Strive 10 review

Overview

The Salomon Strive 10, sold as the Strive 10 GripWalk, is the new entry point into Salomon's Strive alpine binding family for 26-27. It brings the Strive's LDN low-profile toe, automatic wing and toe-height adjustment and extra-wide toe pedal down to a DIN 3-10 window, and pairs them with a monobloc heel, in which the jaw and lever are one piece. SkiTalk's 2027 Salomon/Atomic/Armada table marks the Strive 10 GW as new and lists it under the Salomon, Atomic and Armada brands.

Who is it for?

• Beginner-to-intermediate and lighter skiers whose release value falls inside DIN 3-10; Salomon lists a skier weight range of about 31-100 kg (68.3-220.5 lb).
• Skiers who want the Strive family's low stance without paying for a DIN 12 or 14 binding they will never set that high.
• All-mountain and piste skis up to about 100 mm underfoot.
• Owners of alpine or GripWalk boots: both fit without manual adjustment.
• Not for touring; there is no walk mode.

Specs and what they mean

• Type — alpine, GripWalk-compatible: A fixed-heel downhill binding for lift-served skiing.
• DIN 3-10: Covers most lighter adults, teenagers and progressing intermediates. A certified technician sets the value; the range only says the binding can reach your setting with margin.
• Elastic travel 47 mm: Salomon's figure for the Strive's elasticity. More elastic travel lets the binding absorb shocks and return the boot to centre before releasing, which helps prevent pre-releases in rough snow.
• Brake widths 80, 90 and 100 mm: Enough for carving and all-mountain skis from about 65 to 100 mm waist.
• Weight ≈920 g per binding (≈1840 g per pair): Light for a Strive. Salomon lists about 2 lb per unit.
• Compatibility — ISO 5355 alpine and ISO 23223 GripWalk: Automatic wing and toe-height adjustment handles both soles, and a sliding toe pedal lets any standard boot release sideways in a fall.
• Materials: Glass-fiber reinforced polyamide main structure, a monobloc heel and a 72 mm-wide AFD pad. Retailers list a stack height of 19.6 mm and 30 mm of boot sole length adjustment.

On-snow performance

The LDN toe sits low, which Salomon says places the binding closer to the ski for better response and snow feel. The extra-wide toe pedal and XL wings support the boot laterally, so edge pressure transfers without play. With 47 mm of elasticity, the binding tolerates chatter and small impacts before it releases. For skiers in this DIN window, that is the same core feel as the higher Strive models, in a lighter and simpler package.

Durability and service

The glass-fiber polyamide chassis is standard for this price class. SkiTalk notes that the heel uses the narrow screw pattern of the Warden 11 heel; this matters when re-mounting on skis previously drilled for another binding. Have the release value and forward pressure checked every season, and clean grit out of the AFD and heel track.

Mounting and brake sizing

Salomon recommends a brake width equal to the ski waist or at most 15 mm wider. Choose 80 mm for waists of about 65-80 mm, 90 mm for 80-90 mm and 100 mm for 90-100 mm. The Strive 10 mounts flat with screws; for skis wider than 100 mm, step up to a Strive 12 with its 115 mm brake.

Comparisons

The Salomon Strive 12 shares the 47 mm elasticity and LDN toe, adds DIN headroom to 12, a three-part heel and a 115 mm brake. The Salomon Stage 10 also covers DIN 3-10 with 80-100 mm brakes at about 860 g; SkiTalk's 2027 table lists the Strive 10 GW but no longer the Stage GW models it showed for 2026. The Marker Squire 10 is a little lighter at about 815 g with 85 or 100 mm brakes, and the Look Nx 10 is the Look rival in the same DIN window. Junior skiers below DIN 7.5 can look at the Salomon L7 GW.

Frequently asked questions

Q: Is the Strive 10 GripWalk-compatible? A: Yes. It accepts ISO 5355 alpine and ISO 23223 GripWalk soles with automatic adjustment.

Q: What brake width do I need? A: Equal to your ski's waist or up to 15 mm wider. For an 88 mm waist, the 90 mm brake fits.

Q: Strive 10 or Strive 12? A: If your release value sits well inside 3-10, the Strive 10 does the job with less weight. Heavier or more aggressive skiers near DIN 9-10 benefit from the Strive 12's headroom.

Q: Is it new for 26-27? A: Yes. SkiTalk's 2027 binding table marks the Strive 10 GW as new.