Comparison Review 2022 Salomon/Armada/Atomic Bindings

[Philpug]

MODEL	TOE HEIGHT (mm)	HEEL HEIGHT (mm)	SETTING RANGE	WEIGHT (g/pr)	STANDARD BRAKE SIZES (mm)	OPTIONAL BRAKE SIZES (mm)	SOLE COMPATIBILITY
L10	14	16.5	3-10	1720	80, 90	70, 100, 115, 130	DIN
Z10/Colt 10	14	16.5	3-10	1940	80, 90	70, 100, 115, 130	DIN
Colt 12	14	16.5	4-12	2100	80, 90	70, 100, 115, 130	DIN
Stage GW 11	18	26.5	3.5-11	1720	80, 90, 100, 115		DIN, GripWalk
Warden MNC 11	21	26.5	3.5-11	1990	90, 100, 115		DIN, WTR, GripWalk, AT
Warden MNC 13	21	24.5	4-13	2260	90, 100, 115, 130	80	DIN, WTR, GripWalk, AT
STH2 WTR 13	19	24.5	5-13	2440	90, 100, 115, 130	80	DIN, WTR, GripWalk
STH2 MNC 16	21	24.5	7-16	2450	90, 100, 115, 130	80	DIN, WTR, GripWalk, AT
NR M11 GW (demo)	27	28.5	3.5-11	2030	70		DIN, GripWalk
Warden MNC 11 DT (demo)	27	28.5	3.5-11	2180	90, 100		DIN, WTR, GripWalk, AT
Warden MNC 13 DT (demo)	27	30.5	5-13	2680	90, 100, 115, 130	80	DIN, WTR, GripWalk, AT

Note: All specs are based on information available at time of publishing and subject to change. Weights vary from brand to brand. Some of these bindings might be branded as Stöckli.


Armada/Atomic/Salomon L10/Z10/Colt

• Pluses: 3-10 models are now being classified as a Junior Binding. Lightweight, multidirectional toe release
• Minuses: Dated design, should be limited to skis under 90mm, no Pozi adjustment for heel
• Salomon color options: Black/White, Red/Black
• Armada color options: Black
• Atomic color option: Red/Black
• Others to consider: Look NX 11 GW; Marker Squire 10, 11 ID; Tyrolia Attack 11 GW

Atomic/Salomon Stage GW 11

• Pluses: All New Design Lightweight, multidirectional toe release, easy step in heel
• Minuses: Designed for lighter skiers.
• Salomon color options: Black, White
• Atomic color options: Black/Smoke, White/Grey
• Others to consider: Look NX 11 GW, NX 12 Dual; Marker Squire 11 ID; Tyrolia Attack2 11 GW

Armada/Atomic/Salomon Warden MNC 11

• Pluses: Beefy toe & heel yet still lightweight, responsive return to center.
• Minuses: Slight delta changes when going to GripWalk/AT, no Pozi adjustment for heel
• Salomon color options: Black, Burgundy, Copenhagen Blue, Silver/Black
• Atomic color options: Black/Gold, Black/Red, White/Mint, White
• Armada color options: Black
• Others to consider: Look NX 11 GW, NX 12 GW; Marker Squire 11 ID; Tyrolia Attack2 11 GW

Armada/Atomic/Salomon Warden MNC 13

• Pluses: Quicker return to center than STH2, 28mm adjustment range
• Minuses: Delta changes when going to WTR or GripWalk, no Pozi adjustment for heel
• Salomon color options: Black Mat, White/Black, Oil Green, Otter, Black/Orange
• Atomic color options: Black/Gold, Black/Red, White/Black
• Armada color options: Black
• Others to consider: Atomic/Salomon STH2 WTR 13; Look SPX 12 Dual, Pivot 12 GW, Pivot 14 GW; Marker Griffon 13 ID; Tyrolia Attack2 13 GW, Attack2 14 AT

Armada/Atomic/Salomon STH2 WTR 13

• Pluses: Most elasticity in the toe; holds you in from top of boot, a part that gets no wear; micro wing adjustments and toe height for solid power transmission. After a year out of the Atomic line up, the STH2 13 returns.
• Minuses: Slight delta changes when going to WTR and GripWalk, Salomon-specific model, no Pozi adjustment for heel
• Salomon color options: Gray/Black, Orange/Black
• Atomic/Armada color options: Black
• Others to consider: Atomic/Salomon Warden MNC 13; Look SPX 12 GW, Pivot 12 GW, Pivot 14 GW; Marker Griffon 13 ID; Tyrolia Attack2 13 GW

Armada/Atomic/Salomon STH2 MNC 16

• Pluses: Now MNC compatible. Customizable Transfer Switch. Most elasticity in the toe; holds you in from top of boot, a part that gets no wear; micro wing adjustments and toe height for solid power transmission; metal toe plate
• Minuses: Slight delta changes when going to WTR and GripWalk, no Pozi adjustment for heel
• Salomon color options: Red
• Atomic color options: Black/Gold
• Armada color options: Black
• Others to consider: Look Pivot 15 GW; Marker Jester 16 ID, Jester 18 Pro; Tyrolia Attack2 16 GW, Attack2 18 X GW

Demo Bindings

Atomic/Salomon NR M11 GW

• Adjustment range: 260-360 mm
• Toolless length adjustment: Yes
• Sole compatibility: DIN, GripWalk
• Pluses: Full-flex design
• Minuses: No WTR
• Color options: Black
• Others to consider: Look NX 12 Konect

Atomic/Salomon Warden MNC 11 DT

• Adjustment range: 262-382 mm
• Toolless length adjustment: Yes
• Sole compatibility: DIN, WTR, GripWalk, AT
• Pluses: Lightweight, easy step-in, full MNC
• Minuses: No Pozi adjustment for heel
• Color options: Gunmetal/White
• Others to consider: Look NX 12 Konect; Marker Squire 11 D; Tyrolia Attack2 11 AT Demo

Armada/Atomic/Salomon Warden MNC 13 DT

• Adjustment range: 262-382 mm
• Toolless length adjustment: Yes, w/manual AFD
• Sole compatibility: DIN, WTR, GripWalk, AT
• Pluses: Full MNC
• Minuses: Slight delta changes from sole to sole, no Pozi adjustment for heel
• Color options: Gunmetal/White, Black
• Others to consider: Look SPX 12 Konect; Marker Griffon 13 D; Tyrolia Attack2 13 AT Demo

 

[Prosper]

@Philpug apart from the technical spec differences above, are there any other significant differences between the Warden MNC 11 and 13? Does the MNC 11 also have a 28mm adjustment range? Thanks!

 

[Philpug]

@Philpug apart from the technical spec differences above, are there any other significant differences between the Warden MNC 11 and 13? Does the MNC 11 also have a 28mm adjustment range? Thanks!

The 13 has a beefier heel and I beleive the adjsutment range might even be more than the 28mm of the 13.

 

[Jeronimo]

I've used Marker Griffins, Jesters, Pivot 14's, Pivot 15's, and Warden 13's... and I have to say (other than the pivots obviously) from a build quality perspective, I really think these Wardens are incredible bang for your buck. When I don't put on a pivot, its 100% going to be a Warden.