Salomon STH 16 Ski Binding - 2009 BCS

I have used 916's for the past 20 years. They have gone from metal to more plastic and are very light. Still the lock in factor of these bindings is there. A nice thing is that you can get many different width brakes for the wider skis we have today, and changing them is fast and easy. They work well with Alpine Trekkers, where as others have complications. Full adjustments that some other bindings don't have, toe height, wing adjusters for one. Its a no brainer when it comes to these bindings. They stay on your feet, if they don't their not adjusted properly!

ask anyone who cares about their skis staying on and they will tell you: Salomon. I've been riding these for a few years now, switched over from the 916s. Best binding, only come off when I want them too. When you need to have utmost confidence in your binders, this is the only way to go. Well you could track down some 916s but these are lighter, better.

Salomon STH 16 = bomber binding.

Amazing hold, solid click-in. Never had a pre-release. Driver toe tried tested and true.

Bottom line is that I don't think about the bindings when I am on top of a big line. That speaks volumes

I've bought STH 16s for the past couple years (since the STH 14 Driver wasn't available in the US until recently), and there is a good reason for it, but there are also a couple reasons that I won't be buying them anymore.

So, lets start with the good. The adjust-ability is awesome on these. Toe-height is a screw on the top, wing adjustment is a screw on the side of one of the wings etc. Everything is exactly where you would think it should be, and it is really helpful if you ever need to adjust from a boot with more wear on the toe, to a newer boot with less wear, to an AT boot etc. Also, Salomon makes nice wide brakes, which is very convenient when compared to, say, FKS, where the widest brake is only 115mm.

Durability-wise, the bindings are pretty good. So far, I've had no catastrophic binding explosions, which is more somewhat reassuring. However, over time, the brakes become extremely loose and wobbly (not a huge deal) but the heel piece developes a little play foward and back, and a LOT of play left to right. This is definitely cause for concern, but so far, hasn't been a huge problem as far as i can tell.

Also, I've noticed that I prerelease out of the heel (especially when landing switch) with these bindings, but the problem is remedied with a very slightly higher DIN setting for the Heel piece (like 0.5 to 1 higher).

Finally, Over time, My STH 16s seem to prerelease more and more often. I've owned 2 pairs on 2 different skis (4frnt VCTs and ON3P caylors) and I've experienced the problem with both. I found that the problem was resolved however when I loosened the toewing adjustment, raised the toe height, backed up the forward pressure, lowered the DINs, and then reset everything correctly (as determined by a qualified shop technician, of course). I know for a fact that the toe-wings and toe-height become loose naturally, while the forward pressure remained spot on.

All that said, these are good bindings, and I know people much better than me who will swear by them. However, in my opinion, when compared to FKS 18s, or Deabolt/tyrolia 15's or 18's, they just aren't as reliable in the long run, which is why I give them 3 stars.

These bindings are great. That salomon "snap" is just so reassuring. I am 5' 9" about 135# and I rock my DIN at a little over 12. At this setting I have never come out when I haven't been in serious risk of knee or other injury. It's like they know when I eat shit and they know when I'm tryin to hang on for dear life, if these bindings think I can land it then they are gonna stay on and I'm prolly gonna nail it! Salomon rocks, I wish these were as light as my marker jesters....

Great lock in factor on these bindings with plenty of adjustment.

Three seasons with these and no problems at all, durable as hell. Just make sure to check the adjustment on the toe wings & toe height.

I have the 14s and 16s... the 14s toe piece scares me sometimes (releases early) so if you are a hard skier pay a little more and get these... my 4 roommates and I have these bindings and nobody has broken a pair yet... a tough feat for our house as everyone skis like a mad man. definitely worth the cost.

You can't go wrong with these. Classic Salomon performance, and BC.com lets you pick your brakes.

These go on skis that I think I might be shouldering often or for any sort of park applications. They are super light compared to the all metal binders, which is a really good thing in the park. I would echo everything Seth says about these guys - super burly and not necessarily an inferior option to the old all-metal version, just a little different.

I have mount these babies on any ski in which I will be tucking it and hucking it. They are super burly and I trust my life with them. Currently I have them mounted on my Jah Loves. Nothing but the best. Steel Toe and Heel!