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Marker Alpinist bindings

Discover the Marker Alpinist, a ski touring binding range that rhymes with technicity and light weight. Depending on your style and level, choose the Alpinist 8 with a lower DIN range, the Alpinist 10 for balanced performance, or the Alpinist 12Alpinist Brake, easy to install on every model in the line.

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Marker Alpinist 10 90mm Marker Alpinist 10 90mm Extra 5% off
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Touring binding Alpinist 10 90mm

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    £369.60

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    £202.40

Marker Alpinist 10 90mm ski binding for touring with a DIN adjustment range of 4 to 10 and compatible with the insert ski boot standard, stop ski width 90mm.
Marker Touring brakes Alpinist Brake 105mm Overview Marker Touring brakes Alpinist Brake 105mm Detail
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Touring brakes Alpinist Brake 105mm

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    £61.51

    -21%

    £48.31

Thanks to Marker Alpinist Brake 105mm you gain in comfort of use and safety with your Alpinist ski touring bindings.

Marker Alpinist Long Brake 90mm
Marker
Touring brakes Alpinist Long Brake 90mm

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    £61.51

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    £43.03
K2 Touring Binding Alpinist 8 Black Overview K2 Touring Binding Alpinist 8 Black Detail
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Touring binding Alpinist 8 Black

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    £308.00

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    £176.00

The Marker Alpinist 8 Black touring bindings are characterized by their lightness and climbing efficiency, ideal for optimizing your ascents.
Marker Alpinist Brake 90mm Marker Alpinist Brake 90mm
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Touring brakes Alpinist Brake 90mm

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    £61.51

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    £43.03

The Marker Alpinist Brake 90mm allows you to do without a leash on your Low Tech Alpinist touring ski bindings and gain in comfort of use and safety.


Marker Alpinist 8 90mm Black Marker Alpinist 8 90mm Black
Marker
Touring binding Alpinist 8 90mm Black

  • Recommended price

    £352.00

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    £193.60

The Marker Alpinist 8 90mm Black is a lightweight, reliable touring binding with a 90 mm brake, ideal for lighter or intermediate skiers.
Marker Alpinist 8 90mm Black Purple Marker Alpinist 8 90mm Black Purple
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Touring binding Alpinist 8 90mm Black Purple

  • Recommended price

    £352.00

    -45%

    £193.60

The Marker Alpinist 8 90mm Black Purple touring binding offers ski tourers a lightweight, high-performance solution that combines uphill efficiency with reliable downhill control.
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Marker Alpinist 10 Marker Alpinist 10
Marker
Touring binding Alpinist 10

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    £325.60

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    £193.60

The Marker Alpinist 10 ski touring binding is a very lightweight Low Tech model that ensures quick ascents while allowing to have fun in the descents with a maximum DIN setting of 10. 

Marker Touring Binding Accessory Alpinist U-Bow Hard Overview Extra 5% off
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Touring Binding Accessory Alpinist U-Bow Hard

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    £13.20

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    £10.56

The Alpinist U-Bow is an accessory to modify the DIN value of your Marker Alpinist bindings. Here it is in a hard version, equivalent to a DIN of 11

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Overview of the Marker Alpinist range

The Marker Alpinist range is a line of high-end touring bindings, designed to adapt with precision to the weight and skiing style of every user. Each model is designed with a specific DIN range to match the skier’s strength and level of aggressivity.

  • Alpinist 8: with a lower DIN range, the Alpinist 8 is perfect for lighter skiers or those seeking a more forgiving binding, ideal to retain decent strength without being exclusive.
  • Alpinist 10: with an intermediate DIN range, the Alpinist 10 is perfect for skiers who need a more robust binding for more aggressive skiing, while retaining a relatively light weight.
  • Alpinist 12: aimed at skiers seeking a binding that can withstand the highest DIN settings, the Alpinist 12 is ideal for heavier skiers of those who apply considerable force on their bindings, during fast-paced technical runs for instance.

Every model is designed to offer safety and performance, integrating Marker’s latest innovations, such as a precise DIN adjustment mechanism, adaptative brakes, and personalisation options with various accessories from the Alpinist range, including crampons and leashes to meet the demands of ski touring.

Key features of the Marker Alpinist bindings

Marker Alpinist bindings stand out for several specifications. They feature ‘Twin Spring’ technology, a dual spring that reinforces the front piece. They also offer an adjustable angle in climbing mode for long approaches, with the option of 0°, 5° et 9° angles by pivoting the binding at 180° with your pole.

  • Light weight: Alpinist bindings are among the lightest on the market while remaining strong thanks to carbon reinforcements.
  • Robust materials: made of durable materials such as aluminium, carbon and polyamide.
  • Instant Step-In system: makes stepping in easy thanks to elastomers.
  • Multiple models: the Alpinists are available in various versions (8, 10, 12), with various maximum DIN settings.

Alpinist bindings weight and ease of use

The Market Alpinist range is recognised for its light weight and ease of use. The various models, from the Alpinist 8 to the Alpinist 12, are adapted to various skiers and disciplines, whether it’s long mountain tours or challenging descents. They also stand out for their ease of use. Stepping in is easy and they’re simple to manipulate thanks to their ergonomics.

Market Alpinist 12: an ultra-light and powerful binding

The Market Alpinist 12 stands out for its feather weight of 145 g per binding, without brake. This amazing lightness is ideal for experienced ski tourers seeking to keep the weight of their equipment to a minimum.

Designed to offer optimal ease of use, it features a very stiff, carbon reinforced ISI front piece that makes stepping in easier. Its construction allows active length compensation without altering the ski’s flex.

Market Alpinist 10: light and efficient

The Alpinist 10 is an ultra-light binding from Marker, weighing only 270 g per binding without brake. Thanks to the use of materials such as aluminium, carbon and polyamide, it has an excellent performance/weight ratio. This binding is designed to be strong and make stepping in easy thanks to robust inserts. It also has a release setting range of 4 to 10.

Market Alpinist 8: ideal for lighter skiers

The Marker Alpinist 8 is an ideal option for lighter skiers. Weighing only 270 grams per binding without brake, it offers unrivalled lightness and ease of use. Thanks to its DIN range of 3 to 8, it’s particularly well-suited to lighter skiers.

The Alpinist 8 features composite material front and heel pieces, guaranteeing reliability and comfort. It also as three heel lift heights: 0°, 5° et 9°, for the ideal body posture.

Active length compensation with the Marker Alpinist bindings

Active length compensation is a key feature of the Market Alpinist bindings. It provides remarkable power transfer in the descents, offering sensations close to alpine bindings. This function is made possible by a specific design that allows the heel piece to move up to 4 mm back when the ski flexes, without hindering the performance.

Focus on the Marker Alpinist Brake

The Marker Alpinist Brake is an accessory designed to increase your safety when using Alpinist bindings. It’s removable and compatible with multiple models of the Alpinist range, notably the Alpinist 8, 10 and 12.

It has a function greatly appreciated by touring skiers: in climb mode, the brake locks automatically. It reactivates for the descents to guarantee your safety in case of a fall.

The Alpinist Brake is available in various width (90, 105 and 115 mm) to adapt to the width of your skis. Making it compatible with most skis on the market.

Finally, it’s very close to the ski in the up position, for a hassle-free experience.

Long Travel and Demo versions of the Alpinist 8, 10 and 12

The Market Alpinist range is constituted of multiple versions of the Alpinist models, each for a specific use.

  • Alpinist Long Travel: the rear piece has an adjustability of 30 mm (-7.5 to +22.5 mm) for better compatibility with outsole lengths. In comparison, the standard model has 15 mm of adjustability.
  • Alpinist Demo: for rentals, it has the advantage of offering an adjustment range for outsole lengths from 253 to 359 mm to adapt to various ski boot sizes.

Each version is available in the 8, 10 and 12 models, the numbers corresponding to the maximum DIN setting.

Compatible accessories for the Marker Alpinist touring bindings

Marker Alpinist bindings are compatible with multiple accessories, designed to improve your ski touring experience. Here are some examples:

  • Standard crampons: useful on steeper gradients and/or icy snow, they’re easy to install, without the need to step out of the bindings.
  • Alpinist Touring Leash: this accessory is particularly useful if you opt for not using brakes. They attach to the binding and boot. The coil follows your movements perfectly without hindering your range of motion in the climbs.
  • Alpinist Brake: specifically designed for Alpinist touring bindings, they’re available in three widths: 90 mm, 105 mm, and 115 mm. They work with most skis on the market.

Each accessory is sold separately, allowing you to personalise your equipment according to your specific needs.

Leash for Marker Alpinist bindings

The leash for Marker Alpinist bindings improves the safety when using Alpinist bindings, especially if you’ve opted for a version without brake.

The leash is attached both to the binding and boot, preventing you from losing your skis in case of a fall on steep terrain. Designed with a coil, it doesn’t hinder your freedom of movement in the climbs.

How to choose a Marker Alpinist binding?

To choose the right Marker Alpinist binding, it’s essential to take into account your skiing level, weight, and usage.

  • Skiing level: the models have different release ratings. For instance, the Alpinist 12 has a lateral release value that ranges from 6 to 12, making it ideal for powerful and aggressive skiers.
  • Weight: if you’re lighter, the Alpinist 8 can be a great option. It’s also the lightest of all Marker Alpinist models.
  • Usage: whether you prefer a light binding for long tours or descending performance, you’ll choose the Alpinist 8 in the first case, or either the Alpinist 10 or 12 in the second case.

In addition, make sure to purchase accessories such as crampons, brakes or leashes that are compatible with the model chosen.