Marker
Marker Alpinist 12 Ski Bindings · 2025
$549.99
Color: Black
Free delivery: Tue, Oct 15
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The Marker Alpinist 12 Ski Bindings are the perfect choice for experienced touring skiers who demand ultra-lightweight equipment without sacrificing performance. With a weight of just 270g (without brake), these bindings offer active length compensation that doesn't affect the ski's flex, making them ideal for those who want to push their limits on the mountain. The ISI front is very stiff, making it easy to step into, while the wide footprint with integrated stop automatically positions and aligns your boot. The kinematically optimized pin levers allow the pins to snap shut with just a gentle push, ensuring a secure fit every time.
Key Features:
- Ultra-lightweight design at just 270g (without brake).
- Active length compensation without affecting ski flex.
- Stiff ISI front for easy stepping in.
- Wide footprint with integrated stop for precise alignment.
- Kinematically optimized pin levers ensure secure fit.
| Brake width (mm) | No Brake Width |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Model year | 2025 |
| Ski binding type | Alpine Touring |
| Skill level | Advanced, Expert |
| Din release - low value | 6 |
| Din release - high value | 12 |
| Additional features | Recommended Skier Weight Max. 242 lbs. (110 kg) |
| Indiv. binding weight (g) | 245 |
| Boot sole type | Alpine Touring (ISO 9523) |
| Age Group | Adult |
| Color | Black |
| Warranty | 3 Years |
4.6/5
Nils Aberg owns this product
The Alpinist 12 is the perfect binding for a lightweight touring setup. It sits very close to the ski and has a really stiff feel, which I love in choppy snow and in high-stakes spots. This year's Alpinist has a toe guide that makes stepping into the toe much easier. I've really appreciated how well these bindings tour. They're light,... Read more
Ideal for
- Super lightweight and simple
- Rigid feel and close fit to the ski
- Simple transition
Not ideal for
- Plastic construction
- No brakes
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Nils Aberg
Ski Expert4.2/5
Craig Piefer owns this product
Simple and practical. That is what I want from each piece of gear I bring with me into the backcountry. The Marker Alpinist 12 is just that. The toe piece is has very few moving parts to worry about failing. An easy to see and feel rubber bumper lets you know when your boot is in position to engage toe... Read more
Ideal for
- The bindings are super light weight
- Intuitive toe pin initiation
- Super simple heel piece makes for easy and fast transitions
Not ideal for
- Heel piece requires a lot of force to turn
- Brake setup is hokey and requires a couple steps to use and is not automatic
- A higher climbing aid would be nice
Reviewed by:
Craig Piefer
Ski ExpertFree shippingFree standard shipping for most items over $50 in the lower 48 states, $125 to ship orders to Alaska and Hawaii. Expedited delivery, if available, is an additional charge available at checkout. We do not ship internationally at this time.
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