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WOMEN'S FREESTYLE BINDING #5
Bindings: Jones Equinox
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US
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CA
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UK/EU
IS THIS GEAR RIGHT FOR YOU?
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Smart rating score: 84.7/100
Score Breakdown for the Equinox
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
BOARD FEEL | 3.5 | 17.5/25 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 5.0 | 25/25 |
CARVING | 3.0 | 6/10 |
SLOW SPEED RESPONSE | 4.5 | 9/10 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 84.7/100 |
WOMEN'S FREESTYLE BINDING #4
Bindings: Salomon Mirage
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US
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CA
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UK/EU
IS THIS GEAR RIGHT FOR YOU?
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Smart Rating Score: 84.7/100
Score Breakdown for the Mirage
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
BOARD FEEL | 4.0 | 20/25 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
CARVING | 3.0 | 6/10 |
SLOW SPEED RESPONSE | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 84.7/100 |
WOMEN'S FREESTYLE BINDING #3
Bindings: Burton Scribe
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US
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CA
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UK/EU
IS THIS GEAR RIGHT FOR YOU?
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Smart rating score: 84.7/100
Score Breakdown for the Scribe
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
BOARD FEEL | 4.0 | 20/25 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
CARVING | 3.0 | 6/10 |
SLOW SPEED RESPONSE | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 84.7/100 |
WOMEN'S FREESTYLE BINDING #2
Bindings: K2 Meridian
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US
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CA
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UK/EU
IS THIS GEAR RIGHT FOR YOU?
Flex: Medium-soft (4/10)
Smart rating score: 85.3/100
Score Breakdown for Meridian
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
BOARD FEEL | 5.0 | 25/25 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 3.5 | 17.5/25 |
CARVING | 3.0 | 6/10 |
SLOW SPEED RESPONSE | 4.5 | 9/10 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 85.3/100 |
WOMEN'S FREESTYLE BINDING #1
Bindings: Union Women's Ultra
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US
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CA
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UK/EU
IS THIS GEAR RIGHT FOR YOU?
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Smart Rating Score: 90.5/100
Score Breakdown for the Women's Ultra
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
BOARD FEEL | 5.0 | 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 | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 90.5/100 |
Of the 11 different women’s freestyle bindings that I looked at:
WOMEN'S FREESTYLE BINDING #5
Bindings: Salomon Nesta
- US
- CA
- UK/EU
Flex: Medium-soft (4.5/10)
Smart rating score: 81.1/100
Starting off the list at #5 are the Salomon Nesta bindings.
Carrying on where the Nova's left over, the Nesta are very capable freestyle bindings, that could just as easily be used for all-mountain cruising.
They are a good quality binding with no weaknesses across all the factors we rated for. They are also the lowest priced bindings in this list.
Score Breakdown for the Nesta
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
BOARD FEEL | 4.0 | 24/30 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.0 | 20/25 |
RESPONSE | 3.0 | 9/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 81.1/100 |
WOMEN'S FREESTYLE BINDING #4
Bindings: Burton Scribe
- US
- CA
- UK/EU
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Smart rating score: 83.7/100
Coming in at #4 we have Burton's Scribe bindings.
The Scribe provide great shock absorption and board feel, which are very important for freestyle riding, IMO - but are also nice and adjustable and comfortable.
They are a little stiffer than the likes of the Meridian (see #2 below). Still not super stiff, but more medium than medium-soft - for those that like a bit more stiffness to their freestyle binding, whether out of personal preference, or because they want to go bigger with their tricks.
Score Breakdown for the Scribe
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
BOARD FEEL | 4.0 | 24/30 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
RESPONSE | 3.0 | 9/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 83.7/100 |
WOMEN'S FREESTYLE BINDING #3
Bindings: Salomon Mirage
- US
- CA
- UK/EU
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Smart Rating Score: 83.7/100
Next up we have the Salomon Mirage.
Another medium flex option, like the Scribe above, the Mirage are great for bigger tricks or for those wanting something with enough response and sturdiness to charge around the mountain, when not riding the park.
Score Breakdown for the Mirage
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
BOARD FEEL | 4.0 | 24/30 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
RESPONSE | 3.0 | 9/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 83.7/100 |
WOMEN'S FREESTYLE BINDING #2
Bindings: K2 Meridian
- US
- CA
- UK/EU
Flex: Medium-soft (4/10)
Smart rating score: 84.2/100
Coming in at #2, are K2's Meridian bindings.
Apart from offering great board feel and decent shock absorption, the Meridian's are also very comfortable, highly adjustable and give you decent response too.
They are the softest in this list, which makes them great for getting really playful and creative with your freestyle riding.
Score Breakdown for Meridian
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
BOARD FEEL | 5.0 | 30/30 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 3.5 | 17.5/25 |
RESPONSE | 3.0 | 9/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 84.2/100 |
WOMEN'S FREESTYLE BINDING #1
Bindings: Union Women's Ultra
- US
- CA
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Smart Rating Score: 90.0/100
Finally, in at #1, we have Union's Women's Ultra bindings.
New for 2023, the Women's Ultra feature an almost unbelievable combo of shock absorption and board feel, that will have you riding every feature and hitting every side hit you can find.
Score Breakdown for the Women's Ultra
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
BOARD FEEL | 5.0 | 30/30 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
RESPONSE | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 90.0/100 |
Of the 11 different women’s freestyle bindings that I looked at:
WOMEN'S FREESTYLE BINDING #5
Bindings: Salomon Nova
Flex: Medium-soft (4/10)
Smart rating score: 81.1/100
Starting off the list at #5 are the Salomon Nova's.
The Nova are a great option for riding freestyle, boasting great shock absorption, board feel and comfort.
The Nova's also feature Salomon's Jib Joint suspension system, which helps with that shock absorption and allows for more lateral movement.
Score Breakdown for the Nova
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
BOARD FEEL | 4.0 | 24/30 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.0 | 20/25 |
RESPONSE | 3.0 | 9/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 81.1/100 |
WOMEN'S FREESTYLE BINDING #4
Bindings: Burton Scribe
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Smart rating score: 83.7/100
Coming in at #4 we have Burton's Scribe bindings.
The Scribe provide great shock absorption and board feel, which are very important for freestyle riding, IMO - but are also nice and adjustable and comfortable.
They are a little stiffer than the likes of the Nova above and the Meridian and Milan below. Still not super stiff, but more medium than medium-soft - for those that like a bit more stiffness to their freestyle binding, whether out of personal preference, or because they want to go bigger with their tricks.
Score Breakdown for the Scribe
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
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BOARD FEEL | 4.0 | 24/30 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
RESPONSE | 3.0 | 9/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 83.7/100 |
WOMEN'S FREESTYLE BINDING #3
Bindings: Salomon Mirage
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Smart Rating Score: 83.7/100
Next up we have the Salomon Mirage.
Another medium flex option, like the Scribe above, the Mirage are great for bigger tricks or for those wanting something with enough response and sturdiness to charge around the mountain, when not riding the park.
Score Breakdown for the Mirage
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
BOARD FEEL | 4.0 | 24/30 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
RESPONSE | 3.0 | 9/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 83.7/100 |
WOMEN'S FREESTYLE BINDING #2
Bindings: K2 Meridian
Flex: Medium-soft (4/10)
Smart rating score: 84.2/100
Coming in at #2, are K2's Meridian bindings.
Apart from offering great board feel and decent shock absorption, the Meridian's are also very comfortable, highly adjustable and give you decent response to boot.
Score Breakdown for Meridian
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
BOARD FEEL | 5.0 | 30/30 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 3.5 | 17.5/25 |
RESPONSE | 3.0 | 9/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 84.2/100 |
WOMEN'S FREESTYLE BINDING #1
Bindings: Union Milan
Flex: Medium-soft (4/10)
Smart Rating Score: 93.7/100
Union’s Milan bindings provide great board feel and that’s largely down to the mini-disc that it uses.
The Milan’s are also really comfortable with great cushioning for absorbing the shock on those landings – and they also have some really decent response for their flex, so if you want to also ride these over the rest of the mountain, you can do that too – and use the whole mountain as a park.
Finally, like most Union bindings, the Milan’s are extremely light weight, which just ads to their comfort and their performance.
Score Breakdown for the Milan's
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
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BOARD FEEL | 5.0 | 30/30 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 5.0 | 25/25 |
RESPONSE | 3.0 | 9/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
COMFORT | 4.5 | 9/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 93.7/100 |
So there’s my top 5 women’s freestyle bindings for 2021/22. I hope this has helped you in your search for bindings.
Of the 13 different women’s freestyle bindings that I looked at:
WOMEN'S FREESTYLE BINDING #5
Bindings: Salomon Nova
Price: $229
Flex: Medium-soft (4/10)
Smart rating score: 83.7/100
Starting off the list at #5 are the Salomon Nova's.
The Nova are a great option for riding freestyle, boasting great shock absorption, board feel and comfort.
The Nova's also feature Salomon's Jib Joint suspension system, which helps with that shock absorption and allows for more lateral movement.
Score Breakdown for the Nova
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
BOARD FEEL | 4.0 | 24/30 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.0 | 20/25 |
RESPONSE | 3.0 | 9/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 83.7/100 |
WOMEN'S FREESTYLE BINDING #4
Bindings: Burton Scribe
Price: $209
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Smart rating score: 86.4/100
Coming in at #4 we have Burton's Scribe bindings.
The Scribe provide great shock absorption and board feel, which are very important for freestyle riding, IMO - but are also nice and adjustable and comfortable.
They are a little stiffer than the likes of the Nova above and the Meridian and Milan above. Still not super stiff, but more medium than medium-soft - for those that like a bit more stiffness to their freestyle binding, whether out of personal preference, or because they want to go bigger with their tricks.
Score Breakdown for the Scribe
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
BOARD FEEL | 4.0 | 24/30 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
RESPONSE | 3.0 | 9/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 86.4/100 |
WOMEN'S FREESTYLE BINDING #3
Bindings: Salomon Mirage
Price: $249
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Smart Rating Score: 86.4/100
Next up we have the Salomon Mirage.
Another medium flex option, like the Scribe above, the Mirage are great for bigger tricks or for those wanting something with enough response and sturdiness to charge around the mountain, when not riding the park.
Score Breakdown for the Mirage
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
BOARD FEEL | 4.0 | 24/30 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
RESPONSE | 3.0 | 9/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 86.4/100 |
WOMEN'S FREESTYLE BINDING #2
Bindings: K2 Meridian
Price: $219
Flex: Medium-soft (4/10)
Smart rating score: 87.0/100
Coming in at #2, are K2's Meridian bindings.
Apart from offering great board feel and decent shock absorption, the Meridian's are also very comfortable, highly adjustable and give you decent response to boot.
Score Breakdown for Meridian
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
BOARD FEEL | 5.0 | 30/30 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 3.5 | 17.5/25 |
RESPONSE | 3.0 | 9/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 87.0/100 |
WOMEN'S FREESTYLE BINDING #1
Bindings: Union Milan
Price: $229
Flex: Medium-soft (4/10)
Smart Rating Score: 92.9/100
Union’s Milan bindings provide great board feel and that’s largely down to the mini-disc that it uses.
The Milan’s are also really comfortable with great cushioning for absorbing the shock on those landings – and they also have some really decent response for their flex, so if you want to also ride these over the rest of the mountain, you can do that too – and use the whole mountain as a park.
Finally, like most Union bindings, the Milan’s are extremely light weight, which just ads to their comfort and their performance.
Score Breakdown for the Milan's
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
BOARD FEEL | 5.0 | 30/30 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
RESPONSE | 3.0 | 9/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 92.9/100 |
So there’s my top 5 women’s freestyle bindings for 2020/21. I hope this has helped you in your search for bindings.
NOTE: This is a past seasons top 5. For the latest season's Top 5 Women's Freestyle Bindings list, check out the link below:
>>TOP 5 WOMEN'S FREESTYLE BINDINGS (Latest Season)
Of the 15 different women’s freestyle bindings that I looked at:
WOMEN'S FREESTYLE BINDING #5
Bindings: Burton Stiletto
Price: $189
Flex: Medium-Soft (3/10)
Smart Rating Score: 79.9/100
Starting off the list at #5 are the Burton Stiletto.
The Stiletto boast a great mix of board feel and shock absorption to help dial in those freestyle moves. They're also the cheapest on this list, and the softest flexing - so if you're on a budget and/or looking for something nice soft and forgiving, then the Stiletto might be a good option for you.
The Stiletto also comes in the EST version (to work with Burton snowboards that have the Channel system). These will feel slightly different but should offer a similar binding to the Re:Flex version with slightly less shock absorption but slightly better board feel.
Score Breakdown for the Burton Stiletto Re:Flex
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
BOARD FEEL | 4.0 | 24/30 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.0 | 20/25 |
RESPONSE | 2.5 | 7.5/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
COMFORT | 3.0 | 6/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 79.9/100 |
Score Breakdown for the Burton Stiletto EST
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
BOARD FEEL | 4.5 | 27/30 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 3.5 | 17.5/25 |
RESPONSE | 2.5 | 7.5/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
COMFORT | 3.0 | 6/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 82.1/100 |
WOMEN'S FREESTYLE BINDING #4
Bindings: Ride DVA
Price: $229
Flex: Medium-soft (4/10)
Smart rating score: 81.0/100
Ride's DVA bindings make #4 on this list.
Like any good freestyle binding should the DVAs offer up great board feel and absorb shock well. They are also really comfortable to keep you riding all day.
On top of that, they have pretty decent response for their flex, giving you that ability to carve a little more aggressively when you feel the need.
Score Breakdown for the DVA
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
BOARD FEEL | 4.0 | 24/30 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.0 | 20/25 |
RESPONSE | 3.0 | 9/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 3.0 | 3/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 81.0/100 |
WOMEN'S FREESTYLE BINDING #3
Bindings: Salomon Nova
Price: $229
Flex: Medium-soft (4/10)
Smart rating score: 86.4/100
Copming in at #3 are the Salomon Novas.
The Nova are a great option for riding freestyle, boasting great shock absorption, board feel and comfort.
The Nova's also feature Salomon's Jib Joint suspension system, which helps with that shock absorption and allows for more lateral movement.
Score Breakdown for the Nova
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
BOARD FEEL | 4.0 | 24/30 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
RESPONSE | 3.0 | 9/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 86.4/100 |
WOMEN'S FREESTYLE BINDING #2
Bindings: K2 Meridian
Price: $209
Flex: Medium-soft (4/10)
Smart rating score: 87.0/100
Coming in at #2, are K2's Meridian bindings.
Apart from offering great board feel and decent shock absorption, the Meridian's are also very comfortable, highly adjustable and give you decent response to boot.
Score Breakdown for Meridian
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
BOARD FEEL | 5.0 | 30/30 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 3.5 | 17.5/25 |
RESPONSE | 3.0 | 9/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 87.0/100 |
WOMEN'S FREESTYLE BINDING #1
Bindings: Union Milan
Price: $219
Flex: Medium-soft (4/10)
Smart Rating Score: 92.9/100
Union’s Milan bindings provide great board feel and that’s largely down to the mini-disc that it uses.
The Milan’s are also really comfortable with great cushioning for absorbing the shock on those landings – and they also have some really decent response for their flex, so if you want to also ride these over the rest of the mountain, you can do that too – and use the whole mountain as a park.
Finally, like most Union bindings, the Milan’s are extremely light weight, which just ads to their comfort and their performance.
Score Breakdown for the Milan's
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
BOARD FEEL | 5.0 | 30/30 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
RESPONSE | 3.0 | 9/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 92.9/100 |
So there’s my top 5 women’s freestyle bindings for 2019/20. I hope this has helped you in your search for bindings.
NOTE: This is a past seasons top 5. For the latest season's Top 5 Women's Freestyle Bindings list, check out the link below:
>>TOP 5 WOMEN'S FREESTYLE BINDINGS (Latest Season)
Of the 16 different women’s freestyle bindings that I looked at:
WOMEN'S FREESTYLE BINDING #5
Bindings: Salomon Nova
Price: $229
Flex: Medium-soft (4/10)
Smart rating score: 82.2/100
Starting this year's list at #5 is the Salomon Nova.
The Nova may be the least responsive in this list, but it's otherwise a great option for riding freestyle, boasting great shock absorption, board feel and comfort.
The Nova's also feature Salomon's Jib Joint suspension system, which helps with that shock absorption and allows for more lateral movement.
Score Breakdown for the Nova
FACTOR | rating (OUT OF 5) | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Board Feel | 4.0 | 24/30 |
Shock Absorption | 4.0 | 20/25 |
Response | 2.5 | 7.5/15 |
Adjustability | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
Comfort | 4.0 | 8/10 |
Entry/Exit | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 82.2/100 |
WOMEN'S FREESTYLE BINDING #4
Bindings: Ride DVA
Price: $249
Flex: Medium-soft (4/10)
Smart rating score: 82.8/100
Ride's DVA bindings make #4 on this list.
Like any good freestyle binding should the DVAs offer up great board feel and absorb shock well. They are also really comfortable to keep you riding all day.
On top of that, they have pretty decent response for their flex, giving you that ability to just ride, outside of the park, when you feel the need.
Score Breakdown for the DVA
FACTOR | rating (OUT OF 5) | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Board Feel | 4.0 | 24/30 |
Shock Absorption | 4.0 | 20/25 |
Response | 3.0 | 9/15 |
Adjustability | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
Comfort | 4.0 | 8/10 |
Entry/Exit | 3.0 | 3/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 82.8/100 |
WOMEN'S FREESTYLE BINDING #3
Bindings: Burton Scribe (Re:Flex)
Price: $239
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Smart Rating Score: 84.4/100
Coming in at #3 on the list are the Burton Scribe bindings.
These are the stiffest flexing bindings on this list with a medium (5/10) flex. These would be a great choice for those that like their bindings slightly stiffer, even for freestyle riding – but that can still butter and press with the best of them.
The Scribes are also good shock absorbers, so (along with that slightly stiffer flex) are great for landing big jumps. But they’re still really butterable, whether in the Re:Flex or the EST model.
Naturally, being from Burton, they also have great adjustability and decent comfort to keep your fit right and feeling comfortable lap after lap in the park – or wherever you choose to take them.
The Scribe also comes in the EST version (to work with Burton snowboards that have the Channel system). These will feel slightly different but should offer a similar binding to the Re:Flex version with slightly less shock absorption but slightly better board feel.
Score Breakdown for the Burton Scribe Re:Flex
FACTOR | rating (OUT OF 5) | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Board Feel | 4.0 | 24/30 |
Shock Absorption | 4.0 | 20/25 |
Response | 3.0 | 9/15 |
Adjustability | 4.0 | 12/15 |
Comfort | 3.5 | 7/10 |
Entry/Exit | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 84.4/100 |
Score Breakdown for the Burton Scribe EST
FACTOR | rating (OUT OF 5) | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Board Feel | 4.5 | 27/30 |
Shock Absorption | 3.0 | 15/25 |
Response | 3.0 | 9/15 |
Adjustability | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
Comfort | 3.0 | 6/10 |
Entry/Exit | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 82.8/100 |
WOMEN'S FREESTYLE BINDING #2
Bindings: K2 Meridian
Price: $199
Flex: Medium-soft (4/10)
Smart rating score: 90.6/100
Coming in at #2, are K2's Meridian bindings.
The Meridian's are new this year from K2 and are very similar to the Men's K2 Lineup (which made my men's freestyle list).
Apart from offering great board feel and decent shock absorption, the Meridian's are also very comfortable, highly adjustable and give you decent response to boot.
They are also the cheapest in this top 5. Bonus!
Score Breakdown for Meridian
FACTOR | rating (OUT OF 5) | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Board Feel | 5.0 | 30/30 |
Shock Absorption | 3.5 | 17.5/25 |
Response | 3.0 | 9/15 |
Adjustability | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
Comfort | 4.0 | 8/10 |
Entry/Exit | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 90.6/100 |
WOMEN'S FREESTYLE BINDING #1
Bindings: Union Milan
Price: $219
Flex: Medium-soft (4/10)
Smart Rating Score: 93.3/100
Union’s Milan bindings provide great board feel and that’s largely down to the mini-disc that it uses.
The Milan’s are also really comfortable with great cushioning for absorbing the shock on those landings – and they also have some really decent response for their flex, so if you want to also ride these over the rest of the mountain, you can do that too – and use the whole mountain as a park.
Finally, like most Union bindings, the Milan’s are extremely light weight, which just ads to their comfort and their performance.
Score Breakdown for the Milan's
FACTOR | rating (OUT OF 5) | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Board Feel | 5.0 | 30/30 |
Shock Absorption | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
Response | 3.0 | 9/15 |
Adjustability | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
Comfort | 4.0 | 8/10 |
Entry/Exit | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 93.3/100 |
So there’s my top 5 women’s freestyle bindings for 2018/19. I hope this has helped you in your search for bindings.
NOTE: This is a past seasons top 5. For the latest season's Top 5 Women's Freestyle Bindings list, check out the link below:
>>Top 5 Women's Freestyle Bindings (Latest Season)
Of the 16 different women’s freestyle bindings that I looked at:
- The average score was 76.8/100
- The highest score was 91.7/100 (see #1 below)
- The lowest score was 54.4/100
- The average price was $191
Women’s #5 Freestyle Bindings
Bindings: Burton Stiletto
Price: $189
Flex: Medium-Soft (4/10)
Smart Rating Score: 85.0/100
The Stilettos provide plenty of padding and allow snowboards to flex naturally with them – making for great board feel/butterability.
They’re not the most responsive, but they offer everything else you’d want in freestyle bindings – and they won’t break the bank either – being the 2nd cheapest on this list.
Burton Stiletto Score Breakdown
The Stiletto’s come in both Re:Flex (compatible with the channel in addition to 2 x 4 and 4 x 4) and EST (only compatible with the Channel system) models.
Re:Flex
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
| Shock Absorption: | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
| Board Feel: | 4.0 | 20/25 |
| Responsiveness | 2.0 | 6/15 |
| Adjustability: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Comfort: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Flex: | 5.0 | 5/5 |
| Entry/Exit: | 4.0 | 4/5 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 85.0/100 |
EST
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
| Shock Absorption: | 4.0 | 20/25 |
| Board Feel: | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
| Responsiveness | 2.0 | 6/15 |
| Adjustability: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Comfort: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Flex: | 5.0 | 5/5 |
| Entry/Exit: | 4.0 | 4/5 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 85.0/100 |
Women’s #4 Freestyle Bindings
Bindings: Union Rosa
Price: $149
Flex: Medium-Soft (3/10)
Smart Rating Score: 85.0/100
And coming in the #4 position are the Union Rosa bindings.
The Rosa’s are a really great all-round binding for freestyle riding, especially if you are just starting out with Freestyle type riding. They have a nice soft flex (3/10), are super shock absorbing and provide great board feel.
So whether you like to hit jumps, jib the rails or tweak grabs the Rosa’s have you covered.
And they manage all this at a really reasonable price – they are the cheapest on this list and a good bit cheaper than the average price of the 16 bindings I looked at – so you get heaps of performance without hurting the wallet too much!
They are also, typical of Union, very lightweight bindings.
The Union Rosa Points Breakdown
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
| Shock Absorption: | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
| Board Feel: | 4.0 | 20/25 |
| Responsiveness | 2.5 | 7.5/15 |
| Adjustability: | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Comfort: | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Flex: | 5.0 | 5/5 |
| Entry/Exit: | 4.0 | 4/5 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 85.0/100 |
The Rosa’s will fit 4×4 hole, 2×4 hole snowboard binding mounting systems and Burton’s Channel system.
Women’s #3 Freestyle Bindings
Bindings: K2 Hue
Price: $229
Flex: Medium-Soft (4/10)
Smart Rating Score: 87.8/100
Like their men’s counterparts, the K2 Lien FS, the Hue’s feature K2’s tripod chasis, which helps them to achieve great board feel.
That and the fact that they’re almost endlessly adjustable, really cushy and super comfortable, make these bindings awesome for freestyle riding.
The K2 Hue Score Breakdown
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
| Shock Absorption: | 4.0 | 20/25 |
| Board Feel: | 4.0 | 20/25 |
| Responsiveness | 2.5 | 7.5/15 |
| Adjustability: | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Comfort: | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| Flex: | 5.0 | 5/5 |
| Entry/Exit: | 4.0 | 4/5 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 87.8/100 |
Women’s #2 Freestyle Bindings
Bindings: Burton Scribe (Re:Flex)
Price: $249
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Smart Rating Score: 90.0/100
Coming in at # 2 on the list are the Burton Scribe bindings.
These are the stiffest flexing bindings on this list with a medium (5/10) flex. These would be a great choice for those that like their bindings slightly stiffer, even for freestyle riding – but that can still butter and press with the best of them.
The Scribes are also great shock absorbers on the list so (along with that slightly stiffer flex) are great for landing big jumps. But they’re still really butterable, whether in the Re:Flex or the EST model.
Naturally, being from Burton, they also have great adjustability and comfort to keep your fit right and feeling comfortable lap after lap in the park – or wherever you choose to take them.
Score Breakdown for the Scribes
The Scribe also comes in the EST version (to work with Burton snowboards that have the Channel system). These will feel slightly different but should offer a similar binding to the Re:Flex version with slightly less shock absorption but slightly better board feel.
Re:Flex
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
| Shock Absorption: | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
| Board Feel: | 4.0 | 20/25 |
| Responsiveness | 3.0 | 9/15 |
| Adjustability: | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Comfort: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Flex: | 4.0 | 4/5 |
| Entry/Exit: | 4.0 | 4/5 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 90.0/100 |
EST
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
| Shock Absorption: | 4.0 | 20/25 |
| Board Feel: | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
| Responsiveness | 3.0 | 9/15 |
| Adjustability: | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Comfort: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Flex: | 4.0 | 4/5 |
| Entry/Exit: | 4.0 | 4/5 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 90.0/100 |
Women’s #1 Freestyle Bindings
Bindings: Union Milan
Price: $209
Flex: Medium-soft (4.5/10)
Smart Rating Score: 91.7/100
Union’s Milan bindings provide great board feel and that’s largely down to the mini-disc that it uses. This is the biggest advantage of the Milan’s over the Rosa’s from earlier in this list, IMO.
The Milan’s are also really comfortable with great cushioning for absorbing the shock on those landings – and, like the Burton Scribe’s at #2, the Milan’s also have some really decent response, so if you want to also ride these over the rest of the mountain, you can do that too – and use the whole mountain as a park.
Finally, like most Union bindings, the Milan’s are extremely light weight, which just ads to their comfort and their performance.
The Milan’s Score Breakdown
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
| Shock Absorption: | 4.0 | 20/25 |
| Board Feel: | 5.0 | 25/25 |
| Responsiveness | 3.0 | 9/15 |
| Adjustability: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Comfort: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Flex: | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
| Entry/Exit: | 4.0 | 4/5 |
| TOTAL after normalizing | 91.7/100 |
Thanks for reading
So there’s my top 5 women’s freestyle bindings for 2017/18. I hope this has helped you in your search for bindings.
NOTE: This list was for the 2017-18 season. For the latest Top 5 Women’s Freestyle Bindings List, check out the link below:
>>Latest Season’s Top 5 Women’s Freestyle Bindings
Of the 16 different women’s freestyle bindings that I looked at:
- The average score was 79.2/100
- The highest score was 91.7/100 (see #1 board below)
- The lowest score was 60.0/100
- The average price was $188
Women’s #5 Freestyle Bindings of 2016/17
Bindings: Flux GS
Price: $249
Flex: Medium (4.5/10)
Smart Rating Score: 86.1/100
The GS lacks a bit in shock absorption. I consider this really important for freestyle so the low shock absorption drops the score quite a bit. But some riders don’t mind this and prefer the feel of this.
Outside of shock absorption the GS is an immaculate binding. They have a great flex (4.5/10 with 1 being softest and 10 stiffest) for freestyle riding, super comfortable and really adjustable so you can set it up just right.
Like most, if not all, flux bindings these days, the GSs have tool-less adjustability so you can adjust everything on the fly without tools, making it really easy to get that perfect fit.
It is also great for buttering and as a bonus it also has a surprising amount of responsiveness which means you can take it out of the park and bomb the rest of the mountain with confidence whenever you feel for it.
The GS features a women’s specific high-back and base plate.
What were the strengths and weaknesses of Flux’s GS Bindings?
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
| Shock Absorption: | 2.5 | 12.5/25 |
| Butterability: | 4.0 | 16/20 |
| Flex: | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Adjustability: | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Comfort: | 5.0 | 10/10 |
| Responsiveness: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Entry/Exit: | 4.0 | 4/5 |
| TOTAL | 86.1/100 |
Women’s #4 Freestyle Bindings of 2016/17
Bindings: K2 Yeah Yeah
Price: $199
Flex: Medium-Soft (3/10)
Smart Rating Score: 88.3/100
And the number 2 spot goes to the K2 Yeah Yeah bindings.
Besides perhaps a bit of improvement in the ratchet system for an easier entry/exit these are near faultless as freestyle bindings.
They have an ideal flex for tweaking grabs and jibbing, plus great shock absorption for landing those jumps.
They are also highly adjustable so you can get the perfect fit and feel.
Oh yeah and Silje Norendal rides these too – in case that means anything to you!
Featuring K2’s “tweekback” for a great feel for freestyle riding.
And the Yeah’s Yeah’s Score Breakdown
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
| Shock Absorption: | 4.0 | 20/25 |
| Butterability: | 4.0 | 16/20 |
| Flex: | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Adjustability: | 5.0 | 15/15 |
| Comfort: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Responsiveness: | 2.0 | 4/10 |
| Entry/Exit: | 3.0 | 3/5 |
| TOTAL | 88.3/100 |
Women’s #3 Freestyle Bindings for 2016/17
Bindings: Burton Citizen
Price: $149
Flex: Medium-Soft (3/10)
Smart Rating Score: 90.6/100
In at number 3 we have the most value for money bindings on the list (along with #2) in the Burton Citizens (these are also great for beginners).
Great shock absorption and butterability means these are great for the park and other freestyle endeavors. Add to that a great medium-soft (3/10) flex and you’ll be tweaking grabs, hitting jibs and flying over jumps lap after lap – all without breaking the bank!
Best suited to small and medium jumps rather than larger jumps.
And the Burton Citizen’s Score Breakdown
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
| Shock Absorption: | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
| Butterability: | 4.0 | 16/20 |
| Flex: | 5.0 | 15/15 |
| Adjustability: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Comfort: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Responsiveness: | 2.0 | 4/10 |
| Entry/Exit: | 4.0 | 4/5 |
| TOTAL | 90.6/100 |
Women’s #2 Freestyle Bindings of 2016/17
Bindings: Union Rosa
Price: $149
Flex: Medium-Soft (4/10)
Smart Rating Score: 91.1/100
And coming in the #1 position are the Union Rosa bindings.
The Rosa’s are a really great all-round binding for freestyle riding. They have a nice medium-soft flex (4/10), are super shock absorbing and great for buttering.
So whether you like to hit jumps, jib the rails or tweak grabs the Rosa’s have you covered. On top of that they have some really decent responsiveness that will take you across the rest of the mountain for when you feel the urge to exit the park.
And they manage all this at a really reasonable price – so you get heaps of performance without hurting the wallet too much!
The Rosa’s feature a women’s specific high-back and a lot of tool-less adjustments for adjusting on the fly.
The Union Rosa Points Breakdown
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
| Shock Absorption: | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
| Butterability: | 4.0 | 16/20 |
| Flex: | 5.0 | 15/15 |
| Adjustability: | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Comfort: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Responsiveness: | 3.0 | 6/10 |
| Entry/Exit: | 4.0 | 4/5 |
| TOTAL | 91.1/100 |
The Rosa’s will fit standard 4 hole snowboard binding mounting systems and Burton’s Channel system.
Women’s #1 Freestyle Bindings of 2016/17
Bindings: Burton Scribe (Re:Flex)
Price: $249
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Smart Rating Score: 91.7/100
Coming in at number 4 on the list are the Burton Scribe bindings.
These are the stiffest flexing bindings on this list with a medium (5/10) flex. These would be a great choice for those that like their bindings slightly stiffer, even for freestyle riding – but that can still butter and press with the best of them.
The Scribes are also the best shock absorbers on the list so (along with that slightly stiffer flex) are great for landing big jumps. But Burton have managed to keep them very jibable all the same – a tough balance to get right but they seem to have nailed it.
Naturally, being from Burton, they also have great adjustability and comfort to keep your fit right and feeling comfortable lap after lap in the park – or wherever you choose to take them.
So Where Did the Scribe Score its Points?
| FACTOR | RATING (OUT OF 5) | CONTRIBUTION TO FINAL SCORE |
| Shock Absorption: | 5.0 | 25/25 |
| Butterability: | 4.0 | 16/20 |
| Flex: | 4.0 | 12/15 |
| Adjustability: | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Comfort: | 4.0 | 8/10 |
| Responsiveness: | 2.0 | 4/10 |
| Entry/Exit: | 4.0 | 4/5 |
| TOTAL | 91.7/100 |
The Scribe also comes in the EST version (to work with Burton snowboards that have the Channel system). These will feel slightly different but should offer a similar binding to the Re:Flex version with slightly less shock absorption but better butterability.
Thanks for reading
So there’s my top 5 women’s freestyle bindings for 2016/17. I hope this has helped you in your search for bindings.
For the list of the top 5 freestyle bindings for women for the latest season check out the link below.
>>Top 5 Freestyle Snowboard Bindings for Women (Latest Season)
For the latest season's list, check out the link below.
>>TOP 5 WOMEN'S FREESTYLE SNOWBOARD BINDINGS (LATEST SEASON)
Buying Past Season Models
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