“Definitely a top choice medium flex binding. I rode a pair in 2017, so I was keen to get back on some new and improved Contact Pros. First of all the new models look great; the design, colourways and style are on point.

Coined as a freestyle binding, both the baseplate and highback are middle of the road flex, so it definitely has all mountain credentials. They are noticeably light in your hand and on the board. There is very-very little binding to board contact space giving a truer feel of the boards flex, but this doesn’t skimp of comfort, allowing a very responsive and precise ride without shaking your legs to bits. Really good dampening, the Contact Pro, like all Unions i’ve ridden, really absorbs vibrations and chatter well.

“Everything about the bindings feels premium and well made”

I’m a UK 11 and rode a pair of large, they fitted excellently. In terms of width, they’re really snug, no rattle or messed up strapping. The straps feel solid and durable, they’ve changed the Ankle strap thinning it down slightly without it feeling too flimsy.

I only got to ride these for 2 days, but I can say my own pair – which have had maybe 30-40days on snow – are still going strong. No bother with the ratchets, I fucking hate when ratchets get stuck or come loose – never had this with Unions.

Adjustability with the straps, plate and highbacks are all great – super easy. Everything about the bindings feels premium and well made. I think anyone could enjoy these but maybe they’re more suited to an intermediate to expert rider who likes a freestyle binding that has all mountain capabilities and a surfy fell. I love them, top marks.”