Salomon Strive 14 GW Ski Binding

The Salomon Strive 14 GW is a freeski binding built for skiers who mix trail laps with side hits, drops, and the occasional soft-snow lap. It pairs the wide LDN toe with a three-part heel on a low-profile chassis, so the boot sits close to the ski for a connected, neutral stance. With generous elastic travel and a solid mid-range DIN ceiling, it handles a hard-charging resort day without the bulk of a dedicated freeride binding.

The LDN toe is what sets the feel apart here, with an extra-wide pedal over 60mm across and an ultra-low center of gravity that lets you feel the ski instead of perching on top of a tall platform. The sliding toe pedal is the other smart touch, letting the ski flex naturally underfoot rather than fighting the binding.

Advanced skiers who ski the whole mountain and want one binding that carves groomers, threads trees, and handles chop and soft snow with equal confidence. The 5-14 DIN range suits stronger intermediate through expert skiers across a wide span of weights and styles. It is a versatile all-rounder rather than a dedicated high-DIN charger.

At the core is the three-part heel, which delivers the secure boot retention the Strive line is known for while keeping weight reasonable. Salomon's elastic travel keeps the binding planted through chatter and cut-up snow, so it does not get knocked offline easily. The LDN toe spreads lateral input across an extra-wide pedal for crisp edge-to-edge power transfer, and a sliding toe pedal lets the ski bend underfoot for a more natural flex. The whole assembly rides on a low-profile chassis that drops the stance and centers the skier over the ski. It accepts both standard alpine and GripWalk boot soles, and the binding is TUV certified.