The following are what I consider to be the best all mountain snowboard bindings for men for the 2022/23 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 suit boards with a 4/10 to 6/10 flex range best (IMO).
Of 25 different all-mountain bindings that I rated:
OK here’s my top 5.
ALL-MOUNTAIN BINDING #5
Bindings: Flux GT
- CA
Price: View More Info and Current Prices Here
Smart rating score: 84.9/100
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Starting us off, at #5, we have Flux's GT bindings.
The GT are technically new for 2023, but they are essentially 2022's DSW but with a different name. I would say that the main reason they got a new name was because the DS changed but the DSW/GT didn't. Previously the DSW was essentially just the DS with a winged highback (hence the W) but now with the DS' changes that's no longer strictly the case.
The GT offer that really middle of the road 5/10 flex, making them great for pairing with boards in that 4/10 to 5/10 flex range. They have Flux's renowned ankle support and great carving response that belies their flex.
Score Breakdown for the GT
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 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BINDING #4
Bindings: Burton Cartel
- CA
- UK/EU
Smart rating score: 87.1/100
Flex: Medium (6 out of 10)
Coming in at #4, we have Burton’s Cartel bindings.
The 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, good board feel and great 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.
Check out the video below for more on the Cartel’s
The Cartel comes in at around 3:06
Score Breakdown for the Cartel
The Cartel's come in Burton’s Re:Flex (which fits standard 2 x 4 insert packs, which most boards have, as well as 4 x 4 in addition to Burton’s Channel system) and in an EST version (which only fits Burton’s Channel System). Both systems provide good board feel but you get a little bit more board feel with the ESTs and a bit more response too, but sacrifice a little in shock absorption and comfort (from my experience).
Cartel 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 |
Cartel 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 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BINDING #3
Bindings: K2 Lien AT
- CA
- UK/EU
Smart rating score: 88.7/100
Flex: Medium (6 out of 10)
Next on the list, at #3, we have K2’s Lien ATs.
They offer the ideal flex (medium pushing towards mid-stiff), response and board feel for tackling everything the mountain has to offer from the park to the backcountry and provide great ankle support and easy adjustability.
What’s unique about Lien ATs is that they feature K2's Tripod tech with interchangeable pods. You get 3 sets of these pods and you can put in different sets depending on the kind of flex you’re going for – there’s a softer set, a mid set and a stiff set. For 2019 & later models the pod at the heel is larger and not really a pod anymore.
A great option particularly if you're looking for one set of bindings to cover a whole quiver.
Check out the video for more on the Lien ATs
Score Breakdown for the Lien ATs
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 | 4.5 | 9/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 88.7/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BINDING #2
Bindings: Burton Genesis
- CA
- UK/EU
Smart rating score: 91.4/100
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, super conforming straps, their awesome shock absorption and a canted footbed).
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.
Check out the video below for more on the Genesis
The Genesis comes in at around 7:21
Score Breakdown for the Genesis
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, 4 x 4 as well as the Channel system).
Genesis 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 |
Genesis 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 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN BINDING #1
Bindings: Union Strata
- CA
- UK/EU
Smart rating score: 93.5/100
Flex: Medium (6/10)
And finally in at #1 we have the Union Strata.
Like with most Union bindings the Strata possess a response that's a little better than their flex would suggest.
And since the Strata use a mini-disc, they get that great Union mini-disc board feel as well. A very versatile binding that can transcend styles and accommodate a wide variety of different boards.
For the 2023 model they have gone down in price (almost unheard of). They have a slight downgrade in hardware, but are otherwise the same great bindings - so now a real bargain as well.
Check out the video below for more on the Strata
Score Breakdown for the Strata
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 |
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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