Marker Jester 16 ID Ski Bindings · 2023
$257.99
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Who would love these
These bindings are perfect for advanced to expert skiers who crave high performance and reliability. If you're someone who loves tackling challenging terrains and needs a binding that can keep up, the Jester 16 ID is for you. They're also great for those who appreciate a quick and comfortable step-in experience, compatible with various boot types. If you're sending it off cliffs or skiing aggressively, these bindings will have your back.
Why I recommend these
Expert verdict
The Marker Jester 16 ID Ski Bindings are a fantastic choice for those who love pushing their limits on the slopes. What really sets them apart is their balance of durability and performance. With a mostly metal construction and a DIN range up to 16, these bindings are built to handle aggressive skiing and big mountain adventures. The addition of magnesium parts makes them lighter and stiffer, enhancing power transmission. Plus, the Anti-Ice Rail is a nifty feature for keeping your boots ice-free. While they might be overkill for beginners, advanced skiers will appreciate their reliability and versatility across different boot types.
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Is this binding recommended for you?
The Marker Jester 16 ID bindings were newly redesigned to fit perfectly in the Marker Royal Family collection for the 2023 season. It sits midway between the Marker Griffon 13 and the Marker Jester 18. If the Griffon 13 is too little, and the Jester 18 seems like overkill, the extraordinary feel and look of the Jester 16 will be a good fit. Weight has been minimized, but not at the expense of that Jester bombproof feel. It is a viable big mountain and "sendy" binding option for more aggressive skiers.
Key Features:
- Anti-Ice Rail on Toe – The bottom of the boot can be scraped on the toe piece to knock off ice before clicking in.
- Sole ID Plate – The height-adjustable gliding plate is compatible with alpine, touring, and GripWalk boot soles.
- Inner Pivot Freeride Heel – This is the third and newest generation of Marker Heel Pieces, built to improve power transmission, step-in comfort, and energy absorption when skiing.
Brake width (mm) | 90 |
Gender | Unisex |
Model year | 2023 |
Ski binding type | Alpine |
Skill level | Advanced, Expert |
Din release - low value | 6 |
Din release - high value | 16 |
Material | Stainless Steel |
Additional features | Magnesium Parts – Magnesium sole holders in the toe combined with a Magnesium heel housing provide the solid construction for the hardest charging freeride athletes Stand Height – 24 mm Recommended Skier Weight – 130+ lbs. |
Indiv. binding weight (g) | 1,070 |
Boot sole type | Alpine DIN (ISO 5355), Alpine Touring (ISO 9523), GripWalk, Walk to ride (WTR) |
Age Group | Adult |
Color | Black/Gray |
Warranty | 3 Years |
- These bindings have a mostly metal construction which makes them very durable.
- With a DIN range up to 16, these things are ready to send big cliffs and handle whatever is thrown at them
- Solid releases. I have had multiple gnarly double ejection falls and they released as they should.
- Some components are not the absolute highest end- look to the Jester 18 Pro for peak performance.
- Heavy binding. Not designed for alpine touring.
- Boot Compatibility: This binding fits just about any boot
- Durability: This binding has more metal components than many other bindings
- Super Reliable Release: This binding has released every time I've needed to, and never released when it shouldn't have
- Heavy: Nothing crazy, but lighter options are out there
- Very secure feeling binding
- Use of metal makes the binding feel very durable (especially compared to Griffons)
- Great power transfer to ski
- Heel makes it a bit hard to click out