There is are no boot sole length restrictions. These will be custom mounted to your boot when mounting your ski.

I wouldn't sweat the durability of the Griffon. I skied dozens and dozens of times on Barons (tour version of Griffon) with no durability issues whatsoever. Yes they are plastic components, but they are well constructed and going to last.

I'm not exactly a PSIA guy, so I can't speak to the power transmission of any binding.

If you want super light, look into the Salomon Z12 Ti binding as it's listed at 3lbs 11oz for the pair.

http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Salomon-Z12-Ti-Ski-Binding/SAL0968M.html

I hope this helps!

Any of the Markers Royale family is gonna be a good fit. obviously the griffins are gonna be the lightest but it all depends on what features you want. If i were you and you like to charge stay in the Marker Royale family and you wont be dissapointed.

As an aggressive skier, I would suggest something with more DIN, so the Jester. If you want the back country available with the bindigns as well, look at the Dukes. Don't want the extra DIN and weight but still want to tour, then look at the Barons.

i agree with shane I have the first year marker jesters on my sir francis bacons and absoultly love them. From big hits to small stuff they are awesome. have a solid step in feel too which is nice when tryin to get your skis back on a 45 degree slope. awesome bindings

For you, I say the Jester is the best bet. Marker has some problems with there lower end stuff, but the top of the line(Royal Family) is so sick, and has no problems at all. Grab the Jesters and then go get the brakes with the 132mm(?) waist, might be 130mm, but they bend out pretty easy. You could get away with the Griffons, but as an aggressive skier, the Jesters will be better.

For your friends size, I would say that also the Jester is the best bet of the bunch. Get the 110mm for the Mantras and the 130mm for the Kuro.

I am pretty sure that they are yeah.

You can definitely ski switch on the Barons, I know a guy that does all the time. As for the weight, you would rather have the added couple ounces for the Baron when you are bootpacking your way up a climb that should take a lot less time if you were touring.

The griffons should be just fine for you if you only set your din up to 11. The griffons are the same construction as the Jesters but with a leaner spring producing a din of 12 as opposed to 16. Yes, the Griffon is to the Jester as the Baron is to the Duke. The Jester is the recommended binding for this ski so you are making the right choice buying either the Griffon or the Jester don’t forget to buy the 132mm brake to fit the Hellbents.

Find a ruler and measure your ski in the middle, where the bindings generally go. If they measure more than 90mm wide, get the 110mm brakes. If not, get the 90.

i would definetly look into the jesters if you are going down that route a din of 12 may not be enoughfor some moguls. . . maybe even the barons could be good

get 90s and bend them

you have to get the 110's because if you got 90 the brakes would be too skinny for your skis!!

You could get the 90 for your Mantra's, but then you would have to bend out the brakes a bit for them to fit. Obviously, most companies void warranty if you do this, so I suggest just getting the 110.

The Jester definitely will last longer, but the plastic heel of the Griffon is not going to be a problem. I personally would spend the extra for the longer lasting binding. Either way you won't be disappointed.Its not the heel you have to worry about on the griffon, its the toe piece that has been breaking, I use px 14's on my bacon's and love them.

Hey Rob, I put mine on 89 mm waist. You could fit the 90 mm binding on a 96 mm waist but you'll have to bend the brakes. It is a good binding though. The plastic may creak a little after a little wear, but it's not a huge deal.

Yes, they will, but it will be a tight squeeze. Nothing major, and won't effect the performance. When base-to-base, it will be harder to take them apart again, but they will loosen after a while.

You can ski with the Griffons, there shouldn't be any problem. But you might also consider moving up a little bit, so you can run it closer to the center of the range, like around a 6.5 or 7. This will improve the hold and won't prematurely dump you from your skis.I have the Griffons setup on my 07/08 Mantras and I love them. They also look sick with the matching White/Red coloring. However, I am lighter than you (130lbs), so maybe the Barons or the AT Markers would be better. Definitely a great binding.

I highly insist that you take these to a professional ski binding mounting facility.

They are designed for at least a 76 mm ski, so your Line Cronics will work marvelously with them.

Yes.

It is only slightly shorter. The difference is more in the width of the toepiece than the length.

Check out Salomon's STH 14, it's a solid binding with mostly metal construction that can stand up to the abuse. It's a little higher than you want to spend, but for your size, the extra money is well worth it (and it's a binding that you'll own for a LONG time).

you don't need these for those skis, they cost almost as much as the skis, put some look/dynastar px12's on them instead.true dat willie; but to complete, as long as you have 76mm underfoot, width isn't an issue

I knew when i saw that plastic toe piece that it wouldn't hold up, you could switch to jesters but thats expensive but the toe piece is stronger, or you could just slap some look or rossie's on them and know you won't have any problem.

You don't need these for your skis, they are the hyped new binding to get but IMO over rated and not even proven to be reliable. return them and get either the look px12 or dynastar px12 jib there virtually the same binding and designed for that ski and freestyle sking and if you look around you can save yourself some money.

mainly other than the DIN the griffon is lighter. if you plan on hiking a lot and you don't need a DIN of 13-16, the griffin is perfect. it has 3 screws as well. this is a great binding though, if you are a smaller guy or not as aggressive, this binding would be perfect.seriously people, see my comment below. Jesters and Griffons have the SAME 4 screw mounting points.

Sounds like you need more than one pair of skis/binders for your different pursuits.Jesters are stronger, but heavier.

If you have never seen the new griffin binding, it is a lighter version of the jester, It has a lot of plastic in it, one reason it is so light. also the toe piece is held on with only 2 screws. If i was you i would get the jesters or look at salomon STH 14 or 16 or look-rossie line.Wrong...Jesters and Griffons have the SAME mounting points. 4 screws up front, 4 in back. Above response is incorrect.

Ya I have some skis that are 98 under foot and the brakes are 90. You can just bend them it will work fine.Slow down... I ride anthems with jesters and I have the 110 brake. It's not even bad, and I would say to go with the wider brake. The brake tucks in when you are skiing so it's never in the way and it's very roomy. I never have any problems with my 110 brake!

i dont think the toe height is adjustable on the binding. but you could mount it to a fat ski you may have to get wide breaks but its do able

The din is a measure that is constant through the entire industry. It is based on skier weight, ability and most affected by the length of ones boot sole. a larger boot requires a lower din than a smaller boot to release properly. With that said rather than cranking the DIN you can adjust the forward pressure a bit to create a tighter fit. By raising the Din you only make sure that the boot will not release properly. A higher Din binding will have stiffer springs allowing for a more accurate release. if you are over the age of 12 look for a 14 DIN.

I do not know what non super aggressive means if this means, however this binding should be good to go.I think you should go with the jester might be more money but you will thank me when your jesters are still intact after 3 or 4 years. 215 pounds is to much for the griffons one hard reck could destroy them.

Either one should be fine... You will be able to set the dim on the Griffon to keep you in. I know a few skiers who are 170-200lbs and are pretty aggressive and they don't have a problem with this binding.

freakin awesome

90 will definitely be fine

no. but bending brakes isn't to tough. You can do it by hand. . . . unless your a girly man. Your not are you?Or if you are a girly man you might be able to find a pair of wider pair for sale online.

Yes, you just need to make sure you get the 110mm brake.

my toe peice broke after about a month of use. hoping its under warranty. i will need the entire binding replaced

This is a new version of the Marker Jester ski binding which, last year, was the first ever truly park specific ski binding. While other companies would offer "jib" bindings, they were no different then other bindings except for maybe a rubber vibration absorption plate. The Griffon is different then the Jester in that it has a smaller spring to accommodate lighter skiers who require a smaller DIN. For park and freestyle riding the Griffon is flat (no incline ramp) so skiing backwards is more natural. It also has a wider platform for bigger skis and for smoother landings. It will definitely "hold up" in the park. **what about al the plastic content and breakage concerns above?