How to Choose Downhill Ski Bindings

With their low center of gravity, the Salomon Strive 16 MN bindings provide an enhanced on-snow feel and let the characteristics of your skis excel for a better day on the hill.




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View all Salomon Downhill Ski Bindings| Best Use | Downhill Skiing |
|---|---|
| Skill Level | Intermediate |
| Boot Sole Compatibility | Alpine (ISO 5355), GripWalk (ISO 23223), and Touring (ISO 9523) |
| Lowest DIN | 7 |
| Highest DIN | 16 |
| Recommended Skier Weight | 130-285 pounds |
| Adjustment Range | 30 millimeters |
| Brake Width (mm) | 100 MM: 100 millimeters 115 MM: 115 millimeters 130 MM: 130 millimeters |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Weight (Pair) | 4 lbs. 14.4 oz. |
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While laying a normal turn in soft conditions the right part of the toe of my binding broke off causing me to eject from the ski and collide with a tree. It was my first day in these bindings and only my third run. And it ruined my entire day of skiing two thumbs wayyyy down
This new binding and specifically the toe piece is the result of Salomon looking to improve not regress. It offers excellent compatibility with the various toe lug shapes so it saves a lot of hassle and confusion when it comes to potentially picking another boot down the road. The toe offers an excellent blend of the elastic travel the STH toe was known for, but a similar lateral stiffness to the Warden MNC toe. Basically power transfer meets smooth sailing. It is slightly lower than the Warden toe stack height so you get the benefit of better snow feel on wider skis as well.
I’m not easily contained… but they held me down. Finally, some security in this unsecured world.
The retro look on this binding is cool but the boot to ski transfer is fantastic
After getting a sneak peak and a couple days on the Strive 16 near the end of last winter. I really enjoyed skiing it on the all new QST 106 and comparing it to my older 106. The new strive I get a better on snow feel as I am closer to the ski and closer to the snow. The thing I love about all Salomon bindings is how easy it is to step in and the sound it makes. Once I am clipped I know I am ready for a fun time in the trees, bumps, park, groomers.
This binding has changed ski feel for me. It offers a very close to ski feeling and power transfer is exceptional. The strive manages to achieve this in such a lightweight and durable package, it will be my binding of choice for years to come due to it's superior ski feel and elastic travel.
The new strive 16 brings the same confidence and performance of the MNC but is lighter and seems like its a bit more connected to the ski. The binding skis flat, without any noticeable toppling forward feeling.
This is my second pair I have skied on them all winter and they are great
dependable salomon product. feel confident when in extreme conditions.