The list below showcases what we consider to be the best all mountain freeride bindings for women for the 2025-2026 season.
Each binding is assessed as to how well they perform specifically as all-mountain freeride bindings. To be eligible for this category bindings can be of any flex level, but the emphasis is on a more freeride oriented style, as opposed to a freestyle oriented style.
To be eligible they also need to be bindings specifically designed for women.
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.
Category Stats
Of the 21 current model women's all-mountain freeride snowboard bindings that we tested:
OK, let's have a look at the top 10 for 2026!
#10: Bent Metal Metta
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Compatibility: 2x4 | 4x4 | CHANNEL
Best Suited to: Low-Intermediate to Advanced | Semi-Playful to Moderate All-Mountain
Board-flex Match Range: 3/10 to 6/10 flexing board (4/10 to 5/10 ideal)
Rating score: 82.8/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
Starting off the list at #10, we have the Bent Metal (BMBW) Metta.
The Metta scored consistently well across all the factors we test for. They are both the softest flexing bindings in this list and the lowest cost.
Score Breakdown for the Metta
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 3.5 | 14/20 |
| Slow Speed Response | 4 | 16/20 |
| Board Feel | 4 | 12/15 |
| Shock Absorption | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| Adjustability | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Comfort | 4 | 8/10 |
| Ankle Support | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Entry/Exit | 4 | 4/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 82.8/100 |
#9: Union Trilogy
Flex: Medium (5.5/10)
Compatibility: 2x4 | 4x4 | CHANNEL
Best Suited to: Intermediate to Advanced | Semi-Playful to Moderate All-Mountain
Board-flex Match Range: 3.5/10 to 6.5/10 flexing board (4.5/10 to 5.5/10 ideal)
Rating score: 83.3/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
Next up we have Union's Trilogy bindings.
The ever reliable Trilogy offer a smooth, consistent response and tested well across all the factors we test for. They do the hard work in the background and never find themselves out of depth, no matter where you take them or what you want to do in them.
Score Breakdown for the Trilogy
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 3.5 | 14/20 |
| Slow Speed Response | 4 | 16/20 |
| Board Feel | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Shock Absorption | 4 | 8/10 |
| Adjustability | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| Comfort | 4 | 8/10 |
| Ankle Support | 4 | 8/10 |
| Entry/Exit | 4 | 4/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 83.3/100 |
#8: Jones Aurora
Flex: Mid-Stiff (7/10)
Compatibility: 2x4 | 4x4 | CHANNEL
Best Suited to: High-Intermediate to Expert | Moderate to Aggressive All-Mountain
Board-flex Match Range: 5/10 to 8/10 flexing board (6/10 to 7/10 ideal)
Rating score: 84.4/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
The #8 spot this year belongs to the Jones Aurora.
The Aurora is Jones' stiffest women's binding and provide great response and support for carving and, typical of Jones bindings, have next level shock absorption.
A great option for hard charging riders who are matching to a stiffer flexing board.
These bindings were previously in the all-mountain-freeride category
Score Breakdown for the Aurora
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 4.5 | 18/20 |
| Slow Speed Response | 3.5 | 14/20 |
| Board Feel | 3 | 9/15 |
| Shock Absorption | 5 | 10/10 |
| Adjustability | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Comfort | 4 | 8/10 |
| Ankle Support | 4 | 8/10 |
| Entry/Exit | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 84.4/100 |
#7: Rome Brass FW
Flex: Medium (6/10)
Compatibility: 2x4 | 4x4 | CHANNEL
Board-flex Match Range: 4/10 to 7/10 flexing board (5/10 to 6/10 ideal)
Best Suited to: Intermediate to Advanced | Moderate to Semi-Aggressive All-Mountain
Rating score: 84.9/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
At #7, we have Rome's Brass FW (Full-Wrap) bindings.
Offering a flex on the slightly stiffer side of medium, they perform really well when it comes to higher speed carves and just higher speed riding in general, but they're still nothing that's too much to control at slower speeds.
They also come with great shock absorption and are consistently good across all other factors.
Score Breakdown for the Brass FW
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 4 | 16/20 |
| Slow Speed Response | 3.5 | 14/20 |
| Board Feel | 4 | 12/15 |
| Shock Absorption | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| Adjustability | 4 | 8/10 |
| Comfort | 4 | 8/10 |
| Ankle Support | 4 | 8/10 |
| Entry/Exit | 4 | 4/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 84.9/100 |
#6: Burton Step On Escapade
Flex: Mid-Stiff (7/10)
Compatibility (Re:Flex model): 2x4 | 4x4 | CHANNEL
Compatibility (EST model): CHANNEL ONLY
Best Suited to: High-Intermediate to Expert | Moderate to Aggressive All-Mountain
Board-flex Match Range: 5/10 to 8/10 flexing board (6/10 to 7/10 ideal)
Rating score: 85.5/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
If you're looking for lightweight, strap-less fast entry bindings, then our #6 entry might be worth considering for you.
Burton's Step-On bindings allow you to, as the name suggests, step onto the bindings and lock your boots (Step-On specific boots needed) in place without the need of straps.
Of course once you're in, they offer great performance (best for the more aggressive rider, in our opinion), otherwise they wouldn't have made this list.
Note: Step-On boots are required for Step-On bindings.
Also Note: 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 Step-On Escapade Re:Flex
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 4.5 | 18/20 |
| Slow Speed Response | 4 | 16/20 |
| Board Feel | 4 | 12/15 |
| Shock Absorption | 4 | 8/10 |
| Adjustability | 2.5 | 5/10 |
| Comfort | 4 | 8/10 |
| Ankle Support | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Entry/Exit | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 84.4/100 |
Score Breakdown for the Step-On Escapade EST
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 4.5 | 18/20 |
| Slow Speed Response | 4 | 16/20 |
| Board Feel | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Shock Absorption | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Adjustability | 2.5 | 5/10 |
| Comfort | 4 | 8/10 |
| Ankle Support | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Entry/Exit | 5 | 5/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 85.5/100 |
#5: Nidecker OG Supermatic
Flex: Mid-Stiff (7/10)
Compatibility: 2x4 | 4x4 | CHANNEL
Best Suited to: High-Intermediate to Expert | Moderate to Aggressive All-Mountain
Board-flex Match Range: 5/10 to 8/10 flexing board (6/10 to 7/10 ideal)
Rating score: 87.1/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
Our second entry that uses a fast entry system, the OG Supermatic from Nidecker, are an alternative to the Step-On for those who still want that strap feel and don't want have to also get Step-On boots, but still want fast entry.
Nidecker started the Supermatic movement and these were the originals (hence the OG in the name) - but the OG has a bit of a double meaning - not only there to represent the first Supermatic's in the industry, but also to differentiate them from Nidecker's other Supermatic models - the LT Supermatic and Carbon Supermatic.
Score Breakdown for the OG Supermatic
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 4 | 16/20 |
| Slow Speed Response | 4 | 16/20 |
| Board Feel | 4 | 12/15 |
| Shock Absorption | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| Adjustability | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Comfort | 4 | 8/10 |
| Ankle Support | 4 | 8/10 |
| Entry/Exit | 5 | 5/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 87.1/100 |
#4: YES Conda
Flex: Mid-Stiff (7/10)
Compatibility: 2x4 | 4x4 | CHANNEL
Best Suited to: High-Intermediate to Expert | Moderate to Aggressive All-Mountain
Board-flex Match Range: 5/10 to 8/10 flexing board (6/10 to 7/10 ideal)
Rating score: 87.1/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
The YES Conda occupy our #4 position this year.
Another great option for hard charging riders, with one of the stand out features of the Conda being their ability to perform sharp turns at slower speeds, but also have a lot of stability for high speeds and high angle carves.
The other standout feature? It's shock absorption. As YES bindings are known for, the Conda offers some of the best shock absorption in the industry, in our humble opinion.
Score Breakdown for the Conda
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 4 | 16/20 |
| Slow Speed Response | 4 | 16/20 |
| Board Feel | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
| Shock Absorption | 5 | 10/10 |
| Adjustability | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Comfort | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| Ankle Support | 4 | 8/10 |
| Entry/Exit | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 87.1/100 |
#3: Burton Lexa
Flex: Medium (5.5/10)
Compatibility (Re:Flex model): 2x4 | 4x4 | CHANNEL
Compatibility (EST model): CHANNEL ONLY
Best Suited to: Intermediate to Advanced | Semi-Playful to Moderate All-Mountain
Board-flex Match Range: 3.5/10 to 6.5/10 flexing board (4.5/10 to 5.5/10 ideal)
Rating score: 88.2/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
The #3 spot this year goes to Burton's Lexa bindings.
The Lexa offer up some really nice features, especially for the price point (you get even more with the #2 entry above, the Lexa X, but there's also a bit of a steeper price-tag there).
They provide a good amount of response, are super-comfortable and really have no weaknesses. If your budget's a little lower, but you still want something higher quality, then the Lexa are a great choice.
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 Lexa Re:Flex
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 3.5 | 14/20 |
| Slow Speed Response | 4 | 16/20 |
| Board Feel | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Shock Absorption | 4 | 8/10 |
| Adjustability | 4 | 8/10 |
| Comfort | 4 | 8/10 |
| Ankle Support | 4 | 8/10 |
| Entry/Exit | 4 | 4/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 85.5/100 |
Score Breakdown for the Lexa EST
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 4 | 16/20 |
| Slow Speed Response | 4 | 16/20 |
| Board Feel | 5 | 15/15 |
| Shock Absorption | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Adjustability | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| Comfort | 4 | 8/10 |
| Ankle Support | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Entry/Exit | 4 | 4/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 88.2/100 |
#2: Burton Lexa X
Flex: Mid-Stiff (7/10)
Compatibility (Re:Flex model): 2x4 | 4x4 | CHANNEL
Compatibility (EST model): CHANNEL ONLY
Best Suited to: High-Intermediate to Expert | Moderate to Aggressive All-Mountain
Board-flex Match Range: 5/10 to 8/10 flexing board (6/10 to 7/10 ideal)
Rating score: 90.9/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
Burton's Lexa X bindings take out the #2 position position this year.
The Lexa X performed really well in all the aspects that we test for - we found no weaknesses with these bindings.
They are the most responsive women’s bindings in Burton’s line up and are a binding for the more aggressive, hard charging rider and not for more casual playful riders – though one great thing is that, due to the way the bindings flex with the board, they are actually quite easy to butter with.
The Lexa X comes in both Re:Flex (to mount on 2 x 4 and 4 x 4 insert patterns in addition to the channel system) and EST (only mount to boards that use the channel system) versions.
Essentially what the EST means is that it can only be mounted to snowboards that have the channel system (which is predominantly Burton boards). You might wonder why you would want an EST version if the Re:Flex version can already mount to the channel?
And that's a fair question. The EST version mounts in a certain way to the channel that allows for better board feel, in my experience. And that connection also tends to make for better carving performance.
If you have a Burton board(s) - or another board that uses the channel - and aren't planning on changing any time soon, then I would go with the EST version. If you plan to use it on boards that don't use the channel, then Re:Flex is the way to go.
Score Breakdown for the Burton Lexa X Re:Flex
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 4 | 16/20 |
| Slow Speed Response | 4 | 16/20 |
| Board Feel | 4 | 12/15 |
| Shock Absorption | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| Adjustability | 4 | 8/10 |
| Comfort | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| Ankle Support | 4 | 8/10 |
| Entry/Exit | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 88.7/100 |
Score Breakdown for the Burton Lexa X EST
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 4.5 | 18/20 |
| Slow Speed Response | 4 | 16/20 |
| Board Feel | 5 | 15/15 |
| Shock Absorption | 4 | 8/10 |
| Adjustability | 4 | 8/10 |
| Comfort | 4 | 8/10 |
| Ankle Support | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Entry/Exit | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 90.9/100 |
#1: Flux XF Women's
Flex: Mid-Stiff (7/10)
Compatibility: 2x4 | 4x4 | CHANNEL
Best Suited to: High-Intermediate to Expert | Moderate to Aggressive All-Mountain
Board-flex Match Range: 5/10 to 8/10 flexing board (6/10 to 7/10 ideal)
Rating score: 91.4/100
Price: View More Info and Current Prices at the links in the tabs below.
And finally, retaining the #1 spot for the second season running, we have Flux's Women's XF.
The Women's XF are stiff flexing bindings that offer the ultimate in response and ankle support. If you want to crank those bindings down and really charge hard and feel like they are just an extension of your body – they have you covered.
Not for the faint hearted or the beginner rider. If you’re an advanced level rider and you can handle these bindings, then you’ll be rewarded with oodles of performance.
But they also have that uncanny knack of still feeling nice for riding at slower speeds and more casually in them.
Score Breakdown for the Women's XF
| Factor | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 5 | 20/20 |
| Slow Speed Response | 4 | 16/20 |
| Board Feel | 4 | 12/15 |
| Shock Absorption | 3 | 6/10 |
| Adjustability | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| Comfort | 4 | 8/10 |
| Ankle Support | 5 | 10/10 |
| Entry/Exit | 4 | 4/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 91.4/100 |
Thanks for Checking Out Our Top Rated Women's All-Mountain Snowboard Bindings
Thanks for checking out our top rated women's All-Mountain snowboard bindings. I hope this has helped you to narrow down your options for your next pair of bindings if you’re an all-mountain rider or want one pair of bindings to fit multiple boards.
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 pair of 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:
- Freestyle
- All-Mountain
- Freeride
These were determined predominantly by flex:
- 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 belonged, it didn't gel with 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 categories.
- All-Mountain-Freestyle
- All-Mountain-Freeride
The criteria for which bindings belong to each category 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, vs their freestyle counterparts.
The stiffer bindings in this category are more suited to bombing, laying down big carves and are for 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. They might 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.
The softer flexing options are also best for less experienced riders, those who just want to cruise, and those with mid to mid-soft flexing snowboards.
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