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Marker Baron 12 Ski Binding

Marker Baron 12 Ski Binding

Item #MRK0027|167 in Stock – Ships Wicked Fast & Free
$379.99
Suggested Retail: $435.00
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Marker Baron 12 Ski Binding

The Marker Baron Ski Binding offers backcountry skiers a true 12 DIN alpine freeride binding married with touring capability. Ideal for lighter weight big mountain skiers, the Baron refuses to sacrifice downhill performance for AT functionality. Marker’s revolutionary plate touring mechanism guarantees this binding will never release into touring mode on its own, and the binding’s connection brackets mount directly to the ski, allowing for optimum power transfer without altering your ski’s true flex. The plate design also gives the Baron a lower stack height than comparable AT binders, resulting in a more responsive feel. In touring mode, the binding shifts backward 3cm for greater uphill efficiency. The Baron’s wide footprint gives skiers offers increased edge control on today’s fatter skis.

Bottom Line: Marker designed the Baron AT Binding for backcountry skiers who live for the descent.

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Would this binding work well with a Salomon foil ski?

Would this binding work well with a Salomon foil ski?

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3 days ago

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oh yea it will. this will be a great setup for some side country skiing. go enjoy the bounties of hiking.

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Rating for this product: 4

Baron's

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October 13, 2009

Set my girlfriend up on these last winter. Initially they were really tight and she struggled a little with operation. (stepping in, getting out, switching between modes) They seemed to loosen up though...or she got stronger. It is a big binding which needs a bigger ski, as they kind of dominate her K2 Dawn Patrols. All around great binding which I will be getting this season for myself.

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Write your question here...I would like to mount Marker Baron

Write your question here...I would like to mount Marker Baron 12 bindings on my new Gotama's. My boot size is 315mm. Would the small bindings work for me or would I need to go up to the large binding?

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October 31, 2009

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Either size will work. You can either run the smalls completely expanded out or crank the larges down.

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October 31, 2009

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Outstanding!

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October 13, 2009

I have Barons mounted on my Black Diamond Verdicts and love 'em! Compared to my other backcountry setup (Dynafit Vertical TLTs on Atomic RT-86s), these actually feel like DIN-certified bindings--because they are. I'd often release early in the dynafits, but at the same DIN setting, these would hold unless I really ate it. I attempt to ski hard and fast (I learned to ski two seasons ago), and the Barons on Verdicts definitely allows for that!

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Totally awesome binding

By: Backcountry.com Sponsored Athlete
September 11, 2009

Lighter than the Duke and perfect for resort ripping and light touring

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October 27, 2009

Mind if I ask your height and weight? Or how do you think they'll do for me at 5' 9.5" and 180lb without a pack? They'll be on the BD Zealot. Do they have an adjustable toe piece?

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Will these fit an all mountain 72mm underfoot ski?

Will these fit an all mountain 72mm underfoot ski?

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October 24, 2009

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Marker says minimum ski width is 76mm...

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October 29, 2009

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Of course. The brakes should not flop around too much, at least not enough to cause a problem.

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October 24, 2009

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Not so good....

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October 9, 2009

I skied the Barons for about a week last winter and was feeling pretty good about them, until I went off a cliff, landed in some crud and took a spill. My left binding did not release as it should have, and I ended up tearing my ACL. Of course I wouldn't be happy with any binding that I blow my knee out on, but these should have easily released in this case and didn't.

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November 8, 2009

maybe you'd be interested in the knee binding it has some release that prevents acl injurys only its a random company so i have no clue if they'd be reliable

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October 25, 2009

Seriously? My friends Dad tore his ACL on a bunny hill with his skiis set to beginner setings, in otherwords pretty much what Hank says.

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October 24, 2009

Unless your bindings failed a certified shop test, I dont think you can say the binding caused your injury... skiing is too dynamic to definitively say your clamps should or shouldn't have released in any given situation. Hope summer PT went well and you're all set for this winter.

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October 14, 2009

Should have stomped it.

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Want to mount these on a Rossi S7 Barras. Ski is 115mm at the

Want to mount these on a Rossi S7 Barras. Ski is 115mm at the waist and these brakes are 110mm. 2.5 mm either side isn't much, I'm going to check with my shop to see if they can spread the arms. Anybody got another solution?

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October 9, 2009

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That is probably the best solution, but there is also the option of paying extra for extra large brakes, that are like 130mm. I would just bend out.

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October 9, 2009

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will this binding mount onto rails that are integrated into other

will this binding mount onto rails that are integrated into other skis for marker bindings? for example: k2 xplorer?

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September 23, 2009

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The rails on those k2 skis are for some variation of marker's piston system bindings. They are system bindings and only mean to work with that ski and vice-versa. The baron is designed to be mounted flat and you will not be able to properly mount them on any ski with railings that is part of a ski/bindings system.

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September 30, 2009

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Yeah, I second that, Kretzky. These bindings are designed for flat-top mounting surfaces, so you may want to check with K2 to see if they have a plate or something that will adapt to their rail system. If not, they can let you know what your best option is.

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September 26, 2009

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Highly unlikely, unless you just get really really lucky.
I would go with a definite no for this one.

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September 24, 2009

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Will the Marker Baron work well on K2 obsethed? I was told twin

Will the Marker Baron work well on K2 obsethed? I was told twin tips w/rocker aren't good for skinning.

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September 13, 2009

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Peter, you will be fine. The Obsethed with the marker duke/baron is a really popular combination, and I've seen a lot of people with that setup. Rocker in firm conditions isn't ideal because you have less ski contact with the snow. However when skinning, the area where you generate the most traction and grip are form the last 3/4 of the ski anyway, so tip rocker really isn't that big of an issue. The obsethed has some rocker in the tail, but not a lot that it will really affect you a whole lot when skinning. Also, if you are skinning, you're probably doing so to get to better, deeper snow in which case you will appreciate the rocker, and the alpine binding feel of the baron on the way down. It's a good setup. Enjoy it.

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September 30, 2009

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I agree with Shane. I've never had AT bindings on anything other than twin-tips, and now some with rocker. It's less surface area for the ski to make contact with the snow on hardpack, but in pow conditions, you'll be just fine.

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September 26, 2009

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They will work, and twin tips are not ideal but I do it, and so do lots of guys out there. I say go for it.

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September 13, 2009

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i heard this binding will break if you go switch is that tru

i heard this binding will break if you go switch is that true??

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September 11, 2009

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thats what i thought, just checking
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September 28, 2009

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This binding is just like the Duke, and just as bomber. It is designed with a lighter DIN setting and weighs a bit less, but function was not sacrificed at all. You should be comfortable hucking to switch with no worries.

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September 26, 2009

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Tech Specs:

Material:
Plastic, stainless steel, aluminum 
DIN Rated:
Yes, up to 12 
Boot Compatibility:
AT, alpine 
Brakes Included:
Yes 
Brake Width:
110mm 
Heel Elevators:
Yes, 5 and 10 degree positions 
Weight:
[Pair] 5lb 6.4oz (2450g) 
Recommended Use:
Backcountry, resort skiing 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 Year 

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