Union Juliet
Camber Disk family · 2026/27
Terrain
Flex
Soft and forgiving — 5 on Union's own 1–10 scale
Flex ratings are the brand’s own and do not compare across brands.
Union builds the Juliet as its soft, women's-specific all-mountain binding, and the catalog is upfront about the job: a durable, mid-flexing chassis for beginner-to-intermediate riders ready to explore more of the mountain. Its own scorecard backs that — all-mountain 7, freestyle 5, freeride 6, on a flex that reads 5 of 10. This is a progression binding built on comfort and forgiveness, not a stiff tool for charging, and the numbers say so plainly.
The easy feel is a materials choice. The baseplate is base-grade S5 Duraflex and the highback S11 Duraflex — the softest tier in Union's range, below the fiberglass-loaded Duraflex ST and the carbon Duraflex CB. That is where the forgiving flex comes from: response is traded for comfort. Underneath sits an EXT thermoformed EVA pad that cushions the ride and soaks up chatter, the footbed cants toward the board's center, and the Cam-Lock adjuster tunes highback lean. On the full-size Camber Disk, the whole thing weighs 1.69 kg a pair — the lightest binding in Union's Camber Disk family.
Where it sits in the line is the useful part. The unisex STR is the same S5/S11 Duraflex Camber Disk chassis with the same Union scores; the Juliet is the women's fit and lighter, 1.69 kg a pair against the STR's 1.82. If your days are mostly park, the women's Legacy is the softer, surfier pick — Union rates it 9/10 freestyle on a Mini Disk, against the Juliet's 5. And if you want more all-mountain drive as you advance, the women's Astra Step On rates 9/10 all-mountain, though it is a step-in system that fits only 4x2 and Channel. The Juliet is the forgiving middle of that group, not the sharp end.
Two things to get right before you buy. First, mounting: the Camber Disk fits 4x2, 4x4 and Burton Channel boards, but not Burton's old 3D three-hole pattern — on a 3D board it physically will not mount. Second, sizing follows your boot, not your weight; the women's run is S, M and L only, with no XL, so larger-footed riders need the unisex Force. We have not ridden the 26/27 Juliet ourselves — this is read off Union's catalog — but it shares the long-running STR chassis, and everything here is Union's own published spec.
Will it fit your board?
The mounting disk fits 2x4, 4x4, EST/Channel insert patterns.
Technology
Camber Disk
Union's full-size mounting disk, compatible with 4x2, 4x4 and Burton Channel boards. The larger footprint keeps more of the baseplate in contact with the board than a Mini Disk does, favoring damping and even flex transfer over the softer board-feel the Mini Disk park models trade for.
S5 / S11 Duraflex chassis
Base-grade Duraflex nylon in the baseplate (S5) and highback (S11), below the fiberglass-loaded Duraflex ST and the carbon Duraflex CB tiers. It is the softest of Union's material grades, which is where the Juliet's forgiving, easy flex comes from — response is traded for comfort. It drives the board; it is not a safety device.
EXT Thermoformed EVA bushing
A thermoformed EVA pad under the baseplate that cushions the ride and soaks up chatter for all-day comfort. It is a feel feature, not a safety or release device.
Canting + Cam-Lock FLAD
Built-in footbed canting angles the footbed toward the board's center, and a Cam-Lock forward-lean adjuster dials the highback lean without hardware — comfort and drive tuning you set by hand.
Features
- ·Exoframe 3.0 ankle strap
- ·TS 2.1 UltraGrip toe strap
- ·Quick-Lock + Steel Screw strap adjustment
- ·Aluminum S2 ratchets with steel base
- ·Thermoformed EVA footbed
- ·Grade 8.8 steel hardware
Strengths
- +Union's own 7/10 all-mountain rating on a mid-soft flex 5.
- +The lightest binding in the Camber Disk family at 1.69 kg a pair.
- +Budget $199.95 with a lifetime warranty on baseplate and heelcup.
- +Full-size Camber Disk mounts 4x2, 4x4 and Burton Channel boards.
- +Built-in canting and an EVA bushing cushion an all-day ride.
Best For
Beginner-to-intermediate women who want one light, forgiving all-mountain binding to learn and progress on — on a board with 4x2, 4x4 or Burton Channel inserts, in a boot size S to L.
Limitations
- −Entry-tier response: base S5/S11 Duraflex and flex 5 trade drive for comfort.
- −Not a specialist — Union's own soft 5 freestyle and 6 freeride.
- −Women's run stops at L — no XL for larger-footed riders.
- −Out-driven when you charge; the Astra Step On rates 9/10 all-mountain.
- −No independent 26/27 ride data yet — a catalog-and-spec read.
Not For
Advanced, aggressive riders who want a stiff, responsive binding for charging (the women's Astra Step On rates 9/10 all-mountain, and the unisex Force drives harder), dedicated park riders after a soft, surfy freestyle binding (the women's Legacy, 9/10 freestyle on a Mini Disk), anyone mounting a Burton 3D three-hole board (the Camber Disk fits 4x2, 4x4 and Channel but not 3D), and larger-footed riders who need XL — the women's run stops at L, so they need the unisex Force.
Sizing
Binding size follows your boot, not your weight or your height.
| Binding | US boot | EU boot |
|---|---|---|
| S | US women's 4–6.5 | EU 34–37 |
| M | US women's 6.5–8.5 | EU 37–40.5 |
| L | US women's 9–11 | EU 41–43 |
Specs
- Entry system
- Traditional two-strap (ankle + toe cap)
- Flex
- 5/10 on Union's scale
- Weight
- 1.69 kg per pair
- Mounting disk
- Camber Disk (fits 4x2, 4x4, Burton Channel)
- Baseplate
- S5 Duraflex
- Highback
- S11 Duraflex
- Heelcup
- Extruded 3D Aluminum
- Bushing
- EXT Thermoformed EVA
- Ankle strap
- Exoframe 3.0
- Toe strap
- TS 2.1 UltraGrip
- Ratchets
- Aluminum S2 w/ Steel Base
- Forward lean
- Cam-Lock FLAD
- Canting
- Yes, built in
- Union ratings
- All-Mountain 7 · Performance 6 · Freestyle 5 · Freeride 6 (Union's own)
- Warranty
- Lifetime on baseplate + heelcup
- Colorways
- Black, Light Gray, Ice Blue
- MSRP
- $199.95
Common Questions
- What is the difference between the Union Juliet and the STR?
- They share the S5/S11 Duraflex Camber Disk chassis and the same Union scores. The Juliet is the women's-specific fit and lighter — 1.69 kg a pair against the STR's 1.82. Same mounting disk on both.
- Will the Union Juliet fit my board?
- The Camber Disk mounts 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 Union Juliet should I order?
- Size follows your boot, not your weight. Union's women's chart runs S for US women's 4–6.5, M for 6.5–8.5 and L for 9–11. The women's run has no XL. Tell us your boot and we will confirm the size.
- Does the Juliet 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, fit and response, not protection.
