Maximum damping, maximum ride comfort. The Strata has quickly become one of Union's most popular freestyle bindings and the reason for this is its excellent dampening system. Fused Vaporlite damping gives you a ride like you've never experienced before. The high vibration damping makes the binding ideal for creative freestyle riding, whether in the park, powder or on the slopes.HighbackThe Strata highback is a modern take on a classic, tried-and-true design. It is stiff on the outside and a little softer on the inside. This provides freedom for tweaks while the binding still responds just fine. The angle of the highback (forward lean) can be adjusted without tools.BaseplateThe Stage 6 Duraflex ST base is Union's lightest and strongest base to date and is extremely responsive. The Fused Vaporlite Bushing System absorbs vibration and shock like nothing else. Fused Vaporlite is a material that is waterproof, more durable and more precise than any other EVA material on the market.StrapsThe Forma Lab ankle straps fit perfectly to the outside of your boots, are incredibly durable and light as a feather. The HexGrip toe straps' thermoplastic anti-slip material and multiple positioning options keep your boots bombproof and secure in the binding. The straps come with magnesium buckles. They are 4 times stronger and twice as light as aluminum buckles.