Flex Rating – 4 (1 Soft - 10 Stiff)

Twin

SuperSnap GnarLEcore™ – Poplar / Beech wood core

Flylight™ – Reinforced biaxial fiberglass

Forumula™ – Fastlap high density sintruded base

EZGrip™ – Textured topsheet

Artist: Studio Cartoons Deluxe / James Martin – James Martin, aka Studio Cartoons Deluxe, specializes in hand-drawn, retro cartoon & comic aesthetics in sci-fi, fantasy, psychedelia, horror, surf, snow, & motorsport. A long-time snowboarder from SLC now living in Oslo, James’s vivid scenes and characters bring to life a new view on times past we look fondly on and remain inspired by. For the Youngblood series, James created a heroic cast of characters that are the manifestation of the explosive, untamed, creative energy of the beloved Forum Youngblood series. The melding of the past with the present we create drives future inspiration to always be born again with new eyes.

2 x 4 Insert Pattern / 4 x 4 Insert Pattern

Flex Rating – 5 (1 Soft - 10 Stiff)

Stage 5 | Duraflex – Duraflex material was specifically engineered to maintain consistent flex in a wide range of cold temperatures. Exclusive to Union for snowsports products.

EXT Thermoformed EVA Bushing – Multi-density bushings sustain their function each season - unlike urethane rubber or other materials that change color and become brittle over time.

Extruded 3D Aluminum Heelcups – Designed for optimum heel hold and minimization of drag, Union 3D Extruded Aluminum heelcups are the strongest in the business.

Canted Footbeds

S19 Duraflex ST – Layered highback construction allows riders to achieve stronger edge to edge response while still maintaining tortional flexibility for a comfortable ride.

Tool-Less FLAD

ExoFrame 3.0 Ankle Strap – Rapid response, trusted by professional snowboarders.

TS 2.1 Tiles Toe Strap

Traditional Strap Adjustment

Aluminum S2 with Steel Base

Grade 8.8 Steel Hardware – The strongest steel available on the market, Union's use of Grade 8.8 represents a commitment to delivering the strongest and most reliable bindings on the market today.

Camber Disk – 2x4, 4x4, and Channel compatible.

Thermoformed EVA Disk Cover

Flex Rating – 3 - 4 (1 Soft - 10 Stiff)

Instep Flex Zone – The Instep Flex Zone functions to maintain natural ankle flexion in your boot, whether in or out of your bindings.

Pleasurecuff – The supple elasticity of the PleasureCuff delivers a cushioned, comfortable fit that keeps your calves supported.

V1 UltraCush Liner – The V1 liner is amazingly simple, delivering comfort and essential support in a streamlined design. It is Vans' most flexible liner, built to be functional and forgiving for riders of all levels.

V1 Boot Harness – Vans's lightest and most simple harness is designed to ensure effective support and heel hold when paired with the V1 liner.

Vans Boa Coiler – This tongue-mounted single reel system utilizes a spring-loaded spool to automatically retract cable slack for quick and efficient closure. Cable guides are designed to optimize closure force in specific areas of the boot.

V1 POPCUSH Footbed – Single-density POPCUSH construction / 3D-molded anatomical shape / Airflow perforations / Nylex moisture-wicking top sheet.

V1 Waffle Lug with All-Trac – With the introduction of the V1 Waffle Lug outsole, Vans pays tribute to the timeless vulcanized look that put them on the map. Now with All-Trac cold weather rubber compound.

Heat Retention 360º – All Vans snowboard boots feature a newly improved thermal retention layer that provides a 360° wrap of the toe box and between the outsole and the liner. This essential layer keeps heat in and cold out, ensuring all-day warmth and comfort.