Super lightweight and easy to live with, the Armada Strive 10 GW is a freeski binding aimed at lighter skiers and anyone who wants a short, flex-friendly footprint underfoot. It runs the same wide toe pedal and low-profile chassis as the rest of the Strive family, just tuned around a lower DIN range and a shorter overall footprint. The payoff is a binding that lets the ski bend naturally and steps in with almost no effort.

Why we like it:

The short footprint is the quiet hero here; by taking up less of the ski, the binding lets the ski flex the way it was designed to. The sliding toe pedal backs that up, moving with the ski instead of pinning it flat.

Who it's for:

Lighter skiers, younger skiers, and progressing intermediates who want a forgiving, low-effort freeski binding for all-mountain use. The 4-10 DIN range fits lower skier weights and moderate settings. It rewards skiers who value easy entry and a natural-flexing ski over high-DIN performance.

Highlights:

The Strive 10 GW carries the wide toe pedal that defines the line, over 60mm across, spreading lateral input for clean power transfer despite the binding's light weight. XL Wings add hold at the toe, and the sliding toe pedal lets the ski flex underfoot rather than fighting it. The low-profile chassis keeps the stance height down and the skier centered, while Armada's generous elastic travel keeps things composed when the snow gets rough. The short footprint is a deliberate design choice that lets the ski bend more freely, and step-in is genuinely easy. It is GripWalk compatible alongside standard alpine soles.

Things to consider:

With a 10 DIN ceiling, this is not built for heavier or hard-charging skiers who run high settings; they should look further up the Strive range. The lighter build trades some of the planted, damp feel of the higher-DIN Strive bindings for easy handling and a natural flex.

Fit & sizing considerations:

The Strive 10 GW accepts alpine (ISO 5355) and GripWalk boot soles. Brakes come in L90, L100, and L115 widths; choose the one that clears your ski's waist cleanly. A certified technician should handle mounting and verify the release settings.