Marker Alpinist Free 13 Binding

For years, the Marker Alpinist has graced the skis of many skiers who value a simplistic design with a lower ramp and superior energy feedback, all in a platform that is anything but heavy. Building upon this successful formula, the Marker Free 13 adds features that promise to increase its performance on the most demanding descents far off the beaten path. Like the Alpinist, the carbon-reinforced ISI Toe Piece is incredibly easy and intuitive to step into, especially useful when putting on your ski during a steep transition. The gapless heel design helps keep release values honest as the ski flexes and provides energy and pop while skiing. With its emphasis on aggressive skiing, Marker gave the Free 13 an oversized profile in the toe and heel and a Performance Booster (freeride spacer), both of which transmit more power to the ski, allowing you to drive through variable conditions with poise. 35mm of BSL adjustment should accommodate your boot quiver or allow you to share with the in-laws if you're into that sort of thing. With its compelling feature set at a reasonable weight, the Free 13 from Marker should be on the shortlist of anyone who values performance from their backcountry binding.

• ISI Toe Piece is intuitive and a breeze to step into.
• 4mm of Active Length Compensation smooths over bumps while keeping release values consistent.
• Oversized heel and toe platform helps tame extra-wide skis as you bust through chop and crud.
• Performance Boost freeride spacer decreases the gap under the heel for more connected skiing and less wear on the heel turret.
• Three climbing positions allow you to tackle all the angles for comfort while climbing.