Armada Strive 14 GW Bindings

The Binding

The Strive 14 GW is Armada's workhorse binding — and we mean that as a straight-up compliment. DIN range tops out at 14, which puts this squarely in the aggressive intermediate to expert camp. If you're charging groomers you want a binding that transmits every edge movement without slop. This one does that.

What Sets It Apart

The toe piece sits low — genuinely low — which shortens the lever arm between your boot and the ski. Less height means more direct power transfer. You feel it immediately on a carved turn. And the 3 piece heel has 45mm of elastic travel, which is a lot. That elasticity absorbs the kind of chatter and deflection you get on variable terrain without pre-releasing on you. The heel mounting plate is also wider than its younger brother (Strive 12).

But here's the honest trade-off: this isn't a light binding. It's built to be tough and functional over flashy-light. The skier who just wants a binding that handles hard skiing and holds up season after season — the Strive 14 GW is a really solid pick.

Compatibility

The GW in the name matters. This binding runs GripWalk-compatible, meaning it works with both traditional Alpine Adult boots (ISO 5355, Type A) and GripWalk-soled boots (ISO 9523).

Brake widths come in 90mm and 100mm. Most all-mountain and carving skis in the 80–100mm waist range will pair fine. Go wider than that and you'll want to look at a brake upgrade or a different binding platform altogether.

One thing worth noting: always get your bindings mounted and DIN set by a certified technician. We do this in-shop — it's not optional, it's a safety thing, and it protects you if anything ever goes sideways on the hill.

Why Willi's

We've been mounting bindings in the Pittsburgh area since 1970, and our certified technicians will dial in your DIN setting based on your actual skier data — not a guess. Come in, we'll get it right. That's the whole deal.