Do you think it's ok to use them without the brake (in terms of wear on the boot, etc.)? And/or is there a cover one can purchase to put on in place of the brake?
I love these bindings overall. I just wish they had a Plum-type crampon adapter!
Marker Cruise 12 Binding
Blending the performance of the popular Alpinist and Kingpin M-Werks bindings, Marker's Cruise 12 finds the middle ground between the two. The gapless design with 4mm of length compensation allows the heel piece to move backward in response to ski compression, helping to smooth over variable snow and keep release values consistent. The two riser heights are easily accessible, providing relief for weary legs on an excessively steep skin track. The damp, bio-based plastic can hold up to hard skiing while still coming in at a respectable weight. As icing on the cake, the Cruise 12 keeps the same ISI (Intuitive Step In) toe piece found on both of its siblings, making it quite easy to step into. If Marker put together a greatest hits compilation of their touring bindings, it’d look like the Cruise 12.
- Adjustable vertical and lateral release lets you find your preferred release value.
- Gapless heel with active length compensation helps keep release values consistent.
- Two heel risers help smooth out steep skin tracks.
- Anti-Ice Pads have a phobia of ice, keeping the binding working properly.
- 25mm BSL adjustment accommodates a range of boots.
- ISI toe makes stepping in a breeze.
| Specifications | |
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Weight |
462g [105mm] |
| Weight (pair) | 924g [105mm] |
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Boot |
Tech |
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Brakes |
90, 105 |
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BSL |
25mm |
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Riser |
2 + flat |
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Vertical |
6-12 |
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Lateral |
6-12 |
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Crampon |
Yes |
| Specs Verified | Yes |
| Design | |
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Bio-Based plastics, aluminum alloy, stainless steel |
| Skimo Co Says | |
| Usage | Hard skiing back and side country |
| Notes | Recycled plastics for a greener you |
| Bottom Line | Full-featured binding at a respectable weight |
| Compare to other Full-featured Bindings | |
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Questions & Reviews
1/3/2025
1/3/2025
Hi Eric,
I wouldn't want to use them too much in flat mode without brakes, there's a nub that might start to wear the sole of your boots.
I wouldn't want to use them too much in flat mode without brakes, there's a nub that might start to wear the sole of your boots.
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Good bindings. They ski really well, and the active compensation is a big factor in how well they ski. I have not once had an unexpected release (~50 days of use)
As asked in another question, they do have a high ramp angle. So if that’s not your thing look elsewhere.
As asked in another question, they do have a high ramp angle. So if that’s not your thing look elsewhere.
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11/6/2024
Looking to put these on a 96 ski. Any insight to which brake I should look at? Would love to not have that extra material from the 105 and I’v easily made 90’s work on the same width ski. Wanted to just double check before I make a move.
11/6/2024
Hi Justin,
You should be able to get the 90s work no problem. Definitely take care to bend them only at the edge of the ski and not in the mechanism that holds them, tech brakes can be a bit more delicate than alpine brakes.
You should be able to get the 90s work no problem. Definitely take care to bend them only at the edge of the ski and not in the mechanism that holds them, tech brakes can be a bit more delicate than alpine brakes.
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3/6/2024
An Alpinist with 2 heel risers would be my ideal binding.
I have multiple pairs of alpinists that I run without brakes. However, I like them because they have a low ramp delta. I notice the cruise has a big ramp delta of 14.5mm. Would this be lowered by removing the brakes? Are there shims available? 4-6mm is my ideal ramp delta, so I'm trying to figure out if I can get these bindings down to that.
I have multiple pairs of alpinists that I run without brakes. However, I like them because they have a low ramp delta. I notice the cruise has a big ramp delta of 14.5mm. Would this be lowered by removing the brakes? Are there shims available? 4-6mm is my ideal ramp delta, so I'm trying to figure out if I can get these bindings down to that.
3/8/2024
Hi Mike,
You would not change the delta by removing the brakes as the pin height is fixed. This probably isn't your binding if you need a low ramp angle. I would look at the DPS L10! All metal construction, low delta (+6.5), no brakes, and adjustable release. And two magnetic risers.
You would not change the delta by removing the brakes as the pin height is fixed. This probably isn't your binding if you need a low ramp angle. I would look at the DPS L10! All metal construction, low delta (+6.5), no brakes, and adjustable release. And two magnetic risers.
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9/28/2023
Hey Skimo Team - I know this is a new binding but are you aware of the mounting pattern for the Cruise? I'm wondering if this shares the same pattern as one of the other existing Marker bindings.
9/28/2023
Hi Dan, we just added it to our list of mounting patterns yesterday. Same as Kingpin minus the forward heel hole for the mode switch.
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9/26/2023
Are there any measurements for the toe and heel pin heights available?
9/27/2023
Hi Aaron, I just added them to our list of pin heights. Looks like a 14.5mm delta.
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8/25/2023
Looking at these compared with Dynafit Rotation, Kingpin MWerk, or Alpinist/Atomic Backland for a set of Fischer TransAlp 105. Plan to be solely in backcountry and doing Silverton + Rocky Mountain areas.
8/25/2023
Hi Robert, these will be up for the task. They split the difference between the Rotations / Kingpin and Alpinist / Backland in terms of weight. If you've got specific questions about features or performance characteristics, please feel free to reach out to help@skimo.co
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