Top 5 Women’s Beginner Bindings 2019-20 (Past Season)

Bindings: K2 Meridian

Price: $209

Smart rating score: 86.0/100

Flex: Medium-Soft (4/10)

Starting off the list in #5 is the K2 Meridian. These are the second most pricey bindings on this list - but they still come in just on the average price of the beginner bindings I looked at.

And more importantly they are also great freestyle bindings. So, if you think you'll get into riding freestyle at any point, these are a great investment. But that's not what got them on this list of course - they are great for those just starting out, or anyone that might have a little bit of experience but still looking to master the basics. 

The Meridian feature K2s Turnable TriPod™ Chassis system, which makes for great board feel, along with the mini-disc. The closest men's equivalent is the K2 Lineup. 

Score Breakdown for the Meridian

Bindings: Burton Stiletto

Price: $189

Smart rating score: 88.2/100

Flex: Medium-Soft (3/10)

In at #4 we have Burton’s Stiletto bindings.

You get a bit more performance and a bit more technology, and pay a little more for it when compared to the Citizen’s (Burton’s other bindings that made this list - see #2).

You also get tool-less adjustments which is always handy. Since 2016 (and this remains for the 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020 models) you also get Burton’s flex slider tech which helps when getting in/out of these bindings. 

But most importantly you get bindings that are easy to learn on, easy to turn on and that have a nice smooth response making them very predictable.

Score Breakdown for the Stiletto

Bindings: Flux GU

Price: $214

Smart rating score: 89.8/100

Flex: Medium-Soft (3/10)

And coming in at #3 is the Flux GU. 

The GU’s are the most expensive on this list, but are by no means expensive for bindings in general (still around the same as the average price for all the bindings I rated for this category).

And they are otherwise almost perfect beginner bindings, with a great forgiving medium-soft flex, super comfortable, easy to get in and out of, easy to adjust and offer great ankle support.

These are great choice for beginners who want to progress quickly but who also feel they need a bit more support for their ankles.

Score Breakdown for the GU

Bindings: Burton Citizen

Price: $149

Smart rating score: 91.9/100

Flex: Soft (2/10)

If you are on a tight budget the Burton Citizen is the ultimate beginner binding for you (that or the Rosa at #1 below). They come with a very friendly price tag and with great specs for the beginner.

Super forgiving and easy to control at slow speeds but at the same time comfortable, easy to use, easy to adjust and with a really consistent, predictable response.

If I was starting out again, turned into a women and was on a tight budget, these are the bindings I would ride (these or the Rosa's)!

Score Breakdown for the Citizen's

Bindings: Union Rosa

Price: $149

Smart rating score: 92.5/100

Flex: Medium-Soft (3/10)

And finally at #1, we have the Union Rosa bindings.

These are the equal lowest priced binding in this list – and that’s great for a beginner, but it’s not the only thing that’s important. What got the Rosa’s on this list was their ability to make the learning process easy and fun

The Rosa’s are great as both beginner and freestyle bindings, they have a nice medium-soft, forgiving flex for easy turning at and the ability to help control your board at low speeds. They are also smooth and consistent and really comfortable and straight forward to adjust and setup.

Score Breakdown for the Rosa