Smart rating score: 84.9/100
Flex: Medium (5/10)
The Flux GS might lack somewhat in the shock absorption department but they more than make up for it everywhere else.
What they lack in shock absorption may be forgotten though if you look at their responsiveness, really nice and firm boot support, awesome adjustability, not to mention being super comfortable and having great board to binding feel.
The kind of binding that you can use across multiple boards and that you can use anywhere on the mountain, in the backcountry and in the park.
Score Breakdown for the GS
FACTOR | rating (OUT OF 5) | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Responsiveness | 4.0 | 16/20 |
Board Feel | 4.0 | 16/20 |
Shock Absorption | 2.5 | 7.5/15 |
Adjustability | 4.0 | 12/15 |
Comfort | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
Ankle Support | 5.0 | 10/10 |
Entry/Exit | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 84.9/100 |
WOMEN'S ALL-MOUNTAIN BINDING #2
Bindings: K2 Hue
Price: $239
Smart rating score: 90.9/100
Flex: Medium (6/10)
The K2 Hue is a decently responsive binding with great board feel (thanks in part to K2's mini-disc and Tripod Chassis System).
It's like a women's specific hybrid of the K2 Lien AT and K2 Lineup, offering the perfect sweet spot between freestyle and freeride, able to excel anywhere on the mountain and do anything.
It's a great option for that do-it-all one quiver snowboard or as bindings that can accommodate a multi-board quiver (if you don't want to have multiple pairs of bindings).
Score Breakdown for the Hue
FACTOR | rating (OUT OF 5) | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Responsiveness | 3.5 | 14/20 |
Board Feel | 5.0 | 20/20 |
Shock Absorption | 4.0 | 12/15 |
Adjustability | 5.0 | 15/15 |
Comfort | 4.0 | 12/15 |
Ankle Support | 4.0 | 8/10 |
Entry/Exit | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 90.9/100 |
WOMEN'S ALL-MOUNTAIN BINDING #1
Bindings: Burton Escapade
Price: $329
Smart rating score: 93.0/100
Flex: Medium (5/10)
And the #1 spot goes to the Burton Escapades!
Apart from being a little less responsive than some of the bindings on this list, the Escapade is pretty close to the ideal women’s all mountain binding.
They are versatile enough to do everything you want from the park to the backcountry and everything in between.
They have the luxury of comfort to keep you riding all day comfortably, insane shock absorption to absorb all the bumps and jumps, great adjustability, the brilliant ratchet system that Burton is famous for, easy entry/exit and nice firm boot support to keep you securely locked in.
They are the great all-rounder. There are better bindings if you want something really soft and freestyle oriented and there are better bindings for more big mountain hard-charging kind of stuff - but for the rider that wants just one set of bindings that can do everything on, the Escapade's are the best in the business at doing that.
Score Breakdown for the Escapade
Like most Burton bindings they come in an EST version, which fits Burton’s Channel System and the Re:Flex version (which fits standard 4 hole systems as well as the Channel system).
Escapade Re:Flex
FACTOR | rating (OUT OF 5) | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Responsiveness | 3.0 | 12/20 |
Board Feel | 5.0 | 20/20 |
Shock Absorption | 5.0 | 15/15 |
Adjustability | 4.0 | 12/15 |
Comfort | 5.0 | 15/15 |
Ankle Support | 4.0 | 8/10 |
Entry/Exit | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 93.0/100 |
Escapade EST
FACTOR | rating (OUT OF 5) | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Responsiveness | 3.0 | 12/20 |
Board Feel | 5.0 | 20/20 |
Shock Absorption | 4.0 | 12/15 |
Adjustability | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
Comfort | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
Ankle Support | 4.0 | 8/10 |
Entry/Exit | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 89.8/100 |
Thanks for Reading
I hope this has helped you to narrow down your options for your next pair of bindings if you’re an all-mountain rider or want one pair of bindings to fit multiple boards.
Check out the links under each binding to learn more and for current prices and availability.
NOTE: This is a past seasons top 5. For the latest season's Top 5 Women's All-Mountain Bindings list, check out the link below:
Of the 21 different women’s all-mountain bindings that I looked at:
- The average score was 77.6/100
- The highest score was 94.4/100 (see #1 board below)
- The lowest score was 53.3/100
- The average price was $241
Women’s All Mountain Binding #5
Bindings: Union Trilogy
Price: View More Info and Current Prices Here
Smart rating score: 82.8/100
Flex: Medium (5/10)
First up on this list we have Union’s Trilogy bindings.
With women’s specific base plate and highback this binding offers up great all round performance for women. They are also the cheapest on this list – so really good value-for-money here.
Union’s Trilogy bindings have a flex and feel perfect for doing a bit of everything. And they are unbelievably light. They are claimed to be the lightest binding you can buy – and at just 650 grams (around 1.4lbs) I wouldn’t doubt that! And with a nice comfy ankle strap you’ll hardly even notice they’re there.
The Union Trilogy Score Breakdown
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
| Responsiveness: | 4.0 | 16/20 |
| Board Feel/Butterability: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Shock Absorption: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Adjustability: | 3.0 | 9/15 |
| Comfort: | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Ankle Support: | 3.0 | 6/10 |
| Flex: | 5.0 | 5/5 |
| Entry/Exit: | 4.0 | 4/5 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 82.8/100 |
Women’s All Mountain Binding #4
Bindings: Salomon Mirage
Price: View More Info and Current Prices Here
Smart rating score: 83.9/100
Flex: Medium (5 out of 10)
Next, at #4, we have the Salomon Mirage bindings.
The Mirage’s provide solid performance across all of the categories tested. Binding to board flex feel is their weakest point but they aren’t bad, just not as good as some of the others on this list in that area.
As all mountain bindings should be, they don’t have any major weaknesses and will have you covered wherever you want to go on the mountain from the park to the backcountry.
Score Breakdown for the Mirages
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
| Responsiveness: | 3.5 | 14/20 |
| Board Feel/Butterability: | 3.0 | 9/15 |
| Shock Absorption: | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Adjustability: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Comfort: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Ankle Support: | 3.0 | 6/10 |
| Flex: | 5.0 | 5/5 |
| Entry/Exit: | 4.0 | 4/5 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 83.9/100 |
Women’s All Mountain Binding #3
Bindings: Rome Women’s Katana
Price: View More Info and Current Prices Here
Smart rating score: 87.2/100
Flex: Medium (6/10)
In at number 4 we have the Rome Women’s Katana bindings.
Based on the Men’s Katana binding but tweaked for a better fit for women, the Women’s Katana bindings have a nice medium flex, awesome shock absorption, are very responsive and super comfortable and lightweight.
Score Breakdown for the Katanas
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
| Responsiveness: | 4.0 | 16/20 |
| Board Feel/Butterability: | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Shock Absorption: | 5.0 | 15/15 |
| Adjustability: | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Comfort: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Ankle Support: | 3.0 | 6/10 |
| Flex: | 5.0 | 5/5 |
| Entry/Exit: | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 87.2/100 |
Women’s All Mountain Binding #2
Bindings: Flux GS
Price: View More Info and Current Prices Here
Smart rating score: 90.6/100
Flex: Medium (4.5 out of 10)
The Flux GS might lack somewhat in the shock absorption department but they more than make up for it everywhere else.
Had they been better shock absorbers, they might have challenged for the #1 spot.
What they lack in shock absorption may be forgotten though if you look at their responsiveness, really nice and firm boot support, awesome adjustability, not to mention being super comfortable and having great board to binding feel.
Flux GS Bindings Score Breakdown
Women’s All Mountain Binding #1
Bindings: Burton Escapade
Price: View More Info and Current Prices Here
Smart rating score: 94.4/100
Flex: Medium (6 out of 10)
And the #1 spot goes to the Burton Escapades!
What else can I say except that the Escapade is pretty close to the ideal women’s all mountain binding. They bring that nice middling flex for the flexibility (excuse the pun!) to do everything you want from the park to the backcountry and everything in between.
They have the luxury of comfort to keep you riding all day and comfortably so, insane shock absorption to absorb all the bumps and jumps, almost infinite adjustability, the brilliant ratchet system that Burton is famous for, easy entry/exit and nice firm boot support to keep you securely locked in.
They are the great all-rounder. There are better bindings if you want something really soft and freestyle oriented and there are better bindings for more big mountain hard-charging kind of stuff – but for the rider that wants just one set of bindings that can do everything on, the Escapade’s are the best in the business at doing that.
Options
The Escapade come in the Re:Flex model (compatible with all mounting systems currently on the market) or the EST model (compatible with Burton’s snowboards with the channel system).
Note the ESTs will have a different feel and will perform slightly differently (see their score also included below).
The Escapades Score Breakdown
Re:Flex Model’s score breakdown.
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
| Responsiveness: | 3.0 | 12/20 |
| Board Feel/Butterability: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Shock Absorption: | 5.0 | 15/15 |
| Adjustability: | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Comfort: | 5.0 | 15/15 |
| Ankle Support: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Flex: | 5.0 | 5/5 |
| Entry/Exit: | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 94.4/100 |
EST Model’s score breakdown.
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
| Responsiveness: | 3.0 | 12/20 |
| Board Feel/Butterability: | 5.0 | 15/15 |
| Shock Absorption: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Adjustability: | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Comfort: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Ankle Support: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Flex: | 5.0 | 5/5 |
| Entry/Exit: | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 91.1/100 |
Note: The Escapade’s are the most expensive on this list. But if you want the best and don’t mind paying for it, then these are a great choice.
Thanks for Reading
I hope this has helped you to narrow down your options for your next pair of bindings if you’re an all-mountain rider. Check out the links under each binding to learn more and for current prices and availability.
NOTE: This list was for the 2017-18 season. For the latest Top 5 Women’s All-Mountain Bindings List, check out the link below:
>>Latest Season’s Top 5 Women’s All-Mountain Bindings
Of the 22 different women’s all-mountain bindings that I looked at:
- The average score was 79.9/100
- The highest score was 94.3/100 (see #1 board below)
- The lowest score was 59.4/100
- The average price was $238
Women’s All Mountain Binding #5
Bindings: Salomon Mirage
Price (USD): $239
Smart rating score: 84.4/100
Flex: Medium (5 out of 10)
Starting out the top 5 we have the Salomon Mirage bindings.
The Mirage’s provide solid performance across all of the categories tested. Binding to board flex feel is their weakest point but they aren’t bad, just not as good as some of the others on this list in that area.
As all mountain bindings should be, they don’t have any real weaknesses and will have you covered wherever you want to go on the mountain from the park to the backcountry.
They are the cheapest of all the bindings on this list, great for those with a lower budget.
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
| Flex: | 5.0 | 15/15 |
| Responsiveness: | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Adjustability: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Boot Support: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Shock Absorption: | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Comfort: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Butterability/Board Feel | 3.0 | 6/10 |
| Entry/Exit: | 4.0 | 4/5 |
| TOTAL | 84.4/100 |
Women’s All Mountain Binding #4
Bindings: Rome Women’s Katana
Price (USD): $299
Smart rating score: 86.5/100
Flex: Medium (6/10)
In at number 4 we have the Rome Women’s Katana bindings.
Based on the Men’s Katana binding but tweaked for a better fit for women, the Women’s Katana bindings have a nice medium flex, awesome shock absorption, are very responsive and super comfortable.
Score Breakdown for the Katanas
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
| Flex: | 5.0 | 15/15 |
| Responsiveness: | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Adjustability: | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Boot Support: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Shock Absorption: | 5.0 | 15/15 |
| Comfort: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Butterability/Board Feel | 3.0 | 6/10 |
| Entry/Exit: | 3.0 | 3/5 |
| TOTAL | 86.5/100 |
Women’s All Mountain Binding #3
Bindings: Flux GS
Price (USD): $249
Smart rating score: 87.5/100
Flex: Medium (4.5 out of 10)
The Flux GS might lack somewhat in the shock absorption department but they more than make up for it everywhere else.
Had they been better shock absorbers, they might have challenged for the #1 spot.
What they lack in shock absorption may be forgotten though if you look at their responsiveness, really nice and firm boot support, awesome adjustability, not to mention being super comfortable and having great board to binding feel.
Flux GS Bindings Score Breakdown
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
| Flex: | 5.0 | 15/15 |
| Responsiveness: | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Adjustability: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Boot Support: | 5.0 | 15/15 |
| Shock Absorption: | 2.5 | 7.5/15 |
| Comfort: | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| Butterability/Board Feel | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Entry/Exit: | 4.0 | 4/5 |
| TOTAL | 87.5/100 |
Women’s All Mountain Binding #2
Bindings: Union Legacy
Price (USD): $259
Smart rating score: 88.5/100
Flex: Medium (5/10)
And coming in at number 3 we have Union’s Legacy bindings.
With women’s specific base plate and highback this binding offers up great all round performance for women.
Union’s Legacy bindings have a medium flex perfect for doing a bit of everything and have super awesome shock absorption for extra cushioning when riding in the rough stuff and landing jumps.
Unbelievably these bindings weigh less than 700 grams (around 1.5lbs)! So you won’t even realize they’re there.
They are also super-responsive, awesome for buttering/binding to board flex (thanks largely due to the mini-disc which minimizes the amount of board to bindings contact), have great boot support and feature some great tool-less adjustments.
The Union Legacy Score Breakdown
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
| Flex: | 5.0 | 15/15 |
| Responsiveness: | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Adjustability: | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Boot Support: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Shock Absorption: | 5.0 | 15/15 |
| Comfort: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Butterability/Board Feel | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Entry/Exit: | 4.0 | 4/5 |
| TOTAL | 88.5/100 |
Women’s All Mountain Binding #1
Bindings: Burton Escapade
Price (USD): $319
Smart rating score: 94.3/100
Flex: Medium (6 out of 10)
And the #1 spot goes to the Burton Escapades!
What else can I say except that the Escapade is pretty close to the ideal women’s all mountain binding. They bring that nice middling flex for the flexibility (excuse the pun!) to do everything you want from the park to the backcountry and everything in between.
They have the luxury of comfort to keep you riding all day and comfortably so, insane shock absorption to absorb all the bumps and jumps, almost infinite adjustability, the brilliant ratchet system that Burton is famous for, easy entry/exit and nice firm boot support to keep you securely locked in.
They are the great all-rounder. There are better bindings if you want something really soft and freestyle oriented and there are better bindings for more big mountain hard-charging kind of stuff – but for the rider that wants just one set of bindings that can do everything on, the Escapade’s are the best in the business at doing that.
Options
The Escapade come in the Re:Flex model (compatible with standard 4 hole binding mounting systems used on most snowboards) or the EST model (compatible with Burton’s channel system).
Note the ESTs will have a different feel and will perform slightly differently (see their score also included below).
The Escapades Score Breakdown
Re:Flex Model’s score breakdown.
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
| Flex: | 5.0 | 15/15 |
| Responsiveness: | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Adjustability: | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Boot Support: | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Shock Absorption: | 5.0 | 15/15 |
| Comfort: | 5.0 | 10/10 |
| Butterability/Board Feel | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Entry/Exit: | 5.0 | 5/5 |
| TOTAL | 94.3/100 |
EST Model’s score breakdown.
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
| Flex: | 5.0 | 15/15 |
| Responsiveness: | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Adjustability: | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Boot Support: | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Shock Absorption: | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Comfort: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Butterability/Board Feel | 5.0 | 10/10 |
| Entry/Exit: | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
| TOTAL | 89.1/100 |
Note: The Escapade’s are the most expensive on this list. But if you want the best and don’t mind paying for it, then these are a great choice.
Thanks for Reading
I hope this has helped you to narrow down your options for your next pair of bindings if you’re an all-mountain rider.
For the latest season’s top 5 women’s all mountain bindings, check out the link below:
>>Top 5 Women’s All Mountain Bindings (Latest Season)
For the latest season's list, check out the link below.
>>TOP 5 WOMEN'S ALL-MOUNTAIN SNOWBOARD BINDINGS (LATEST SEASON)
Buying Past Season Models
Often models don't change that much from year to year so if you can find a past season model, it will likely be close enough to the latest model but you can get it cheaper, if available and in a suitable size for you. For past year's models check out the links below to see if they still have any left.
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