The Union Falcor is Union’s freestyle–freeride hybrid built with input from Travis Rice, so you already know it’s not messing about. Light, lively and powerful in all the right ways, the Falcor mixes carbon-infused response with a surprisingly playful feel, making it ideal for riders who want one binding that can handle big-mountain lines and send playful hits in between.
It’s stiff where it counts, flexible where you want flow, and tough enough to survive the kind of abuse most bindings would cry about. If you want high-end performance without feeling locked into a plank, the Falcor is your guy.
Key Tech Features (in plain English)
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Stage 6 Duraflex CB Baseplate - carbon-enhanced for power and response, but still keeps a smooth, forgiving ride.
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Forged Hybrid 3.0 Highback - Union's famous carbon/flax blend: stiff for control, but with vibration damping so it never feels harsh.
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Exoframe 5.0 Ankle Strap - super supportive, spreads pressure evenly, and stays comfy all day.
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TS 4.0+ Toe Strap - dependable, moulds to any boot, and grips like it means it.
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Magnesium S1 Ratchets - strong, lightweight, rapid to use, and built to survive winter beatdowns.
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Extruded Aluminium Heelcup - gives a locked-in, powerful edge and lasts for absolute years.
Who the Union Falcor is for
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Perfect for: Advanced riders who want a lightweight, high-performance binding for freeride, big-mountain hits, aggressive all-mountain laps and freestyle flow. Fantastic for riders who like to charge but still want a touch of play and tweak-ability.
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Not for: Beginners or mellow cruisers. The Falcor is too precise, too reactive and too premium for someone who just wants a soft, forgiving binding for low-speed laps. Also not ideal for riders who only ride rail-heavy park days - you’ll want something softer.
Pros - Why You’ll Love It
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Excellent power and response without feeling dead or overly stiff.
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Lightweight and lively - great for jumps, side hits and quick turns.
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Fantastic shock absorption thanks to the hybrid carbon/flax highback.
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Durable, high-end materials built for long-term abuse.
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A true all-mountain/freeride beast with freestyle soul.
Cons - Just Being Honest
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Not cheap - high-end materials = premium price tag.
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Too responsive for beginners or playful butter fiends.
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Not the “soft surfy” feel some all-mountain riders prefer.
Final Thoughts — Should You Buy It?
If you want a binding that blends the precision of a freeride charger with the personality of a freestyle binding, the Union Falcor is a killer choice. It’s light, strong, shock-absorbing and confidence-inspiring whether you’re ripping steeps, sending natural features or charging laps at full speed.
It’s not aimed at beginners, and it’s not built for mellow park noodling - this is a premium, performance-focused binding for riders who want to push their riding without feeling restricted. At Wobble, we rate the Falcor as one of the most well-balanced high-performance bindings on the market. If your riding style is half-send, half-flow, this thing absolutely sings.
