Union Force Binding Problems - Page 8 - Snowboarding Forum

Extremo · 02-22-2013, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by East§ide

I got a really good deal on some 2013 Restricted ReFlex Cartels.. I'm in love with them honestly. Paid less for them brand bew than the Forces too

Nice. I'd be interested to see how they hold up compared to your forces. And how they compare in flex and response. I haven't used the ReFlex in the Cartels yet.

UNION INHOUSE · 02-22-2013, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by crash77

I get it. I do think there is reasonable expectation when making certain purchase. However, due to so many on hill variables, such as rocks, rails, trees, SKIERS, etc and the abuse boards, bindings, and boots take due to the nature of the sport, most of this should be expected. And I will say that I believe, if contacted, most companies will look out for you.

except for Ride maybe...

Welp, we are here if he wants to contact the warranty dept.

Actually, it's after 5, so we're not "here".

Beer thirty boys. Have a good weekend.

Gdog42 · 02-22-2013, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Extremo

What are you talking about dickhead. We have 3 people who own forces saying they've all had the same thing happen. And I'm one of them. Not common? Are you seriously retarded? Does it need to happen to every fucking binding for you to qualify it as "common". Why don't you stay out of it until you have something useful to add.

Did you mention it happening with yours before? Who is the third person?

wildshoetwt · 02-22-2013, 11:07 PM

My only complaint with Union is that my Union SL's have the smoothest ankle strap release ever, but the toe strap is the biggest bitch. If they were both difficult to release it'd be more tolerable but to have one slide out easily and have the other one be so finicky just emphasizes the issue...

Other than that, I have found that build quality is better than Burton's or Ride's granted there has been some cosmetic damage to my Unions that the OP would probably cry about but I for one don't care.

Gdog42 · 02-22-2013, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by wildshoetwt

My only complaint with Union is that my Union SL's have the smoothest ankle strap release ever, but the toe strap is the biggest bitch. If they were both difficult to release it'd be more tolerable but to have one slide out easily and have the other one be so finicky just emphasizes the issue...

If you're not already doing this, the easiest way to release it is to push down on the back end with your thumb while pulling up on the front with your index finger.

It is easier by doing that, but still kind of difficult to release. Union has actually added a release lever to the toe ratchets on most of next season's bindings.

The higher-end ones will still not have one, but they will have a new release mechanism to make it easier.

Hope that helps.

wildshoetwt · 02-22-2013, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Gdog42

If you're not already doing this, the easiest way to release it is to push down on the back end with your thumb while pulling up on the front with your index finger.

It is easier by doing that, but still kind of difficult to release. Union has actually added a release lever to the toe ratchets on most of next season's bindings.

The higher-end ones will still not have one, but they will have a new release mechanism to make it easier.

Hope that helps.

after scraping my knuckles by ripping it off, i finally realized you have to give it some downward pressure...still not the easiest release...

Gdog42 · 02-23-2013, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by wildshoetwt

...still not the easiest release...

True.

accuracy · 02-23-2013, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by triumph.man

I have high doubts on this

we should hit the slopes someday...

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02-22-2013, 11:07 PM	#74 (permalink)
wildshoetwt Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 78	My only complaint with Union is that my Union SL's have the smoothest ankle strap release ever, but the toe strap is the biggest bitch. If they were both difficult to release it'd be more tolerable but to have one slide out easily and have the other one be so finicky just emphasizes the issue... Other than that, I have found that build quality is better than Burton's or Ride's granted there has been some cosmetic damage to my Unions that the OP would probably cry about but I for one don't care.