2027 Salomon Strive 14 GW Scrap Lab Bindings

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's 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. Aesthetically, each pair of bindings is a work of art that looks like nothing else on the hill. Grab one for yourself and a few for friends; with 12 colors in the mix, every order is a little different.

Why we like it:

Rather than scrapping leftover parts, Salomon assembles them into full-performance bindings, which is a great use of surplus stock, and a nice tip of the hat 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.

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're gone, they're gone.

Things to consider:

Bindings will come in one of 12 unique colorways, so if you're not up for a fun surprise, you may want to go with a more standard colorway. The 14 DIN ceiling sits below the Strive 16, so the heaviest, most aggressive experts running maximum settings should look up the range.

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.