Travis Rice has been riding Union Bindings for the last 13 years and his decade plus partnership has produced some of the best binding in the snowboard industry. Although past editions have been stellar, Travis decided to go back to the drawing board and completely redesign his signature Falcor Binding for the upcoming winter season.
The result is an asymmetric binding that utilizes Envalior, eco-conscious nylon that represents the future of sustainable materials at Union. Every piece of equipment Travis co-signs is meticulously designed down to the millimeter and the new Falcors are no exception. LEARN MORE HERE:
Two Layer Baseplate Construction:
A traditional snowboard baseplate is made of a single layer with the same material and stiffness throughout. Union’s all-new 2 Layer baseplate construction allows us to have two individual layers: the Core [1] and the Frame [2]. Each layer has the possibility of using a unique material and stiffness to achieve the desired ride feel of the binding.
Asymmetrical Molecular Bushing:
More durable and more cushioned than traditional thermoformed EVA, Molecular Bushings act as a suspension system between the baseplate and the boards top sheet, to help reduce vibrations from harsh snow pack. The all-new asymmetrical bushing shape allows for increased freestyle flexibility and natural inward canting while riding.
Asymmetrical Forged Hybrid Highback:
Eco-Friendly Duraflex Blue and Italian made Forged Carbon combine to create a flex profile that compliments Travis Rice’s aggressive freestyle riding. The stiff and responsive Forged Carbon spine allows for instant edge to edge control, while the nylon frame allows for freestyle flexibility and comfort. The updated asymmetrical shape follows the natural angle of the leg for a more anatomical fit and flex.
Hybrid 1.0 Ankle Strap:
Instant response meets all day long foot comfort. The Hybrid 1.0 ankle strap combines our responsive Exoframe exterior with the cushioned comfort and flexibility of the Forma interior. The all-new V cut shape allows riders to push forward into the ankle strap without pressure points.
TS 6.0 Toe Strap:
Separating the exterior toe strap frame and interior rubber grip allows the rubber grip to form fit perfectly to any boot shape on the market today, while a new more integrated toe connector gives the the binding a more finished overall look.
Duraflex Blue:
Union Binding Company is proud to partner with Envalior to introduce our most eco-conscious nylon to date. This new material is a member of the Envalior sustainable product family, attributed with a remarkable 90% of sustainable raw materials, based on a mass balance approach. In addition to being more sustainable than traditional plastics, this material has passed all of Union’s in-house quality control tests for strength, durability in cold temperatures and product lifecycle