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Description
Billed by Jones as "the resort-tuned fast-entry binding," the Jones Nebula FASE 2026/27 is a unisex strap binding with a medium 6/10 flex, pitched at "all-mountain surfing and creative freestyle."
FASE is Jones's fast-entry system, and Jones builds it around a two-strap design: an ankle strap and a toe strap, with "rapid entry and exit" and what Jones calls "a true two-strap feel." Jones says it works with any snowboard boot, adds 40 g to the binding, and carries a lifetime guarantee.
Underfoot, a glass-nylon D-Fuse XR baseplate sits on a PU foam pad, and the ImpactPulse footbed is PU foam with a 3° cant. The AsymFlite highback is stiffer on the outside of the spine than the inside, takes two forward-lean positions without tools, and folds forward for the chairlift. The universal disk fits 4x4, 2x4 and EST/Channel boards.
Binding size follows the boot: S, M or L on Jones's chart. Jones's own terrain scores are 10/10 for freestyle/park, 9/10 for all-mountain/resort and 8/10 for freeride/powder. Riders who put freeride and powder first should skip it, since that is the lowest of its three scores.
Details
- Type
- Snowboard Binding
- Vendor
- Jones
- SKU
- J.27.BNU.NBL.450.2S.1
- UPC / GTIN
- 7630961803742
Icy Blue / S
Jones Nebula FASE
FASE family · 2026/27
Terrain
Flex
Medium & balanced
Flex ratings are the brand’s own and do not compare across brands.
At $299.95 the Jones Nebula FASE costs $70 less than the Mercury FASE and $190 less than the Zenith Carbon FASE. Jones's own numbers put it at the soft, park end of the three: flex 6/10 against 7 and 9, park 10/10 against 8 and 7, freeride 8/10 against 10 on both. It is not the light one: at size M Jones lists the Nebula FASE at 972 g, the Mercury FASE at 909 g and the Zenith Carbon FASE at 950 g.
One independent on-snow review covers the 2027 Nebula FASE in size M, tested 2026-03. It scored entry and exit 5/5, board feel and adjustability 3.5/5, and placed the binding 20th of 25 men's freestyle bindings at 82.1/100. The tester found carving support slightly better than his Burton Malavita control, pop slightly harder to start and exit a little awkward. Comparing it with the Bataleon Blaster AsymWrap FASE, he wrote: "Overall, I preferred the Blaster FASE. They're the more refined and versatile binding, IMO, particularly if you value side hits, presses, easy pop and a natural connection with the board. However, the Nebula are still a good option if you prioritize support and value for money over maximum board feel and adjustability."
The Jones Nebula FASE is the pick for resort and park riders who want fast entry for the least money in Jones's FASE line. For the higher freeride score and less weight, pay the $70 for the Mercury FASE.
Will it fit your board?
The mounting disk fits 4x4, 2x4, EST/Channel insert patterns.
Technology
FASE® Fast Entry System
Jones builds the FASE System around a two-strap design and says it makes entry and exit more efficient without limiting boot or board compatibility. Jones puts the added weight at 40 g and gives the system a lifetime guarantee.
D-Fuse XR Baseplate
An asymmetric, low-profile baseplate in glass-nylon composite. Jones says it gives fast edge response, and a PU foam D-Fuse Pad under it adds cushioning and impact absorption.
ImpactPulse Footbed
PU foam footbed with a 3° cant, which Jones says gives a more natural stance and damps vibration. Its low-friction groove pattern is there for smooth FASE entry and exit, with lateral grip once strapped in.
AsymFlite Highback
Symmetrical outline with an asymmetrical spine: reinforced on the lateral side for response, softer on the medial side for tweaks and comfort. Forward lean has two tool-less positions, and the highback folds forward for lifts, skating and storage.
SensiFlex Ankle Strap
A single-piece ankle strap, supportive through the center with softer edges that Jones says conform around the boot.
Adaptive Fit Toe Strap
A flexible outline that shapes to the boot, a denser center spine for the lock, and a textured inside surface that grips the boot.
LSR 2.1 Auto-Lock Toe Buckle
Locking Slap Ratchet 2.1 with a tri-toothed ladder. Jones says it stays fastened while still allowing on-the-fly fit changes, and updated the auto-lock mechanism for 2027.
Universal Mounting Disk
Jones says the disk works with 4x4, 2x4 and EST/Channel mounting systems.
Features
- ·Alloy buckles
- ·Tool-less strap length adjustment
- ·2-position tool-less forward lean
- ·Folding highback
Strengths
- +Jones FASE fast entry for $299.95.
- +Jones rates it 10/10 for park and 9/10 all-mountain.
- +Entry and exit scored 5/5 in an independent 2027 test.
Best For
Resort and park riders who want Jones's FASE fast entry on a medium 6/10 flex. Jones rates the Nebula FASE 10/10 for park and 9/10 for all-mountain, and the universal disk mounts it on 4x4, 2x4 or EST/Channel boards.
Limitations
- −Jones lists 972 g per binding at size M.
- −The 2027 independent tester found no highback rotation and fixed strap positions.
- −Board feel scored 3.5/5 in that independent 2027 test.
Not For
Riders whose priority is freeride and powder, which Jones scores 8/10 for the Nebula FASE against 10/10 for park. Riders who want maximum board feel and quick pop, or who fine-tune highback rotation and strap position: the 2027 independent tester marked it down on both counts. And riders who already strap in fast, since that tester was not convinced he would pick fast entry over a standard two-strap binding.
Sizing
Binding size follows your boot, not your weight or your height.
| Binding | US boot | EU boot |
|---|---|---|
| S | US men's/youth 5-8 · US women's 6.5-9.5 | EU 37.5-41 · Mondo 23.0-26.0 |
| M | US men's 8.5-10.5 · US women's 10-12 | EU 41.5-44 · Mondo 26.5-28.5 |
| L | US men's 11-14 · US women's 12.5-15.5 | EU 44.5-48 · Mondo 29.0-31.0 |
Specs
- Entry system
- FASE Fast Entry System, built around a two-strap design (ankle strap + toe strap)
- Flex
- 6/10, "Medium & balanced" (Jones rating)
- Terrain ratings
- All-mountain 9/10 · Freeride 8/10 · Park 10/10 (Jones's own scores)
- Mounting
- Universal disk for 4x4, 2x4 and EST/Channel
- Boot compatibility
- Any snowboard boot, per Jones (boot must fall in the size chart)
- Baseplate
- D-Fuse XR: asymmetric, low-profile glass-nylon composite on a PU foam D-Fuse Pad
- Baseplate length
- 296 mm (size M); Jones does not publish S or L
- Footbed
- ImpactPulse PU foam, 3° cant, low-friction groove pattern
- Highback
- AsymFlite: symmetrical outline, spine reinforced on the lateral side, 2-position tool-less forward lean, folds forward
- Ankle strap
- SensiFlex, single piece
- Toe strap
- Adaptive Fit
- Buckles
- Alloy (aluminum); LSR 2.1 Auto-Lock toe buckles
- Strap adjustment
- Tool-less
- Weight
- 972 g (34 oz), one binding, size M; Jones does not publish S or L
- FASE added weight
- 40 g (1.4 oz) per binding
- Warranty
- Lifetime guarantee on the FASE System; Jones does not say on the product page what covers the other parts
- Sizes
- S, M, L
- Colors
- Stealth Black, Cloud White, Icy Blue, Tweaker Black/Red
- MSRP
- $299.95
Common Questions
- Will the Jones Nebula FASE fit my board and boots?
- Jones ships it with a universal disk for 4x4, 2x4 and EST/Channel boards, and says the FASE System is compatible with any snowboard boot. The boot still has to fall inside the Nebula FASE size chart.
- What size Jones Nebula FASE do I need?
- Go by boot size. Jones's chart puts US men's 5-8 (women's 6.5-9.5) on S, men's 8.5-10.5 (women's 10-12) on M, and men's 11-14 (women's 12.5-15.5) on L. The ranges do not overlap, so every listed boot size has one answer.
- Is the Jones Nebula FASE a step-in binding?
- It is a strap binding. Jones builds FASE around a two-strap design, and the 2027 independent tester set the toe strap once, then slid the boot in and ratcheted the ankle strap with one or two cranks.
