Salomon Strive 10 GW Binding - 2027 Black/Silver Met/Black, L100

"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I mounted the Strive 10 GW Binding on a mid-fat all-mountain setup and immediately noticed how planted everything felt underfoot. The LDN Toe really does put you closer to the ski in a way that shows up in your turns, not just on a spec sheet. The locking brake is a small thing until you're hiking a cat track with both skis over your shoulder and it actually works.""You're not looking for a binding that demands to be noticed. You're looking for one that disappears into your setup and lets you focus on the mountain in front of you. The Strive 10 GW Binding from Atomic is built exactly for that role, putting intermediate and advancing skiers in closer contact with the snow through a low-profile chassis and LDN Toe design that shortens the distance between your boot and the ski beneath it. The automatic wing and toe height adjustments mean you're not fussing with tools at the base area, and GripWalk compatibility keeps your options open when it comes to boot selection. When the day is done and you're heading back to the car, the locking brake system clicks your skis together so the shoulder carry is one less thing to think about."

Price: $199.95 from Backcountry