Marker Baron EPF Ski Bindings

PRETTY MUCH A DUKE…MINUS THE STERIODS.

The Marker Baron EPF 13 offers all the same features, performance and functionality as it's souped-up sibling, the Duke EPF, but caters for skiers who don't need such a high DIN release setting. Crucially the less aggressive DIN spring also shaves off 300 grams of weight per pair compared to the Duke - great when you consider that every gram underfoot equates to four on the back. Built with descents in mind, the Baron is a no-nonsense binding that's great for freetourers who want the feel, performance and safety features of a traditional alpine binding, but with the ability to release the heel for backcountry ascents.

A power boost for chunky skis

The Baron's chassis utilises Marker's Extended Power Frame, or EPF for short, giving it a footprint 46mm wider than standard frame bindings. This super-charges the skis handling by encouraging greater energy transfer from boot-to-binding-to-edge, particularly on wider skis, this in turn reduces response time and dramatically enhances edge hold - ideal on exposed, wind scoured faces.

Left, right, left, right, kick turn, repeat…

Nobody truly enjoys hiking, anyone who says they do is a bare-faced liar, but the trade-off is always more than worth the effort - congestion-free untracked powder. It goes without saying then that any features which make the ascent a little less arduous are a huge bonus; the Baron boasts its fair share of these. Firstly, the Hollow Tech frame is manufactured using gas-injection moulding, creating…well…a hollow frame - cutting overall weight and in turn lessening your load. Another of these burden-beaters is the walk-mode positioning; with walk-mode engaged, the binding centres 40mm further back than “ski” mode. This positions the foot closer to the tail creating a better-balanced ski and making kick-turns easier. This is rounded off with a multi-angle hiking aid which is easily adjusted with a ski pole depending on the terrain gradient.

A freetouring favourite since its introduction, the Marker Baron EPF 13 bundles safety, performance and a function together into a go-anywhere, slay-anything package that's suitable for the vast majority of backcountry-goers regardless of ability or experience.

UNFORTUNATELY, WE'ARE UNABLE TO SHIP THIS PRODUCT OUTSIDE OF EUROPE, SWITZERLAND OR NORWAY

The best bits…

•Hollow Tech

•Extended Power Frame

•AFD gliding toe plate

•Inter Pivot heel

•Backcountry functionality

•Sole.ID

•Power width design

•0°, 7° & 13° climbing aid

•Triple Pivot Elite toe

•Crampon compatible