To celebrate TACTICS' 25th anniversary, we're releasing a limited-edition collaboration between Tactics and Union Binding Co. Packed with Oregon pride, this special Strata binding celebrates our partnership with Union for over 18 years and demonstrates our shared commitment to providing the best snowboarding products and service to our local community.
Key Features
OTE Fused Vaporlite Bushings: An "industry first" that sets a new standard for how snowboard bindings should function and perform. Utilizing an injection molding process very similar to how plastic parts are created, this new material is more waterproof, durable, and precise than other EVA materials on the market. Minimal Base Contact = True Board Flex : Set the highback lean to zero for relaxed cruising and park laps, or crank it up a notch when you need extra leverage and board control for high-speed attacks. A simple adjustment lets you customize highback lean on the fly.
strap
Formalab Ankle Strap : The new and improved Formalab ankle strap features a minimalistic design that offers a lightweight, surfy feel, is extremely durable, and features strategically placed padding for enhanced comfort.
Tool-free ankle/toe strap adjustment: No screwdriver needed here, just flip the adjuster by hand to fine-tune the fit.
Classic FLAD (forward lean adjuster) : The Strata highback is lightweight and asymmetrical, with a stiffer flex on the outside for support and a softer flex on the inside for more control and more power into turns.
Hex Grip Toe Strap and Secure Lock : These advanced toe straps are made from non-slip thermoplastic for a locked-in, pinpoint hold.
Formalab Ankle Strap : The new and improved Formalab ankle strap features a minimalistic design that offers a lightweight, surfy feel, is extremely durable, and features strategically placed padding for enhanced comfort.
base plate
Size Proportional Fiberglass Index : Larger riders need stiffer bindings, and Union proportionally increases the fiberglass content in each size of binding to ensure every rider gets the perfect amount of support.
Stage VI Duraflex ST Baseplate: Duraflex Blend Nylon is specifically designed for cold temperatures, offering breakthrough levels of strength and durability, ushering in a new era for nylon plastic parts.
Extruded 3D Aluminum Heel Cup: Ideal for riders looking for a wider stance and extra leverage for ollie power, canting also helps align ankle and knee joints, reducing pain.
Canted Gas Pedal: Designed to create a minimal contact footprint for even board flex.
Universal 4x2 Channel Compatible MiniDisc: A new process removes as much excess material as possible, reducing weight while maintaining strength you can rely on. The Union heel cup undergoes an anodizing process that makes its already bulletproof-grade device 30% stronger. Serious strength in a simple package.
Compatible with traditional 4-hole or 3-hole snowboard mounting inserts and Burton snowboards equipped with The Channel, Union bindings can be mounted to your board of choice.
Not compatible with 4x4 or boards with powder pack setback insets.
Multi-density thermoformed EVA bushings : Union's innovative injected EVA baseplate bushing system absorbs vibrations underfoot, promoting a more comfortable ride and smooth, uniform board flex without dead spots. Each binding size comes with its own unique stiffness for custom performance.
Grade 8.8 Hardware: The use of the strongest steel available on the market - Grade 8.8 - demonstrates Union's commitment to providing the strongest, most reliable bindings on the market today. From top to bottom.
Commonly used hardware is made from "mild steel" with a property class of only 4.6. Considering the stresses that bindings are subjected to, Union uses only the strongest steel with a property class of 8.8 for all of its hardware.
