C3 BTX – Also known as the submissive banana, C3 BTX is camber made better with the addition of Banana Tech rocker between your feet. Mild pressure between your feet for carving, edge grip, and float in powder is combined with Lib Tech's maximum tip and tail pressure for precise control, power stability and pop.

Flex 7.5 (depending on size) – A stiff aggressive flex designed to provide stability on big take offs and excellent response for cruising through powder

Directional Twin Geometries – This effortless freestyle and freeride geometry starts with a Twin chassis (from contact to contact) but with an ever so slightly longer nose than tail that allows the board to float on powder and blast through crud. It's a Twin with an advantage.

3D Bamboo Org Throttle – The functional 3-D riser system that features crossband wood platforms with edge to edge grain orientation that transfers energy directly from your feet to the power transfer internal sidewalls and out along your edges. Control, power and pop.

Colombian Gold / Power A Core – Fast growing farmed wood from south of the border // Light, strong and lively fibers.

Basalt / Fiberglass Combo – Strong light Volcanic organic additive free fiber reinforcements are where it's at. Flex modulus is synchronized with Mervin's resin system for maximum strength and minimum weight. Damp, strong and lively means a smooth poppy ride.

Power Transfer Internal Sidewalls – The PTIS are lightweight internal sidewalls made from Birchwood to add durability where you need it the most.

UHMW External Sidewalls – Ultra High Molecular Weight exterior sidewalls made from soy-based elastomer are laminated to five internal wood layers for totally bombproof sidewalls.

Sintered Base – Fast, tough, maximum wax retention.

Die-Cut Base – Base color displayed may not be available. Base colors may vary.

Magne-Traction® – Strategically located serrations on your edges that create confidence-building, fatigue-reducing, edge hold all over the mountain especially on hard pack and ice.

Bio Beans Topsheet – Bio polymer top material made from castor bean oil. This stuff is rugged, damp and prints beautifully in an environmentally friendly manner.

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2 x 4 Inserts

Stage III Atlas Duraflex™ Base – Raw injected, pigment free Duraflex™ nylon provides increased base stiffness and durability.

3D Heelcups – Extruded aluminum comes out 100% pure and maintains its true shape no matter how much wear and tear you inflict upon it.

Canted Gas Pedals – Ideal for riders using a wide stance. Canted Gas Pedals on the T.Rice bindings provide extra leverage for ollie power.

3-Position Heelcup Adjustment

Team Highbacks – Tried and true, the symmetrical team highback is a favorite of team riders like Torstein Horgmo.

Shift-on-the-Fly Forward Lean – Quick and easy to use, adjust the forward lean with a simple flip of a knob then slide it to wherever you want and re-lock it. Easily done while waiting in those pesky lift lines.

Sonicfused™ Ankle Straps – Multi-layer composite is fused together to form a single articulated strap component. This approach minimizes stitching and increases the overall durability.

3D Direct Connect Toe Strap – Multiple layers of durable and lightweight material in the core evenly distribute pressure across the top of your foot, giving you a comfortable and responsive ride.

Magnesium Buckles – A high-tech manufacturing process produces a material that is extremely strong, durable and mega-lightweight. Plus, magnesium is recyclable and is one of the most abundant materials on the planet.

4x4 Inset Pattern – Compatible with most 2x4, 4x4, and Channel mounting systems.

Grade 8.8 Hardware – The most commonly used hardware is made from "mild steel" that has a property class of only 4.6. Considering how much stress a binding is under, Union uses only the strongest steel on ALL hardware.