Atomic Strive 14 MNC Alpine Binding

$422.00
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Features

  • Release value 5 to 14, TÜV certified
  • Multi-Norm Certified, accepts ISO 5355, ISO 9523 and Walk To Ride soles
  • Brake widths 90, 100, 115 and 130 mm
  • LDN toe with manual toe height adjustment
  • Low-profile 3-part heel with locking brakes
Description

The Atomic Strive 14 MNC Alpine Binding is a Multi-Norm Certified resort binding with a release value of 5 to 14, a low-profile LDN toe and brake widths from 90 to 130 mm.
Tech Specs
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Multi-Norm Certified Alpine Binding, Release Value 5 to 14

Atomic Strive 14 MNC Alpine Binding

The Atomic Strive 14 MNC Alpine Binding is for advanced resort skiers who want one binding that accepts whatever boot walks into the shop. A release value range of 5 to 14 covers strong skiers on wide skis, and multi-norm certification means alpine, touring and Walk To Ride soles all drop in without swapping a part. Brake widths run 90 to 130 mm, so the same binding mounts under a carving ski or a powder ski.

Expert Setup Review Fitment and mount guidance reviewed by CCBB ski techs.

Is This the Right Binding for You?

Best For
Advanced to expert resort skiers who need a release value up to 14, ski 90 to 130 mm underfoot, and want one binding that accepts more than one boot sole standard.
Consider Another Binding If
You need a release value under 5, you want a binding with a walk mode for touring, or your boots carry pin inserts only, since the Strive 14 MNC is a fixed-heel alpine binding.

CCBB Binding Ratings

Retention Security
5/5
Release value 5 to 14, TÜV certified
Boot Compatibility
5/5
3 sole standards accepted
Elasticity
4/5
Low-profile 3-part heel
Ease of Adjustment
4/5
Manual toe height across 3 norms

Rating scale: 5 = top of its class, 4 = excellent, 3 = good, 2 = specialized or below average, and 1 = limited.

Specs at a Glance

Release Value5 to 14
CertificationTÜV certified, Multi-Norm Certified
Brake Widths90, 100, 115, 130 mm
Boot CompatibilityISO 5355, ISO 9523, Walk To Ride
ToeLDN, manual height adjustment
HeelLow-profile 3-part
WeightAtomic does not publish a figure
TerrainAll-mountain, powder, freestyle

Why We Like It

  • A release value range of 5 to 14 covers most adult skiers, so one binding suits a household rather than one skier.
  • Multi-norm certification accepts 3 sole standards, which means a resort boot and a touring boot both work in the same binding.
  • Manual toe height adjustment switches between sole standards without a parts swap or a trip back to the shop.
  • Brake widths from 90 to 130 mm cover a carving ski through a powder ski on the same chassis.

Best Uses

  • All-mountain resort skiing on skis 90 to 130 mm underfoot
  • Freeride and freestyle days where retention matters
  • One-binding households sharing skis across boot types
  • A resort setup for skiers who also own touring boots
  • Skiers who want a fixed-heel binding with a high release ceiling

Ski Tech's Advice

Brake width is chosen at purchase and cannot be changed without a new brake, so measure the ski waist before ordering. Atomic offers 90, 100, 115 and 130 mm, and the brake has to clear the waist without standing so far proud that it drags in a turn. A ski 95 mm underfoot takes the 100 mm brake, and a 108 mm ski takes the 115 mm. Release value must be set on a bench by a certified technician against your weight, height, boot sole length and skier type, and the number on the page is the range the binding covers rather than a setting.

Multi-norm certification is about the sole, not the boot model, so check the sole standard stamped on your own boots rather than assuming from the category. Atomic publishes compatibility for this binding as ISO 5355 alpine, ISO 9523 touring and Walk To Ride soles, and the manual toe height adjustment is what accommodates the different sole thicknesses. Atomic does not name GripWalk ISO 23223 in its published list for this binding even though multi-norm bindings generally accept it, so bring GripWalk boots in and we will confirm the pairing against the unit before mounting rather than assuming it.

Mount and fitment guidance reviewed by CCBB ski techs. Release value must be set by a certified technician.

Technical Specifications Full spec table · Click to expand

Release and Fitment

Release Value
5 to 14, TÜV certified
Boot Compatibility
ISO 5355 (Alpine), ISO 9523 (Touring) and Walk To Ride soles
Toe Adjustment
Manual toe height adjustment across sole standards
Brake Widths
90, 100, 115 and 130 mm, selected at purchase
Certification
Multi-Norm Certified, TÜV certified

Construction and Use

Toe
LDN toe, low center of gravity
Heel
Low-profile 3-part heel
Construction
Light construction with metal placed only where needed
Weight
Atomic does not publish a weight for this binding
Terrain
All-mountain, powder and freestyle

Compare the Atomic Strive 14 MNC

Strive 14 MNC vs. Atomic Strive 16 MNC

The Atomic Strive 16 MNC carries a higher release ceiling on the same multi-norm chassis, which suits heavier and more aggressive skiers or anyone whose technician sets them above 14. Skiers who settle in the 5 to 14 band gain nothing from the higher ceiling and take the Strive 14 MNC.

Shop Atomic Strive 16 MNC

Strive 14 MNC vs. Atomic Strive 12 GW

The Atomic Strive 12 GW tops out at a release value of 12 and is built for alpine and GripWalk soles rather than the full multi-norm set. Skiers who own only resort boots and set below 12 save money on the Strive 12 GW; skiers who need a touring sole to work in the same binding take the Strive 14 MNC.

Shop Atomic Strive 12 GW

Strive 14 MNC vs. Marker Griffon 13 ID

The Marker Griffon 13 ID reaches a release value of 13 and uses an adjustable plate under the toe to take alpine, GripWalk and touring soles, so both bindings solve the multiple-sole problem. The Griffon 13 ID is the stiffer, more classic-feeling connection, while the Strive 14 MNC sits lower on the ski with a 3-part heel and adds a release value of 14.

Shop Marker Griffon 13 ID

Common Questions

What boots work with the Atomic Strive 14 MNC?
The Atomic Strive 14 MNC is Multi-Norm Certified and TÜV certified, and Atomic publishes compatibility for ISO 5355 alpine soles, ISO 9523 touring soles and Walk To Ride soles. Manual toe height adjustment handles the different sole thicknesses. Compatibility depends on the sole standard stamped on the boot rather than the boot model, so check your own sole before mounting. Boots with pin inserts and no ISO sole do not work in this binding.
Does the Atomic Strive 14 MNC take GripWalk boots?
Atomic does not name GripWalk ISO 23223 in the published compatibility list for this binding, which lists alpine, touring and Walk To Ride. Multi-norm bindings generally do accept GripWalk, so this reads like a gap in Atomic's own list rather than a limitation of the hardware, but a page is the wrong place to guess about a release interface. Bring the boots in and we will confirm the pairing against the unit.
What release value range does the Atomic Strive 14 MNC cover?
5 to 14, TÜV certified. That range covers most adult skiers from strong intermediates through experts. The setting itself is calculated from weight, height, boot sole length, age and skier type, and it must be set and tested on a bench by a certified technician rather than chosen from a chart at home.
Which brake width should I order for the Atomic Strive 14 MNC?
Order the brake that first clears your ski waist. Atomic offers 90, 100, 115 and 130 mm, so a ski 95 mm underfoot takes the 100 mm brake and a 108 mm ski takes the 115 mm. A brake narrower than the waist will not close over the ski, and one much wider than needed hangs low enough to catch in a turn. Brake width is chosen at purchase and changing it later means buying a new brake.
How much does the Atomic Strive 14 MNC weigh?
Atomic does not publish a weight for this binding, so no figure appears in the specs on this page rather than a number carried over from a similar model. Atomic describes the construction as using metal only where it is needed, which places the Strive 14 MNC below a full-metal freeride binding. Ask us and we will put a pair on the shop scale.
Can the Atomic Strive 14 MNC be used for touring?
No. The Atomic Strive 14 MNC is a fixed-heel alpine binding with no walk mode, so the heel stays locked to the ski and the binding cannot be used to skin uphill. The touring sole compatibility means a boot with an ISO 9523 sole works in this binding at the resort, not that the binding tours.
Is the Atomic Strive 14 MNC the same binding as last season?
Atomic lists this binding under article code AD5002262 for the 2027 season, and the release value range of 5 to 14, the brake widths and the multi-norm certification match the previous article. The name and the numbering changed more than the hardware did. Confirm the article code on the box against the one your shop ordered if you are matching a second pair to an existing setup.

Our Verdict

The Atomic Strive 14 MNC Alpine Binding is the answer when one binding has to accept more than one kind of boot. A release value range of 5 to 14 covers most adult skiers, multi-norm certification takes 3 sole standards, and brake widths from 90 to 130 mm mount the same chassis under a carving ski or a powder ski. The trade is that Atomic publishes no weight for it and does not name GripWalk in its compatibility list, so a GripWalk pairing gets confirmed at the bench rather than assumed. For a resort skier who also owns touring boots, that flexibility is worth more than the grams.