Atomic Strive 14 GW Bent Chetler Binding - 2027 Olive, D130

"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I've been running the Strive 14 GW Binding for a full season across groomers, pow days, and park laps, and the low center of gravity from the LDN Toe is something you actually feel in how directly the ski responds underfoot. The binding is noticeably lighter than others in this DIN range without feeling like anything was compromised in the release mechanism. The automatic toe adaptation between alpine and GripWalk boots is a genuinely useful feature if you are switching between boot setups.""A binding should disappear into your skiing, and the Atomic Strive 14 GW Binding is engineered to do exactly that. The LDN Toe sits closer to the ski surface than a conventional toe piece, lowering the center of gravity for better snow feel, more direct response, and a quicker, more connected sensation through the arc of a turn. The slightly ramped chassis puts you in a more neutral, balanced stance so the ski works with your body rather than against it. The 3-Part Heel keeps the profile low and absorbs vibration across variable terrain while releasing cleanly and consistently when it matters. Automatic Toe Adaptation reads both alpine normed and GripWalk boot soles and adjusts to maintain constant release values across both, so there is no guesswork when you switch setups. Light construction trims swing weight by using metal only where structural integrity demands it, and the result is a binding that is easier to maneuver and more responsive without giving anything up in durability or reliability over a long season."

Price: $279.95 from Backcountry