2015 All-Mountain Men’s Snowboard Bindings – A Top 5 List

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By Mitch Kline

As an all-mountain rider, you push the limits of your gear, and sometimes you’re forced to make compromises with your gear. Bindings play an important role in how much fun you’ll have on the mountain, and these five bindings will keep you charging all day, from park, to trees, to steeps.

#5 | Burton Cartel

Burton Cartel 2014/15

Tried and true, clean and simple, the Burton Cartel has been go-to favorite for years.

#4 | Rome Katana

Rome Katana 2014/15

Rome’s new all-mountain Katana binding is perfect for the rider looking for unmatched customizability.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Pivotmount ankle strap provides ultimate flex and support customization

#3 | Flux SF

Flux SF 2014/15

Flux’s SF freeride bindings are stiff, light, and easy on the eyes. If you’re an all-mountain rider looking for the ultimate comfort, fit, durability, and one of the best looking traditional bindings on the hill, consider the SF from Flux.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Tool-free adjustment throughout

#2 | Union Contact Pro

Union Contact Pro 2014/15

Designed by one of the best riders on the planet, these are Gigi Rüf’s bindings. You better believe you’ll be able to rip the entire mountain with these bindings strapped to your feet.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Lightweight (720 grams), with Union's proven durability
  • Small board to binding footprint for improved responsiveness

#1 | Now Select

Now Select 2014/15

Designed by former pro snowboarder JF Pelchat, and inspired by skateboard truck technology, Now offers the most unique high performance bindings on the market. Now bindings are trusted and praised by big mountain explorer Jeremy Jones and scores of other world class riders for their comfort and responsiveness.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Unmatched comfort and responsiveness
  • Tool-free flippable Hyperfuse ankle strap for customizable lateral or heel support