The Salomon Strive 14 GW ScrapLab is part of Salomon's limited colorway drop, a one-time run built from surplus production parts. Mechanically it is the full in-line Strive 14 GW: a freeski binding with the wide LDN toe, a three-part heel, and a low-profile chassis that keeps the boot tucked close to the ski. The ScrapLab build rides exactly like the standard binding while looking like nothing else on the hill.

Why we like it:

The honest appeal is the ScrapLab concept itself; rather than scrapping leftover parts, Salomon assembles them into full-performance bindings, which is a genuinely good use of surplus stock, and a nice nod to sustainability. On the hardware side, the LDN toe's extra-wide pedal and ultra-low stance give the binding a connected, planted feel underfoot.

Who it's for:

Advanced skiers who ski the whole mountain hard and want a mid-DIN freeski binding for groomers, trees, chop, and soft snow. The 5-14 DIN range fits stronger intermediate through expert skiers across a range of weights. It is also for the skier who likes that their setup has a limited-run, one-off story behind it.

Highlights:

As a ScrapLab binding, this is the in-line Strive 14 GW assembled from surplus parts, fully Salomon certified and identical in performance to the standard model. The three-part heel delivers the secure retention the Strive line is built around, while Salomon's elastic travel keeps the binding composed through cut-up snow. The LDN toe rides low and wide, spreading lateral input across an extra-wide pedal for crisp edge engagement, and a sliding toe pedal lets the ski flex naturally underfoot. The low-profile chassis centers the skier over the ski. It is GripWalk compatible alongside standard alpine soles and TUV certified. As a one-shot production run, once they are gone, they are gone.

Things to consider:

The 14 DIN ceiling sits below the Strive 16, so the heaviest, most aggressive experts running maximum settings should look up the range. As a limited ScrapLab run, this binding comes in mixed surplus colorways, so the look is unpredictable by design, and availability is extremely limited.

Fit & sizing considerations:

The Strive 14 GW accepts alpine (ISO 5355) and GripWalk (ISO 23223) adult boot soles. Brakes come in 90, 100, and 115mm widths; match the brake to your ski's waist so it clears cleanly. For a binding in this DIN range, a certified technician should handle the mount and release check.