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Explorer FC
Explorer FC
Explorer FC
Explorer FC
Explorer FC
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Explorer FC

Constant Evolution

Over 70g lighter than our traditional Explorer binding, the Explorer FC lets you push the limits of your next splitboarding mission.

$549.95
$549.95
$549.95
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MONDO
6-7.5
8-10
10.5+
24-25.5
26-28
28.5+
5-6.5
7-9
9.5+
38-40.5
41-43
43.5+
4-6.5
7-8.5
9-11
21-23.5
24-25.5
26-28
2-4.5
5-6.5
7-9
34-37
38-40.5
41-43
11C-3
3-5.5
6-7.5
17.5-21
21-23.5
24-25.5
10K-2
2-4.5
5-6.5
28-34
34-37
38-40.5
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Main Information

Explorer FC

Are you looking to push the limits of your next splitboarding mission? Thanks to a Union exclusive Forged Carbon heelcup, the Explorer FC weighs in over 70g lighter than our traditional Explorer binding. Allowing you to tour further, faster and with less fatigue. Strap into a pair of Explorer FC's and save your energy for the ride down.

Binding Includes: Mounting Hardware, Split Disk 2.0, Quiver Disk, Touring Bracket, Built-in Climbing Bar, Crampons and Splitboard Strap.

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THE UNION WARRANTY
LIFETIME FOR BASEPLATE / HEELCUP.
2 YEAR FOR EVERYTHING ELSE.
Binding Performance
Freestyle Rating: Freestyle bindings are designed for riders looking for the ultimate freedom, comfort and that “loose truck” feel. These bindings are generally best suited for riding park or riders looking for a more soft and surfy board feel.

All-Mountain Rating: All-Mountain bindings are generally mid-flexing and built to handle all terrain and all riding styles.

Freeride Rating: Freeride bindings are usually stiffer, provide instant edge-to-edge response, and the most stable board connection possible. Freeride bindings are generally best suited for high speed carving or ridding steep technical terrain.
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Freestyle
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All-Mountain
Good
Great
freestyle
Freeride
Good
Great
Binding Flex
Union Bindings come in a verity of flex ratings. The baseplate, highback, straps, bushing and disk all have different stiffnesses to help give a specific ride feel and function. Softer flexing bindings are generally used for more surfy or freestyle riding, while stiffer bindings are generally used for more hard charging and responsive freeriding.

Overall Flex

8/10

Flexy
Rigid
Specifications

Key Features

Explorer FC
exoframe bindings

SP2 Duraflex CB Baseplate

When your splitboard bindings ride like your regular bindings, it's easy to enjoy the ride down. The SP2 Duraflex baseplate is the key ingredient for the best ride feel on the splitboard market today. Backed by a lifetime warranty.

Baseplate Flex

Flexy
Rigid
exoframe bindings

EXP2 Duraflex ST Highback

The perfect balance of flex for when you're riding and support for when you're touring. The EXP2 Duraflex ST highback is a favorite of backcountry vetrans liks Forrest Shearer and Bryan Iguchi.

Highback Flex

Flexy
Rigid
exoframe bindings

Exoframe 5.0 Ankle Strap

The Exoframe 5.0 ankle strap utilizes tri-axial progressive flex for the perfect boot to binding fit and instant power and response when you’re ready to lay down a hard charging, high speed carve. Easily adjust your ankle strap to any boot with the quick snap of the pin adjustment, no tools needed.

Anklestrap Flex

Flexy
Rigid
exoframe bindings

TS 4.0+ Toe Strap

The all-new TS 4.0+ toe strap keeps you locked in for the ride down without letting you know it’s there. A new shorter buckle base helps to reduce weight and pressure points. Easily adjust to any boot with the quick snap of the pin adjustment, no tools needed.

exoframe bindings

Magnesium S1 Ratchets

The all-new Magnesium S1 ratchets are Union’s answer to the elements. A fully integrated spring protected from the harsh outside provides you with Union’s best ratchet to date. Longer life span and better spring return guaranteed.

Forged Carbon Gas Pedal

The Atlas FC's Forged Carbon gas pedal provides instant edge-to-edge response for charging the most technical lines and powering through hard carves. Extremely lightweight and only available from Union Binding Company.

B4BC

Sales: 2% Per B4BC Binding Sold is Donated Back to Boarding For Breast Cancer.

B4BC

Sales: 2% Per B4BC Binding Sold is Donated Back to Boarding For Breast Cancer.

exoframe bindings

Split FLAD 2.0

Fast and easy. Quickly switch from touring mode to ride mode in the blink of an eye. The new Explorer Split Forward Lean Adjuster (FLAD for short) has been upgraded for improved durability and easier transition with gloves.

Specifications

Binding Details

Technology
Baseplate
SP2 Duraflex CB
Natural board feel and flex for the best ride down.
Bushing
Thermoformed EVA
Shock absorbing EVA padding saves your heels and promotes a true and even board flex.
Heelcup
Forged Carbon
Lighter and stronger than titanium. Designed for optimum heel hold and minimization of drag.
Highback
EXP2 Duraflex ST
The perfect balance of flex and response for all types of riding.
Ankle Strap
NEW Exoframe 5.0
Tri-Axial progressive flex for the perfect boot to binding fit.
Toe Strap
NEW TS 4.0+
Simple, lightweight, durable. All-new shorter buckle base.
Ratchet
NEW Magnesium S1 W/ Aluminum Base
Union's newest ratchet - Longer life span and better spring return guaranteed.
FLAD
NEW Split FLAD 2.0
Easily switch from hike mode to ride mode in seconds.
Hardware
Titanium + Grade 8.8 Steel
The strongest steel available on the market + Lightweight Titanium.
Gas Pedal
Non-Stick EVA
Prevents snow and ice build up under boots.
Strap Adjustment
Tool-Less
No tools needed for adjustment. Simply pop the pins and adjust.
Canting
No
0º
Suggested Board to Binding Flex
Boards and bindings come in a variety of stiffnesses for different types of riding. Every ridder has their own preference on how a board and binding should interact. Below is Union's suggestion of board to binding flex.
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Soft
Stiff
Disk Type and Compatibility
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Split Disk 2.0

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Voile Compatible

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Union Exclusive Forged Carbon

Technological Innovations

Union Exclusive Forged Carbon
Our forging process makes it possible to form complex shapes into a single piece. Compared to traditional laminated carbon, Forged Carbon fibers are self-oriented, producing a finished product lighter and stronger than titanium.

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01. General Info:

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US
EURO
UK
MONDO
6-7.5
8-10
10.5+
24-25.5
26-28
28.5+
5-6.5
7-9
9.5+
38-40.5
41-43
43.5+
4-6.5
7-8.5
9-11
21-23.5
24-25.5
26-28
2-4.5
5-6.5
7-9
34-37
38-40.5
41-43
11C-3
3-5.5
6-7.5
17.5-21
21-23.5
24-25.5
10K-2
2-4.5
5-6.5
28-34
34-37
38-40.5
Your Size Is XS S M L

02. Riding Ability:

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03. Riding Style:

FREERIDE
Steep, Deep, Hard Charging
ALL MOUNTAIN / FREESTYLE
Soft and surfy carving
ALL MOUNTAIN
Ride any terrain
STREET / JIBBING
Maximum freestyle flex
ALL MOUNTAIN / FREERIDE
Destroy the resort
CARVING / BOARDERCROSS
Instant edge-to-edge response
FREESTYLE / PARK
Jumps, rails, and pipe
SPLITBOARDING
Climb Up, Ride Down

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