Union Charger Snowboard Bindings 2026
Pinless Precision Meets Natural Board Flex. Lightning-Fast Transitions for High-Alpine Charging.
The 2026 Union Charger continues Union's revolution in the splitboard market, offering a pinless, high-performance interface for backcountry riders who demand an authentic solid-board downhill feel. Built around Union’s patented Dual Lock System, the Charger eliminates the slop, rigid dead spots, and cumbersome pins of traditional splitboard bindings. By allowing your splitboard to flex naturally beneath your boots, it delivers seamless power transfer and plush dampening whether you are negotiating technical skin tracks or charging steep Wasatch freeride lines.
Milosport Shop Take
"If you're tired of fussing with pins on freezing ridgelines or hate the rigid, dead feeling underfoot that most splitboard bindings create, the 2026 Union Charger is as close to a resort-binding feel as you can get in the backcountry.
Sitting at a dialed 7/10 flex rating, it provides plenty of backbone to drive edges into hardpack traverses and steep chutes. Transitioning is insanely fast with the Dual Lock system—just align the binding on the Charger disc, spin it into place, and throw the rear lever down to lock in tightly. On the descent, the thermoformed EVA dampening absorbs harsh chatter, giving you a smooth, natural ride feel that saves your knees during long backcountry missions."
Technical Specifications
| Attribute | Specification |
| Brand | Union Binding Company |
| Model | Charger (2026) |
| Price | $599.95 |
| Riding Style / Terrain | Backcountry Freeride, Steep Terrain, Deep Powder, Technical Touring |
| Ability Level | Advanced to Expert |
| Flex Rating | Responsive & Supportive (7 / 10) |
| Baseplate / Chassis | SP3 Duraflex CB (Carbon-infused for instant energy transfer) |
| Interface / Locking Tech | Union Dual Lock System (Pinless turn-and-lock lever mechanism) |
| Highback | EXP3 Duraflex CB Highback with quick-adjust touring FLAD |
| Ankle Strap | Exoframe 5.0 Ankle Strap (Pressure-free, lightweight lockdown) |
| Toe Strap | TS 4.0+ Toe Strap (Multi-positional anti-slip fit) |
| Ratchet / Buckles | Magnesium S1 with Steel Base |
| Bushing System | Thermoformed EVA Bushing (Vibration dampening & full board flex) |
| Included in Box | Charger Bindings, Charger Dual Lock Discs, Touring Brackets & Mounting Hardware |
| Available Sizes | Small (US 6-7.5), Medium (US 8-10), Large (US 10.5-13) |
Under the Hood
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Dual Lock System: Pinless turn-and-lock mechanism allows for rapid transitions between tour mode and ride mode with the simple throw of a rear lever, locking down tightly over the Charger disc.
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SP3 Duraflex CB Baseplate: Carbon-infused nylon chassis delivers instantaneous edge-to-edge power transfer, ensuring crisp response when negotiating technical skin tracks and high-speed descents.
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EXP3 Duraflex CB Highback: Features an integrated, easy-to-use Forward Lean Adjuster (FLAD) that quickly switches between a negative angle for long touring strides and a custom forward lean for descending.
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Exoframe 5.0 Ankle Strap: Tri-axial TPU material wraps comfortably over the boot ankle to eliminate pressure points, maximize response, and prevent water weight buildup.
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Thermoformed EVA Bushing: Dampens harsh high-frequency vibrations and landing impacts, preserving a smooth, surfy, natural ride feel that reduces foot fatigue.
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Magnesium S1 Buckles: Fully integrated spring system with magnesium levers offers fast cranking, smooth release, and long-term durability in sub-zero backcountry conditions.