This season Marker improved on their award-winning Jester bindings by adding a new stance adjustment technology (called Schizo Technology) that allows you to dial in your binding position to match your stance. When you think about it, you don't have the same stance for all-mountain skiing that you would for something like the park or pipe, so this true all-mountain binding flexibility is perfect for freeriders and everyone who relies on getting the most from their quiver-of-one all-mountain ski. The Jester Schizo 16 offers the same performance release potential found on Marker's top-end Duke and Baron bindings, but the Jester doesn't have the Back Country Technology ski lever (the "hike function") for hiking on inclines and traverses. If you're a backcountry enthusiast who tends to stick to helicopter ascents or the downhill traverses that radiate out from remote ski lifts, the Jester Schizo 16 is everything you need--especially if your idea of backcountry performance involves an expensive race ski binding. The Jester Schizo 16 binding has an interface that connects better to all-terrain performance boots than downhill racing boots. The Jester 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 Jester Schizo 16 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 Jester 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. Unlike other ski bindings that feature things like torsion bars, the Jester has this wide bracket construction (Marker calls it "Power-Width Design) that connects the binding directly to the points on the ski where the power from your feet needs to be transferred. If you're a lighter (or younger) skier, take a few moments to check out Marker's new Griffon Schizo 12. It offers the same sort of non-touring backcountry features, but it's lighter and probably a perfect match for compact skiers who want better turning control and trip from their high-end backcountry skis.
Purchase USD$45 or more and get free shipping. The Marker Ltd. Jester 16 Ski Binding is available through Altrec.com.
Mark Block
- April 1, 2010
great binding/ great store
great binding... Wide platform for superior edge to edge coupling on wider skis, and they have more lift than many free-ski oriented bindings, which again aids for better edging on piste. I want to also say my experience with Altrec was 1st rate. There was an issue with a previous return, and they ruled in my favor, giving me the benefit of the doubt. Thank you guys! Great store!
Anon. Shopper
- December 3, 2009
Look great
I haven't used or mounted these yet, but they look great and are highly recommended. Cannot wait to use them in the powder this winter!
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