Marker Griffon Schizo 12 Ski Binding - 2009 BCS

So I got the Griffon Schizo to be used on my first twin tip/park skis (2010 Armada Pipe Cleaner) because I simply had no idea where I should mount the bindings. For that purpose alone, this does a great job and overall, I'm satisfied with the purchase. The bindings feel very solid, and I like how the binding clamps on to my boots with authority when I step into it. Edge to edge transition feels just as smooth as my mid 70s waist Volkl Tigershark. However, there are couple of things that did bother me after first day out with the new setup:
1. Adjusting the binding position on the fly isn't quite as glorious as it sounds. Snow/ice get stuck in the screw of the toe piece (which you rotate to slide the binding) making it a pain in the XXX to insert the provided plastic screw driver to make the adjustment.
2. Sliding the binding all the way back essentially exposes 6+ cm worth of white base plate, which isn't aesthetically pleasing. Overall, the presence of all the extra pieces (base plate, steel cable, etc.) takes away that clean look you get from traditional bindings on flat waists of twin tip skis.
3. The Pipe Cleaner I got has a waist of 84mm; however, the brakes end up being too narrow the further I slide the bindings back (which just comes with the territory of having such a binding, so not a negative for the manufacturer...just a caution for the potential buyers).
4. This binding makes me paranoid about making sure both bindings are at the same position.

They only make skiing even better than it already is. They are pretty durable. They are a bit heavy but you get used to the weight quickly. great for carving thanks to the fat toe piece (especially with wider skis). they are super versatile and cool looking. I would definitely recommend this binding to anyone who wants to ski everything all over the mountain.

Changing the stance is easy and intuitive, and the 6 cm of play give you a ton of versatility on the mountain. You lose a few style points due to the exposed white plate (especially if you're riding well off boot-center), but overall the Griffon Schizo's look pretty slick and hold a boot very well.

These bindings are great if you are trying to set up a quiver of one. Powder day? move the back. Slaying groomers? move them forward.

They have great adjustability and can even be changed around for different BSLs.

I got the all-white, wide-brake version of the griffon schizos that came with my Kung Fujas'. I'm in love with these bindings. They have great control and make my 179 KFs (95 underfoot, and actually 182 cm long) ski smaller than my 175 PRs (90 underfoot), maybe due to the wide footprint of the heel and toe piece. They are solid, burly and have a satisfying ka-chunk when you step in. They release only when they absolutely have to, and do an especially good job keeping you in on sketchy landings where a quick release would prevent a smooth landing. The stance adjustment is really simple and feels well built-all it takes to go from dead center to 6 cms back is a large phillips head screwdriver and 15 seconds. The mechanism is a pair of strong steel cables and a pair of solid looking worm gears-I don't completely understand the mechanisms of it, but it looks burly. The binding also seems to provide additional stiffness underfoot in a similar way to a race plate. These bindings have a blunt appearance and short stance for a low swing weight, and I've definitely noticed the difference when spinning, smearing turns, and throwing on the brakes in a hurry. These bindings are especially nice in a one-ski quiver, as they allow one ski to perform a few different ways.

I mounted these on a par of Armada JJs (115 under foot, the 110 brake was fine) and am very happy with them. The primary reason I bought them was because I was indecisive about where to mount my bindings and wanted the ability to move them around without remounting. Adjusting them on the mountain is really easy just bring a screwdriver or multi-tool (the plastic screwdriver that comes with the binding is useless).