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Top 3 Freeride Snowboard Bindings for Women 2024-2025

Last Updated: December 16, 2024 by Nate

SP Best Freeride Snowboard Bindings 2025

This list is made up of 5 women's freeride snowboard bindings that we consider to be the best of those we have tested and rated. 

This category is made up of bindings with anything from a mid-stiff to stiff flex (6.5/10 or stiffer) and are designed to tackle the steepest terrain, the fastest speeds and the deepest carves.  

Women's Freeride Bindings Category Stats

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

  • The average score was 85.3/100
  • The highest score was 93.1/100
  • The lowest score was 80.9/100
  • The average price was $352
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    OK, let's check out what made the Top 5 this year. 


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    #5: Jones Aurora
    #4: Burton Lexa X Re:Flex
    #3: Rome Women's Katana
    #2: Burton Lexa X EST
    #1: Flux Women's XF 


    #5: Jones Aurora

    Jones Aurora 2024-2025 Bindings Review

    Flex: Mid-Stiff (7/10)

    Rating Score: 85.6/100

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




    >>Jones Aurora Women’s 2025 at evo.com
    >>Jones Aurora Women’s 2025 at blauerboardshop.com
    >>Jones Aurora Women’s 2025 at jonessnowboards.com
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    >>Jones Aurora Women’s 2025 at jonessnowboards.com
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    >>Jones Aurora Women’s 2025 at evo.com
    >>Jones Aurora Women’s 2025 at blauerboardshop.com
    >>Jones Aurora Women’s 2025 at jonessnowboards.com
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    >>Jones Aurora Women’s 2025 at jonessnowboards.com
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    Compatibility: 2x4 | 4x4 | CHANNEL

    Starting off the list at #5, we have the Jones Aurora. Jones are relative newcomers to the bindings game. However, their bindings are built of YES's (formerly NOW's) tech, so tech-wise, they have been around longer than the Jones name has been on them. 

    The Aurora is Jones' stiffest women's binding and provide great response and support of carving and, typical of YES (NOW)/Jones bindings, have next level shock absorption. 

    A great option for hard charging riders who are matching to a stiffer flexing board. 

    Score Breakdown for the Aurora

    FACTOR Rating (/5) weighting total score weighted rounded score
    Weighted
    Carving 4.5 25 22.5 22.5/25
    Slow Speed Response 3.5 10 7 7/10
    Adjustability 3.5 15 10.5 10.5/15
    Ankle Support 4 15 12 12/15
    Board Feel 5 10 10 10/10
    Shock Absorption 4 10 8 8/10
    Comfort 3 10 6 6/10
    Entry/Exit 4.5 5 4.5 4.5/5
    TOTAL (after normalizing):94 85.6383 85.6 85.6/100
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    #4: Burton Lexa X Re:Flex

    Burton Lexa X ReFlex 2024-2025 Bindings Review

    Flex: Mid-Stiff (7/10)

    Rating Score: 87.8/100

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




    >>Burton Lexa X Re:Flex 2025 at evo.com
    >>Burton Lexa X Re:Flex 2025 at Burton.com
    >>Burton Lexa X Re:Flex 2025 at blauerboardshop.com
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    >>Burton Lexa X Re:Flex 2025 at evo.com
    >>Burton Lexa X Re:Flex 2025 at Burton.com
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    >>Burton Lexa X Re:Flex 2025 at Burton.com
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    >>Burton Lexa X Re:Flex 2025 at evo.com
    >>Burton Lexa X Re:Flex 2025 at Burton.com
    >>Burton Lexa X Re:Flex 2025 at blauerboardshop.com
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    >>Burton Lexa X Re:Flex 2025 at evo.com
    >>Burton Lexa X Re:Flex 2025 at Burton.com
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    >>Burton Lexa X Re:Flex 2025 at Burton.com
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    Compatibility: 2x4 | 4x4 | CHANNEL

    Next up we have Burton's Lexa X snowboard bindings. 

    The Lexa X performs 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.

    You can definitely still ride them freestyle - but more for advanced freestyle riders.

    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. See #2 below for the EST version. 

    Score Breakdown for the Burton Lexa X Re:Flex

    FACTOR Rating (/5) weighting total score weighted rounded score
    Weighted
    Carving 4 25 20 20/25
    Slow Speed Response 4 10 8 8/10
    Adjustability 4 15 12 12/15
    Ankle Support 4 15 12 12/15
    Board Feel 4.5 10 9 9/10
    Shock Absorption 4.5 10 9 9/10
    Comfort 4 10 8 8/10
    Entry/Exit 4.5 5 4.5 4.5/5
    TOTAL (after normalizing):94 87.7660 87.8 87.8/100
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    #3: Rome Women's Katana

    Rome Katana Womens 2024-2025 Bindings Review

    Flex: Mid-Stiff (6.5/10)

    Rating Score: 88.8/100

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




    >>Rome Womens Katana 2025 at evo.com
    >>Rome Womens Katana 2025 at blauerboardshop.com
    >>Rome Womens Katana 2025 at backcountry.com
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    >>Rome Womens Katana 2025 at evo.com
    >>Rome Womens Katana 2025 at prfo.com
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    >>Rome Womens Katana 2025 at evo.com
    >>Rome Womens Katana 2025 at blauerboardshop.com
    >>Rome Womens Katana 2025 at backcountry.com
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    >>Rome Womens Katana 2025 at evo.com
    >>Rome Womens Katana 2025 at prfo.com
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    Compatibility: 2x4 | 4x4 | CHANNEL

    The Women's Katana is new for this year and provides a women's version of the popular, longstanding, Katana. But it's been tweaked to fit better with women's ergonomics. 

    But just like the non-women's Katana they are really well rounded bindings that are on the stiffer side of medium. They provide a great balance between being able to still do tight, quick turns at lower speeds well, but also offer enough support when really leaning into carves and doing things at high speeds, when there is more pressure/force being applied to the bindings. 

    On top of that, they provide great board feel and shock absorption and are the most adjustable bindings that we've had the pleasure to tinker with. 

    Score Breakdown for the Women's Katana

    FACTOR Rating (/5) weighting total score weighted rounded score
    Weighted
    Carving 4 25 20 20/25
    Slow Speed Response 4 10 8 8/10
    Adjustability 5 15 15 15/15
    Ankle Support 4 15 12 12/15
    Board Feel 4.5 10 9 9/10
    Shock Absorption 4 10 8 8/10
    Comfort 4 10 8 8/10
    Entry/Exit 3.5 5 3.5 3.5/5
    TOTAL (after normalizing):94 88.8298 88.8 88.8/100
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    #2: Burton Lexa X EST

    Burton Lexa X EST 2024-2025 Bindings Review

    Flex: Mid-Stiff (7/10)

    Rating Score: 88.8/100

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




    >>Burton Lexa X EST 2025 at evo.com
    >>Burton Lexa X EST 2025 at Burton.com
    >>Burton Lexa X EST 2025 at blauerboardshop.com
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    >>Burton Lexa X EST 2025 at evo.com
    >>Burton Lexa X EST 2025 at Burton.com
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    >>Burton Lexa X EST 2025 at Burton.com
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    >>Burton Lexa X EST 2025 at evo.com
    >>Burton Lexa X EST 2025 at Burton.com
    >>Burton Lexa X EST 2025 at blauerboardshop.com
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    >>Burton Lexa X EST 2025 at evo.com
    >>Burton Lexa X EST 2025 at Burton.com
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    >>Burton Lexa X EST 2025 at Burton.com
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    Compatibility: CHANNEL ONLY

    This is Burton's "EST" version of the Burton Lexa X (see #4 for more on the Re:Flex model). 

    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 other 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 EST

    FACTOR Rating (/5) weighting total score weighted rounded score
    Weighted
    Carving 4.5 25 22.5 22.5/25
    Slow Speed Response 4 10 8 8/10
    Adjustability 4 15 12 12/15
    Ankle Support 3.5 15 10.5 10.5/15
    Board Feel 4 10 8 8/10
    Shock Absorption 4 10 8 8/10
    Comfort 5 10 10 10/10
    Entry/Exit 4.5 5 4.5 4.5/5
    TOTAL (after normalizing):94 88.8298 88.8 88.8/100
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    #1: Flux Women's XF 

    Flux XF Womens 2024-2025 Bindings Review

    Flex: Mid-Stiff (7/10)

    Rating Score: 93.1/100

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




    >>Flux XF Women’s 2025 at evo.com
    >>Flux XF Women’s 2025 at backcountry.com
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    >>Flux XF Women’s 2025 at prfo.com
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    >>Flux XF Women’s 2025 at evo.com
    >>Flux XF Women’s 2025 at backcountry.com
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    >>Flux XF Women’s 2025 at prfo.com
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    Compatibility: 2x4 | 4x4 | CHANNEL

    Taking over from where the Flux GX left off, the Women's XF is an no-brainer straight swap to take the #1 position this year. In fact, they are essentially the same bindings and for the most part it is just a name change. 

    The Women's XF is a stiff flexing binding that offers 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. 

    Score Breakdown for the Women's XF

    FACTOR Rating (/5) weighting total score weighted rounded score
    Weighted
    Carving 5 25 25 25/25
    Slow Speed Response 4 10 8 8/10
    Adjustability 4.5 15 13.5 13.5/15
    Ankle Support 5 15 15 15/15
    Board Feel 3 10 6 6/10
    Shock Absorption 4 10 8 8/10
    Comfort 4 10 8 8/10
    Entry/Exit 4 5 4 4/5
    TOTAL (after normalizing):94 93.0851 93.1 93.1/100
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    Thanks for Checking Out Our Top 5 Women's 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. 

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    Comments

    1. Ann Landberg says

      December 6, 2023 at 12:00 pm

      I’m looking for a new binding for my new board, united shapes flex5. My previous board (flex6/binding flex7) I like very well. Has another board flex7/binding flex8.
      I ride mostly piste and powder (not park) and don’t want too soft binding for my new board, can I choose one of these three? although they are flex 7? These are the three that were my choice when I googled around and interestingly all these three were on this list.

      I am most interested in flux, but it seems to be difficult to get hold of here in Sweden, it is not possible to order it either =/

      Reply
      • Nate says

        December 7, 2023 at 8:55 pm

        Hi Ann

        Thanks for your message.

        You could go with a 7/10 flexing bindings with your 5/10 flexing board. I wouldn’t go stiffer than that for a 5/10 flex board, but up to 7/10 should work well, in my experience.

        Hope this helps with your decision

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        • Adriel says

          March 8, 2025 at 12:22 am

          I appreciate this so much. I’m thinking of putting Lexa X’s on my new Rossi Airis (flex 5). I haven’t ridden in many years so I wanted a more playful board than my old Feelgood, but my preference has always been a softer boot with stiffer binding, if that makes sense?

          The Lexa X is the stiffest binding I’m looking at. I’m also considering the Bataleon Etna, Rome Guild, and Burton Lexa and Scribe. But I’m not sure about the Rome asym chassis. Everything I look at in the 5-6 flex range makes me nervous they won’t be stiff enough when I want them to be. 7 is med-stiff, not stiff, right?

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          • Nate says

            March 13, 2025 at 2:25 pm

            Hi Adriel, thanks for your message.

            Yeah, 7/10 is mid-stiff, not stiff, so you should be good with the Lexa X on the Airis, IMO. I’d try not to go stiffer than that, but you shouldn’t have any issues, especially given you know you have a preference for stiffer bindings on softer board.

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            • Adriel says

              March 15, 2025 at 4:35 pm

              Thanks so much!

            • Nate says

              March 20, 2025 at 11:26 am

              You’re very welcome Adriel. Hope you have a great rest of your season!

    2. Wentje says

      November 5, 2023 at 8:28 am

      Thanks for the recommendations. As far as I know, a flex of 7 is medium-stiff, but here it appears that all flex 7 women bindings are for super aggressive riding. I also checked the all-mountain bindings list, but then only flex 5-6 bindings are in the list. Now I am very much between all-mountain riding and freeride (I like carving and powder, but some days I like to be playfull around the groomers. No park for me though) and would like to have bindings that could fit a board with flex 6 to flex 8. What flex would you recommend? And is there a difference between bindings for men and women that I have to consider?

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      • Nate says

        November 6, 2023 at 1:17 pm

        Hi Wentje

        Thanks for your message.

        Yeah, women’s bindings tend to top out around that mid-stiff (7/10) flex. There are some differences between men’s and women’s bindings – most brands that I know of design their women’s bindings to better fit typical female anatomy, which isn’t just smaller sizes. I’m not an expert on this by any means, but from what I’ve read and heard, men’s and women’s calves differ in size, length and position, so highbacks on women’s are made to try to account for this. Similarly, I think differences in feet shape, width etc are taken into account. That’s not to say that a men’s binding would necessarily be unsuitable but I think you’d have a greater chance of getting a women’s binding that will fit you better. If you were to go Men’s binding, then, depending on boot size, going with a smaller size could help it fit better, if available (not all men’s bindings come in smaller sizes), but there would still be some aspects that may not work as well. Hard to say for sure, but as I say I think your chances are better of getting a better fit in a women’s specific binding.

        Given you have a 6/10 flexing and 8/10 flexing board, I think going with something 7/10 flex is a good middle ground to accommodate both boards, so I would be leaning to something off this list. While a 6/10 flexing binding would work really well on your 6/10 flex board and would work with your 8/10 flexing board, it wouldn’t be as good as the 7/10 flex binding for your 8/10 flexing board, IMO. And similarly an 8/10 flexing binding would be better for the 8/10 flexing board, but would be on the stiff side (fine but not optimal) for the 6/10 flex board. So I think splitting the difference and going 7/10 flex is a good way to go if you want the bindings to accommodate both boards. And given how you describe that you like to be more playful around the groomers some days, I think the 7/10 should be able to accommodate that well enough – though will be more optimal for when you’re carving.

        Hope this gives you more to go off

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        • Wentje says

          November 7, 2023 at 11:49 am

          Thanks, that is very helpfull.

          Reply
          • Nate says

            November 7, 2023 at 2:05 pm

            You’re very welcome Wentje. Hope you have a great season!

            Reply
    3. Wentje says

      November 5, 2023 at 8:07 am

      Thanks for the top 3. I see with all these bindings they are recommended for very aggressive riding, while the flex is medium-stiff. I am an all-mountain to freeride rider (more freeride, but I like to occasionally jump around groomers, especially when the snow conditions are bad). The WM’s all-mountain top 5 only checks stiffness 5-6.
      So now I am wondering: why is flex 7 about as stiff as it gets with women’s bindings, and how should it influence my binding choice?

      Reply
    4. Jena says

      December 11, 2022 at 8:35 pm

      This review hasn’t changed for years lol. It’s been copied and pasted over the years. I’m really considering the flux Gx. Would love an updated review for freeride bindings since it’s soooo hard to find good freeride bindings for women.

      Reply
      • Nate says

        December 12, 2022 at 12:16 pm

        Hi Jena

        We’ve never had the Rome Katana in this review and in previous years we’ve had the Union Trilogy in there. The GX and Lexa X have been in there consistently (the Lexa X since 2021, which is when it was released – so for 3 years) because nothing has come along to unseat them. There hasn’t been a lot of change over the years, because we haven’t come across anything that’s been good enough to unseat the lieks of the Flux GX as a women’s freeride bindings. As you say, women’s freeride bindings are pretty few and far between, which is why we limit this to only a top 3. This is far from a copy paste. We analyze and adjust the list every year to make sure we have what we think are the best bindings in there. If you’re not seeing the Rome Katana in there, can you let me know – because maybe there’s a caching issue and you’re seeing last years list?

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