Marker Ltd.: Barron 12 Ski Binding w/ 110 Brake

New for the 2008-2009 ski season, Marker's backcountry Baron Binding with 110-mm. ski brake gives expert skiers the same performance perimeters as a racing ski binding, but with backcountry-specific features. This new binding is based on Marker's bestselling Duke binding, but the Baron is 1/3 lighter than the Duke and features a release performance that's ideally suited for skiers who weigh less than 250 lbs. (that's with all of your ski gear on--including boots, pack and ski helmet). While the Baron is lighter than the Duke, it still offers all the exceptional experts-essential components that you demand from a performance race binding, but with a better suited toe and heel design, and less weight than those race bindings--especially the ones that never seem to let you float in deep powder snow. Marker's Baron binding features a Triple Pivot Elite Toe that offers unprecedented energy absorption and minimizes pre-release. The fear of pre-release (especially on double-diamond boilerplate) is usually why elite and expert backcountry skiers opt for a racing binding on their backcountry and all terrain skis. Marker took the Baron a step further (no pun intended) with a binding interface that features increased boot lug contact for better energy transmission between your ski boot and your binding, resulting in better response through must-make chute turns and potentially less effort--which means you might be able to ski longer with more energy. The Marker Baron also has a special heel piece that focuses power in the direction of your ski boot sole, but does it with improved elasticity direction, so you enjoy better heel hold with exceptional energy transfer. One of the coolest features on the Baron binding is the BCT--Back Country Technology ski lever. If you slide the lever to the 5- or 10-degree positions, it acts as a hiking aid on inclines or traverses. The BCT also has a distinct mobility feature in BC (backcountry) mode that moves your weight on your ski back by as

• Material: stainless steel construction
• Conserve weight with an exceptionally short frame that's equipped for skis 76 mm and wider - making it 10 mm wider than traditional racing bindings
• Expect stability with greater power transmission thanks to boot to lug contact - connection brackets are mounted directly to the ski
• Exercise real control as you carve up the slopes with the Triple Pivot toe, Inter Pivot heel and Power Width design
• Ease into turns with added edge control provided by the wide footprint
• Tackle the uphills with the hike function and integrated climbing aid freeride brake
• Aid freeride brake
• Releasable
• Free pivot
• Climbing bar included: no
• Fits boots: 265 - 320 mm (Small); 305 - 370 mm (Large)
• Weight per pair: 5 lb 6.4 oz