Early Rise™ – Tip and tail lift away from the snow to bring the contact points closer to the center of the ski. This increases a ski's lift in deep snow and allows it to engage more quickly on hardpack.

Rocker Profile – 12mm Tip / 4mm Camber / 6mm Tail

Directional Flex™ – The softer tip floats and initiates turns easily while the stiffer tail provides power, stability and high speed control.

5-Cut™ – Five different radiuses are blended into the ski's sidecut. The result? A wide variety of turn shapes and an intuitive feel.

Early Taper™ – The widest part of the sidecut begins tapering earlier in the tip and tail which reduces tail hook ups in powder.

Thin Tip™ – Super thin core & sidewall in the tips are 100 grams lighter per pair for reduced swing weight & tip bounce.

Aspenlite™ – 100% Aspen wood for the lightest, most nimble feel.

Carbon Magic Fingers™ – A wide array of carbon stretching from tip to tail for added stability without sacrificing weight.

Capwall™ – Combining the precision of sidewall underfoot and the lightweight, durable performance of cap in the tip, Capwall™ construction provides the best of both worlds.

Sintered 1.3 mm Base – Sintered bases reduce friction against the snow allowing for more speed, and more durability due to the high-density material they're crafted from.

2.1 mm x 2 mm

Hardcap TPU

Recommended Stance Back from Center – 71.7 mm

We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width.

Kingpin Toe – The PinTech design on the KingPin toe piece promotes an ergonomic rolling up the foot and the most direct possible connection to the ski. Six steel springs capture the energy optimally, up to a DIN setting of 13. Individually adjustable positioning blocks make it quick and easy to step in no matter what the conditions.

Updated Toe – These bindings have updated toe pieces from Marker and are not affected by the August, 2018 recall.

Kingpin Heel – The revolutionary heel construction for the PinTech bindings features wide sole contact points to deliver the kind of direct, lossless power transfer more frequently seen in alpine bindings.

Kingpin Climbing Aid | 0° / 7° / 13° – Good climbing aids have one thing in common: Whatever the situation, they can be operated by feel, even when the skier can't see them clearly. Simplicity is a virtue here, and reduced exertion is even better. The KINGPIN wins hearts and minds through two integrated climbing aids (7° and 13°) that are easily deployed or stowed using the basket of the pole. They can also be operated conveniently using the tip of the pole, allowing them to work with any basket style. Because the climbing aids are positioned in the upper center of the heel piece, they are always easy to reach.

Walk / Ski Modes – The refined locking/unlocking procedure for the heel piece is part of the binding's charm. It takes just one step to switch from walk to ski mode: Simply flip a lever, push down on the heel and you're good to go. The mechanism works even in critical situations and challenging descents.

One Size Fits All – Boots with tech toe fittings are required.

TÜV Certified to ISO/DIN 13992:2007 – The Marker Kingpin is one of only a few tech touring bindings to have passed the ISO/DIN 13992 standard.

Stand Height – 21 mm

Recommended Skier Weight – 130+ lbs

Crampon Compatible – 80, 90, 105, and 120 mm versions available separately.

Two Brake Sizes – 75-100 mm and 100-125 mm

We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width.

Last: 100 mm – A medium last for feet of average width and volume. Can be heat molded using the custom heat molding process to approximately 106mm in the forefoot.

Custom Shell HD – Salomon's proven heat molding process makes boot fitting most feet quick and easy - the latest Custom Shell HD version is even quicker to mold than before. The thinner wall construction and new shell materials allow the foot to be closer to the shell and provide enhanced sensations, more power and direction energy transmission.

Flex: 120 – A stiff flex suitable for expert level skiers.

My Custom Fit 3D Seamless Pro Liner with Walk Function – Those pesky seams you feel on your little toes? They're gone in Salomon's new pre-shaped and seamless liners, and you'll be happy they're a thing of the past. Improves comfort, precision and ensures a warmer fit.

Core-Frame Construction – A thinner walled Sensitive Shell is reinforced by the Core-Frame element that runs under the midfoot from maleolus to maleolus and stiffens the shell where you drive the ski with a minimum of added weight. Delivers precise terrain feedback and maximum power transmission to the edges.

Shell – Polyurethane with Fiberglass CoreFrame + Sensift Insert

Cuff – Polyolefin with Polyamide Spine

Surelock Ski Walk Mechanism – Bomber and low profile walk lever is positioned at the same level as the upper buckle to promote quicker transitions.

4 Micro-Adjustable Aluminum 3D Buckles – Choose from 3 different positions of the instep buckle for optimum in-step comfort, full customization and personalized foot hold.

2 Hiking Hooks – 2 additional hooks placed on both cuff's buckles expand the range of motion and mobility of the boot when it’s in hike mode, improving your comfort when heading up towards a peak.

360° 45mm Velcro Power Strap

Gripwalk Soles

Integrated Tech Inserts – Low-tech inserts are integrated into the shell, making it complementary to touring bindings, so you can experience reliability and direct power transmission when skinning up.

Midgrip Sole – A Contagrip® piece between the toe and heel and GripWalk pads improve the boot's grip in difficult terrain such as a rocky summits, ice and other uneven surfaces.