What do the numbers mean on bindings?
Release settings (whether DIN or ASTM) are based on your height, weight, age, skier type and boot sole length. The lower the number, the less force a binding needs to release. All bindings offer a range of release settings (usually 3 to 10 for intermediate models and up to 14 or 16 for advanced models).
How long are bindings indemnified?
branding and will update when complete. Marker’s indemnification program usually covers an entire series of bindings for approximately ten years. Marker also uses other identifiers, such as C1 and C2, these are simply color identifiers and may or may not be found on the bindings and/or packaging.
How long do Marker bindings last?
10 years
We recommend getting your gear checked in the shop before the beginning of each winter season. In general we recommend a lifetime of not longer than 10 years of a binding because of general wear over time and the safety aspect ski bindings pose.
What should my ski Din be?
“Within a setting, we expect the boot sole to release within a certain torque range.” The average beginner male will release from his bindings at a DIN setting of 6 or between 194 to 271 Nm of torque, while the average advanced male will release from his bindings at a setting of 8.5 between 271 and 380 Nm.
Are 10 year old skis still good?
Once your skis get to the 5-10-year-old age they are still considered modern, but you may not be getting the most of their performance or could be forced to work harder than you should to get the same level of performance out of them.
Are 10 year old ski bindings safe?
If you still want to continue skiing on your old skis, then sharpen the edges, clean and wax the base, and make sure the bindings are safe. Bindings are for safety and comfort. Manufacturers do not allow ski service people to service bindings older than 10 years, and they send a list of “serviceable” models every fall.
What company owns Marker bindings?
Kohlberg & Co.
Marker (ski bindings)
| Type | GmbH |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Straubing , Germany |
| Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Ski bindings, ski helmets, goggles, sportswear |
| Parent | Kohlberg & Co. |
Does marker still make ski clothing?
The good folks at Marker Ski Bindings and Skiing Gear are still at it in the lab innovating and raising industry standards in the skiing world for your beloved swooshing pleasure.