Union Explorer Splitboard Binding
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Union Explorer
When your splitboard bindings feel just like your regular setup, the descent becomes the best part of the tour. The 2026 Union Explorer is designed for beginner to intermediate splitboarders seeking a smooth, responsive ride with minimal fuss on the skin track. Built for durability, simplicity, and natural board feel, the Explorer delivers dependable performance on long tours, steep lines, and everything in between—without overcomplicating the journey.
Includes: Mounting hardware, Explorer split disk, Explorer quiver disk, touring brackets, and splitboard strap.
THE UNION WARRANTY
Lifetime for baseplate / heelcup,
1 year for everything else.
Riding Category
Freestyle
All Mountain
Performance
Binding Flex
Overall Flex
Union Explorer Process
Explorer Split Disk
The Union Explorer Split Disk incorporates a unique design to help bring the two halves of the splitbaord together under your feet. It also provides a natural board flex and ride feel.
Step 1
With the pin removed from the baseplate, push the binding directly down onto the disk.
Step 2
Following the arrows on the disk, rotate the binding assembly 90* to align with the pin hole. The binding will lock into place at your selected stance angle.
Step 3
Push the pin through the baseplate and disk. Lock the pin securely into the baseplate sidewall cover. Enjoy the ride down!
Explorer Touring Bracket
Durable and lightweight design for long tours and season after season dependability. The Explorer touring bracket is a time tested Union splitboard binding design.
Step 1
Align toe edge of binding with touring bracket.
Step 2
Slide the pin through the the binding and touring bracket, push the pin handle inwards and lock the pin securely into the baseplate.
Step 3
You're now ready to tour. For help on steep climbs, flip down the heel riser underneath the baseplate and lock securely into place.
Video: Nick Kalisz
Specifications
Key Features
EXP2 Duraflex ST Baseplate
When your splitboard bindings ride like your regular bindings, it's easy to enjoy the ride down. The EXP2 Duraflex baseplate is the key ingredient for the best ride feel on the splitboard market today. All backed by a lifetime warranty.
Baseplate Flex
Specifications
Binding Details
Technology
Suggested Board to Binding Flex
Boards and bindings come in a variety of stiffnesses for different types of riding. Every rider has their own preference on how a board and binding should interact. Below is Union's suggestion of board to binding flex.
Disk Type and Compatibility
Explorer Split Disk
Voile Compatible
Explorer Quiver Disk
4x2
Shipping Policy
Components:
All component items (wheels, drivetrains, suspension, brakes, etc.) ship within 1–4 business days of purchase.
Bicycles:
Complete bikes typically ship within 2–3 weeks due to build, tuning, and inspection times. You will receive tracking information as soon as your order is ready to ship.
Riding Gear & Apparel:
Riding gear and apparel orders (helmets, jerseys, gloves, etc.) ship within 1–3 business days.
Returns & Exchanges:
If you received the wrong size or wish to exchange an item, it must be returned in original condition—unused, uninstalled, and with all packaging intact.
For full details, please see our Refund Policy before initiating a return.
