Binding Installation Guide

Congratulations on your new set of Union bindings. Bindings are the most important piece of snowboarding equipment that you own. That being said, it’s crucial that they are set up properly to ensure optimal fit and performance. This guide will give you all the info you need to dial in the proper boot-to-binding fit. If this is your first time setting up a snowboard, we highly suggest going into an authorized Union dealer for assistance.

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Charger FC

Charger

Explorer

Atlas FC

Atlas Pro

Falcor

Atlas

Ultra

Force Classic

Trilogy

Strata

Legacy

STR

Juliet

Flite Pro

Rosa

Cadet Pro

Cadet

Cadet XS

Universal Steps

Stance - Regular or Goofy

Are you regular or goofy? Don't know yet? Let's find out! Here are a couple quick tests to determine your stance:

Do you skate with your left or right foot forward?
If you were to slide sideways across a floor, which foot would you lead with?

Right foot forward = Goofy

Left foot forward = Regular

Little of both? = Go snowboarding and see what feels best.

Are you regular or goofy? Don't know yet? Let's find out! Here are a couple quick tests to determine your stance:

Do you skate with your left or right foot forward?
If you were to slide sideways across a floor, which foot would you lead with?

Right foot forward = Goofy

Left foot forward = Regular

Little of both? = Go snowboarding and see what feels best.

Stance - Width and Angles

Width: Either get tech with a tape measure, or just eyeball it to find out what looks and feels best. You may need to experiment to find the stance that works best for your style of riding. If you have no idea how wide/narrow of a stance to ride, try going slightly wider than shoulder width and modify from there.

Angles: Just like your stance width, the angles of your bindings are all about personal preference and comfort. If you aren't sure, try the angles below and modify from there.

Remember, your stance is something that you can set up in 5 minutes but it may take you 5 years to perfect. There is no right or wrong, so experiment with it and find what works best for you.

Tip: When setting up your board make sure the ratchets are facing the tip and tail. Don't put your bindings on backwards.

Angles: Just like your stance width, the angles of your bindings are all about personal preference and comfort. If you aren't sure, try the angles below and modify from there.

Remember, your stance is something that you can set up in 5 minutes but it may take you 5 years to perfect. There is no right or wrong, so experiment with it and find what works best for you.

Tip: When setting up your board make sure the ratchets are facing the tip and tail. Don't put your bindings on backwards.

Components and Tools

Components

Tools Needed

Binding Adjustments

Heelcup Adjustment

Disk Cover Adjustment

Toe Strap Adjustment - Toe Cap vs. Over The Top

Toe Strap Adjustment - Boot Length

Toe Strap Adjustment - Centering

Ankle Strap Adjustment - Centering

Highback Adjustment - Rotation

Highback Adjustment - Forward Lean