In high-performance automotive engineering, lightening the steering axle without compromising the torsional rigidity of the rear drivetrain ensures composed, predictable cornering without loss of traction. The Marker Kingpin 10 brings this balance to ski touring and freetouring on wide skis. During skinning approaches, the ISI Toe tech toe piece with carbon-fiber reinforcement reduces moving mass at the tip and makes boot entry easier thanks to its rubberized stop, which aligns the inserts first time and reduces engagement effort for ergonomic movement without mechanical friction.

When locking the assembly for downhill skiing via its mechanical lever, the binding activates the performance of its Kingpin Heel alpine heel unit: unlike ultralight touring bindings with forks or pins, its wide jaws firmly press the boot’s heel lug against the ski. This design eliminates lateral play and transfers every input instantly to the edges of wide skis. It features active flex compensation to maintain consistent release under heavy compression, integrated titanium climbing aids at 0°, 7° and 13° that can be easily operated with a pole, a pre-mounted 100-125 mm wide brake, and official TÜV DIN ISO 13992:2014 certification for touring bindings.

Technical specifications

• Brand and model: Marker Kingpin 10 (version with pre-mounted wide brake).

• Manufacturer reference: 7733W1MB.

• Color / Finish: Black / Red.

• Binding type: Hybrid Touring / Freetouring binding (pin Tech toe for uphill + cam-operated alpine heel for downhill).

• Set weight: ~695 g per binding (~1390 g per pair with 100-125 mm brakes installed).

• Brake width: 100 - 125 mm (intended for freeride, fat and powder skis with waist widths between 100 mm and 125 mm; note: for skis with 75-100 mm waists, the corresponding catalog reference is 7733W1MA).

• Release range (DIN): 4.0 - 10.0 (calibrated for lightweight and average-weight intermediate to advanced skiers).

• Toe piece: ISI Toe with carbon-fiber reinforcement, longitudinal springs, and quick-entry stop for assisted step-in.

• Heel unit: Kingpin Heel (alpine architecture with wide jaws for direct power transfer without pins).

• Uphill/downhill mechanism: Manual switching lever beneath the base for secure mode changes.

• Climbing aids: 0°, 7° and 13° positions, easily switched with the pole grip or basket.

• Heel unit fore-aft adjustment range: 25 mm of travel on the track (+/en/?controller=category 12.5 mm).

• Stand height: 21.5 mm (low center of gravity for immediate snow contact).

• Flex compensation: Active dynamic heel-unit travel that follows the ski’s natural flex under compression.

• Safety certification: Official TÜV certification in accordance with the international DIN ISO 13992:2014 standard (ski touring bindings).

• Boot compatibility: Ski touring and freetouring boots fitted with front metal Tech / Pin inserts and a standard heel lug (ISO 9523 Touring with Tech inserts).