The ratchets were magnesium and are now aluminum (downgrade). But the main thing - no calf bite Ankle SupportĪnkles felt nicely supported in the Legacy, without feeling too restricted. Highback: There's a little padding there. And you kind of don't it to have too much give, so as to maintain response - so that springy stuff (I promise this is the technical term! 😉 ) is ideal for comfort and response. It doesn't look ultra cushy at first, but when you press in you get good rebound. Padded Footbed: There's around 2cm of padding on the footbed, which is nice. Toe Strap: Also feels nice and secure and fit the boot well.

Feels secure, but you don't notice it once you're strapped in. No calf-bite or pressure points whatsoever when riding.Īnkle Strap: Conforms nicely without any pressure points. Ratchets are nice and smooth and getting them on and off is easy and fast. And then when you ride it absorbs shock really well, both in terms of chatter and for landings. The padding underfoot doesn't feel ultra cushy, but when you press in you can feel a nice rebound to it. Highback Rotation: Yes, but limited to 2 slotsĬompatible with: 2 x 4 | channel - not compatible with 4 x 4, which means doesn't work on 'slam back inserts' 'float packs' - anything that has an extra set of holes 4cm behind the main insert pack and not compatible with 4 x 4 insert packs (though those are very rare these days). However, being a mini-disc it's somewhat limited.Īnkle and toe strap length: Yes - tool-less So with the disc running horizontally it gives you some stance width adjustability. Stance Width: With the mini-discs can't run the disc vertically - but there's no need to have that, with the adjustable heel cup (you'd typically only run vertically for boot centering). Heel Cup: Yes (which is really nice to have for easy centering of boots) Having that board feel and lateral feel in there certainly helped to make ollies easier and stronger. Felt like it was a little more than typical. It made butters feel natural and easy and generally found it easy to manipulate the board underfoot. The Legacy give really good board feel and the board flexes really naturally underneath - no doubt largely because of the mini-disc. They strike a really nice balance between allowing the board to maneuver easily at slower speeds, but also being responsive at higher speeds and allow you to really lean into your carves - they have enough stiffness not to fold, but not so stiff that they're unforgiving or to rigid when you're taking it slow or need to maneuver through tight spots. Rider Boot Size: Women's US6.5 Thirty Two Exit 22cm (8.66') on the underside of the baseplate – it angles up to the top of the footbed. Toe strap adjustment has been redesigned and reinforced with double the connection strength, thanks to the new pin system.įorma Elite Direct Connect Ankle Strap – Designed by Travis Rice, the Forma Elite Ankle Strap fits his riding style and minimal approach towards the perfect binding.īuckles - Magnesium – Union's proven bombproof ratchet system, Magnesium buckles are light, sleek, and durable on the mountain.Baseplate Length: 23.8cm (9.37”) – that’s measured on the top of the footbed. Each version has differing amounts of material based on weight. Straps - Hexgrip Toe Strap with Secure Lock – Multi-positional options and thermoplastic anti-slip material keeps you locked in and on point. Simply put, Duraflex St is the same material as regular Duraflex, but with increased glass for more response without the weight. Highback - Duraflex ST – Light and asymmetrical, the Strata Highback is responsive and tweakable for whole mountain domination. Fused Vaporlite is the future of precise manufacturing.Įxtruded 3D Aluminum Heelcups – Designed for optimum heel hold and minimization of drag, Union 3D Extruded Aluminum heelcups are the strongest in the business. Designed for cold temperatures.īushings – OTE Fused Vaporlite bushings set new standards for cushioning and vibration dampening. Cruise the park, surf through pow or mash over chunder, the Strata will keep your knees and feet happy all season longīaseplate - Stage 6 | Duraflex ST – Simply put, Duraflex ST is the same material as regular Duraflex, but with increased glass for more response without the weight. Layers of Thermoformed EVA, Duraflex ST Nylon and Fused Vaporlite combine to provide the most vibration canceling ride you've ever experienced. The Strata has quickly become one of Union's most popular freestyle binding models and the reason is clear - Dialed Dampening.

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