Hello and welcome to my Union Ultra FC review.
In this review I will take a look at the Ultra FCs as freeride snowboard bindings.
As per tradition here at SnowboardingProfiles.com I will give the Ultra FCs a score out of 100 (based on several factors) and see how it compares with other All-Mountain Freeride bindings.
NOTE: The 2019 model was the last model of the Ultra FC, so this review will no longer be updated. The new Union Forged Force takes it’s place and has some similarities, but quite a few differences too – e.g. no mini-disc (has Union’s universal disc instead) and has an aluminium heel cup, where it was carbon on the Ultra FC, plus a few other things. The Forged Force is a little bit cheaper too.
Overall Rating
Bindings: Union Ultra FC (Forged Carbon)
Price: $549 (USD recommended retail)
Style: Freeride
Other Uses: All-Mountain
Flex: Stiff (8/10)
Rating Score: 87.6/100
Compared to other Men’s Freeride Bindings
Out of the 11 men’s freeride bindings that I rated:
- The average score was 84.9/100
- The highest score was 91.9/100
- The lowest score was 76.3/100
- The average price was $382
- The Ultra FCs ranked 4th out of 11
Sizing
Check out the table below for the available sizes for the Ultra FCs.
| Size | Fits Men’s US Boot Sizes | Euro Boot Sizes | UK Boot Sizes |
| Medium | 8.0-11.0 | 40.5 – 44.0 | 7.0 – 10.0 |
| Large | 10.0 & up | 43.0 & up | 9.0 & up |
Who are the Ultra FCs Most Suited to?
These bindings are best for anyone who demands a lot of performance and aren’t shy about paying the price for it.
Yes, they are very expensive, so if you’re budget isn’t that big, they might be out of your