In high-level competitive motorsport, merging two different mechanical designs into a single chassis without losing structural rigidity or adding parasitic mass is the great challenge. The Marker Duke PT 11 solves this equation in the freetouring and aggressive freeride arena. Its standout component is the Ride & Hike Toe: for climbing, simply fold the upper housing forward or remove it completely (storing it in the backpack to reduce unsprung mass by ~300 g per foot), revealing a free-pivoting, efficient Pin Technology system.

For descending, the alpine housing clicks into place and locks automatically via the quadruple Auto Quad Lock mechanism, transforming the toe piece into a rigid, non-deformable alpine block with certified lateral release. At the rear, the lightweight Hollow Linkage 2 Heel incorporates an oversized hollow axle and a gliding plate that optimizes elasticity to absorb jump landings and high-speed impacts without unintended releases. With an adjustable DIN range of 3 to 11, an integrated 100 mm brake, and universal Sole.ID compatibility, it accepts traditional alpine ski boots, GripWalk sole boots, and pure touring boots alike.

Technical parameters

• Brand and model: Marker Duke PT 11 (100 mm brake included).

• Manufacturer reference: 7450X1AS (Brake: 100 mm / Color: Anthracite - Silver).

• Binding type: Hybrid Freeride / Freetouring binding (Pins for climbing + Alpine toe piece for descending).

• Weight in climbing mode (without housing): ~850 g per binding.

• Weight in downhill mode (complete): ~1150 g per unit (with 100 mm brake installed).

• Brake width: 100 mm (optimal for skis with a waist width from 90 mm to 100 mm).

• Release range (DIN): 3.0 - 11.0 (calibrated for advanced and freeride skiers).

• Toe piece: Ride & Hike Toe (convertible alpine toe piece with integrated Tech pins and removable housing).

• Toe locking system: Auto Quad Lock (4-point lock reinforced with magnesium for maximum torsional rigidity).

• Heel piece: Hollow Linkage 2 Heel (lightweight alpine heel piece with excellent retention and elastic absorption).

• Climbing risers: Flat mode at 0° and a 10° climbing riser, easily switchable with a pole.

• Boot length adjustment range: 60 mm of travel on the rail.

• Mounting height above the ski (Stand Height): 24 mm (low center of gravity for greater edge contact).

• Anti-friction plate: AFD Gliding Plate (height-adjustable stainless steel for clean release).

• Boot compatibility (Sole.ID):

  • Traditional alpine boots (ISO 5355 standard).

  • Boots with GripWalk soles (ISO 23223 standard).

  • Ski touring / Touring boots (ISO 9523 standard).

  • Note for climbing: Requires boots with front Tech / Pin metal inserts.