Comments on: Marker Duke Alpine Ski Touring Bindings http://www.feedthehabit.com/skiing/marker-duke-alpine-touring-binding/ Mountain Biking, Backcountry Skiing and Outdoor Gear Reviews Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:02:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jason Mitchell http://www.feedthehabit.com/skiing/marker-duke-alpine-touring-binding/#comment-1862 Jason Mitchell Mon, 26 Jan 2009 22:05:34 +0000 http://www.feedthehabit.com/skiing/marker-duke-alpine-touring-binding/#comment-1862 @Edgar... yes, they do make ski crampons for the Duke/Baron bindings, but I can't find them online anywhere here in the States. <img src="http://www.telemark-pyrenees.com/shop/images/z_Marker-Crampon-113%20mm-2009-TH.jpg" alt="Marker Duke/Baron Ski Crampons" /> <strong>Here's more info:</strong> http://www.marker.net/en/product-range/Touring-Crampon <strong>And a link to a European retailer:</strong> http://www.telemark-pyrenees.com/shop/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=117&products_id=3923 @Edgar… yes, they do make ski crampons for the Duke/Baron bindings, but I can’t find them online anywhere here in the States.

Marker Duke/Baron Ski Crampons

Here’s more info:
http://www.marker.net/en/product-range/Touring-Crampon

And a link to a European retailer:
http://www.telemark-pyrenees.com/shop/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=117&products_id=3923

]]> By: Edgar Holmes http://www.feedthehabit.com/skiing/marker-duke-alpine-touring-binding/#comment-1861 Edgar Holmes Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:51:55 +0000 http://www.feedthehabit.com/skiing/marker-duke-alpine-touring-binding/#comment-1861 Is there a crampon available for use with the Duke?? Is there a crampon available for use with the Duke??

]]> By: Jason Mitchell http://www.feedthehabit.com/skiing/marker-duke-alpine-touring-binding/#comment-1414 Jason Mitchell Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:11:29 +0000 http://www.feedthehabit.com/skiing/marker-duke-alpine-touring-binding/#comment-1414 For 2008/2009, Marker is introducing a lighter-weight, lower DIN version of the Duke called the Marker Baron. <a href="http://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&mi=10270&pw=400&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.evogear.com%2Falpine-ski-bindings%2Fmarker-baron-small-2009.aspx" rel="nofollow">It's available now at evogear.com for $369.</a> For 2008/2009, Marker is introducing a lighter-weight, lower DIN version of the Duke called the Marker Baron. It’s available now at evogear.com for $369.

]]> By: Jason Mitchell http://www.feedthehabit.com/skiing/marker-duke-alpine-touring-binding/#comment-35 Jason Mitchell Mon, 13 Aug 2007 21:28:17 +0000 http://www.feedthehabit.com/skiing/marker-duke-alpine-touring-binding/#comment-35 <p>Looks like <a href="http://www.garmontusa.com" rel="nofollow"> Garmont</a> is thinking about the same target market as the Marker Duke with the <a href="http://www.feedthehabit.com/skiing/2008-garmont-shaman-ski-boots/" rel="nofollow">Garmont Shaman</a> hikeable alpine boot.</p><a href="http://www.feedthehabit.com/skiing/2008-garmont-shaman-ski-boots/" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://www.feedthehabit.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/garmontshaman.jpg" alt="2008 Garmont Shaman Hikeable Alpine Ski Boot"</img></a> <p>I just got back from Outdoor Retailer and got the lowdown on the Garmont Shaman. It really addresses the needs of modern resort/sidecountry skiers. After seeing them, I can't see buying a regular pair of slick-soled ski boots again. I mean, if all I did was walk around the parking lot and up and down stairs at the resort, I'd save myself from many slips and slides on my slick-bottom boots. </p> <p>I fully expect the major players to introduce hikeable soles in their lineups soon. </p> Looks like Garmont is thinking about the same target market as the Marker Duke with the Garmont Shaman hikeable alpine boot.

2008 Garmont Shaman Hikeable Alpine Ski Boot

I just got back from Outdoor Retailer and got the lowdown on the Garmont Shaman. It really addresses the needs of modern resort/sidecountry skiers. After seeing them, I can’t see buying a regular pair of slick-soled ski boots again. I mean, if all I did was walk around the parking lot and up and down stairs at the resort, I’d save myself from many slips and slides on my slick-bottom boots.

I fully expect the major players to introduce hikeable soles in their lineups soon.

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