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Never Summer Benchmark Snowboard + Union STR Snowboard Bindings 2026

sku# 275913
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Never Summer Benchmark Snowboard ​+ Union STR Snowboard Bindings 2026

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Snowboard

Never Summer Benchmark Snowboard 2026

The Never Summer Benchmark Snowboard sets a new standard for all-mountain versatility and powder performance. With a medium flex and a floaty, confidence-boosting design, this board is locked in when conditions get sketchy and playful when the snow’s soft and deep. Whether you're slashing backcountry bowls, carving trenches on groomers, or flowing through the park, the Benchmark makes every day feel like a good one. Ride it once, and you'll understand why it’s called the Benchmark.

Product Details

Rocker Type

Rocker CamberRocker between the bindings: This section curves upward, giving the board a loose, surfy feel and making it easier to press, float in powder, and initiate turns smoothly. Camber underfoot: On both sides of the rocker zone, there are traditional camber zones under each foot, which provide pop, stability, and edge hold.

Flex

Flex6 (1 Soft - 10 Stiff)

Dampness5 (1 Lively - 10 Damp)

Shape

10 mm Taper

All Mountain Directional Twin

Vario Power Grip SidecutVario Power Grip Sidecut utilizes multiple radii creating extra contact points to enhance edge hold. A flat section in the rocker area provides a broad contact point when flexed, but allows the board to track straight and not catch when unbent. Flanking this straight section are two shallow radii, which provide the second and third contact points. Towards the ends of the sidecut are deep radii which render quick turn initiation and the final contact points

Core

PowerSurf CoreA high percentage of lightweight Paulownia is combined with Poplar and Birch running down the middle of the core and Poplar along the sidecut edge. Adding strength and the optimum amount of torsional rigidity. THE POWERSURF WOOD CORE strategically combines these woods in crucial areas of the core for a durable yet lightweight feel.

Laminates

Carbon Max Laminate TechnologyMore carbon equals more power and performance. The Carbon Max Laminate Technology combines an advanced top and bottom carbon matrix to maximize response and strength where it's needed most. The result is a lightweight yet powerful configuration that provides torsional rigidity and energy transfer without sacrificing the control a rider needs.

Sidewalls

Sintered UHMW Polyethylene SidewallsNever Summer was the first snowboard company to use and perfect Sintered P-Tex Sidewalls, and they've never seen one crack. Unlike conventional ABS sidewalls that have a tendency to crack in colder temperatures, Sintered P-Tex Sidewalls maintain their integrity at any temperature.

Additional Features

Early Rise Float MechanicsNever Summer's Early Rise Float Mechanics is a snowboard design feature that enhances floatation and maneuverability in deep snow conditions. This technology incorporates an "Early Rise Nose," where the front contact points of the snowboard are moved closer to the rider. This adjustment eases turn initiation and improves the board's ability to stay afloat in powder

Aluminum Reinforced Swallow Tail

Binding Compatibility

2 x 4 Inserts

Specs

  • Terrain: All-Mountain, Freeride, Powder More 
    All-Mountain Freeride Powder
  • Ability Level: Intermediate-Advanced More 
    Intermediate-Advanced
  • Rocker Type: Camber/Rocker/Camber More 
    Camber/Rocker/Camber
  • Shape: Directional Twin
  • Flex Rating: Medium More 
    Medium
  • Binding Mount Pattern: 2x4
  • Core/Laminates: Carbon, Wood
  • Warranty: 3 Years More 
Size (cm) 152 156 157X 160 161X
Effective Edge (mm) 257 259 266 261 268
Tip Width (mm) 307 309 316 311 318
Waist Width (mm) 257 259 266 261 268
Tail Width (mm) 297 299 306 301 308
Sidecut Radius (m) Vario 756 Vario 778 Vario 780 Vario 800 Vario 810
Stance Setback (in) .25 .25 .25 .25 .25
Width Regular Regular Wide Regular Wide
Binding

Union STR Snowboard Bindings 2026

The Union STR Snowboard Bindings are the perfect match for beginners and intermediate riders ready to explore the whole mountain with confidence. With a smooth medium flex and just the right mix of response and forgiveness, they turn first turns and new tricks into feel-good progression. Durable, dependable, and built to keep the stoke sky high.

Product Details

Flex

Flex Rating6 (1 Soft - 10 Stiff)

Baseplate

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

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

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

Canted Footbeds

Highback

Stage 11 | DuraflexDuraflex material was specifically engineered to maintain consistent flex in a wide range of cold temperatures. Super lightweight, incredibly durable and perfect for beginner to advanced freestyle riding.

Tool-Less FLAD

Straps

TS 2.1 Tiles Toe Strap

ExoFrame 3.0 Ankle StrapRapid response, trusted by professional snowboarders.

Traditional Strap Adjustment

Buckles

Aluminum S2 with Steel Base

Additional Features

Grade 8.8 Steel HardwareThe 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 Disk2x4, 4x4, and Channel compatible.

Specs

  • Ability Level: Beginner-Intermediate More 
    Beginner-Intermediate
  • Flex Rating: Medium More 
    Medium
  • Binding Style: Strap
  • Binding Mount Pattern: 2x4, 4x4, Channel
  • Warranty: Lifetime Warranty on Baseplates & Heelcups / 1 Year Warranty on all other binding parts
Size S M L
Weight (g) 840
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