Hello and welcome to my list of the best freestyle snowboard bindings for women for the 2022/23 winter season.
These bindings have all been assessed specifically for their performance for freestyle riding.
Comparison Stats
Of the 11 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 Nesta
- CA
- UK/EU
Flex: Medium-soft (4.5/10)
Smart rating score: 81.1/100
Starting off the list at #5 are the Salomon Nesta bindings.
Carrying on where the Nova's left over, the Nesta are very capable freestyle bindings, that could just as easily be used for all-mountain cruising.
They are a good quality binding with no weaknesses across all the factors we rated for. They are also the lowest priced bindings in this list.
Learn More about the Nesta in the video below
Score Breakdown for the Nesta
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 | 81.1/100 |
WOMEN'S FREESTYLE BINDING #4
Bindings: Burton Scribe
- CA
- UK/EU
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Smart rating score: 83.7/100
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 Meridian (see #2 below). 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 Lexa comes up at around 1:32
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 | 83.7/100 |
WOMEN'S FREESTYLE BINDING #3
Bindings: Salomon Mirage
- CA
- UK/EU
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Smart Rating Score: 83.7/100
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 | 83.7/100 |
WOMEN'S FREESTYLE BINDING #2
Bindings: K2 Meridian
- CA
- UK/EU
Flex: Medium-soft (4/10)
Smart rating score: 84.2/100
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 too.
They are the softest in this list, which makes them great for getting really playful and creative with your freestyle riding.
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 | 84.2/100 |
WOMEN'S FREESTYLE BINDING #1
Bindings: Union Women's Ultra
- CA
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Smart Rating Score: 90.0/100
Finally, in at #1, we have Union's Women's Ultra bindings.
New for 2023, the Women's Ultra feature an almost unbelievable combo of shock absorption and board feel, that will have you riding every feature and hitting every side hit you can find.
Check out the Video for More on the Women's Ultra
Score Breakdown for the Women's Ultra
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
BOARD FEEL | 5.0 | 30/30 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
RESPONSE | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 90.0/100 |
So there’s my top 5 women’s freestyle bindings for 2022/23. 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 Nate
Would the ultras go well with the ladies choice or would escapades still be a better combo?
Hi Jo
Thanks for your message.
I think the Ultras would work with the Ladies Choice for sure. The Escapades maybe a slightly better flex match, but very little in it. The Ultras would be a good match, IMO.
Hope this helps with your decision
Thanks Nate. Would the Ultras be too stiff for the space metal fantasy?
Hi Jo
I think the Ultras would work well on the Space Metal Fantasy. Not too stiff for it at all, IMO.
Hi Nate,
What do you think about the Ultras vs the Trilogy? I have a mountain twin and am unsure which to get. I’m a solid easy black rider, and learning to try some jumps, practice more switch riding, and basically have a great time on the hill on both pow and hard packed days. My old board (clyde board, locally built in Calgary in 2008) has the 2021 Union Trilogy and they have been great for me so far, but I want a second set of bindings for the MT. I’ve been using the old set up to teach or icy/mogul days which has been good so far. Maybe the Ultras should go on the old board, and I use the MT for bigger faster days. Any comments would be great!
Hi Michelle
Thanks for your message.
Both match the Mountain Twin. I would say that the Trilogy are a slightly better flex match. But the Ultras are better for freestyle riding and would be suitable on the MT. The Ultras give you better shock absorption and better board feel and a little more pop too. The Trilogy will drive the board harder, so better for speed and carving, but for what you’re describing I think the Ultra could work well. I don’t know Clyde boards, so I’m not sure how that rides, so hard to say whether you’d be better putting the Ultras on that and using it as your more playful option or not. Is there anything you can tell me about the board. i.e. is it soft flexing or stiffer? Is it twin or directional?
Hi Nate, Thanks for the reply. The Clyde board has more flex now, originally medium stiffness, and is a twin board. I’ve also ridden it for a good 8-10 seasons so I think it’s lost some stiffness over time.
Thanks Michelle.
In that case I would probably put the Ultras on the Clyde and the Trilogy on the MT.
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