The following are Snowboarding Profiles' top picks for the best all mountain snowboard bindings for men for the 2024-2025 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).
Category Stats
Of the 25 current model all-mountain snowboard bindings that we tested:
OK, let's have a look at the top 10 for 2025!
#10: Salomon Hologram
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Rating score: 82.8/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
Compatibility: 2x4 | 4x4 | CHANNEL
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
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Slow Speed Response | 4 | 12/15 |
| Board Feel | 4 | 12/15 |
| Shock Absorption | 4 | 12/15 |
| Adjustability | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Comfort | 4 | 8/10 |
| Ankle Support | 4 | 8/10 |
| Entry/Exit | 4 | 4/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 82.8/100 |
#9: Flux DS
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
Coming in at #9 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
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 4 | 12/15 |
| Slow Speed Response | 4 | 12/15 |
| Board Feel | 4 | 12/15 |
| Shock Absorption | 2.5 | 7.5/15 |
| Adjustability | 4 | 12/15 |
| Comfort | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| Ankle Support | 5 | 10/10 |
| Entry/Exit | 4 | 4/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 84.4/100 |
#8: Union Force
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 the Union Force.
A staple of this list for many years, the Force underwent a makeover for the 2024 model and remains the same for the 2025 model. There is still the option to get the Force Classic as well.
Score Breakdown for the Force
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Slow Speed Response | 4 | 12/15 |
| Board Feel | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Shock Absorption | 4 | 12/15 |
| Adjustability | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Comfort | 4 | 8/10 |
| Ankle Support | 4 | 8/10 |
| Entry/Exit | 4 | 4/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 84.4/100 |
#7: Ride A-6
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Rating score: 84.4/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
Compatibility: 2x4 | 4x4 | CHANNEL
At #7, 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
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 4 | 12/15 |
| Slow Speed Response | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Board Feel | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Shock Absorption | 4 | 12/15 |
| Adjustability | 5 | 15/15 |
| Comfort | 4 | 8/10 |
| Ankle Support | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Entry/Exit | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 84.4/100 |
#6: Jones Orion
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Rating score: 84.9/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
Compatibility: 2x4 | 4x4 | CHANNEL
At #6, we have Jones' Orion.
The Orion, like many Jones and YES (formerly 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 carving performance and slow speed response.
Score Breakdown for the Orion
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 4 | 12/15 |
| Slow Speed Response | 4 | 12/15 |
| Board Feel | 3 | 9/15 |
| Shock Absorption | 5 | 15/15 |
| Adjustability | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Comfort | 4 | 8/10 |
| Ankle Support | 4 | 8/10 |
| Entry/Exit | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 84.9/100 |
#5: Burton Cartel
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
Next up at 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 great board feel and good shock absorption and feel good riding the park but they won’t stop you from carving up the groomers or exploring the backcountry either.
Note: 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, where the Re:Flex can be mounted on 4x4, 2x4 and the Channel.
Score Breakdown for the Cartel Re:Flex
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Slow Speed Response | 4 | 12/15 |
| Board Feel | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Shock Absorption | 4 | 12/15 |
| Adjustability | 4 | 12/15 |
| Comfort | 4 | 8/10 |
| Ankle Support | 4 | 8/10 |
| Entry/Exit | 4 | 4/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 86/100 |
Score Breakdown for the Cartel EST
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 4 | 12/15 |
| Slow Speed Response | 4 | 12/15 |
| Board Feel | 5 | 15/15 |
| Shock Absorption | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Adjustability | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Comfort | 4 | 8/10 |
| Ankle Support | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Entry/Exit | 4 | 4/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 88.2/100 |
#4: YES Airmaster
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Rating score: 86.6/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
Compatibility: 2x4 | 4x4 | CHANNEL
In the Off Season NOW bindings merged with YES and so now they are know as YES, but they are a natural follow on from NOW's 2024 lineup. With some bindings being the same and some new ones coming in.
The Airmaster is new by name but you could think of it as a slightly lighter NOW Select Pro with a new ankle strap.
But by whatever name they go by, these bindings offer up next level shock absorption, great carving performance and somehow also offer great slow speed response (two things that are often in opposition).
>>See Full Review (review coming soon)
Score Breakdown for the Airmaster
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 4 | 12/15 |
| Slow Speed Response | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Board Feel | 3 | 9/15 |
| Shock Absorption | 5 | 15/15 |
| Adjustability | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Comfort | 4 | 8/10 |
| Ankle Support | 4 | 8/10 |
| Entry/Exit | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 86.6/100 |
#3: Bataleon Blaster Asymwrap
Flex: Medium (5.5/10)
Rating score: 89.2/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
Compatibility: 2x4 | 4x4 | CHANNEL
Bataleon's Blaster AsymWrap is new to this list. We got the chance to test these bindings this season - and are super happy that we did, because they were a pleasure to strap into.
Giving the elusive combination of high end shock absorption with high-end board feel - and well basically just excelled in pretty much everything we tested for and just felt good full stop.
>>See Full Review (review coming soon)
Score Breakdown for the Blaster Asymwrap
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Slow Speed Response | 4 | 12/15 |
| Board Feel | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Shock Absorption | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Adjustability | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Comfort | 4 | 8/10 |
| Ankle Support | 4 | 8/10 |
| Entry/Exit | 4 | 4/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 89.2/100 |
#2: Burton Genesis
Flex: Medium (5.5/10)
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
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, you can’t go wrong with the Genesis.
Note: 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, where the Re:Flex can be mounted on 4x4, 2x4 and the Channel.
Score Breakdown for the Genesis Re:Flex
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Slow Speed Response | 4 | 12/15 |
| Board Feel | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Shock Absorption | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Adjustability | 4 | 12/15 |
| Comfort | 5 | 10/10 |
| Ankle Support | 4 | 8/10 |
| Entry/Exit | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 90.3/100 |
Score Breakdown for the Genesis EST
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 4 | 12/15 |
| Slow Speed Response | 4 | 12/15 |
| Board Feel | 5 | 15/15 |
| Shock Absorption | 4 | 12/15 |
| Adjustability | 4 | 12/15 |
| Comfort | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| Ankle Support | 4 | 8/10 |
| Entry/Exit | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 90.9/100 |
#1: Union Strata
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 finally in at #1 we have the Union Strata.
The Strata appear basic at first and the price would suggest this also, but they produce this amazing springy, explosive response, particularly at slower speeds, that allows you to get your board whipping from edge-to-edge rapidly.
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 a good bit cheaper than they used to be. Can't complain about that!
Score Breakdown for the Strata
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Slow Speed Response | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Board Feel | 5 | 15/15 |
| Shock Absorption | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Adjustability | 4 | 12/15 |
| Comfort | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| Ankle Support | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Entry/Exit | 4 | 4/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 90.9/100 |
Thanks for Checking Out Our Top Rated Men's All-Mountain Snowboard Bindings
Thanks for checking out our top rated men's All-Mountain snowboard bindings. I hope this has helped you to narrow down your options for your next pair of bindings.
Check out the links in the where to buy boxes (the ones with the flags) for prices, availability and more info on the bindings. And the full review links for more details on how we experienced each pair of bindings.
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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