About the Union Kazu Kokubo
The Union Custom House's Kazu Kokubo bindings have been designed to take you from the ground up while remaining the go-to all-mountain binding that you know and love.
Essentially an Atlas Pro, the all-new Stage 7 Duraflex CB baseplate is Union's strongest and most responsive base ever using a new layering system, the key ingredient of which is ultra-responsive Duraflex CB nylon. The layering system also features the all-new High-Density Vaporlite bushing, which is stiffer and more responsive while providing high levels of vibration dampening. The bindings also come equipped with Union's Forged carbon gas pedal which provides instant edge-to-edge response for charging the most technical lines and powering through hard carves.
The Kazu Kokubo features all-new toe and ankle straps—the new TS-4.0. Ultragrip Wide toe strap uses the same anti-slip material that form fits any boot but is now wider than ever for more security. The Exoframe 5.0 ankle strap is a brand-new shape that is lighter than previous versions of the Exoframe straps but retains the performance and support you need while remaining super durable.
The redesigned S14 CB highback is made from the same Duraflex CB nylon as the base and has been reshaped, resulting in a stiffer highback and a more responsive ride due to the carbon injection.
The heel cup is made from 3D Extruded Aluminium Heelcup, this gives an amazing strength-to-weight ratio and features the same lifetime warranty as the baseplate keeping you fully covered.
Union's toolless strap adjustment lets you fix your bindings on the fly and dial in that perfect fit when you're out in the mountains. Plus the S1 Magnesium buckles are 4 times stronger than aluminum without adding to the overall weight for super smooth and speedy entry and exit.
The Kazu Kokubo combines Union's strongest baseplate with new bushings, a stiffer highback, and responsive, supportive straps to produce the go-to binding for professional snowboarders like Kazu Kokubo and Arthur Longo.