Below are what we rate as the Top 10 All-Mountain Freeride snowboard bindings currently on the market. This list has been updated for the 2023-2024 season.
As per usual at SnowboardingProfiles.com, each binding will be given a score out of 100.
Comparison Stats
Of 20 different all-mountain-freeride bindings that I rated:
O.k. let’s get straight into the top 10!
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Best All-MTN Freeride board Bindings #10
BEST ALL-MTN FREERIDE BOARD BINDINGS #9
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ALL-MOUNTAIN-FREERIDE BINDING #10
Bindings: Salomon Highlander
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CA
IS THIS GEAR RIGHT FOR YOU?
Smart rating score: 85.1/100
Flex: Medium-Stiff (7/10)
COMPATABILITY: 2x4 | 4x4 | CHANNEL
Starting off the list at #10, we have the Salomon Highlander.
The Highlander is an impressive binding that has that knack for hard, deep carves at speed, but is also really manageable at slower speeds.
Whilst there isn't any mini-disc or anything like that, the Highlanders also have really good board feel - part of that might be down to the flexible heel loop.
Whatever it is that makes this binding tick, it's got a great combination of all the factors that I tested for, for an all-round, comfortable, fun, yet responsive binding.
Score Breakdown for the Highlander
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
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CARVING | 4.0 | 20/25 |
SLOW SPEED RESPONSE | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
ANKLE SUPPORT | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
BOARD FEEL | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.0 | 8/10 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 85.1/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN-FREERIDE BINDING #9
Bindings: Union Atlas
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UK/EU
IS THIS GEAR RIGHT FOR YOU?
Smart rating score: 85.6/100
Flex: Medium-Stiff (7/10)
COMPATABILITY: 2x4 | 4x4 | CHANNEL
Next up we have the Union Atlas.
The Atlas are just an all-round quality set of bindings - with no weaknesses - and importantly for this category, have great responsiveness.
But they're also highly adjustable, compatible with pretty much every board out there, out of the box, and are really comfortable. They don't have the same shock absorption as others on this list, but even that is still not bad.
Score Breakdown for the Atlas
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
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CARVING | 4.0 | 20/25 |
SLOW SPEED RESPONSE | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
ANKLE SUPPORT | 4.0 | 12/15 |
BOARD FEEL | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 3.5 | 7/10 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 85.6/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN-FREERIDE BINDING #8
Bindings: NOW Drive Pro
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CA
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UK/EU
IS THIS GEAR RIGHT FOR YOU?
Smart rating score: 86.7/100
Flex: MEDIUM-STIFF (7.5/10)
COMPATABILITY: 2x4 | 4x4 | CHANNEL
Coming in at #8 we have the NOW Drive Pro.
The Drive Pro is new for 2024 and is NOWs second stiffest binding, next to the Drive CX.
These bindings are awesome to carve with but are also decent for tight turns at slower speeds and have high end shock absorption.
Score Breakdown for the Drive Pro
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
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CARVING | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
SLOW SPEED RESPONSE | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
ANKLE SUPPORT | 4.0 | 12/15 |
BOARD FEEL | 3.0 | 6/10 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 5.0 | 10/10 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 86.7/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN-FREERIDE BINDING #7
Bindings: Nidecker Supermatic
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IS THIS GEAR RIGHT FOR YOU?
Smart rating score: 87.2/100
Flex: Medium-Stiff (7/10)
COMPATABILITY: 2x4 | 4x4 | CHANNEL
At #7, we have Nidecker's Supermatic bindings.
If you're looking for a speed entry binding, but haven't taken to any of the other speed entry systems on the market, the Supermatic are worth looking into.
The way their speed entry system works is my new favorite among speed entry bindings. And more importantly, IMO, they have great performance.
You can lay down some deep carves in these bindings but they've still got decent board feel. And they have really good absorption too to dampen those flat landings and chatter.
Score Breakdown for the Supermatic
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
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CARVING | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
SLOW SPEED RESPONSE | 3.5 | 7/10 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
ANKLE SUPPORT | 4.0 | 12/15 |
BOARD FEEL | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.5 | 9/10 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 5.0 | 5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 87.2/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN-FREERIDE BINDING #6
Bindings: Burton Cartel X Re:Flex
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UK/EU
IS THIS GEAR RIGHT FOR YOU?
Smart rating score: 87.8/100
Flex: Medium-Stiff (7/10)
COMPATABILITY: 2x4 | 4x4 | Channel
Coming in at #6, we have the Cartel X, the bigger brother of the longstanding Cartel.
It's got some good upgrades from the regular Cartel, the most important, for this list, being that it's stiffer and harder charging.
All round just a really good binding.
Like all higher end Burton bindings, the Cartel X comes in both a Re:Flex and an EST version. See #5 below for the EST version.
Score Breakdown for the Cartel X Re:Flex
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
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CARVING | 4.0 | 20/25 |
SLOW SPEED RESPONSE | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
ANKLE SUPPORT | 4.0 | 12/15 |
BOARD FEEL | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.5 | 9/10 |
COMFORT | 4.5 | 9/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 87.8/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN-FREERIDE BINDING #5
Bindings: Burton Cartel X EST
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CA
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UK/EU
IS THIS GEAR RIGHT FOR YOU?
Smart rating score: 88.8/100
Flex: Medium-Stiff (7/10)
Compatability: Channel only
Next up we have the EST version of the Cartel X. This can only be used on boards with the Channel mounting system. If you don't have one of those, then the Re:Flex version at #6 above is the way to go.
But if you do have a channel system board, then the EST version is the way to go. The connection between EST and Channel is pretty sweet.
Score Breakdown for the Cartel X EST
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
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CARVING | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
SLOW SPEED RESPONSE | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
ANKLE SUPPORT | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
BOARD FEEL | 5.0 | 10/10 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.0 | 8/10 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 88.8/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN-FREERIDE BINDING #4
Bindings: Rome Katana
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UK/EU
IS THIS GEAR RIGHT FOR YOU?
Smart rating score: 88.8/100
Flex: Medium-Stiff (6.5/10)
COMPATABILITY: 2x4 | 4x4 | CHANNEL
At #4, we have Rome's Katana bindings.
They are the most adjustable binding I've come across - you can adjust literally everything on these bad boys - but aside from that, they have great board feel, shock absorption and response, making these one of the better buys, if you're looking for something with a flex just stiffer than medium.
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Score Breakdown for the Katana
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
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CARVING | 4.0 | 20/25 |
SLOW SPEED RESPONSE | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 5.0 | 15/15 |
ANKLE SUPPORT | 4.0 | 12/15 |
BOARD FEEL | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.5 | 9/10 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 88.8/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN-FREERIDE BINDING #3
Bindings: Flux CV
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CA
IS THIS GEAR RIGHT FOR YOU?
Smart rating score: 89.4/100
Flex: Medium-Stiff (7/10)
COMPATABILITY: 2x4 | 4x4 | CHANNEL
Next up we have Flux's CV bindings.
With the best ankle support in the industry, as Flux is known for, the CV offer a ton of carving response and despite their lower than normal shock absorption, they are still really comfortable. And that thinner footbed also creates some really decent board feel.
Score Breakdown for the CV
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
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CARVING | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
SLOW SPEED RESPONSE | 3.5 | 7/10 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
ANKLE SUPPORT | 5.0 | 15/15 |
BOARD FEEL | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 3.0 | 6/10 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 89.4/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN-FREERIDE BINDING #2
Bindings: Union Falcor
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CA
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UK/EU
IS THIS GEAR RIGHT FOR YOU?
Smart rating score: 89.9/100
Flex: Medium-Stiff (7.5/10)
COMPATABILITY: 2x4 | CHANNEL
In at #2, we have the Union Falcor.
I’m big on board feel and the Falcor has awesome board feel – but even more importantly for this category, the Falcor’s have great response. And that response is explosive and lively.
So, if you’re looking for bindings that have a reasonable amount of stiffness, are nice and light, highly shock absorbing, have great response and still have awesome board feel (and score well in all the other important factors too), then these are a great option.
Score Breakdown for the Falcor
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
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CARVING | 4.5 | 22.5/25 |
SLOW SPEED RESPONSE | 3.5 | 7/10 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.0 | 12/15 |
ANKLE SUPPORT | 4.0 | 12/15 |
BOARD FEEL | 4.5 | 9/10 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 4.5 | 9/10 |
COMFORT | 4.5 | 9/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 89.9/100 |
ALL-MOUNTAIN-FREERIDE BINDING #1
Bindings: Flux XF
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CA
IS THIS GEAR RIGHT FOR YOU?
Smart rating score: 93.1/100
Flex: Medium-Stiff (7/10)
COMPATABILITY: 2x4 | 4x4 | CHANNEL
Finally, in at # 1, we have the Flux XF.
The XF are one of the best carving/turning bindings out there, IMO.
The XFs achieve that elusive balance of being super responsive, but without being unforgivingly stiff and still easy to manage at slower speeds. They also provide great board feel, top tier ankle support and are highly adjustable.
They give up a bit of shock absorption but apart from that they are about the perfect all-mountain-freeride binding.
Score Breakdown for the XF
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
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CARVING | 5.0 | 25/25 |
SLOW SPEED RESPONSE | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ADJUSTABILITY | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
ANKLE SUPPORT | 5.0 | 15/15 |
BOARD FEEL | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SHOCK ABSORPTION | 3.0 | 6/10 |
COMFORT | 4.0 | 8/10 |
ENTRY/EXIT | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 93.1/100 |
Over To You
Thanks for reading and I hope this has narrowed down some great all-mountain-freeride binding options for you.
If you want to learn more about any of these bindings or want to check out current prices, check out the links at the top of each binding description above.
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