This page will outline what I consider to be the best all mountain bindings for women for the 2018/19 season.
Each binding is assessed as to how well they perform specifically as all-mountain bindings for women, using my unique rating system.
All-Mountain bindings should be able to handle anything you throw at them be it freestyle riding, riding the groomers or riding the backcountry.
Of the 16 different women's all-mountain bindings that I looked at:
NOTE: This is a past seasons top 5. For the latest season's Top 5 Women's All-Mountain Bindings list, check out the link below:
>>Top 5 Women's All-Mountain Bindings (Latest Season)
Right, let’s get into the top 5.
WOMEN'S ALL-MOUNTAIN BINDING #5
Bindings: Burton Scribe
Smart rating score: 81.2/100
Flex: Medium (5/10)
Starting at #5, we have Burton's Scribe bindings.
The Scribes are a really versatile binding that can accommodate a wide range of boards and can ride any style anywhere on the mountain (as all good all-mountain bindings should).
I'd like to see them put the Hammockstrap™ Strap on it (like the closest Men's equivalent the Burton Mission) but even with the Reactstrap™ the Scribes are a good performing, versatile binding and as a bonus come in at a reasonable price (the lowest price in this top 5).
For more check out the video and the Scribe's score breakdown below
Score Breakdown for the Scribe Re:Flex
FACTOR | rating (OUT OF 5) | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Responsiveness | 3.0 | 12/20 |
Board Feel | 4.0 | 16/20 |
Shock Absorption | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
Adjustability | 4.0 | 12/15 |
Comfort | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
Ankle Support | 4.0 | 8/10 |
Entry/Exit | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 81.2/100 |
WOMEN'S ALL-MOUNTAIN BINDING #4
Bindings: Union Trilogy
Smart rating score: 83.9/100
Flex: Medium (5/10)
First up on this list we have Union’s Trilogy bindings.
With women’s specific base plate and highback this binding offers up great all round performance for women. It's the 2nd lowest price on this list (behind #5 above) - so really good value-for-money here.
And if response is what you're looking for they equal or beat every other binding on this list for response. One of, if not the, most responsive binding at this price point.
For more check out the video and the Trilogy's score breakdown below
Score Breakdown for the Trilogy
FACTOR | rating (OUT OF 5) | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Responsiveness | 4.0 | 16/20 |
Board Feel | 4.0 | 16/20 |
Shock Absorption | 4.0 | 12/15 |
Adjustability | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
Comfort | 3.5 | 10.5/15 |
Ankle Support | 3.0 | 6/10 |
Entry/Exit | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 83.9/100 |
WOMEN'S ALL-MOUNTAIN BINDING #3
Bindings: Flux GS
Smart rating score: 84.9/100
Flex: Medium (5/10)
The Flux GS might lack somewhat in the shock absorption department but they more than make up for it everywhere else.
What they lack in shock absorption may be forgotten though if you look at their responsiveness, really nice and firm boot support, awesome adjustability, not to mention being super comfortable and having great board to binding feel.
The kind of binding that you can use across multiple boards and that you can use anywhere on the mountain, in the backcountry and in the park.
Score Breakdown for the GS
FACTOR | rating (OUT OF 5) | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Responsiveness | 4.0 | 16/20 |
Board Feel | 4.0 | 16/20 |
Shock Absorption | 2.5 | 7.5/15 |
Adjustability | 4.0 | 12/15 |
Comfort | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
Ankle Support | 5.0 | 10/10 |
Entry/Exit | 4.0 | 4/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 84.9/100 |
WOMEN'S ALL-MOUNTAIN BINDING #2
Bindings: K2 Hue
Smart rating score: 90.9/100
Flex: Medium (6/10)
The K2 Hue is a decently responsive binding with great board feel (thanks in part to K2's mini-disc and Tripod Chassis System).
It's like a women's specific hybrid of the K2 Lien AT and K2 Lineup, offering the perfect sweet spot between freestyle and freeride, able to excel anywhere on the mountain and do anything.
It's a great option for that do-it-all one quiver snowboard or as bindings that can accommodate a multi-board quiver (if you don't want to have multiple pairs of bindings).
Check out the Video to Learn more about the Hue
Score Breakdown for the Hue
FACTOR | rating (OUT OF 5) | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Responsiveness | 3.5 | 14/20 |
Board Feel | 5.0 | 20/20 |
Shock Absorption | 4.0 | 12/15 |
Adjustability | 5.0 | 15/15 |
Comfort | 4.0 | 12/15 |
Ankle Support | 4.0 | 8/10 |
Entry/Exit | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 90.9/100 |
WOMEN'S ALL-MOUNTAIN BINDING #1
Bindings: Burton Escapade
Smart rating score: 93.0/100
Flex: Medium (5/10)
And the #1 spot goes to the Burton Escapades!
Apart from being a little less responsive than some of the bindings on this list, the Escapade is pretty close to the ideal women’s all mountain binding.
They are versatile enough to do everything you want from the park to the backcountry and everything in between.
They have the luxury of comfort to keep you riding all day comfortably, insane shock absorption to absorb all the bumps and jumps, great adjustability, the brilliant ratchet system that Burton is famous for, easy entry/exit and nice firm boot support to keep you securely locked in.
They are the great all-rounder. There are better bindings if you want something really soft and freestyle oriented and there are better bindings for more big mountain hard-charging kind of stuff - but for the rider that wants just one set of bindings that can do everything on, the Escapade's are the best in the business at doing that.
Check out the Video for more about the Escapades
Score Breakdown for the Escapade
Like most Burton bindings they come in an EST version, which fits Burton’s Channel System and the Re:Flex version (which fits standard 4 hole systems as well as the Channel system).
Escapade Re:Flex
FACTOR | rating (OUT OF 5) | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Responsiveness | 3.0 | 12/20 |
Board Feel | 5.0 | 20/20 |
Shock Absorption | 5.0 | 15/15 |
Adjustability | 4.0 | 12/15 |
Comfort | 5.0 | 15/15 |
Ankle Support | 4.0 | 8/10 |
Entry/Exit | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 93.0/100 |
Escapade EST
FACTOR | rating (OUT OF 5) | contribution to final score |
|---|---|---|
Responsiveness | 3.0 | 12/20 |
Board Feel | 5.0 | 20/20 |
Shock Absorption | 4.0 | 12/15 |
Adjustability | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
Comfort | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
Ankle Support | 4.0 | 8/10 |
Entry/Exit | 4.5 | 4.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 89.8/100 |
Thanks for Reading
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 under each binding to learn more and for current prices and availability.
NOTE: This is a past seasons top 5. For the latest season's Top 5 Women's All-Mountain Bindings list, check out the link below:
Buying Past Season Models
Often models don't change that much from year to year so if you can find a past season model, it will likely be close enough to the latest model but you can get it cheaper, if available and in a suitable size for you. For past year's models check out the links below to see if they still have any left.
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