Jones Mercury Binding 25/26 – First Look

Freeride power, freestyle heart.

The 2025/26 Jones Mercury binding is built for riders who want serious control across terrain but still like to have fun. With a mid-to-stiff flex and Game-on construction, the Mercury gives you stability for bigger lines and confidence in freeride mode, without feeling too locked-in when you want to tweak or slide. Add responsive straps, premium materials, and a design tuned for quick energy transfer, and you’ve got a binding that’s equally at home slashing pow or shredding groomers.

The Snowboard International First Thoughts are back for another season of in-depth gear reviews, giving you the lowdown on the best snowboard gear for winter 25/26. This time around, the team spent two weeks up in Åre, Sweden, putting the latest kit to the test: five riders, three videographers, and one epic resort.