The 2026 Line Honey Badger with Salomon Strive 14 GW Bindings is a fearless freestyle ski that’s all about creativity, style, and fun. Soft-flexing and ultra-light, it’s built to butter rollers, press rails, and boost side hits with ease. Whether you’re getting after it in the park or just hunting features all over the mountain, the Honey Badger’s got your back—and it’s not afraid of anything. We paired the Honey Badger with the Strive 14 because of this binding’s well known reputation for safety, reliability, and ease of use. Featuring an LDN toe piece that optimizes contact and response, these bindings integrate seamlessly with boots and skis, allowing for a natural flex and balanced stance, making them the perfect choice to pair with this ski.

Why we like it:

You won’t find a more playful ski at this price point. It’s fun, forgiving, and built to help skiers express themselves—without breaking the bank.

Who it's for:

Freestyle skiers from beginner to intermediate skill levels who want an easy-flexing ski for jibs, presses, and laid-back creativity. Perfect for lapping the park, learning new tricks, or keeping things light and low-stakes.

Highlights:

The 92 mm waist keeps it quick and balanced, while Line’s Aspen Veneer core delivers energetic flex and pop without the weight. A symmetrical shape and flex profile make skiing switch and spinning feel natural. The Capwall construction strikes a nice balance between edge grip and lightweight durability, ideal for riders who hit rails, side hits, and butter pads in the park or streets. The Strive 14 GW, with its lightweight build and low-profile chassis, delivers a smooth and responsive ride all day long. It remains nimble in deep snow and light on your feet as the day progresses. The LDN Toe Pieces offer a low stand height, optimizing power transfer and improving the connection to your skis. The Automatic Toe Adaption feature effortlessly adjusts to GripWalk boots without the need for manual adjustments. Additionally, the Snow Scrapers on the toe pieces effectively remove snow and ice, ensuring a secure fit that enhances both safety and performance for direct power transmission

Things to consider:

This isn’t your ski if you’re looking to charge big lines or blast through crud—it’s soft, playful, and prefers finesse over force. For high-speed carving or hard-charging, look elsewhere.

Fit & sizing considerations:

These ski true to size. Park skiers can size down for quicker spins and rail control. Those using it as an all-mountain freestyle tool should stick to their regular length for added stability.