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The Public Snowboards Research Snowboard features a directional profile with a cambered design that provides excellent edge hold, control, and pop for confident all-mountain performance. The early rise in the tip and tail offers enhanced forgiveness, with the more pronounced tip rise delivering improved float in powder and smoother turn initiation. This refined camber profile gives you the versatility to handle everything from groomers to deep snow with precision and ease!
Mountain Alert Camber – A directional version of our Alert Camber, built for edge hold, control, and pop. The tip and tail feature early rise with the tip being slightly more exaggerated for increased float in powder and ease of entry into turns.
Flex Rating – 8 (1 Soft - 10 Stiff)
Directional
Poplar Light Core – 100% FCS-certified wood. Strategically placed super lightweight paulownia wood throughout the core to reduce weight but maintain a snappy feel. Strips of hardwood are placed underneath the bindings to reduce board breaks at the binding line and increase insert retention.
Carbon Stringer – A 20mm wide carbon fiber stringer running tip to tail to increase overall pop and response without increasing torsional flex to keep the board feeling lively and nimble underfoot. Carbon stringer is the most effective way to add pop without increasing weight.
Carbon V Stringers – Strategically placed in a V pattern in the tip and tail for increased response from the binding to the contact point. This gives the board endless snap in and out of turns and an overall increase in pop.
Urethane Sidewalls – More durable against impact on rocks or rails to prevent your board from delaminating when you get caught slippin’ in the park or backcountry.
Sintered Base – More porous for maximum wax absorption, and more abrasion-resistant. In other words, it makes the board faster and more durable!
2 x 4 Insert Pattern
| Size (cm) | 154 | 157 | 160 | 160W |
| Effective Edge (mm) | 1160 | 1180 | 1210 | 1210 |
| Tip Width (mm) | 297 | 301 | 305 | 313 |
| Waist Width (mm) | 251 | 254 | 257 | 265 |
| Tail Width (mm) | 289 | 293 | 297 | 305 |
| Sidecut Radius (m) | 7.2 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 7.6 |
| Stance Range (in) | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
| Width | Regular | Regular | Regular | Wide |
The Union Force Snowboard Bindings are smooth, responsive, and built to handle anything the mountain throws your way — no wonder they’re the #1 most popular bindings in snowboarding. From pow days to park laps, icy mornings to slushy afternoons, the Force bindings deliver all-conditions performance with comfort that lasts all season. Plus, with sizes up to XL, even big-footed shredders get to join the fun!
Flex Rating – 7 (1 Soft - 10 Stiff)
Stage 9 | Duraflex St – Built with a purpose. The Stage 9 Duraflex ST Baseplate offers Union’s highest levels of strength and energy transmission to date. Backed by Union’s lifetime warranty guarantee.
Molecular Bushing Suspension System – Union’s Molecular Bushing Suspension System acts as an additional layer of dampening and shock absorption between you and your snowboard.
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.
Non-Stick HP EVA – The next evolution of Union’s non-stick EVA technology. Non-Stick Hot Press EVA creates a closed cell finish that’s 100% waterproof. Gone are the days of snow and ice build up on your bindings
Tool-Less FLAD
ExoFrame 6.0 w/ Molecular Padding – Padded comfort meets response. The all-new Exoframe 6.0 Ankle Strap features Union's new Molecular Ankle Strap Padding all the way over the edge of the plastic Exoframe strap body. This new design helps to minimize foot and ankle fatigue by reducing pressure points.
TS 5.0 Forcegrip – The TS 5.0 Toe Strap easily shapes to any snowboard boot and offers maximum grip from all angles.
Magnesium S2 w/ Steel Base – Union's proven bombproof ratchet system, Magnesium buckles are light, sleek, and durable on the mountain.
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.
| Size | S | M | L | XL |
| Weight (g) | 970 |