Product Description
see more products
by Marker
The Marker Duke is a revolutionary binding that blurs the lines between an alpine touring binding, and a traditional alpine binding. An easy hike mode and a bomber tough DIN range of 6-16 the Duke is sought-after by many strong skiers who want the performance of an alpine binding, with hike ability. The release lever is easily reachable, and quick to swap from hiking mode to downhill mode. New this season is a seven and thirteen degree hiking positions, for faster and easier hiking. The Duke is also the first backcountry binding designed for wider skis for more torsional rigidity. The shortest frame on the market gives your skis a nice even flex, with a smaller dead spot underneath the binding. The backward movement in hiking mode is 40mm, give you better balance, lower swing weight, and easier kick turns. If you will spend some time hiking and skinning, and don't want a flimsy full blown touring binding, and bombproof tough down hill performance use the Marker Duke