Salomon EDB Binding Review: The Everyday Binding, Tested

Introduction

The Salomon EDB, short for the Everyday Binding, aims to be exactly what its name suggests: a do-everything, no-fuss binding for riders who just want to strap in and go. It was ridden across a full range of conditions at Copper Mountain, from chop and chunder to hot powder and perfect corduroy, paired with a Ride Shadowban snowboard and K2 Maysis boots. That mix of conditions gives a fair read on whether this binding really earns the “everyday” label.

Who This Binding Is For

This is a binding for the jack of all trades who wants a meat-and-potatoes setup that is not overly stiff. The overall flex sits just below the middle of the road and feels more intermediate-friendly than anything, so it suits cruisy riders on blue groomers as well as people playing around in the park. It is playful where it counts and can be somewhat precise when needed, but it reads more like a freestyle binding than a demanding all-mountain charger.

Adjustability and Setup

Simplicity is the whole story here. Straps lengthen or shorten using a flip-and-twist tab on the toe and heel, and the only other adjustment is a forward lean setting on the highback: flip it up, untwist, slide, and lock it back in. That is the entire adjustment range, so do not expect to dial these in extensively. What you see is what you get.

Main Strengths

The injection-molded straps cut down on excess padding, letting the boot itself provide cushioning. The toe strap uses a very unique cutout that sits partially across the top and partially across the front of any boot shape, locking you in without worrying about how it sits. The heel strap offers a lot of lateral give for tweaking, and the highback has a built-in slight rotation that helps with presses and tweaks. The foot pad also allows a little micro-movement underfoot for pressing, and the binding includes more recycled material, which is a genuinely welcome touch.

Things to Consider Before Buying

The ratchets are the weak point. On a hard landing off a jump, both heel ratchets released about five clicks on both bindings, which is a noticeable amount, and they occasionally skipped a tooth in the ladder while tightening. The ratchets also feel reminiscent of older Burton designs, and not in a good way. The toe strap lacks a one-finger quick release, so you have to grab it from the front. The highback is not very tall or rigid, with more stiffness at the bottom than the top, and it cannot be rotated independently. Damping is another sore spot: the foot pad feels lively rather than plush, so chatter resonates right back up into the base of your foot.

Buying Advice

If you want a forgiving, playful, mid-flex freestyle-leaning binding and can live with the ratchet quirks, the EDB is a reasonable pick, especially for park laps and casual cruising. If ratchet security is a dealbreaker, the comparable alternatives worth a look are the Fix Binding Co., the K2 Bond, and the Bent Metal Action. This is not a bad binding and not a great binding; it is just a binding, and a forgettable one in the Salomon lineup unless the everyday simplicity is exactly what you want.

Conclusion

The Salomon EDB delivers on simplicity and playfulness, with unique strap design and recycled materials as genuine pluses. The premature ratchet release and skippy laddening, though, hold it back from being an easy recommendation. Demo it if you can, and weigh it against the Fix, K2 Bond, and Bent Metal Action before committing.