The Marker Baron has a DIN range of 4–13 and weighs approximately 1,900g per pair, making it the lighter, more touring-oriented option. The Marker Duke has a DIN range of 6–16 and weighs approximately 2,400g per pair, making it the heavier, more aggressive option for big-mountain charging. Both use the same frame mechanism and offer similar touring capability. Choose the Baron if you're under DIN 10 and want to save weight; choose the Duke if you need higher retention for aggressive skiing.
Ski Bindings · Alpine Touring Frame Bindings
What's the difference between the Marker Baron and Marker Duke?
Related gear types
If this answer nudged you toward a different style, these guides compare specs and trade-offs.
Alpine/Downhill Bindings
$120 – $450
Standard resort ski bindings designed for lift-served downhill skiing with fixed heels and reliable release performance.
fixed heelDIN-certified releaseISO 5355 boot compatibility
Tech/Pin Bindings
$300 – $900
Lightweight touring bindings using metal pins at the toe for uphill efficiency, favored by dedicated backcountry skiers.
pin toe interfaceultralight constructiontech-compatible boot required
Hybrid AT Bindings
$400 – $750
Bindings combining a tech/pin toe for touring with an alpine-style heel for improved downhill performance and release.
pin toe piecealpine-style heelbrake-equipped
More questions
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