The Union Cadet is comfortable, adjustable and ready for young snowboarders of all ability levels. Made for kids that want to shred the entire mountain and more.
Riding Category
7/10 - Good - Freestyle Rating
- Freestyle Rating: Freestyle bindings are designed for riders looking for the ultimate freedom, comfort and that “loose truck” feel. These bindings are generally best suited for riding park or riders looking for a more soft and surfy board feel.
10/10 - Great ! All Mountain Performance
- All Mountain Rating: All Mountain bindings are generally mid-flexing and built to handle all terrain and all riding styles.
5/10 - Good - Performance Rating
- Performance Rating: Performance bindings are stiffer, provide instant edge-to-edge response, and the most stable board connection possible. Performance bindings are generally best suited for high speed carving or ridding steep technical terrain.
Flex Rating
4/10 - Good
- Union Bindings come in a variety of flex ratings. The baseplate, highback, straps, bushing and disk all have different stiffnesses to help give a specific ride feel and function. Softer flexing bindings are generally used for more surfy or freestyle riding, while stiffer bindings are generally used for more hard charging and responsive freeriding.
Stage 8 Duraflex Baseplate
Introducing our lightest baseplate ever. The Stage 8 Duraflex baseplate helps shave over 10 grams off the Cadet's total weight. Not to mention, it’s compatible with all existing mounting patterns right out of the box.
Disk Type and Compatibility
- Universal Disk - V2
- 4X4
- 4X2
- Channel
- 3D
Rider Video
Binding Details
Technology
Baseplate |
Stage 8 Duraflex:
Union's lightest baseplate ever built. Lifetime warranty.
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Bushing |
Thermoformed EVA:
Shock absorbing EVA padding saves your heels and promotes a true and even board flex.
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Heelcup |
Extruded 3D Aluminum:
Easily adjusts with growing feet.
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Highback |
Cadet Duraflex:
Designed with smaller boots in mind. Ready to take on any terrain.
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Ankle Strap |
Forma:
Rapid response on the outside, fit and pillowed comfort on the inside.
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Toe Strap |
TS 4.0:
Simple, lightweight, durable. All-new shorter buckle base.
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Ratchet |
Aluminum:
Fast in, fast out - Union aluminum ratchets are easy to use and made to stand the test of time.
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FLAD |
Mini:
Quickly adjust your forward lean angle to suit the terrain in front of you.
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Hardware |
Grade 8.8 Steel:
The strongest steel available on the market.
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Strap Adjustment |
Traditional:
Easily Adjust With A #3 Screw Driver
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Canting |
No |
Disk Cover |
Snap Fit:
No tools needed. Simply snap the cover into place.
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