The following are Snowboarding Profiles' top picks for the best all mountain snowboard bindings for men for the 2023/2024 season.
These bindings are rated on their ability to handle everything – the groomers, the park and the backcountry and riding any style – but they have a more of a freestyle focus than the all-mountain-freeride list (see link for that at end of post) - and generally suit boards with a 4/10 to 6/10 flex range best (IMO).
Of 24 different all-mountain bindings that I rated:
OK, let's get right into our top 10.
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ALL-MOUNTAIN SNOWBOARD BINDINGS #10
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ALL-MOUNTAIN BINDING #10
Bindings: SALOMON HOLOGRAM
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Smart rating score: 82.8/100
Flex: MEDIUM (6/10)
Starting off the list at #10, we have Salomon's Hologram snowboard bindings.
The Hologram, like all the bindings in this list, have that nice medium flex that allows you to do a bit of everything. Enough stiffness to handle some speed and deeper carves, but soft enough to still be able to tweak and press and remain agile at slower speeds.
The Hologram is consistently good across all the factors we test for.
Score Breakdown for the HOLOGRAM
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
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CARVING | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
SLOW SPEED RESPONSE | 4.0 | 12/15 |
BOARD FEEL | 4.0 | 12/15 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.0 | 12/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ANKLE SUPPORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 82.8/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BINDING #9
Bindings: RIDE A-6
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Smart rating score: 82.8/100
Flex: MEDIUM (6/10)
Next up we have the Ride A-6. The slightly fancier version of their C-6, the A-6 carves better than you would think for its flex.
It's consistently at least decent across all categories and particularly excels in terms of how adjustable it is - so you shouldn't have any problems getting a just right fit for your boots.
Score Breakdown for the A-6
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
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CARVING | 4.0 | 12/15 |
SLOW SPEED RESPONSE | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
BOARD FEEL | 3.0 | 9/15 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.0 | 12/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 5.0 | 15/15 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ANKLE SUPPORT | 3.5 | 7/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 82.8/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BINDING #8
Bindings: UNION FORCE CLASSIC
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Smart rating score: 82.8/100
Flex: MEDIUM (6/10)
The Force has been a staple in Union's line for a long time. This year the Force got a makeover, but they've retained the 2023 version of the Force too, such is its popularity. They've called it the Force Classic (for good reason).
The Force Classic carves like a mid-stiff binding, but maintains many features of a medium flex binding. So, if you're looking for a good carving binding without going too stiff, the Force Classic is a good way to go.
Score Breakdown for the force classic
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
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CARVING | 4.0 | 12/15 |
SLOW SPEED RESPONSE | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
BOARD FEEL | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
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 | 82.8/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BINDING #7
Bindings: UNION FORCE (NEW)
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Smart rating score: 84.4/100
Flex: MEDIUM (5.5/10)
As mentioned above, the Force got a makeover this year. It maintains some of the character of the old Force, but has quite a few differences too.
It's slightly softer flexing and while it's not as good in terms of carving as the Classic Force, it's become better in terms of it's slow speed response and has also improved it's level of shock absorption.
Score Breakdown for the force
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
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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 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BINDING #6
Bindings: Flux ds
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Smart rating score: 84.9/100
Flex: MEDIUM (5/10)
Coming in at #6 is Flux's DS.
The DS belie their flex with their ability to carve. If you felt the twist and even pull back flex in the DS' high back, you wouldn't believe how well it can make a board carve. But it does just that, but at the same time maintains really good slow speed response.
And while it does lack in shock absorption, it has really good board feel and probably the best ankle support in the industry.
Score Breakdown for the ds
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
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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 | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ANKLE SUPPORT | 5.0 | 10/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 84.9/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BINDING #5
Bindings: JONES ORION
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Smart rating score: 84.9/100
Flex: MEDIUM (6/10)
At #5, we have Jones' Orion. Jones is a newcomer to the binding scene, but they've built their bindings on NOW's technology, taking advantage of their Skate Tech, etc.
The Orion, like many Jones and NOW bindings are in a tier of their own when it comes to shock absorption. But it's not just shock absorption that gets them into this list, they also boast really good carveability and slow speed response.
Score Breakdown for the ORION
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
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CARVING | 4.0 | 12/15 |
SLOW SPEED RESPONSE | 4.0 | 12/15 |
BOARD FEEL | 3.0 | 9/15 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 5.0 | 15/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ANKLE SUPPORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 84.9/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BINDING #4
Bindings: Burton Cartel
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Smart rating score: 86.0/100
Flex: Medium (5.5/10)
Next up at #4, we have Burton’s Cartel bindings.
The longstanding Cartel's are very versatile bindings that can compliment a wide range of different types of boards.
They will match with pretty much any board you put them on – maybe not the best on the very stiffest boards or the very softest boards but otherwise they’re versatile enough to handle everything in between (which is most boards out there).
They have a nice medium flex, great board feel and good shock absorption that will allow you to still ride the park if you want to. But they won’t stop you from carving up the groomers or exploring the backcountry either.
Like most Burton bindings, they come in both Re:Flex and EST versions. We have broken down the scores for both below. Noting that the EST versions can only be mounted to the Channel system.
Score Breakdown for the Cartel
Cartel Re:Flex
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
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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 |
Cartel EST
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
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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 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BINDING #3
Bindings: NOW SELECT PRO
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Smart rating score: 86.6/100
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Coming in at #3, we have NOW's Select Pro.
Like the Jones Orion at #5, the Select Pro boast some of the best shock absorption you can get. They also somehow manage extremely good slow speed response, while being really good for higher speed carves. This is an elusive combination that most can't achieve.
Score Breakdown for the select pro
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
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CARVING | 4.0 | 12/15 |
SLOW SPEED RESPONSE | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
BOARD FEEL | 3.0 | 9/15 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 5.0 | 15/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ANKLE SUPPORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 86.6/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BINDING #2
Bindings: Burton Genesis
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Smart rating score: 90.3/100
Flex: Medium (5.5/10)
The Genesis pack a lot of tech into a mid-flex binding and are good at pretty much everything. Easy butterability, great shock absorption and a nice, versatile medium flex. They are lightweight and super comfortable (helped in equal parts by the 2 part hammock highback, their awesome shock absorption and their canted footbeds).
Basically, if you’re after something mid-flexing and super comfortable, like you're not strapped into anything at all, you can’t go wrong with the Genesis.
Like most Burton bindings, they come in both Re:Flex and EST versions. We have broken down the scores for both below. Noting that the EST versions can only be mounted to the Channel system.
Score Breakdown for the Genesis
Genesis Re:Flex
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
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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 |
Genesis EST
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
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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 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BINDING #1
Bindings: Union Strata
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Smart rating score: 90.9/100
Flex: Medium (6/10)
And finally in at #1 we have the Union Strata.
The Strata produce this amazing springy, explosive response, particularly for slower speed riding, that allows you to get your board whipping from edge-to-edge quicker.
And (due largely to their mini-disc) they have great board feel. A very versatile binding that can transcend styles and accommodate a wide variety of different boards.
And to put the cherry on the top, these are actually the lowest priced bindings in this list. And are actually cheaper than they were a couple of years ago. Can't complain about that!
Score Breakdown for the Strata
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
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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 |
Over to You
Thanks for reading and I hope this list has helped you to find the best all mountain bindings for you.
If you’re interested in any of the above bindings check out the links under each binding for more info.
NOTE:
These are what I consider bindings that can do a bit of everything and are more freestyle oriented than freeride bindings. You could almost think of this list as being all-mountain-freestyle bindings.
We also have an all-mountain-freeride bindings category, which covers those bindings that are in between these all-mountain bindings and freeride bindings. They are around that 6.5/10 to 7.5/10 flex range as opposed to this list, which is more like 5/10 to 6/10.
Check out the link below for my top 5 all-mountain-freeride bindings list if you think this is more what you are looking for.
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