The Marker Griffon 13 ID is for the hard charging resort skier that doesn't necessarily need a 16 or 18 din binding. It's a lightweight, but powerful option that feels secure and stable as soon as you click in. This can be attributed to the reworked Inter Pivot 3 heel piece, which improves the overall step-in ease and functionality, but still feels solid. The SOLE.ID technology, with AFD height adjustment, can accommodate both Alpine and Alpine Touring boots with the turn of a screw.
All new for 22/23 is the introduction of a height adjustable AFD allowing for MultiNorm compatibility with any alpine, touring or gripwalk boot sole.
Features:
Recommended Skier Weight: 80+ lbs.
Color: Black or Tan
Brake Width: 100, 110 or 120mm
DIN: 4.0 - 13.0
Weight/pc: 1030 g
Boot Sole Compatibility: Alpine (ISO 5355), Touring (ISO 9523) & GripWalk (ISO 23223)
ATK may not be a household name, but they have quickly established their legitimacy in the ski binding segment, engineering precise, high quality and light weight backcountry tools. They were founded in 2007 in Fiorano Modenese, Italy, the heart of the Italian Motor Valley, where innovation is part of the culture.
The ATK Freeraider 16 flexes well above its weight class. It's the go to for skiers searching for a light weight touring binding that offers a higher din option and doesn't sacrifice performance and power.
The Freeraider 16 comes stock with the AL09 Freeride Spacer, as well as the AL12 Raider Toe Shim, which reduces the drop (4 mm) in between the toe and heel piece and makes the binding flatter for an ideal freeride stance.
The 97 or 102 mm brake will accomodate the Vital 100, and the 108mm will accomodate the Intention 110 mm.
Specs:
Color: Black/Titanium
Release Range/DIN: 9 - 16
Heel Travel/Adjustment: 25 mm
Material: Aluminum Alloy, POM, Stainless Steel
Heel Elasticity: 12 mm
Weight/pc: 370 grams
Walking Modes: Flat, +27.5, +30, +44, +49 mm
Features:
A new toe geometry allows for easy and confident step in for any tech boot available on the market, even ones with worn out soles.
A special design in the toe piece that avoids any snow/ice/debris build-up under the locking mechanism.
A multi-position selector is placed between the front lever and the toe piece base plate. By changing the selector setting, the uphill mode locking hardness variates by increasing the pressure on the locking mechanism. It compensates for boot toe insert wear and tear over the years, provides proper locking strength for each skier, regardless of weight and reduces the pressures on the locking mechanism.
The patented ATK Cam Release System® is incorporated into the binding heel to help the boot step-in and vertical release function properly in case of a fall. A special CAM profile is pressed towards the heel pins by a pre-tensioned spring. When stepping in or when a release occurs due to a fall, the pins are forced to go through the CAM profile which provides precise resistance to the pin release, depending on the release value set on the binding. This system provides stable downhill performance, helping eliminate boot torsion flex, while maintaining precise release functionality and one of the easiest heel step ins in the industry.
A spring is placed in between the base plate of the binding and the adjustment screw. When the ski bends due to a compression or a jump, the 4 mm distance in between boot and heel can be reduced or completely eliminated while the heel can still slide back and forth freely. This allows the ski to flex naturally, improves the binding release performance and reduces the pressure exerted on the ski/boot/binding system.
A simple but ingenious magnet system in the heel risers allows for secured and stable placement, so they only engage when you need them to.
Marker Kingpin 13 Touring Binding
Regular price$699.99
Available for preorder. Shipping by October 2022.
The innovative Kingpin has earned its stripes as the performance standard in PinTech AT binding technology. With DIN/ISO 13992:2007 certification from Germanys prestigious TUV testing organization, the Kingpin’s unique toe and heel pieces are the culmination of years of R&D testing. Ease of use, DIN/ISO certified release function, and best of all, unbeatable power transmission while on the descent mean that you’ve never had a day in the backcountry like the ones you’ll have on the Kingpin.
New for 22/23 is the introduction of the ISI toe, which stands for 'Intuitive Step In' in all the Alpinist and Kingpin models. A wider platform allows for greater contact area when stepping in. Less force is required to lock into the toe as well. And, now there's a rubber stop pad to aid in aligning and stopping your boot in the optimal spot.
Features:
Boot Type: MultiNorm Adult w/Tech inserts
Brake Width: 100 - 125 mm
DIN Range: 6.0 - 13.0
Rec. Skier’s Weight: 130+ lbs.
Stand Height: 21.5 mm
Toe System: ISI (Intuitive Step In)
Step-In Heel: Kingpin Heel
Color: Black/Red
Weight/pc: 690 g
Climbing Aid: 0/7/13 degrees
Marker Duke PT Binding
Regular price$599.99
Available for preorder. Shipping by October 2022.
Looking for a binding that can do it all, whether in or out of bounds? Look no further than to the Marker Duke PT, your "one quiver" binding for resort AND backcountry domination. Coming into its second season on the hill, the Duke PT, with its pin-tech (hence PT) toe, offers efficiency and weight savings (over traditional frame bindings) on the up track. A din-rated toe and heel, allow for safe and strong retention and superb power transfer on the down. Offered in either a 12 or 16 din option, so you're covered no matter what your size or ski ability is.
The 125mm brake is necessary for the Reason 120 and is sold separately here.
Features:
Ride & Hike Toe - The combination of downhill performance and release functionality with pin-technology for strong uphill performance.
Anti Ice Rail - Use the metal rail to scratch off ice and snow below your boot sole.
Sole.ID Technology - 100% boot-compatibility: Alpine, Touring and GripWalk soles.
Auto Quad Lock Technology - 4-point self locking toe part.
Lock & Walk Brake - Including neutral walking mode and 10° climbing aid.
Inter Pivot 3 Freeride Heel - The newest generation (16 din only).
Magnesium heel housing - For superior stability & light weight (16 din only).
Specs:
12 Din
Boot Type: MultiNorm Adult Compatible - Alpine (ISO 5355 A), Touring (ISO 9523) & GripWalk (ISO 23223 A)
Tech inserts required for hike function.
Brake width: 100mm (will accommodate up to 110mm) or 125mm
DIN range: 4.0 - 12.0
Rec. skier’s weight: 80-250 lbs.
Stand height: 24 mm
Toe system: Ride & Hike Toe
Gliding AFD: Stainless steel
Heel: Hollow Linkage 2
Color: Black/Gunmetal/Red
Uphill weight (per pair): 1700 g
Downhill weight (per pair): 2300 g
16 Din
Boot Type: MultiNorm Adult Compatible - Alpine (ISO 5355 A), Touring (ISO 9523) & GripWalk (ISO 23223 A)
Tech inserts required for hike function.
Brake width: 100mm (will accommodate up to 110mm) or 125mm
DIN range: 6.0 - 16.0
Rec. skier’s weight: 130+ lbs.
Stand height: 24 mm
Toe system: Ride & Hike Toe
Gliding AFD: Stainless steel
Heel: Inter Pivot 3
Color: Black/Gunmetal/Blue
Uphill weight (per pair): 2100 g
Downhill weight (per pair): 2700 g
Marker Alpinist 12 Touring Binding
Regular price$549.99
Available for preorder. Shipping by October 2022.
With the Alpinist, Marker delivers its lightest-ever touring binding and re-defines the ratio of weight to performance. At 490 grams per pair, it takes the traditional PinTech design and adds functionality with 0°, 5° and 9° climbing aid positions. The toe piece has integrated elastomers that serve as a visual aid and allow for easy stepping in, as well as carbon reinforced components and a dual spring for maximum stiffness. The heel features a fixed upward release and an adjustable lateral release function. The anti-ice pads in both the toe and heel help prevent icing as well. And a wider 38mm binding screw hole pattern allows for phenomenal power transfer for such a minimalist and lightweight offering.
New for 22/23 is the introduction of the ISI toe, which stands for 'Intuitive Step In' in all the Alpinist and Kingpin models. A wider platform allows for greater contact area when stepping in. Less force is required to lock into the toe as well. And, now there's a rubber stop pad to aid in aligning and stopping your boot in the optimal spot.