Below is a list of what I consider to be the top 3 freeride snowboard bindings for women the 2020-21 season.
The bindings in this are best for anyone who likes to ride the backcountry or the groomers but want the extra response and performance of a stiffer, more responsive binding.
Not for the beginner or the casual rider but great for more advanced riders who like their riding hard charging.
Comparison Stats
Of the 8 bindings that I rated:
There’s not a lot to choose from in the women’s freeride category, which is why I have only made this a top 3, when ordinarily I would make a top 5.
WOMEN'S FREERIDE BINDING #3
Bindings: Burton Lexa X
- CANADA
- UK/EUROPE
Rating score: 84.7/100
Flex: Medium-Stiff (7/10)
Starting the list out at #3 are the Burton Lexa X.
Just across the board, the Lexa X hits all the relevant factors - there is no weak point 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.
You can definitely still ride them freestyle - but certainly only 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.
Score Breakdown for the Lexa X Re:Flex
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
RESPONSE | 4.0 | 28/35 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
ANKLE SUPPORT | 4.0 | 12/15 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.0 | 8/10 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
BOARD FEEL | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 84.7/100 |
Score Breakdown for the Lexa X EST
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
RESPONSE | 4.5 | 31.5/35 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
ANKLE SUPPORT | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 3.5 | 7/10 |
COMFORT | 3.5 | 7/10 |
BOARD FEEL | 5.0 | 10/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 88.4/100 |
WOMEN'S FREERIDE BINDING #2
Bindings: Union Legacy
- CANADA
- UK/EUROPE
Rating score: 88.4/100
Flex: Medium (6.5 out of 10)
Coming in at #2, are Union’s Legacy bindings.
The Legacy’s might only rate around a 6.5/10 for flex, but they pack the responsiveness you would expect of stiffer flexing bindings.
They are also super light (probably the lightest out there!), comfortable, absorb shock really well and provide great board feel.
They would also perform really well as all-mountain bindings.
Learn more about the Legacy in the Video Below
Score Breakdown for the Legacy
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
RESPONSE | 4.0 | 28/35 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
ANKLE SUPPORT | 4.0 | 12/15 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.5 | 9/10 |
COMFORT | 4.5 | 9/10 |
BOARD FEEL | 5.0 | 10/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 88.4/100 |
WOMEN'S FREERIDE BINDING #1
Bindings: Flux GX
- CANADA
Rating score: 93.2/100
Flex: Medium-Stiff (7/10)
And in the #1 spot, we have the Flux GX.
A rarity in the world of women’s bindings the Flux GX 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 those bindings are just an extension of your body – then the GX has you covered.
Not for the faint hearted or the beginner rider. If you’re an advanced level rider and you can tame these bindings, then you’ll be rewarded with oodles of performance.
Score Breakdown for the GX
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
RESPONSE | 5.0 | 35/35 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
ANKLE SUPPORT | 5.0 | 15/15 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 2.5 | 5/10 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
BOARD FEEL | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 93.2/100 |
Thanks for Reading
I hope this list has given you some binding options if you’re a women who likes their riding hard charging and high performance.
Check out the links under each binding above to learn more about them, for current prices and availability.
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