Union Youth Cadet One Binding 2026 - White
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Union Cadet One
What is this? A binding for ants? Not quite—but it is the smallest Union binding ever made. The Cadet One is built specifically for the youngest riders just getting started, whether it’s their first day on the mountain or practicing turns in the living room. Lightweight, easy to use, and perfectly sized for small boots, the Cadet One makes learning to ride more fun—and way more comfortable.
Start 'em young. Start 'em right.
THE UNION WARRANTY
Lifetime for Baseplate / Heelcup.
2 Year for everything else.
Riding Category
Freestyle
All Mountain
Performance
Binding Flex
Overall Flex
or youth riders stepping up from their first turns to exploring all-mountain terrain, the 2026 Union Cadet One Binding (White) strikes the perfect balance of comfort, response, and style. A step up from the Mini, the Cadet One offers more support while keeping a forgiving flex.
Key Features & Benefits
| Component | Feature | Rider Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Baseplate | Stage 5 Duraflex Youth Baseplate | Mid-soft flex that keeps the ride comfortable but adds better board response as skills improve. |
| Bushings | Thermoformed EVA footbed | Dampens chatter, cushions landings, and protects growing joints. |
| Heelcup | Extruded 3D Aluminum Heelcup | Strong, rust-proof, adjustable for growing boot sizes. |
| Highback | Cadet One Duraflex Highback + Tool-less FLAD | Youth-tuned flex plus on-the-fly forward-lean adjustment for carving control. |
| Ankle Strap | Exoframe 2.0 Ankle Strap | Lightweight, contoured strap that hugs the boot without creating pressure points. |
| Toe Strap | TS 2.0 Hexgrip Toe Strap | Non-slip, form-fitting strap for secure front-foot hold on any boot shape. |
| Buckles | S2 Aluminum Ratchets | Smooth-gliding, long-lasting ratchets that handle cold weather abuse. |
| Mounting Disk | Universal Disk (2×4 / 4×4 / Channel) | Works with all common snowboard mounting systems. |
| Hardware | Grade 8.8 steel | Heavy-duty hardware designed to last for years of seasonal riding. |
Performance Profile
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Flex Rating: ~4 / 10 — soft-medium flex, ideal for progressing kids who want more control than the Mini model.
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Rider Level: Beginner-to-intermediate youth.
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Terrain Focus: All-mountain cruising, first park laps, side hits.
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Adjustability: Heelcup & strap ranges accommodate growth spurts to extend product life.
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Warranty: Lifetime on baseplate & heelcup; 1–2 yrs on straps/buckles/highback.
Why Choose Cadet One:
Combines forgiving comfort with just enough added response for confident carves, jump approaches, and growing skills—without sacrificing kid-friendly ease of use.
