Hello and welcome to my list of the best freestyle snowboard bindings for women for the 2020/21 winter season.
These bindings have all been assessed specifically for their performance for freestyle riding.
Comparison Stats
Of the 13 different women’s freestyle bindings that I looked at:
O.k. let’s get into the top 5.
WOMEN'S FREESTYLE BINDING #5
Bindings: Salomon Nova
Price: View More Info and Current Prices Here
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.
Learn More about the Nova in the video below
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: View More Info and Current Prices Here
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.
Learn More about the Scribe in the video below
The video below mentions the Scribe coming in both Re:FLex and EST. That was true for the 2020 model, but the 2021 model only comes in the Re:Flex model.
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: View More Info and Current Prices Here
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.
Check out the Mirage in the video below
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: View More Info and Current Prices Here
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.
Learn More about the Meridian in the video below
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: View More Info and Current Prices Here
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.
Check out the Video for More on the Milan’s
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.
If you’re interested in any of the above bindings check out the links under each to find out more.
Hi I have a question about whether I might have bought the wrong bindings for my snowboard. I’m 5’5, 110 lbs, sz 8 shoe. I ride a ladies choice 145.5. I bought the Burton escapes bindings in medium but now I’m thinking maybe I should have bought softer flexing bindings because all the freestyle recommended ones seem softer. Should I repurchase some softer bindings?
Hi Diana
Thanks for your message.
I think the Escapade bindings are perfect for the Ladies Choice. Whilst the Ladies Choice is freestyle oriented (what I classify as all-mountain-freestyle), I would be matching matching flex first and foremost. I labelled this list freestyle bindings and the Escapades in “all-mountain” bindings, but you can definitely use the Escapades for riding freestyle and riding all-mountain. Matching the flex is the most important factor, IMO. The Escapades at a 5/10 flex match perfectly, IMO, to the Ladies Choice. So you’re good there, IMO.
Hope this helps