True story: A few years ago I ripped all the cartilage off my talus, which is a pretty big deal in the ankle world. They tried a Hail Mary surgery to try and fix it, but it only made things worse. I was told my only option was to deal with the pain until it became too much to bear, at which point they would fuse my ankle. I avoided riding at the resort and couldn’t turn toeside or land without stabbing pain for several years. Street trips were definitely out of the question. This past winter Union sent me some new bindings to try, and they changed my life for real. I know it sounds dramatic - what can a pair of bindings do that surgery can’t?? Ok hear me out: I have to run some pretty funny over-cushioned shoes in order to walk without pain. And I mean indoors and out. Well these bindings are orthopaedic shoes for your snowboard. Hahaha. Except way cooler looking. Maybe they would be bummed by me saying that, but that’s how I feel and I’m so grateful they made these!! This winter I was able to carve on hardpack and power through shitty landings without pain. I even ended up going on multiple street trips and started riding at the resort again. Chronic pain sucks, injuries suck, not being able to do what you love sucks. I’d urge anyone who has knee or ankle or foot problems to try these bad boys out. Link is in my bio 🙏 And stay tuned; you may even see some new street clips drop this winter 😈 📷 by the legendary @e_stone