Our 2025-2026 Top Rated women's all-mtn freestyle snowboard bindings below represent what we consider to be the best of all the bindings that we've tested in this category.
They have been thoroughly tested on snow and in-house and compared to their counterparts and this list narrows them down to those that performed the best throughout our testing.
NOTE: The criteria for these bindings and the category names have changed a little for the 2025-2026 season - for more details about the changes, see the explanation at the bottom of this page.
Women's Freestyle Bindings Category Stats
Of the 17 current model women's freestyle snowboard bindings that we tested:
OK, let's check out what made the cut this year.
#5: Union Legacy
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Compatibility: 2x4 | CHANNEL
Best Suited to: Intermediate to Advanced Freestyle | small-to-medium air/features, All-Mountain-Freestyle
Board-flex Match Range: 3/10 to 6/10 flexing board (4/10 to 5/10 ideal)
Rating Score: 87.2/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
Starting off the list at #5 are Union's Legacy bindings.
While price wasn't taken into consideration for this list, it would be hard not to mention it when it comes to the Legacy. Despite having the performance to warrant its place here, without regards to cost, they manage to come in at a really reasonable price - the cheapest in this list and a good $50 less expensive than the next cheapest here.
But what actually got the Legacy here was a on the back of great board feel and shock absorption, as well as performing at least decently well for all the factors that we test for.
Score Breakdown for the Legacy
| FACTOR | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Board Feel | 4.5 | 18/20 |
| Shock Absorption | 4.5 | 18/20 |
| Carving | 3 | 9/15 |
| Slow Speed Response | 4 | 12/15 |
| Adjustability | 4 | 8/10 |
| Comfort | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| Ankle Support | 4 | 4/5 |
| Entry/Exit | 4 | 4/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 87.2/100 |
#4: Rome Women's Katana
Flex: Mid-Stiff (6.5/10)
Compatibility: 2x4 | 4x4 | CHANNEL
Best Suited to: High Intermediate to Expert Freestyle | Larger air/features, All-Mountain-Freestyle
Board-flex Match Range: 4.5/10 to 7.5/10 flexing board (5.5/10 to 6.5/10 ideal)
Rating Score: 88.8/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
Next up we have the Rome Women's Katana.
The Katana are for more advanced freestyle/all-mountain freestyle riders who need that extra support to go a little bigger - who need that extra support for landing and stability for faster approaches to bigger features.
They still perform well for smaller, slower speed stuff, but give you enough support/burliness to let you take it to the next level, if that's what you're seeking.
Score Breakdown for the Women's Katana
| FACTOR | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Board Feel | 4 | 16/20 |
| Shock Absorption | 4.5 | 18/20 |
| Carving | 4 | 12/15 |
| Slow Speed Response | 4 | 12/15 |
| Adjustability | 5 | 10/10 |
| Comfort | 4 | 8/10 |
| Ankle Support | 4 | 4/5 |
| Entry/Exit | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 88.8/100 |
#3: Bataleon Etna AW
Flex: Medium (5.5/10)
Compatibility: 2x4 | 4x4 | CHANNEL
Best Suited to: Intermediate to Advanced Freestyle | small-to-medium air/features, All-Mountain-Freestyle
Board-flex Match Range: 3.5/10 to 6.5/10 flexing board (4.5/10 to 5.5/10 ideal)
Rating Score: 88.8/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
The #3 position this year belongs to Bataleon's Etna AW.
A mid-flexing binding with all the traits you'll want from a freestyle/all-mountain freestyle binding that will let you explore a range of tricks and features be they small or on the larger side.
And just in general they are comfortable, high quality bindings well worth taking a closer look at, particularly if you err towards a freestyle style.
Score Breakdown for the Etna AW
| FACTOR | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Board Feel | 4.5 | 18/20 |
| Shock Absorption | 4.5 | 18/20 |
| Carving | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Slow Speed Response | 4 | 12/15 |
| Adjustability | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| Comfort | 4 | 8/10 |
| Ankle Support | 4 | 4/5 |
| Entry/Exit | 4 | 4/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 88.8/100 |
#2: Burton Escapade EST/Re:Flex
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Compatibility (Re:Flex model): 2x4 | 4x4 | CHANNEL
Compatibility (EST model): CHANNEL ONLY
Best Suited to: Intermediate to Expert Freestyle | medium to large air/features, All-Mountain-Freestyle
Board-flex Match Range: 4/10 to 7/10 flexing board (5/10 to 6/10 ideal)
Rating Score: 91.0/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
Burton's Escapade occupy the #2 position for 2025-2026.
The Escapade are pretty close to the ideal women’s all mountain freestyle bindings.
They are versatile enough to do everything you want and have the luxury of comfort to keep you riding all day comfortably.
Great shock absorption to absorb all the bumps and jumps and shock from landings, great adjustability, high-end board feel, great turning experience. Basically everything you need in a pair of bindings, particularly if you have a healthy spattering of freestyle in your arsenal.
Like most Burton bindings they come in an EST version (which only works on the channel - won't mount to other boards) and the Re:Flex version (which fits 2 x 4 and 4 x 4 systems in addition to as the Channel system).
Score Breakdown for the Escapade EST
| FACTOR | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Board Feel | 5 | 20/20 |
| Shock Absorption | 4 | 16/20 |
| Carving | 4 | 12/15 |
| Slow Speed Response | 4 | 12/15 |
| Adjustability | 4 | 8/10 |
| Comfort | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| Ankle Support | 4 | 4/5 |
| Entry/Exit | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 91/100 |
Score Breakdown for the Escapade Re:Flex
| FACTOR | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Board Feel | 4.5 | 18/20 |
| Shock Absorption | 4.5 | 18/20 |
| Carving | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Slow Speed Response | 4 | 12/15 |
| Adjustability | 4 | 8/10 |
| Comfort | 5 | 10/10 |
| Ankle Support | 4 | 4/5 |
| Entry/Exit | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 90.4/100 |
#1: Union Women's Ultra
Flex: Mid-Stiff (6.5/10)
Compatibility: 2x4 | CHANNEL
Best Suited to: High Intermediate to Expert Freestyle | Larger air/features, All-Mountain-Freestyle
Board-flex Match Range: 4.5/10 to 7.5/10 flexing board (5.5/10 to 6.5/10 ideal)
Rating Score: 91.0/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
Compatibility: 2x4 | CHANNEL
And finally, our #1 women's all-mountain freestyle snowboard bindings for 2025-2026, the Union Women's Ultra.
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.
Their slow speed response also makes them great for setting up tricks and they even have decent carveability for when you want to lay down some carves on the groomers.
Just all round, high quality bindings, highly suited to riding an all-mountain freestyle brand of riding - but just as good for any kind of riding where you want something mid-flex with great shock absorption, board feel and an explosive responsiveness.
Score Breakdown for the Women's Ultra
| FACTOR | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Board Feel | 5 | 25/25 |
| Shock Absorption | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
| Carving | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Slow Speed Response | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| Adjustability | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Comfort | 4 | 8/10 |
| Entry/Exit | 4 | 4/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 90.5/100 |
Thanks for Checking Out Our Top Rated Women's Freestyle Snowboard Bindings
Thanks for checking out the list. Hopefully this has helped you to narrow down the binding choice that's most suitable for you.
Check out the links in the where to buy boxes (the ones with the flags) for prices, availability and more info on the bindings.
Changes to the Category Criteria for 2025-2026
The categories for bindings have changed a little this year. Let's take a look at how it was vs how it is now.
How it Was
Previously we had 3 women's snowboard binding categories, namely:
- Freestyle
- All-Mountain
- Freeride
These were determined predominantly on flex, with those close to another category, in terms of flex, considering other factors as to where they went i.e.:
- Freestyle: 5.5/10 flex and below
- All-Mountain: 5.5 to 6.5/10 flex
- Freeride: 7.5/10 to 10/10 flex
While this worked and was nice and simple to determine where each binding went, it didn't fulfill the category descriptions quite as well as we wanted them to.
How It is Now
We have reduced the number of categories from 3 to 2. The 3 previous categories merged into the following two categories.
- All-Mountain-Freestyle
- All-Mountain-Freeride
The criteria for which bindings belong where has also changed. It now looks more like this.
All-Mountain-Freestyle
These can now be any flex level, though they tend to be softer flexing than those in the all-mountain-freeride level.
The biggest determining factor for the bindings in this category relates to board feel and in general, how well we think the bindings are suited to freestyle and all-mountain freestyle riding.
This category now covers different areas of freestyle riding, from more extreme larger features, to more playful, creative freestyle riding/for those just starting out with freestyle riding.
The stiffer bindings in this category are more suited to big jumps, etc, where you need more solidity to handle bigger impacts and higher speed take offs etc. and the ability to carve into a take off at higher speeds and remain in control. These options are also best suited to stiffer flexing freestyle and all-mountain freestyle boards.
The softer bindings in this list are for those who don't go big, but are creative and playful with their freestyle riding. Flatland tricks, smaller jumps, side-hits etc, butter tricks, jibs etc. Or for those who are just starting out with freestyle and may or may not go big later but aren't yet. These are better suited to softer flexing freestyle boards.
The softer flexing options also work well for those who just want to cruise the mountain and don't want their bindings too much from them.
In general, while they work really well for freestyle riding, they are also good as general bindings - the softer options better for casual riding and the stiffer for more aggressive riding. Though if you are riding more aggressively and aren't doing any freestyle, then the All-Mountain Freeride category might be a better bet for you.
All-Mountain-Freeride
This category also covers any flex, but has more emphasis on things like ankle support, consistent feel and stability, than their freestyle counterparts.
The stiffer bindings in this category are more suited to bombing, laying down big carves and for the more advanced all-mountain riders and those who have stiffer snowboards.
The softer bindings in this list are for those who don't ride overly fast, but still like a little speed, but prioritize maneuverability over stability and want to be able to be nimble and quick turning when riding at more moderate speeds - e.g. trees, bumps, etc. These are also for less experienced riders, those who just want to cruise, and those with mid to mid-soft flexing snowboards.
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