I've bought both the Kinpgin brakes (100-125 mm) and the Alpinist brakes (105mm) for different skis. The Kingpin brakes were put on a ON3P Woodsman tour 108 and are maybe a bit too wide for the application. When retracted for skiing or skinning, they hang above the edges and would likely catch if dragging your hip on a deep carve. Thankfully I'm not an aggressive enough skiier to make this an issue. For any narrower skis I would probably suggest the narrower brakes and then bending the arms out. Still stop the skis though! (4 of 5 stars, only docking for extremely large size range)
As far as the alpinist brakes go, they were purchased for a DPS Wailer 99. Easy enough to install but require removing the heel piece so it makes sense to do so on the initial mount. The pull tab on the brakes broke but using a pole tip made cycling the brakes much easier than the pull tab ever did. Ultimately when I sold the skis and bought new Alpinist bindings for the new set I decided to not re-up on brakes since the stopping power of the brakes was not worth the extra fiddle factor. (3 of 5 stars, docking for poor stopping factor).
Marker Brakes
Marker Alpinist
The Marker Alpinist is a versatile binding. One of the neat features is the ability to opt-in for brakes or to ski without brakes. If you decide to opt-in at a later date, or change ski widths, find replacement brakes here. All brakes sold in pairs. Not compatible with the Alpinist Long Travel binding
90mm - The narrowest brake size reserved for the most versatile backcountry ski size.
105mm - Middlest of the three brake widths available for the Alpinist bindings. Good for powder skis or wide mountaineering skis.
115mm - Widest brake size available and designed for the largest backcountry skis on the market. If you haven't caught on to the benefits of skinnier skis in the backcountry, this is the brake size for you.
Marker Kingpin
Marker Kingpin brakes for your old heavy Kingpin or the new M-Works.
100mm - Will fit your skis 75 - 100mm wide.
125mm - New brakes for your Kingpins on skis from 100mm to 125mm underfoot.
Hybrid Duke PT
Brakes for the Marker Duke PT Binding
100mm - Will fit skis with waists widths from 85 - 100mm
125mm - Will fit skis with waists widths from 100 - 125mm
| Brake Width | Weight (per brake) |
| Alpinist 90mm | 96g |
| Alpinist 105mm | 99g |
| Alpinist 115mm | 102g |
| Kingpin 100mm | 126g |
| Kingpin 125mm | 128g |
| Hybrid Duke PT 100mm | |
| Hybrid Duke PT 125mm | |
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Questions & Reviews
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4/5/2021
I have the Scott superguide freetour with 105mm under foot. Which brake size should I use if I want to put a duke pt on them? 100mm or 125mm?
4/6/2021
Hi Eddie,
For a waist width of 105mm, I would recommend the 100mm brakes. Generally, brakes can be stretched up to 5 or 6mm wider to accommodate a wider ski. Alternatively, the 125mm brakes would result in a lot of overhang, and would be less than ideal.
For a waist width of 105mm, I would recommend the 100mm brakes. Generally, brakes can be stretched up to 5 or 6mm wider to accommodate a wider ski. Alternatively, the 125mm brakes would result in a lot of overhang, and would be less than ideal.
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3/22/2021
I have a pair of 98 width (atomic backland 2021) with the marker alpinist 12 and I want to get some breaks for them but I don’t want them to be to wide would the 90mm be able to stretch out big enough for that ski width? Thanks
3/23/2021
Thanks for your question, Anneke. The 90mm brake could be stretched to fit, however, it will be tight. The brakes do retract when they are tucked, so the 105 wouldn't likely have too much hanging over. Please let us know if you have any other questions!
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2/25/2021
I have a pair of marker alpinists on skis. Great binding IMO. I don't have brakes and was wondering if I would need to pull the screws out in order to set the brakes? Thanks in advance.
2/25/2021
Hey Hal, you would need to take the binding off the ski in order to put the brakes on.
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2/16/2021
Hi, When might you have stock in the Alpinist 105mm brake?
2/16/2021
Hey Clark,
Would you mind sending us an email at help@skimo.co? We'll see if we can get a timeline for you.
Would you mind sending us an email at help@skimo.co? We'll see if we can get a timeline for you.
2/16/2021
Clark, Sorry, Marker is out of them for the rest of the season.
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1/22/2021
I have a pair of 4frnt Ravens (104 waist) and plan to mount then with the M-werks Kingpin. The kingpin brakes are 100-125 and they look very wide. Would it be better/is it possible to use the 100mm brake instead?
1/22/2021
Hey Aaron, the 100mm brakes would likely work for you, but you may need to bend them out just slightly.
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12/23/2020
Planning to put these on Atomic Backland 78's. Seems like it might be silly but I'm not a big fan of leashes and want to keep them street (resort) legal. Will the 90 mm brakes be too wide?
12/23/2020
Hey Weston,
Thanks for the question! I think the 90mm brakes would be a bit too wide. You can certainly add them but just be aware that you may catch a brake arm when turning or skiing on steeps!
Thanks for the question! I think the 90mm brakes would be a bit too wide. You can certainly add them but just be aware that you may catch a brake arm when turning or skiing on steeps!
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12/17/2020
Will this brake work with last year's (2019) maker alpinist 12 bindings?
12/19/2020
Hey Elliott,
Thanks for reaching out! This brake will work with those bindings!
Thanks for reaching out! This brake will work with those bindings!
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10/16/2020
I have a pair of Alpinists with the 105 mm brake. Are they too big for a Blizzard Zero G 95? Do I need the 90 mm brake instead?
10/16/2020
Hey Stephen, thanks for reaching out! The 105mm brake would be okay, but have a little excess brake width. For our Zero G 95 rental ski, we used a 90mm Alpinist brake and possibly bent it out just slightly!
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8/18/2020
Hey there,
Wanted to get the marker kingpin 13s on my line sick day 104s for a 50-50 setup. Would I be able to stretch the brakes on the 100mm? Alternatively, would the 125mm brakes be too big? Let me know what you think. Thanks!
Wanted to get the marker kingpin 13s on my line sick day 104s for a 50-50 setup. Would I be able to stretch the brakes on the 100mm? Alternatively, would the 125mm brakes be too big? Let me know what you think. Thanks!
8/18/2020
Hi Mark, Ya pushing them out to 104 should not be an issue. I would suggest having the boot in the binding when you tug on them.
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4/13/2020
I have 97 mm width skis and see you are out of the 105 mm brake. Will the 115 brakes overhang so much as to cause interference while skiing? Thanks.
4/13/2020
Thanks for your question, Todd. The 115 would be a bit too big, however, the 90mm can be stretched to fit your ski (you typically can stretch brakes about 10mm). If you want the 105 brake option please send us an email at help@skimo.co and we can try to get them in for you!
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1/20/2020
what size would you recommend for 94 mm wide ski?
1/20/2020
Steve, I measured the brake width on the 90mm and it came out at about 95mm. So the 90mm will work fine.
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1/19/2020
Does adding the brakes raise the heal pins?
1/19/2020
Hi Steve, the heel pins on the Alpinist would not change height in adding a brake. You would retain the standard binding angle.
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12/3/2019
Which width would you recommend for a 96 waist ski?
12/3/2019
Jake, for the Alpinist brake a 105mm. If you have the Kingpin, the 100mm.
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10/29/2019
Can these be used for a replacement break and heel for Kingpins from 2 years ago?
10/29/2019
Nam, yes, the Kingpin brakes here will work with any season Kingpin.
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10/28/2019
Can these brakes be added to the standard Alpinist, or only the Alpinist Long Travel? Can they be added/removed without remounting the heelpiece to the ski?
10/29/2019
Ethan, they are for the Standard Alpinist. You do have to remove the heel piece to install.
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