Gear Review
Marker Jester Schizo 16 Ski Binding
Still the best!
By Jess McMillan
Ranked #392 - Alpine Ski Bindings
October 8, 2009
The Jester has changed backcountry skiing for me. In the past I skied on the fritschi bindings in the backcountry. I was always walking out of my skis and they would torque when climbing up. If I was planning on skiing hard in the backcountry, I would opt to book pack. The Jester is heavy, but it is worth its weight in gold. The binding tours well, very smooth and stable. It is when you get to the top that the binding really shines. As you step into, you here that beautiful sound of a clunk as the binding clamps down onto your boot. And you can ski without any worry of binding fallure. It is the best backcountry freeride binding on the market!
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Change me.
2 Comments Last Reply: February 22, 2010 By: youvegotsm1267703
Jesters are one of the lightest bindings on the market, and they aren't for touring at all....
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Ms. McMillan's review is spot on for the Duke/Baron bindings. However, Jester-Schizo binders aren't for touring, rather they're a resort, freeride binding.
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