Union Atlas Pro Bindings Review

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1. Bartek says

   December 1, 2024 at 1:33 pm

   Hi Nate

   On Black Friday I just bought Union Atlas Pro 2024/5 on but it’s basically the same/some upgrade for the 24’s. (Got over 25% cheaper) I’m 220lbs and riding on boards 5’3/4” inches flex 7-8. And tell me it was good choice? I had 4 choices Falcor/AtlasPro/Forces/Strata (2024/25)
   I’m riding on prepared slopes (most of the time) and during that doing some kickers to jump a little. Sometimes Im going to typical Freeride off track. Also I’m riding fast to catch my ski friends and my last bindings were too flexy and on big speed I was stopping feel the control of snowboard. But here its a catch last time I felt in love with snowpark, I’m good rider so it wasn’t that hard how I was image it but I was doing this stuff on flux pr (also 7-8/10 stiff. And my first question is: my new Atlas Pro will make it possible to ride like that? On snowpark?

   They are not designed for it but I saw some people riding them on snowpark. Or for my freestyle allmountian style I should send them back?…

   Falcors—> I heard bad opinions about them

   Forces —> too universal, and too flexy to my weight (IMO)

   Stratas—> I choosed atlas pro over them.

   I was thinking about ultras but I have a long stiff snowboards I’m heavy so I’m thinking unions ultra on my 8/10 descks won’t work nice. Too heavy rider on stiff snowboard and very flexible binding.

   So what is your advice? Should I keep em?
   Sorry for long comment but anywhere on web I cannot find correct answer for my situation. In my opinion and after reaserch;

   1. Keep my Atlas pro and capita as a freestyle /ride allmountain setup coz its connecting all things I need
   2. Build second snowboard, shorter and with more flexible bindings and board only for snowpark

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   • Nate says

     December 2, 2024 at 9:31 pm

     Hi Bartek, thanks for your message.

     From what you’re describing, I think the Atlas Pro should work well. If your board is 7-8/10 flex and your 220lbs, I think the Atlas Pro was a very good choice. And you’ll still be able to use them in the park. The Falcor’s are, IMO, better for riding park than the Atlas Pro, but you should still be OK riding the park with the Atlas Pro.

     I agree that the Force and Strata are too soft flexing for your board and for your physical stats. The Ultra, in my experience is a little bit softer than both the Force and the Strata, so they would be too soft as well, IMO.

     I’m not sure who had a bad opinion about the Falcor’s – they are so fun to ride with. But some people prefer more board connection and don’t like the feeling of the mini-disc. Though I suspect most people who have that preference don’t tend to ride freestyle/park at all.

     Ideally, you would have 2 boards. IMO you can’t make one board do everything well. There will always be some compromise. But sometimes we just have to compromise if we only want one board. Or for some they don’t necessarily have a varied style of riding – so in that case having just one board can work just fine. But typically if you want to ride fast, carve hard, seek powder, get playful and buttery, go to the park, ride the trees etc etc, then having more than one board is the most optimal solution. You can do it all with one board, but there will always be compromises you’ll have to make. So both your options 1. and 2. would certainly work. Option 1 would be more efficient – you only have to worry about one set of gear, and of course be cheaper. Option 2 would be more optimal.

     Hope this helps

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2. Derek says

   March 16, 2024 at 6:39 am

   Hi Nate,

   Between the Union Falcor and Atlas pro, which binding would you choose for the Mega Merc?

   I am 146 lbs and my style of riding is mostly doing short radius turn and carving. Sometimes play moguls

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   • Nate says

     March 19, 2024 at 10:28 am

     Hi Derek

     Thanks for your message and apologies for the slower than usual response. Flat-out testing gear at the moment!

     I would go Falcor, mostly because of your riding style. I find that the Falcor produces a snappier, springier response that I find is better for short radius turns and carves. The Atlas Pro has a more even, smooth consistent response and can really hold onto long radius, high speed carves really well. It’s still good for shorter radius stuff, but I prefer the Falcor for the shorter radius turns/carves.

     Hope this helps with your decision

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3. Yon says

   November 27, 2023 at 5:16 pm

   Would you recommend this for a powder (in my case Spring Break Powder Glider) board setup or should I step down to an Atlas that is less stiff and more forgiving? I also fear not surviving a whole day with the flex rating even if the on-the-snow feel is 7.5-8/10.

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   • Nate says

     November 28, 2023 at 1:32 pm

     Hi Yon

     I think the Atlas Pro would be a bit too stiff for the Spring Break Powder Glider. We haven’t tested the SBPG specifically, but he has a flex rating of a 5, so I would go Atlas over Atlas Pro. Could even potentially go Force, if you wanted things a little softer/mellow. But the Atlas would work for sure and I’d go with that over the Atlas Pro, in this case.

     Hope this helps with your decision

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4. Marcin says

   November 3, 2023 at 12:00 pm

   Hi Mate,

   Thanks for great review. How would this bindings match with bsod 23/24, alchemist and korua dart? Thinking of getting atlas pro, flux CV or now drive. What would be your recommendation?

   Was considering falcors but afraid that big baseplate will overhang.

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   • Nate says

     November 4, 2023 at 10:59 am

     Hey Marcin

     Thanks for your message.

     The Atlas Pro would be a really good match for the BSOD, IMO, but so too would the CV and Drive. CV and Drive (I haven’t tested this one in a while and its had a couple of changes, so keep that in mind) to me feel like a 7/10 flex, with the Atlas Pro more like an 8/10 flex. So all 3 are a good flex match, IMO to the BSOD.

     We haven’t tested the Alchemist or the Dart. But based on specs:

     For the Alchemist I would go Atlas Pro of those 3. The Alchemist is rated quite stiff, so I would err stiffer in the bindings.

     For the Dart, I would go CV – the Dart seems to rate more of a medium flex, so the CV would be the better flex match. Really liked the CVs, so they are a good bet.

     In terms of matching with the BSOD, between the Atlas Pro and CV, it depends if you want to drive the board harder and get more carvy and aggressive (then go with Atlas Pro) but the CV would definitely work. Personally I would put Atlas Pro on the BSOD, just because I feel it’s the kind of board that feels like it needs something a little stiffer to drive it more optimally. Would depend on your physical specs too, if you’re a bigger guy, then erring a little stiffer is a good idea and if you’re a smaller guy, particularly if you’re on the 156 or something like that, then the CV might be the better bet.

     Falcor would match too, but if you’re doing anything freestyle, then I’d lean Atlas Pro. In terms of the baseplate overhanging, that would depend on the size bindings you’ll need and the size board you’ll be riding. If you can give me that info, then I can assess whether it would be likely to fit or not. But I think I’d be leaning Atlas Pro anyway, unless you’re going to be doing some freestyle stuff and want the extra board feel.

     Hope this helps

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     • Marcin says

       November 12, 2023 at 9:24 pm

       Thank you for advice. Went for Atlas pro.

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       • Nate says

         November 14, 2023 at 2:25 pm

         You’re very welcome Marcin. Thanks for the update. If you think of it at the time, let me know how you like them, once you’ve had a chance to get them out on snow.

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