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Best Freeride Snowboard Bindings for 2024-2025

Last Updated: December 16, 2024 by Nate

SP Best Freeride Snowboard Bindings 2025

After compiling and comparing all our freeride bindings scores, the following 5 bindings came out on top and represent Snowboarding Profiles' TopRated Freeride bindings for the 2024-2025 season. 

For our freeride category, more weighting (the things that have a higher impact on the final score) has been allocated to things like carving and ankle support, to reflect the need of a freeride binding to be able to handle more extreme forces that are put on them as they are made for high speeds, steeps and deeper, more extreme carves.

Freeride Bindings Category Stats

Of the 11 current model freeride snowboard bindings that we tested:

  • The average score was 86.1/100
  • The highest score was 92.1/100
  • The lowest score was 80.6/100
  • The average price was $502
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    OK, let's check out what made the Top 5 this year. 


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    #5: Jones Apollo Pro
    #4: Salomon Quantum
    #3: Bataleon Astro Fullwrap
    #2: Rome Cleaver
    #1: Flux XV


    #5: Jones Apollo Pro

    Jones Apollo Pro 2024-2025 Bindings Review

    Flex: Stiff (8.5/10)

    Rating Score: 87.4/100

    Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below. 




    >>Jones Apollo Pro 2025 Bindings at evo.com
    >>Jones Apollo Pro 2025 Bindings at blauerboardshop.com
    >>Jones Apollo Pro 2025 Bindings at jonessnowboards.com
    >>Jones Apollo Pro 2025 Bindings at rei.com
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    >>Jones Apollo Pro 2025 Bindings at evo.com
    >>Jones Apollo Pro 2025 Bindings at blauerboardshop.com
    >>Jones Apollo Pro 2025 Bindings at jonessnowboards.com
    >>Jones Apollo Pro 2025 Bindings at rei.com
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    Compatibility: 2x4 | 4x4 | CHANNEL

    Starting off the list at #5, we have the Jones Apollo bindings. 

    Jones bindings are built off of YES's (formerly, NOW's) tech and utilize Skate Tech and have YES's (NOW's) great shock absorption. Are you confused NOW? YES!

    But it's not just shock absorption that make these great freeride bindings - they are also super responsive and can really handle big carves and bombing at speed, really well - and when you're charging, they are one of the best at absorbing chatter along the way. 

    >>See Full Review

    Score Breakdown for the Apollo Pro

    Factor Rating (/5) weighting total score weighted rounded score
    Weighted
    Carving 5 30 30 30/30
    Slow
    Speed Response
    3.5 5 3.5 3.5/5
    Adjustability 3.5 15 10.5 10.5/15
    Ankle
    Support
    4 15 12 12/15
    Shock
    Absorption
    5 10 10 10/10
    Comfort 3.5 10 7 7/10
    Board
    Feel
    3 10 6 6/10
    Entry/Exit 4.5 5 4.5 4.5/5
    TOTAL (after normalizing):95.5 87.4346 87.4 87.4/100
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    #4: Salomon Quantum

    Salomon Quantum 2024-2025 Bindings Review

    Flex: Stiff (8/10)

    Rating Score: 87.4/100

    Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below. 




    >>Salomon Quantum 2025 Bindings at evo.com
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    >>Salomon Quantum 2025 Bindings at evo.com
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    >>Salomon Quantum 2025 Bindings at evo.com
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    Compatibility: 2x4 | 4x4 | CHANNEL

    Next up are Salomon's Quantum bindings.

    A nice stiff flexing binding to bomb the mountain hard and fast with.

    These bindings will hold your boots nice and strong, have good shock absorption and enough comfort to keep you riding all day.

    But mostly these bindings are excellent for high speed carves and for supporting you at high speeds in general. 

    >>See Full Review

    Score Breakdown for the Quantum

    Factor Rating (/5) weighting total score weighted rounded score
    Weighted
    Carving 5 30 30 30/30
    Slow
    Speed Response
    3.5 5 3.5 3.5/5
    Adjustability 3.5 15 10.5 10.5/15
    Ankle
    Support
    4.5 15 13.5 13.5/15
    Shock
    Absorption
    4 10 8 8/10
    Comfort 3.5 10 7 7/10
    Board
    Feel
    3.5 10 7 7/10
    Entry/Exit 4 5 4 4/5
    TOTAL (after normalizing):95.5 87.4346 87.4 87.4/100
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    #3: Bataleon Astro Fullwrap

    Bataleon Astro FullWrap 2024-2025 Bindings Review

    Flex: Stiff (8.5/10)

    Rating Score: 89.0/100

    Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below. 




    >>Bataleon Astro Fullwrap 2025 at evo.com
    >>Bataleon Astro Fullwrap 2025 at blauerboardshop.com
    >>Bataleon Astro Fullwrap 2025 at dreamruns.com
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    >>Bataleon Astro Fullwrap 2025 at blue-tomato.com
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    >>Bataleon Astro Fullwrap 2025 at evo.com
    >>Bataleon Astro Fullwrap 2025 at blauerboardshop.com
    >>Bataleon Astro Fullwrap 2025 at dreamruns.com
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    >>Bataleon Astro Fullwrap 2025 at blue-tomato.com
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    Compatibility: 2x4 | 4x4 | CHANNEL

    Next we have, at #3, Bataleon's Astro bindings. 

    The Astro come in two different versions, a full wrap and an asym wrap. The Asym wrap versions come in at a slightly softer flex. But the full wraps are, make no mistake, stiff. And that helps to make them really good for high speed charging. 

    They also come with heaps of adjustability to get them hugging your boot just right and high-end shock absorption - and all round just quality across all the factors we test for. 

    Now, I won't go as far as to say they are low price. Bindings in this flex range don't come at a low price, but for this category, they are more affordable. Being $95 less than the average price in this category is some pretty significant coin.  

    >>See Full Review

    Score Breakdown for the Astro Fullwrap

    Factor Rating (/5) weighting total score weighted rounded score
    Weighted
    Carving 4.5 30 27 27/30
    Slow
    Speed Response
    3.5 5 3.5 3.5/5
    Adjustability 4.5 15 13.5 13.5/15
    Ankle
    Support
    4 15 12 12/15
    Shock
    Absorption
    4.5 10 9 9/10
    Comfort 4 10 8 8/10
    Board
    Feel
    4 10 8 8/10
    Entry/Exit 4 5 4 4/5
    TOTAL (after normalizing):95.5 89.0052 89 89/100
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    #2: Rome Cleaver

    Rome Cleaver 2024-2025 Bindings Review

    Flex: Stiff (8/10)

    Rating Score: 92.1/100

    Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below. 




    >>Rome Cleaver 2025 at evo.com
    >>Rome Cleaver 2025 at blauerboardshop.com
    >>Rome Cleaver 2025 at backcountry.com
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    >>Rome Cleaver 2025 at evo.com
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    >>Rome Cleaver 2025 at blue-tomato.com
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    >>Rome Cleaver 2025 at evo.com
    >>Rome Cleaver 2025 at blauerboardshop.com
    >>Rome Cleaver 2025 at backcountry.com
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    >>Rome Cleaver 2025 at evo.com
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    >>Rome Cleaver 2025 at blue-tomato.com
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    Compatibility: 2x4 | 4x4 | CHANNEL

    In the #2 spot, we have Rome's Cleaver bindings. 

    Besides being able to handle any level of hard charging, having great shock absorption and really good ankle support, these bindings have ultra adjustability. More than any other freeride binding that I've tested.

    Add to all that some really decent board feel and being nice and comfortable and you've got yourself some pretty formidable freeride bindings.  

    >>See Full Review

    Score Breakdown for the Cleaver

    Factor Rating (/5) weighting total score weighted rounded score
    Weighted
    Carving 4.5 30 27 27/30
    Slow
    Speed Response
    3.5 5 3.5 3.5/5
    Adjustability 5 15 15 15/15
    Ankle
    Support
    4.5 15 13.5 13.5/15
    Shock
    Absorption
    4.5 10 9 9/10
    Comfort 4 10 8 8/10
    Board
    Feel
    4 10 8 8/10
    Entry/Exit 4 5 4 4/5
    TOTAL (after normalizing):95.5 92.1466 92.1 92.1/100
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    #1: Flux XV

    Flux XV 2024-2025 Bindings Review

    Flex: Stiff (9/10)

    Rating Score: 92.1/100

    Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below. 




    >>Flux XV 2025 at backcountry.com
    >>Flux XV 2025 at dreamruns.com
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    >>Flux XV 2025 at backcountry.com
    >>Flux XV 2025 at dreamruns.com
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    Compatibility: 2x4 | 4x4 | CHANNEL

    And, finally, the #1 spot goes to Flux’s XV bindings.

    The XVs are light, stiff and just respond like a dream - without feeling like tanks at the same time, when you're riding a bit slower. 

    If you you like to ride hard and aggressive and need something that can power a stiff and aggressive board, and don’t want to compromise on stiffness and response then the XV might be your ultimate bindings.

    Typical of Flux bindings, the XVs have a firm locked-in feel with great ankle support. Add to that great comfort and a lot of tool-less adjustability and you have the near perfect freeride binding.

    Whilst they may lack somewhat in shock absorption, these babies more than make up for it for that rider looking for the ultimate in response and support. 

    >>See Full Review

    Score Breakdown for the XV

    Factor Rating (/5) weighting total score weighted rounded score
    Weighted
    Carving 5 30 30 30/30
    Slow
    Speed Response
    3.5 5 3.5 3.5/5
    Adjustability 4.5 15 13.5 13.5/15
    Ankle
    Support
    5 15 15 15/15
    Shock
    Absorption
    3 10 6 6/10
    Comfort 4 10 8 8/10
    Board
    Feel
    4 10 8 8/10
    Entry/Exit 4 5 4 4/5
    TOTAL (after normalizing):95.5 92.1466 92.1 92.1/100
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    Thanks for Checking Out Our Top 5 Freeride Snowboard Bindings

    Thanks for checking out the list. Hopefully this has helped you to narrow down your binding choice. 

    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 board. 

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