The Jones Orion Snowboard Bindings is a freestyle-oriented binding that caters to those kinds of riders who like to tweak, grind and pop. The Orion is not your typical freestyle binding, as it packs a ton of high-end features that transfer energy, precision and just the right amount of stiffness in a binding that lets you take it up a notch in the park. With a medium flex of 6 out of 10, you share the middle ground for stiffness and playfulness to help you “Spin to Win” off any kicker, side hit or gap jump. The Orion like other bindings in the Jones line-up features two ankle strap settings for different types of riding, A Freeride mode and a Surf mode. You have to ride the rest of the mountain to get to the park so position the wide half of the strap above the buckle to go to freeride mode for a stiffer, more precise feel with better edging capability on the groomers. Once you get to the park, position the strap below the buckle for more flexibility and a looser, surfier feel that is perfect for freestyle riders and all that goes along with it in the park or pipe. Throw in that mid-flexing highback that also aids in jumps and rails by putting you in the right position to shred. If you are the kind of rider who likes to send it into the stratosphere, then the Jones Orion Snowboard Bindings is just for you.