I rode Union Forces for most of last season, they were like eating a flank steak that had been marinating all day, so juicy and nice. It really is too bad that the skateboard and snowboard industries are run by such money loving jerks. I'm tired of every 12 year old at a skatepark using racial slurs and every "gangster" kid acting like they need to start a fight. Why can't we just all smile, chat, and be nice to each other while we enjoy what we are doing. Rant done, buy Union bindings, they provide awesome board feel (better then burton's missions), great durabilitly and a group of dedicated people. I busted a strap and they sent me a new one for FREE two days later. Companies that do a good job becuase they have the consumer as their number one, not the bottom line, will always get my support.