Comparison Review 2024 Marker Bindings

[Philpug]

MODEL	TOE HEIGHT (mm)	HEEL HEIGHT (mm)	SETTING RANGE	WEIGHT (g/pr)	STANDARD BRAKE SIZES (mm)	OPTIONAL BRAKE SIZES (mm)	SOLE COMPATIBILITY
10.0 TP	19	24	3-10	1518	85, 100		DIN, GripWalk
X-Comp 12 GW	15	18	4-12	2368	75	90	DIN, GripWalk
X-Comp 16 GW	15	18	6-16	2398	75	90	DIN, GripWalk
Squire 10	19	24	3-10	1724	85, 100		DIN, GripWalk
Squire 11 ID	19	24	3-11	1540	90, 100, 110		DIN, GripWalk, AT
Squire 12 TCX	19	24	4-12	1948	90, 100, 110	75	DIN, GripWalk
Griffon 13 ID	20	24	4-13	2044	90, 100, 110, 120	136	DIN, GripWalk, AT
Jester 16 ID	20	24	6-16	2106	90, 100, 110	120, 136	DIN, GripWalk, AT
Jester 18 Pro	20	24	8-18	2190	90, 120	100, 110, 136	DIN, GripWalk, AT
FDT 10 2-Piece Plate (demo)	29.5	28	3-10	1980	85, 100		DIN, Gripwalk
FDT TPX 12 (demo)	29.5	28	4-12	2540	90, 110		DIN, GripWalk
Squire 11 TCX D (demo)	29.5	28	3-11	1935	90, 110		DIN, GripWalk, AT
Griffon 13 D(demo)	29.5	28	4-13	2450	90, 110	120, 136	DIN, GripWalk, AT
Griffon 13 TCX D (demo)	29.5	28	4-13	2450	90, 110, 120	136	DIN, GripWalk, AT

Note: All specs are based on information available at time of publishing and are subject to change.


10.0 TP

• Pluses: Multidirectional toe, accepts GripWalk, ultra lightweight
• Minuses: No brake option 80 mm or less
• Color options: Black/Anthracite

X-Comp 12 GW

• Pluses: Quick return to center, no adjustment needed to switch to GripWalk
• Minuses: Tough to find
• Color options: Black

X-Comp 16 GW

• Pluses: Quick return to center, no adjustment needed to switch to GripWalk, bargain price for a binding that goes to 16
• Minuses: Tough to find
• Color options: Black

Squire 10 ID

• Pluses: Ultra lightweight
• Minuses: Single stage heel.
• Color options: Black/Anthracite, White/Anthracite

Squire 11 ID

• Pluses: Ultra lightweight
• Minuses: Still difficult to get into for lighter skiers, short BSL, or deeper snow (see: Squire 12 TCX)
• Color options: Black, White, Teal/Green, Green/White, Orange/Black, Green/Black, Black/Purple, Tan/Ivory

Squire 12 TCX

• Pluses: TCX heel is very easy step in. Lightweight.
• Minuses: Will get missed by many buyers.
• Color options: Black

Griffon 13 ID

• Pluses: New heel is 30% easier to get in, lightest actual weight, lateral spring, fast return to center, no adjustment needed to switch to GripWalk
• Minuses: Still difficult to get into for lighter skiers, short BSL, or deeper snow
• Color options: Black, White, Anthracite/Black/Red, Tan, Gray/Silver, Green/Brown, Black/Yellow

Jester 16 ID

• Pluses: Metal toe wing and heel stanchions, no adjustment needed to switch to GripWalk
• Minuses: Still difficult to get into for lighter skiers, short BSL, or deeper snow
• Color options: Black/Anthracite, Green/Black, Blue/White/Red

Jester 18 Pro

• Pluses: Solid AFD, metal toe wing and heel stanchions
• Minuses: Difficult to get into for lighter skiers, short BSL, or deeper snow
• Color options: Tan

Demo Bindings

FDT 10 2-Piece Plate

• Adjustment range: 260-388 mm
• Toolless length adjustment: Yes
• Sole compatibility: DIN, GripWalk
• Pluses: Traditional design for a narrower ski
• Minuses: Not for stronger skiers or wider skis
• Color options: White

FDT TPX 12 System

• Adjustment range: 260-388 mm
• Toolless length adjustment: Yes
• Sole compatibility: DIN, GripWalk
• Pluses: Traditional design for a narrower ski
• Minuses: Not MNC
• Color options: Black/White

Marker Squire 11 TCX D

• Adjustment range: 260-388 mm
• Toolless length adjustment: Yes
• Sole compatibility: All
• Pluses: Lightest of all demos
• Minuses: Still need to check forward pressure
• Color options: Black

Marker Griffon 13 D

• Adjustment range: 260-388 mm
• Toolless length adjustment: Yes
• Sole compatibility: All
• Pluses: New heel is 30% easier to get in, lightest of 13 demo bindings
• Minuses: Still difficult to get into for lighter skiers, short BSL, or deeper snow; still need to check forward pressure
• Color options: Black

Marker Griffon 13 TCX D

• Adjustment range: 260-388 mm
• Toolless length adjustment: Yes
• Sole compatibility: All
• Pluses: Easy step-in heel
• Minuses: Still need to check forward pressure
• Color options: Black