Hello and welcome to my Union Atlas review.
In this review I will take a look at the Atlas as all-mountain-freeride snowboard bindings.
As per tradition here at SnowboardingProfiles.com I will give the Atlas a score out of 100 (based on several factors) and see how they compare with other all-mountain-freeride bindings.
Overall Rating
Bindings: Union Atlas
Price: $369 (USD recommended retail)
Style: All-Mountain-Freeride
Flex Rating: Stiff (8/10)
Flex Feel: Medium-Stiff (7/10)
Rating Score: 85.6/100
Compared to other Men’s All-Mountain-Freeride Bindings
Of the 21 current model all-mountain freeride bindings that we tested:
❄️ The Atlas ranked 7th out of 21
Overview of the Atlas’s Specs
Check out the tables for the Atlas’s specs and available sizes.
Specs
STYLE:
All-Mountain Freeride
PRICE:
$369 - BUYING OPTIONS
Ability Level:
flex:
weight:
Felt normal
Mounts to:
2x4 | 4x4 | Channel
Sizing
SIZE | US BOOT SIZE | EURO BOOT SIZE | UK BOOT SIZE |
|---|---|---|---|
S | 5.5-7.5 | 37-40.5 | 4.5-6.5 |
M | 8-10 | 41-43 | 7-9 |
L | 10.5-13 | 43.5-46 | 9.5-12 |
Who are the Atlas Most Suited To?
Details coming soon
Test/review details for the Atlas
O.k. let’s take a more detailed look at what the Atlas are capable of.
Demo Info
Binding: Union Atlas 2025, M
Date: February 27, 2024
Mounting
Details coming soon
Flex
Responsiveness
Board Feel/Butterability
Pop/Ollie Power
Adjustability
Heel Cup: Yes - which is great for boot centering.
Stance Width: Micro adjustments possible - can run disc horizontal and that allows micro stance width adjustments. And given you can use the heel cup for boot centering, you're pretty much always going to be able to run the disc horizontal, as the only advantage of running the disc vertical is to adjust for boot centering.
Highback Lean: Yes and tool-less
Ankle Strap Position: No
Toe Strap Position: Yes - 2 position options
Ankle and toe strap length: Tool-less
Gas pedal/toe ramp extension: Yes - a 1cm range.
Highback Rotation: Yes - 2 position options
Compatible with: 2 x 4 | 4 x 4 | Channel
Shock Absorption
Entry/Exit
Comfort
Ankle Strap:
Toe Strap:
Canted Footbed:
Padded Footbed:
Highback:
Ankle Support
Score Breakdown and Final Verdict
Check out the breakdown of the score in the table below.
| FACTOR | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 4 | 20/25 |
| Slow Speed Response | 4 | 8/10 |
| Adjustability | 4.5 | 13.5/15 |
| Ankle Support | 4 | 12/15 |
| Board Feel | 4 | 8/10 |
| Shock Absorption | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Comfort | 4 | 8/10 |
| Entry/Exit | 4 | 4/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 85.6/100 |
The Atlas
More Info, Current Prices and Where to Buy Online
If you want to learn more about the Atlas, are ready to buy or want to research prices and availability, check out the links below.
If you want to see how the Atlas compares to other men’s all-mountain-freeride bindings or want to check out some other options in that category, check out the next link.
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