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The Duke combines an advanced, compact multi-release toe and heel piece with a wide stance for modern wide skis. Most bindings are designed for a minimum ski width of 66mm. Duke has a minimum width of 76mm and according to Marker, is also the lowest frame AT binding on the market at only 32mm at the toe and 34mm high at the heel.

Then there is the “hike” feature that permits the heel to lift for skinning up to the big lines. At the summit, the binding locks down and transforms into a full alpine binding for the ride down.

The Duke 16 has a Hike Mode and a max DIN setting of 16

Baron 12 has DIN range of 4-12 making it suitable for riders as light as 80 pounds (36 kg).

A special crampon accessory is available for terrain where skins don’t grip enough.

The clever people at Marker noticed something else about new age skiers — they may spend the morning outside the ropes but the afternoon in the park but the best binding position for the park is not necessarily the best position for powder. Enter the Schizo. The Schizo moves a full 3cm forward or back from center with no need to re-adjust forward pressure. This allows the skier to dial in his stance position for changing conditions or to go from the park to all-mountain skiing. The Schizo mechanism utilizes the Jester and Griffon bindings that do not have the hiking feature.

If you get the feeling you’ve heard this all before in the similar-sounding Schizofrantic binding arrangement on K2 skis it’s because Marker is part of the big K2 family of wintersports companies.

The Jester Schizo 16 has the same high DIN range as Duke (6-16) but instead of a hike mode,
it moves a full 3cm forward or back to tune binding position.

The bindings come in a choice of colour combinations.

The original Griffon and Jester bindings are also available without the Schizo feature for those that want a solid, low, level-stance binding without all the bells and whistles. Marker Griffon has a DIN range of 4-12 and a low 19mm height above the ski. Jester is similar with a 6-16 DIN range.

Going Schizo Video

Marker has been making bindings since 1952 (founded by Hannes Marker) so of course they also produce a full line that ranges from rental to World Cup competition. There are several special features worth noting:

1. If the binding features “EPS” it means it has the Edge Pressure System that directs pressure out over the edge of the ski more effectively.
2. The twin cam heels have a unique “soft entry” feature for easy step in when on difficult footing such as soft snow.
3. Most toe pieces have a multi-directional release mode called Biometric. Biometric works to reduce release values by 25% to 50% in the critical backward-twisting direction, depending on the skier’s settings.

RACE

M 10.0 Comp EPS
DIN range 3 – 10, EPS system
Recommended skier weight 65 – 230 pounds

M12.0 TC Comp EPS
DIN range 3 – 12, EPS system
Recommended skier weight 65 – 250 pounds

Comp 16.0 EPS
DIN range 6 – 16, EPS system
Recommended skier weight no lighter than 130 pounds (59 kg)

Comp 20.0 EPS
DIN range 11 – 20, EPS system
Recommended skier weight no lighter than 130 pounds.

Comp 30.0 EPS
DIN range way too high for most people.
This is obviously a binding for elite athletes and won’t be widely available.

FREESKI

An extra wide big air pad gives these mid-range freeskiing bindings the best possible energy transmission for wider skis.

M 11.0 Free
DIN range 3 – 11
Recommended skier weight 65 – 240 pounds (29 – 109 kg)

M 11.0 TC (Twin Cam) Free
DIN range 3 – 11
Recommended skier weight 65 – 240 pounds

M 12.0 Free
DIN range 3 – 12
Recommended skier weight 65 – 250 pounds

PERFORMANCE

Marker says this collection is the perfect choice for value-driven skiers.

M 11.0 Twin Cam CC si
DIN range 3 – 11
Recommended skier weight 65 – 240 pounds.

M 10.0
DIN range 2.5 – 10.0
Recommended skier weight 65 – 230 pounds

M 10.0 Attiva
DIN range 2.5 – 10.0 (women’s binding)
Recommended skier weight 65 – 230 pounds

M 10.0 EPS
DIN range 2.5 – 10.0
Recommended skier weight 65 – 230 pounds