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Force Classic
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Force Classic
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Force Classic
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Force Classic

Bulit To Last

Union’s most iconic and best-selling binding model.

$269.95
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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
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Main Information

Force Classic

Trusted by more professional snowboarders than any other binding on the market today. The Force Classic is a time tested snowboard binding that's down for the long haul. With minimal changes from season to season, the Force Classic is here to stay.

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THE UNION WARRANTY
LIFETIME FOR BASEPLATE / HEELCUP.
1 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
Good
Great
freestyle
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

7/10

Flexy
Rigid
Rider: Chris Grenier
Filmer: Justin Meyer
Specifications

Key Features

Force Classic
exoframe bindings

Stage 4 Duraflex ST Baseplate

Quick edge-to-edge power and a locked in ride feel. The Stage 4 Duraflex ST baseplate is Union's go-to for anything and everything you can throw at it - cliffs, powder, side hits, double blacks... This all-mountain destroyer can handle it all.

Baseplate Flex

Flexy
Rigid
exoframe bindings

Force Duraflex ST Highback

The perfect balance of flex and response for all types of riding. The Force Duraflex ST highback is a time tested classic and favoite of Union pro rider Kevin Backstrom.

Highback Flex

Flexy
Rigid
exoframe bindings

Exoframe 4.0 Ankle Strap

Exframe 4.0 ankle straps provide a secure and locked in ride feel. Lightweight, super durable and a team and shop favorite.

Anklestrap Flex

Flexy
Rigid
exoframe bindings

TS 2.0 Rhombus Toe Strap

Multi-Positional options and thermoplastic anti-slip material keep you locked in and on point. The TS 2.0 Rhombus toe strap is compatible with all boot brands and models.

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.

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
Stage 4 Duraflex ST
Quick edge-to-edge power and a locked in ride feel. Lifetime Warranty.
Bushing
Multi-Density Thermoformed EVA
Muli-Density Thermoformed EVA padding saves your heels and promotes a true and even board flex.
Heelcup
Extruded 3D Aluminum
Designed for optimum heel hold and minimization of drag. Lifetime warranty.
Highback
Force Duraflex ST
The perfect balance of flex and response for all types of riding.
Ankle Strap
Exoframe 4.0
Lightweight, super durable and provide a locked in ride feel.
Toe Strap
TS 2.0 Rhombus
Multi-Positional options, thermoplastic anti-slip material and fit to any boot.
Ratchet
Magnesium
Fast in, fast out - Union magnesium ratchets are four times the strength of aluminum with only half the weight.
FLAD
Tool-Less
Quickly adjust your forward lean angle to suit the terrain in front of you.
Hardware
Grade 8.8 Steel
The strongest steel available on the market.
Strap Adjustment
Tool-Less Screws
No tools needed for adjustment. Simply flip open the tool-less adjuster, unscrew and adjust.
Canting
Yes
3º
Suggested Board to Binding Flex
Boards and bindings come in a variety of stiffnesses for different types of riding. Every rider 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
disk bindings

Camber Disk

disk bindings

4x4

disk bindings

4x2

disk bindings

Channel

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Lifetime Warranty

The Union Guarantee

Lifetime Warranty
Every pair of Union bindings is injected with the highest quality Duraflex nylon. The result is strength, safety and security. It also means having the confidence of a lifetime warranty on all baseplates and heel cups.

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BINDING COMPARE
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MEN’S BINDINGS - X-SMALL SMALL MEDIUM LARGE X-LARGE
US Men - * - 5.5 5.5 - 7.5 8 - 10 10.5 - 13 13 - 15
US Women - 4 - 6.5 6.5 - 8.5 9 - 11 - -
US Youth - 3K - 5.5K 5.5K+ - - -
UK - 2 - 4.5 4.5 - 6.5 7 - 9 9.5 - 12 12 - 14
EURO - 34 - 37 37 - 40.5 41 - 43 43.5 - 46 46 - 48
MONDO - 21 - 23.5 23.5 - 25.5 26 - 28 28.5 - 31 31 - 33
WOMEN’S BINDINGS - SMALL MEDIUM LARGE - -
US Men - * - 5.5 5.5 - 7.5 8 - 10 - -
US Women - 4 - 6.5 6.5 - 8.5 9 - 11 - -
US Youth - 3K - 5.5K 5.5K+ - - -
UK - 2 - 4.5 4.5 - 6.5 7 - 9 - -
EURO - 34 - 37 37 - 40.5 41 - 43 - -
MONDO - 21 - 23.5 23.5 - 25.5 26 - 28 - -
YOUTH BINDINGS MINI SMALL MEDIUM - - -
US Men - * - 5.5 5.5 - 7.5 - - -
US Women * - 4 4 - 6.5 6.5 - 8.5 - - -
US Youth 11C - 3K 3K - 5.5K 5.5K+ - - -
UK 10K - 2 2 - 4.5 4.5 - 6.5 - - -
EURO 28 - 34 34 - 37 37 - 40.5 - - -
MONDO 17.5 - 21 21 - 23.5 23.5 - 25.5 - - -
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01. General Info:

Men
Women
Youth

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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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