Strive 14 MN 26/27

MN means manual toe height adjustment rather than the automatic version on the GW models. DIN runs 5 to 14. The LDN toe drops the boot low, direct and neutral for next-to-snow feel, the low profile 3-part heel absorbs vibration and releases without friction, and a slightly ramped chassis keeps you neutral while preserving the ski's natural flex. Metal is used only where it earns its place.

Manual toe height is the trade against the GW toe. It gets set once by a technician for your sole type rather than adapting on its own, so moving between alpine and GripWalk boots means a trip back to the bench. In exchange you get the binding the Atomic Freeski team rides.

For advanced to expert all-mountain, freeride and freestyle skiers who want a stable platform without excess bulk. Skiers sharing one pair across boots with different soles are better served by the GW version.

Match brake width to the ski, clearing the waist by 0 to 15mm. We mount, set DIN and forward pressure, and function test before it leaves.

It is properly stable and still feels light underfoot, which is why it goes on most of the freeride skis we build up.