As one of the most tweakable bindings on the market today, it comes as no surprise that the Jones Orion Snowboard Binding is back by popular demand and, aside from a minor strap adjustment, remains unchanged for the new season. With a medium-soft flex and a progressive highback, the Orion once again stakes its claim as one of the most playful bindings in the men’s lineup and offers what may be the best freestyle performance out of the series. Thus, the Orion appeals to the summit-to-park freestyler who—when combined with SKATETECH technology—craves an unmatched level of precision tailor-made for powerful take-offs and stable landings. In transferring energy directly to the edges of the board, SKATETECH technology is able to generate an exceptionally powerful ride that aids in immediate responsiveness despite the Orion’s softer flex. As a result, the Orion remains nearly as precise as its stiffer counterparts but adds an element of soft-flexing forgiveness that makes long days hiking the park a little more fun. Its Progressive Flex Highback continues this trend by distributing stiffness and flexibility to the regions that need it most, freeing up the top section for lively freestyle performance that becomes the Jones Orion Snowboard Binding’s unmistakable claim to fame.