We sat down with Marker’s Derek McClellan and Chris McKenna to discuss Marker’s 2022-2023 lineup of ski bindings; how their products have evolved over 75 years; why frame bindings still have a place in the market; the ideal end users for a Marker Alpinist vs. Duke PT vs. frame binding; the latest features and updates of Marker’s alpine bindings; and more.
Presented by: Whistlepig Whiskey & Athletic Brewing
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TOPICS & TIMES:
- Intro & Backgrounds 00:00
- Binding Family Overview 3:13
- Frame Bindings vs. Duke PT 5:14
- “Royal” Family Alpine Bindings 9:55
- Touring Bindings: Weight & Ski Width 12:10
- Marker Alpine Bindings: Notable Features & 22/23 Updates 20:25
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Awesome presentation! Love Marker Bindings!
Interesting conversation!
I was a little dissapointed Derek didnt expand further on his point around being in the centre of the din range of a binding. My understanding is that DIN is DIN and a 10 on a 10 din binding is the same release force as a 10 on a 16 din binding. Is it just a general guide that typically the weight of the binding that is best suited for somebody who would be in the middle of the din range as a result of their weight, or is there more going on about elastic travel and release action function using a binding at either end of the range?
“Let’s go skin the hill before the mountain opens” is why I have AT gear (Barons).
Heavy is a bonus. Gets me in shape before the season.
I am also curious about the “middle of the DIN range” statement with regards to spring compression (as opposed to durability of materials). I’ve heard other binding manufacturers claim that a 10 is a 10 is a 10.
Great discussion led by the infinitely thoughtful JE. I’m late to this video, but is there anything in the works for Blister Labs testing the “middle of DIN range” performance vs top and bottom end use?