Union Force Team
Camber Disk family · 2026/27
Terrain
Flex
Mid-to-firm — 7 on Union's own 1–10 scale, same rating as the standard Force
Flex ratings are the brand’s own and do not compare across brands.
The Union Force Team is the standard Force wearing a pro-spec kit. It runs the same S9 Duraflex ST baseplate and the same full-size Camber Disk as the regular Force, carries the same flex 7/10 on Union's scale, and earns the same Union all-mountain score of 9. What changes is the hardware bolted to that chassis and the weight: at 2.00 kg per pair it is 0.20 kg lighter than the 2.20 kg standard Force, which is unusual for the dressed-up model in a family.
The upgrade is components, not a new ride. The Force Team swaps in a Team-spec S21 highback, an upgraded Hybrid ankle strap and magnesium S1 ratchets in place of the standard Force's S19 highback, Exoframe strap and S2 ratchets, and moves to a Pins-and-Quick-Lock strap adjustment. Union frames these as upgrades for response, durability and control, but it does not say by how much. The baseplate, disk, heelcup, toe strap and steel hardware are shared with the regular Force, so the platform underfoot is a known quantity — and by Union's own numbers, so is the feel. Three of its four terrain scores are identical to the standard Force; only Union's performance self-rating ticks up, to 8 from 7.
Because the ride is shared, the choice between the two comes down to parts, weight, price and sizing. The standard Force is cheaper and offers an XL shell; the Force Team, at $369.95, is S, M and L only. If you already like the Force's mid-stiff all-mountain feel and want the lighter, pro-spec build, the Team is the pick. If you ride mostly at speed and want more freeride charge and float, Union points you to the Falcor, which it rates freeride 10 to the Force Team's 7 and builds on lighter forged carbon. Riders after the stiffest, most responsive all-mountain Union make step up to the Atlas Pro.
Two things to settle before you order. First, mounting: the Camber Disk fits 4x2, 4x4 and Burton Channel boards but not Burton's older 3D three-hole pattern, so it will not mount a 3D deck. Second, sizing follows your boot, not your weight, and the Force Team runs S, M and L only — there is no XL, so bigger-footed riders are pushed back to the standard Force. Union does not print the boot-size range each shell covers, so send us your boot and we will confirm the fit. And note what this binding is not: a snowboard binding has no DIN and no release like a ski binding — it holds your boot to the board, and its numbers describe feel and response, not protection. We have not ridden the 26/27 Force Team; this is read from Union's catalog and order book, and every figure here is Union's own.
Will it fit your board?
The mounting disk fits 2x4, 4x4, EST/Channel insert patterns.
Technology
Camber Disk chassis
The same S9 Duraflex ST baseplate and full-size Camber Disk that carry the standard Force. Union tunes the Camber Disk to preserve the board's natural camber flex underfoot rather than dampen it. This chassis is unchanged on the Team.
S21 Team Duraflex ST highback
The team-spec highback that replaces the standard Force's S19. Union positions it as a pro-level part for added response, but does not quantify how much stiffer or more responsive it is than the S19 it replaces.
Hybrid 1.0 ankle strap
Upgraded over the standard Force's Exoframe 6.0. A hybrid strap blends a molded PU core with a more conforming outer, aiming for a mix of response and wrap. Union calls it the Upgraded Ankle Strap Design.
Magnesium S1 ratchets
Magnesium ratchets on a steel base, one step up from the standard Force's S2. Magnesium ladders shave weight over steel or composite — part of why the Team comes in lighter than the model it dresses up.
Features
- ·TS 5.0 UltraGrip toe strap
- ·Pins + Quick-Lock strap adjustment
- ·Molecular Bushing Suspension System
- ·Non-Stick HP EVA footbed
- ·Cam-Lock FLAD
- ·Built-in canting
- ·Grade 8.8 steel hardware
Strengths
- +Same Camber Disk chassis and flex 7/10 as the standard Force.
- +Pro-spec parts drop the pair to 2.00 kg, lighter than the Force.
- +S21 Team highback and Hybrid ankle strap upgrade the components.
- +Mounts 4x2, 4x4 and Burton Channel (EST) boards.
- +Union rates it all-mountain 9 and performance 8.
Best For
Intermediate-to-advanced all-mountain riders who already like the standard Force's mid-stiff feel and want the lighter, pro-spec build over a lower price — on a board with 4x2, 4x4 or Burton Channel inserts.
Limitations
- −The upgrade is components and weight, not the ride or flex.
- −All-mountain 9, freestyle 7 and freeride 7 match the standard Force.
- −No XL shell — bigger boots go to the standard Force.
- −Costs more than the standard Force for the same chassis.
- −No independent 26/27 ride data yet — a catalog read.
Not For
Beginners and park-first riders after a soft, cheap, forgiving binding — this is mid-stiff and Union's own freestyle score is only 7. Dedicated freeriders chasing charge and float, who Union routes to the Falcor (freeride 10 to the Force Team's 7). And anyone who needs an XL shell — the Force Team is S/M/L only, so bigger boots belong on the standard Force.
Sizing
Binding size follows your boot, not your weight or your height.
| Binding | US boot | EU boot |
|---|---|---|
| S | Smallest shell — Union does not publish the boot range | Not published |
| M | Middle shell — Union does not publish the boot range | Not published |
| L | Largest shell, no XL — Union does not publish the boot range | Not published |
Specs
- Entry system
- Traditional two-strap (ankle + toe cap)
- Flex
- 7/10 on Union's scale (same as the standard Force)
- Weight
- 2.00 kg per pair (standard Force is 2.20 kg)
- Mounting disk
- Camber Disk (fits 4x2, 4x4, Burton Channel)
- Baseplate
- S9 Duraflex ST (same as the standard Force)
- Highback
- S21 Team Duraflex ST (standard Force uses S19)
- Heelcup
- Extruded 3D Aluminum
- Bushings
- Molecular Bushing Suspension System
- Ankle strap
- Hybrid 1.0 w/ PU Core (standard Force uses Exoframe 6.0)
- Toe strap
- TS 5.0 UltraGrip
- Strap adjust
- Pins + Quick-Lock (standard Force uses EXO Quick-Lock)
- Ratchets
- Magnesium S1 w/ Steel Base (standard Force uses S2)
- Forward lean
- Cam-Lock FLAD
- Canting
- Yes, built in
- Footbed
- Non-Stick HP EVA
- Hardware
- Grade 8.8 Steel
- Union ratings
- All-Mountain 9 · Performance 8 · Freestyle 7 · Freeride 7 (Union's own)
- Colorways
- Black, Tactical Green, Stone
- Sizes
- S, M, L (no XL)
- MSRP
- $369.95
Common Questions
- What is the difference between the Union Force Team and the standard Force?
- They share the Camber Disk chassis, the flex 7/10 rating and the same all-mountain score. The Force Team swaps in a S21 Team highback, a Hybrid ankle strap, a Pins-and-Quick-Lock adjuster and magnesium S1 ratchets. The pair weighs 2.00 kg, 0.20 kg less than the standard Force. The standard Force is cheaper and offers an XL shell.
- Is the Force Team stiffer than the standard Force?
- No. Union gives both the same flex 7/10 and the same all-mountain, freestyle and freeride scores. Only Union's performance self-rating ticks up, to 8 from 7. The feel underfoot is the shared Camber Disk platform; the parts and the weight are the upgrade.
- Will the Force Team fit my board?
- The Camber Disk mounts on 4x2, 4x4 and Burton Channel (EST) boards. It does not fit Burton's older 3D three-hole pattern — on a 3D board it will not physically mount. If you are unsure what your board uses, ask us and we will check.
- What size Force Team should I order?
- Size follows your boot, not your weight, and the Force Team runs S, M and L only — there is no XL. Union does not publish the boot-size range each shell covers, so tell us your boot and we will confirm the size.
- Does the Force Team have a release like a ski binding?
- No. A snowboard binding has no DIN and no release mechanism — it holds your boot to the board. Its specs describe feel and response, not protection.
