Now we usually don't get too excited about new bindings, but this one is worth getting excited about. The same team that brought us the Shift binding has introduced one of the best feeling downhill bindings we've skied on in a while. The Atomic Strive has an incredibly low stack height (how high your boot is off the ski) at 20mm and it's about 15% lighter than the STH2 binding the Strive series is replacing. The low stack height and lightweight build of this binding make the power transfer to your skis quick, responsive and it allows for awesome snow feel. Even though this binding is light, it is reinforced with metal in key stress areas for a confident and stable feel when you're clicked in, no matter how gnarly the terrain is.