marker dukes

[kingslug]

Eh. Taking the skis off to go into touring mode is not as big of an issue as some folks make it out to be. Generally, unless you are an ultra quick Rando Racer, you need to step out of your bindings to switch between touring and downhill mode (i.e. take off your skins or put them back on). The only time this is an issue is if you are stuck in deep snow on a flat part of the mountain. I have found the Fritschi's helpful in this scenario probably half a dozen times in as many years. In other words, this is pretty much a moot point. If weight is an issue, the Marker Tour F12 is a good alternative to the Marker Duke and Fritschi. Though if weight is really a concern, Dynafit is really the way to go. Fritschi's big advantage is heel elevation and the ease of popping the heel elevator up and down.

I'll be trying them out the end of Jan when I take a level 1 avalanche course at Alta...they where recommended by a guy I ski with out there...hopefully they hold up as I'm 225 lbs..I know the Dukes can handle that.
Are their any issues with the Fritchis ??

 

[tjf67]

I'll be trying them out the end of Jan when I take a level 1 avalanche course at Alta...they where recommended by a guy I ski with out there...hopefully they hold up as I'm 225 lbs..I know the Dukes can handle that.
Are their any issues with the Fritchis ??

There durability used to be an issue. Not so much anymore. The downside of the Fritchis is how high off of the ski you are. You are an inch up off the ski where the dukes you are sitting on the surface.

 

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i'm 5'7" 135lbs looking to put together a do it all groomer/backcountry randonee setup and was pretty much sold on the Marker F10/12 'till i found out about the 175gram La Sportiva ATK RT toe release system "high tech/low tech" binding:
http://www.tetonat.com/2010/11/la-sp...t-ski-binding/
i don't need something to bash the bumps, just hold a edge carving, handle steep and tree runs. Therefore i plan to wait for reviews of the hi/low tech binding before pulling the trigger on the Marker F10/12.
At my weight the new f12's lower deck height (boot to ski), and lighter weight leave no reason to ever need a duke/baron.