Public Snowboards Research Snowboard + Union STR Snowboard Bindings 2026
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Public Snowboards Research Snowboard 2026
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!
Product Details
Rocker Type
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
Flex Rating – 8 (1 Soft - 10 Stiff)
Shape
Directional
Core
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.
Laminates
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.
Sidewalls
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.
Base
Sintered Base – More porous for maximum wax absorption, and more abrasion-resistant. In other words, it makes the board faster and more durable!
Binding Compatibility
2 x 4 Insert Pattern
Specs
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Terrain:
All-Mountain
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Terrain
All-Mountain All-mountain snowboards are designed for exploring the whole mountain. They are your go-to for a snowboard that will do anything. They feel at home on groomers, powder, park runs and almost anything in between. The vast majority of snowboarders choose all-mountain boards for their great versatility. If you’re just getting started or unsure of exactly what you need, an all-mountain snowboard is a great choice.
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Ability Level:
Intermediate-Advanced
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Ability Level
Intermediate-Advanced Whether you’re a progressing intermediate exploring new runs and terrain, or an accomplished rider seeking new thrills, the majority of skiers and snowboarders fall into this level. Intermediate to advanced skis and snowboards may be somewhat wider or stiffer than beginner-intermediate skis and snowboards, usually with a stronger wood core and sandwich sidewall construction. Intermediate to advanced boots and bindings range from softer flexing freestyle options to stiffer choices built for stability at speed.
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Rocker Type:
Rocker/Camber/Rocker
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Rocker Type
Rocker/Camber/Rocker Rocker/Camber/Rocker shapes seek to give you both hard-carving edgehold on firm snow from camber underfoot with enhanced turnability and float in powder from the rockered tip and tail. This profile is increasingly popular for freeride boards designed primarily for soft snow.
- Shape: Directional
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Flex Rating:
Stiff
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Flex Rating
Stiff The amount a snowboard flexes varies significantly between boards. Snowboard flex ratings are not necessarily standardized across manufacturers, so the flex may vary from brand to brand. Many manufacturers will give a number rating ranging from 1-10, 1 being softest and 10 being stiffest. Here at evo we have standardized the manufacturers' number ratings to a feel rating ranging from soft to very stiff. Generally you will find flex ratings of 1-2 as soft, 3-5 as medium, 6-8 as stiff, and 9-10 as very stiff. Flex ratings and feel may ultimately vary from snowboard to snowboard.
- Binding Mount Pattern: 2x4
- Core/Laminates: Carbon, Wood
- Warranty: 2 Years
| 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 |
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 Rating – 6 (1 Soft - 10 Stiff)
Baseplate
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
Highback
Stage 11 | Duraflex – Duraflex 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 Strap – Rapid response, trusted by professional snowboarders.
Traditional Strap Adjustment
Buckles
Aluminum S2 with Steel Base
Additional Features
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.
Specs
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Ability Level:
Beginner-Intermediate
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Ability Level
Beginner-Intermediate Whether you’re new to the sport or working on linking smooth turns, you fall into this ability level. Typical beginner skis and snowboards are usually built with softer materials, narrower widths, and feature cap construction for an easy to turn, forgiving ride. Beginner-intermediate boots and bindings are also built for ease of use and progression, featuring softer flexes and in the case of ski bindings, quick and safe release from the ski in case of a fall.
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Flex Rating:
Medium
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Flex Rating
Medium The amount a snowboard flexes varies significantly between boards. Snowboard flex ratings are not necessarily standardized across manufacturers, so the flex may vary from brand to brand. Many manufacturers will give a number rating ranging from 1-10, 1 being softest and 10 being stiffest. Here at evo we have standardized the manufacturers' number ratings to a feel rating ranging from soft to very stiff. Generally you will find flex ratings of 1-2 as soft, 3-5 as medium, 6-8 as stiff, and 9-10 as very stiff. Flex ratings and feel may ultimately vary from snowboard to snowboard.
- 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 |