The Curated Take
This binding is a great fit for any intermediate to advanced skier. It fits a wide range of boots so folks with a one boot quiver and multiple skis can use an AT or Gripwalk or DIN boot for all their needs.
Its wide adjustability also comes with top of the line durability and holds up to skiing hard bell to bell day in day out.
All of my alpine skis have a pair of these on them because of their versatility and durability. One of the downsides unlike other MNC bindings there isn't an uphill option for touring versatility. The other minor quip is that with AT boot soles it can be difficult to step in for some people. Once you're in you're setup for great downhill performance and power transfer.
- Any in-bounds skiing
- Fits almost all of the boot standards on the market
- Great power transfer from ski to boot
- This has no uphill touring capability
- Can be hard to step into with some AT boots
- Toepiece has to be precisely adjusted for individual boot unlike DIN bindings
The Marker Griffon 13 ID Ski Bindings are an excellent option for intermediate to advanced skiers looking for reliable performance in a downhill binding. The Griffons were first introduced in 2008 and this year's version improves on one of the top-selling downhill bindings of all time. They are designed to be compatible with most ski boots, prevent injuries, and efficiently transfer energy to skis. They are available in multiple colors to customize that perfect ski setup.
Key Features:
- Sole.ID – Height adjustable binding plates are compatible with ISO 5355 alpine, ISO 9523 touring, and GripWalk soles. With one pozi screw, it is easy to adjust.
- Anti-Friction Device (AFD) Gliding Plate – A moveable AFD helps guarantee a precise release point. The plate can be individually adjusted for racing.
- Anti-Ice Rail – This new feature is mounted to the top of the toe piece, making it easy to remove snow and ice from the bottom of ski boots.
- Inter Pivot 3 Freeride Heel – The newest generation of the Griffon heel piece has been completely redone to combine easier step-in comfort with better power transmission and knee-saving safety factors.
This product has been awarded:
- Any in-bounds skiing
- Fits almost all of the boot standards on the market
- Great power transfer from ski to boot
- This has no uphill touring capability
- Can be hard to step into with some AT boots
- Toepiece has to be precisely adjusted for individual boot unlike DIN bindings
- Top binding for resort skiing
- Superb durability and reliability at the price point
- Mount it and forget about it. This binding is the standard that all other bindings are compared against.
- Not the flashiest choice. No one is going to notice it.
- There are better options for park skiers.
- Advanced to Expert skiers
- Bigger, heavir skiers
- All-mountain Skiing
- Overkill for lighter, beginner skiers
What is the 'Anti-Ice Rail' for and how often would I use it?
The anti-ice rail on Marker bindings is a metal rail that runs across the top of the toe piece of the binding. The rail is used to knock snow and ice off the sole of your boot to ensure you are locked into the binding correctly. Once you start using it you’ll notice you use it pretty often to clean the soles of your boots.What does the 'Anti-Friction Device' do, and why is it important?
The Anti-Friction Device, often referred to as the AFD, is a part of the toe piece that touches the bottom of your ski boot. It's a very important part of your ski binding that needs to be in perfect working condition to reduce the risk of injury. Like it's name implies, it reduces the friction between your ski boot and your ski binding so that when you're boot eject laterally from the toe piece, there's no drag on your feet that could compromise a clean release.Will these ski bindings fit any kind of ski boots?
The Marker Griffon will take any ski boot within the majorly accepted norms thanks to SOLE ID. The are 3 standard ski boot soles norms: ISO 5355 (alpine boots), ISO 23223 (Gripwalk boots), and ISO 9523 (touring boots). It's able to accommodate these different styles of boot soles with the height-adjustable gliding plate that your ski technician will adjust appropriately for you when getting these mounted to your skis.People love curated experts















