What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: "The Force Classic is the one binding I’ll always trust no matter the conditions. It’s stiff enough to charge hard but not so aggressive that it feels unforgiving. The minimal base contact really lets the board flex naturally, and the Exoframe straps stay comfortable even on long days. If I had to ride just one binding forever, it would be this one." We ride the Union Force Classic when we want a binding that simply works—day after day, season after season. It’s Union’s most iconic binding, trusted worldwide for its bombproof build and legendary all-mountain performance. Whether we’re carving groomers, dropping cliffs, or dipping into the park, the Force Classic keeps us locked in with just the right balance of response, durability, and comfort. Every detail is built to last. The Stage 4 Duraflex ST highback stays consistent in cold temps, while Exoframe 4. 0 ankle straps and TS 2. 0 Ultragrip toe straps offer a secure, glove-like fit. Magnesium ratchets make entry and exit smooth and dependable, while the extruded 3D aluminum heelcup and size-proportionate fiberglass baseplate deliver precision and strength. Add in canted gas pedals, tool-less adjustments, and Union’s minimal base contact design, and the Force Classic proves why it’s the standard by which all bindings are measured.