Comments on: Marker Facility Visit — Duke Binding and More http://www.wildsnow.com/1650/marker-duke-ski-bindings/ Backcountry Skiing Weblog Blog, FAQs, more, links and info about randonnee, telemark and backcountry ski mountaineering. Mon, 20 May 2013 04:42:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Lou http://www.wildsnow.com/1650/marker-duke-ski-bindings/#comment-32215 Lou Tue, 25 Jan 2011 16:08:05 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=1650#comment-32215 Nic, known issue with first gen, contact dealer or customer service. Lou Nic, known issue with first gen, contact dealer or customer service. Lou

]]> By: Nic http://www.wildsnow.com/1650/marker-duke-ski-bindings/#comment-32208 Nic Tue, 25 Jan 2011 06:35:16 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=1650#comment-32208 Hi guys, I'm riding the first generation duke and after 3 seasons (cir. 15 days with about 15000 meters climb per season). I've got some play issues. None of them are currently problematic however as these things tend to evolve I wouldn't mind another opinion. I'm seeing a fair amount of side to side play from the touring pivots. In the tour mode when I twist my foot or when I'm on a traverse there is significant (i.e. about 2-3 deg) rotational play at the touring pivot. Also in ski mode there is about 1mm of play under the heel piece. As yet neither of these issues are noticeable when I'm skiing but as play has a tendency to only get worse I'm wondering if anyone has seen this on their dukes? Thanks Nic Hi guys,
I’m riding the first generation duke and after 3 seasons (cir. 15 days with about 15000 meters climb per season). I’ve got some play issues. None of them are currently problematic however as these things tend to evolve I wouldn’t mind another opinion.
I’m seeing a fair amount of side to side play from the touring pivots. In the tour mode when I twist my foot or when I’m on a traverse there is significant (i.e. about 2-3 deg) rotational play at the touring pivot. Also in ski mode there is about 1mm of play under the heel piece. As yet neither of these issues are noticeable when I’m skiing but as play has a tendency to only get worse I’m wondering if anyone has seen this on their dukes?
Thanks
Nic

]]> By: Lou http://www.wildsnow.com/1650/marker-duke-ski-bindings/#comment-29556 Lou Mon, 22 Nov 2010 14:28:48 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=1650#comment-29556 Latest on Marker models for/aft play: "We’re now using press fit rivets for the Lever which eliminates or reduces the play of the bindings. Of course there can be some for/aft play of the bindings (about 1 mm) when you push it for- and backwards without a boot in it. After using the binding some good winters this can happen because there is some use settling. But our experience shows that there’s no more for/aft play if you step in with a boot. A boot in the binding is bridging itself on the ski and there is not noticeable for/aft play any more. I just wanted to give you an update about this topic." Latest on Marker models for/aft play:

“We’re now using press fit rivets for the Lever which eliminates or reduces the play of the bindings.

Of course there can be some for/aft play of the bindings (about 1 mm) when you push it for- and backwards without a boot in it. After using the binding some good winters this can happen because there is some use settling. But our experience shows that there’s no more for/aft play if you step in with a boot. A boot in the binding is bridging itself on the ski and there is not noticeable for/aft play any more.

I just wanted to give you an update about this topic.”

]]> By: Lou http://www.wildsnow.com/1650/marker-duke-ski-bindings/#comment-29555 Lou Mon, 22 Nov 2010 14:26:22 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=1650#comment-29555 Kent, if you don't care about weight just go with Duke. But know that Baron is holding up well as far as we know. Kent, if you don’t care about weight just go with Duke. But know that Baron is holding up well as far as we know.

]]> By: Kent http://www.wildsnow.com/1650/marker-duke-ski-bindings/#comment-17958 Kent Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:41:11 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=1650#comment-17958 Lou - 1st thanks for maintaining such a great site. A couple of years back I had to switch from tele to AT because of arthritis in my big toe joints. I'd still love to be able to drop a knee now and again in bounds, but I'd never go back for BC. I discovered Wild Snow last year. I really enjoy it and have learned a lot. I'm on Dynafits for backcountry, but looking at Barons or Dukes for an in-bounds/side country setup. I'm 6'-2" and 220#. In my 30s and 40s I skied a lot and skied hard. Now I'm a 57 YO desk jockey, ski less and a lot of times I ski with my 6 & 9 year old girls. My bindings are usually set at DIN 7. Sorry to ramble, now to the question. Based on the DIN 7 it makes sense to me to go with Barons set in the middle of the 4 to 12 DIN range. But I still seem to be hard on gear and I hear that the Barons use plastic in places where the Dukes use metal. I know that some plastic is tougher than some metal for some applications, but I don't know the details in this case. I've just heard a lot of non-specific talk. I know you've reviewed the Dukes. Do you guys have experience with the Barons; particularly with respect to durability and rigidity relative to the Dukes? I don’t care that much about the weight for this setup. Thanks again. Lou – 1st thanks for maintaining such a great site. A couple of years back I had to switch from tele to AT because of arthritis in my big toe joints. I’d still love to be able to drop a knee now and again in bounds, but I’d never go back for BC. I discovered Wild Snow last year. I really enjoy it and have learned a lot. I’m on Dynafits for backcountry, but looking at Barons or Dukes for an in-bounds/side country setup. I’m 6′-2″ and 220#. In my 30s and 40s I skied a lot and skied hard. Now I’m a 57 YO desk jockey, ski less and a lot of times I ski with my 6 & 9 year old girls. My bindings are usually set at DIN 7. Sorry to ramble, now to the question. Based on the DIN 7 it makes sense to me to go with Barons set in the middle of the 4 to 12 DIN range. But I still seem to be hard on gear and I hear that the Barons use plastic in places where the Dukes use metal. I know that some plastic is tougher than some metal for some applications, but I don’t know the details in this case. I’ve just heard a lot of non-specific talk. I know you’ve reviewed the Dukes. Do you guys have experience with the Barons; particularly with respect to durability and rigidity relative to the Dukes? I don’t care that much about the weight for this setup. Thanks again.

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