I own Union Force.. Should I go for Contact Pro, or SL next? - Page 5 - Snowboarding Forum

P-Ride · 09-30-2012, 05:17 AM

Yup, I'm aware! That's where I go most weeks.

Not keen on their range of boards though. You're right, I could have tried one similar though - although managed to get this purchase right I think.

They do, however, carry a reasonable range of Union bindings. Fairly confident in the SL being a great purchase though. The Force is awesome and I hear even better things about SL; and a stiffer pair makes sense for powder!

Nivek · 09-30-2012, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by P-Ride

Yup, I'm aware! That's where I go most weeks.

Not keen on their range of boards though. You're right, I could have tried one similar though - although managed to get this purchase right I think.

They do, however, carry a reasonable range of Union bindings. Fairly confident in the SL being a great purchase though. The Force is awesome and I hear even better things about SL; and a stiffer pair makes sense for powder!

From the Union guy here, SL's are not stiffer than the Force.

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Originally Posted by Nose Dradamous

SL's (Super Light) are MC's built with normal Union materials and aren't $400.

The Force is built on our original baseplate, which is a little beefier than what the above are built on, the Atlas baseplate. When we built the Atlas, goal was to update the Force with increased mobility and to lighten it up. By taking away some of the weight out of the Atlas, it loosed it up a tad and the Force baseplate is still our most responsive.

Hoped that helped Kevin.

P-Ride · 09-30-2012, 04:51 PM

Ok, so the SL is lighter and looser than the Force? Interesting. Some say the base-plate is stiffer than the Force, although the high-back looser?

Either way, most seem to agree that it is responsive - which is what I'm looking to put into this setup.

phony_stark · 10-01-2012, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by P-Ride

Ok, so the SL is lighter and looser than the Force? Interesting. Some say the base-plate is stiffer than the Force, although the high-back looser?

Either way, most seem to agree that it is responsive - which is what I'm looking to put into this setup.

SL Baseplate is stiffer than the Atlas but still softer than the Force. The Atlas is my favorite binding ever, I'm thinking the SL is a good difference split between weight/response/versatility in the Union line.

I've never ridden the SL, but the Atlas is my favorite binding ever.

Also, this season and last season's SL is based on the Atlas, so you'll get the same heel dampening as the baseplates have the same design.

P-Ride · 10-01-2012, 05:02 PM

Ok. Of all the interests I've developed, snowboarding gear is by far the most complex. There are so many variables to consider!

Well I'm struggling to find a bad word said about the SLs, so now's not a bad time to announce that a pair are in the post to me now! It's a bonus that the gunmetal grey will fit in perfect with both my boards!

I'm still slightly perplexed as to which roles the Force and SL will each be better at, but have little doubt that finding out - in conjunction with my three boards - will be great fun!

If anyone fancies contrasting their experiences of Force and SL; and what they think the SL will be better/worst at, I'd be interested to hear!

tylerkat89 · 10-01-2012, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by P-Ride

Ok. Of all the interests I've developed, snowboarding gear is by far the most complex. There are so many variables to consider!

Well I'm struggling to find a bad word said about the SLs, so now's not a bad time to announce that a pair are in the post to me now! It's a bonus that the gunmetal grey will fit in perfect with both my boards!

I'm still slightly perplexed as to which roles the Force and SL will each be better at, but have little doubt that finding out - in conjunction with my three boards - will be great fun!

If anyone fancies contrasting their experiences of Force and SL; and what they think the SL will be better/worst at, I'd be interested to hear!

dude...get what ever the fuck tickles your fancy. Someone will always have a negative remark. it comes down to personal preference. You have to make some choices like these on your own because you're not going to know what suits you personally until you learn and make choices on your own. Letting someone else chose for you, you're never going to be able to maximize what's right for you

P-Ride · 10-01-2012, 05:43 PM

I have - it's in the post! Just curious as to how others think the SL may differ from my Force.. I hear mixed things - all good though!

09-30-2012, 04:51 PM	#43 (permalink)
P-Ride Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 70	Ok, so the SL is lighter and looser than the Force? Interesting. Some say the base-plate is stiffer than the Force, although the high-back looser? Either way, most seem to agree that it is responsive - which is what I'm looking to put into this setup. Last edited by P-Ride; 09-30-2012 at 05:06 PM.

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09-30-2012, 05:17 AM	#41 (permalink)
P-Ride Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 70	Yup, I'm aware! That's where I go most weeks. Not keen on their range of boards though. You're right, I could have tried one similar though - although managed to get this purchase right I think. They do, however, carry a reasonable range of Union bindings. Fairly confident in the SL being a great purchase though. The Force is awesome and I hear even better things about SL; and a stiffer pair makes sense for powder!

10-01-2012, 05:02 PM	#45 (permalink)
P-Ride Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 70	Ok. Of all the interests I've developed, snowboarding gear is by far the most complex. There are so many variables to consider! Well I'm struggling to find a bad word said about the SLs, so now's not a bad time to announce that a pair are in the post to me now! It's a bonus that the gunmetal grey will fit in perfect with both my boards! I'm still slightly perplexed as to which roles the Force and SL will each be better at, but have little doubt that finding out - in conjunction with my three boards - will be great fun! If anyone fancies contrasting their experiences of Force and SL; and what they think the SL will be better/worst at, I'd be interested to hear!

10-01-2012, 05:43 PM	#47 (permalink)
P-Ride Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 70	I have - it's in the post! Just curious as to how others think the SL may differ from my Force.. I hear mixed things - all good though!