Marker Duke Ski Bindings (Small) 2009

Comments about Marker Duke Ski Bindings (Fits most boots up to size 28.5 mondo) 2009:

The small will fit up to a 330 boot sole. I can't believe they still have some in stock. Don't get them mounted freehand make sure the shop has the jig (mounting plate).

Comments about Marker Duke Ski Bindings (Fits most boots up to size 28.5 mondo) 2009:

Sure these binders are a bit on the heavy side, but it's totally worth hauling up the extra weight to feel extra solid on the way down. I just consider it 'a better workout' when I take these out for day trips/tours. The whole point of skinning up the mountain is coming down, and these are the best AT bindings I've tried, the Freerides and Naxos don't compare at all.

Comments about Marker Duke Ski Bindings (Fits most boots up to size 28.5 mondo) 2009:

I mounted these up on the Pontoons with big hopes for switching between lift access backcountry and touring. A year later I've only used it for lift access alpine skiing. I've never had a surprise release, so I've been stoked. I can't speak to it's use as a touring binding... not yet anyway.

Comments about Marker Duke Ski Bindings (Fits most boots up to size 28.5 mondo) 2009:

Great bindings, I just got 'em 2 weeks ago but have already been out on 2 BC tours. Super solid on the downhill, way better than my Freerides from last season. You do feel the weight on the uphills but its worth it for that downhill security, no more easing up in tricky sections of the line. I've mounted them on a pair of Volkl Mantras, new but last seasons's. A heavier ski for the uphill but what an unreal combo for downhill.

Comments about Marker Duke Ski Bindings (Fits most boots up to size 28.5 mondo) 2009:

Definitely not the weak link in my touring setup. Yes, it is heavy, but I have not felt this solid of a connection to my ski in a very long time. I have done several 2-3 mile tours on them so far and one 5 miler...I haven't noticed the weight on the shorter trips. I did notice it for the longer one. It's definitely worth the weight for no compromise skiing. In bounds and sidecountry they work like a champ. I pretty much don't notice them other than feeling a connected ride, which is about the best you can ask for from a binding. When I hook up the money for a second lighter weight/longer tour setup I will probably get the Marker F12 Tour, but for day to day use or those sketchier lines I'm eyeballing this season these will be my go-to bindings. Thanks Marker and Evo.

Comments about Marker Duke Ski Bindings (Fits most boots up to size 28.5 mondo) 2009:

I skin and downhill with these bindings and they are great, I ski double diamond stuff and they have always been spot on.

Comments about Marker Duke Ski Bindings (Fits most boots up to size 28.5 mondo) 2009:

These bindings are great [...]

Comments about Marker Duke Ski Bindings (Fits most boots up to size 28.5 mondo) 2009:

Binding works great. Solid feel. Unlock position works seamlessly. Downside is you have to click out to change positions.

Comments about Marker Duke Ski Bindings (Fits most boots up to size 28.5 mondo) 2009:

Performs like an alpine binding on a riser plater. Best touring binding by far in this regard.
Sucks that you have to click out to release the heel and lock it back down.
Sucks that there is only one riser bar. Those are minor grievances though. If a high performance touring binding that skis like an alpine binding is what you want then you buy this binding. Plain and simple.

Comments about Marker Duke Ski Bindings (Fits most boots up to size 28.5 mondo) 2009:

Good for backcountry as well as resort. I guess these are heavier than Freerides, don't notice much of a difference. solid construction, feels like normal alpine binding. Can adjust climbing positions when heel is free with your ski pole, very easy. Have these mounted on some Black Diamond Kilowatts, very responsive setup with bindings.