Originally Posted by ultimata49

Depends on what kind of riding you will be doing. The Banana magic is a beast of its own. I personally love the atlas. With all the updates it got it only makes it better. One downfall to an Atlas is it (like many Unions) lacks in adjustability (heelcup slide, highjack lean, etc [just various adjustments and the depth of adjustability]). They will be a stiffer but still middle of the road binding. Working at a shop, i can say i have never seen a union binding returned for dissatisfaction or warranty issues. The toecap doesnt fit many boots well but you can switch it out for another toe cap {simple deal}. If your an all mountain rider the atlas would be a good choice. another recommendation is a burton cartel. Been a staple in the industry for many years. I rode then for many years and would still take them (either cartels or atlases) over many other bindings.