Union Milan Bindings Review
Given all the hype surrounding Union, I have been somewhat disappointed with my Milan bindings. It's not that they're horrible and I hate them, but I am also not jumping up and down with glee at how wonderful they are.
First, the pros:
- The styling is great. I have the wine-colored bindings (they also come in black) and, as someone who likes a little bling, I enjoy the combination of the burgundy straps and highbacks with the gold buckles and detailing.
- They are light. I mean really light. Apparently the fact that the buckles are made from aluminum helps with this.
- Adjustability. I've never had bindings before where even the heal cup is adjustable (sliding backwards and forwards). It's good stuff.
- The toe strap buckles don't have rachets and were incredibly hard to disengage from the ladders when the bindings were brand-new (causing me to bend my fingernail back a couple times). These buckles do seem to be loosening up with more use, but I still have issues undoing them sometimes.
- The stitching on the inside of the front highback started unraveling after the first time I used the bindings, and continues to unravel more every time I ride.
- The heel strap rachets often pop out as I'm getting them tight. They don't stick as well as I would like.
- The screws holding the highbacks to the heel cups and heel straps constantly come loose, meaning that I have to tighten them every time I ride. Wondering if I'm going lose a screw in the snow soon.
- Sizing. They only come in two sizes and I happen to be right on the cusp between the two, meaning that the bindings are a bit big for me, but if I go down a size, they're too small. Why not three sizes, Union?
Now, the cons:
A final thought that I won't list with the cons because I usually have this problem with bindings, so maybe it's just me. I can't seem to get the straps adjusted right for my boots and my toes still go numb every time I ride. This is probably inevitable, but it would be cool if there were a binding out there that fit well enough to prevent the numbness.
Check out the Milans for yourself: http://unionbindingcompany.com/product/snowboard-bindings/milan
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From Vermont
Rides at Sugarbush, Vermont
Board(s): Illuminati Sacred Feminine, Ride Concept, Venture Storm
Binders: Union Milans, Ride/Drake Franken-bindings
Boots: Salomon Ivys
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