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The innovative Kingpin has earned its stripes as the performance standard in PinTech AT binding technology. With DIN/ISO 13992:2007 certification from Germany’s prestigious TÜV testing organization, the Kingpin’s unique toe and heel pieces are the culmination of years of R&D testing. Ease of use, DIN/ISO certified release function, and best of all, unbeatable power transmission while on the descent mean that you’ve never had a day in the backcountry like the ones you’ll have on the Kingpin. Apart from these benefits this binding offers tremendous walking and step-in comfort, very simple step-in due to fixed stop points, wide drill pattern, 6-pack Power Springs on front and XXL Power Transmitter for impressive power transfer and climbing aids from 0° to 13°.
DIN RANGE 5.0 - 13.0
Toe system Kingpin PinTech toe
Step-in Heel Kingpin heel
Color combination black - gold
Weight* w/o brake / w brake 650g / 730g *per piece with screws
KINGPIN is a PinTech binding with TÜV-certification based on DIN ISO 13992:2007. It brings together the decades of experience of MARKER's engineers combined with our vast experience with touring and the personal feedback from our touring team and mountain guides. The KINGPIN naturally also has a defined release point. It functions reliably in all skiing and crash situation, with an active length compensation feature to ensure proper hold or release when the ski is flexed strongly. As one of the first PinTech bindings, KINGPIN delivers consistent release values compatible with inspections on standard release testing devices.
Safety is a top priority for MARKER even in these ultra-light, almost minimalistic PinTech bindings. The heel piece is one of the key components in this regard, offering all key functions of a high-tech safety binding and, together with the Sixpack toe piece (with six instead of the standard four pins), the KINGPIN Binding achieved TÜV based on DIN ISO 13992:2007! It is compatible with almost all touring ski boots featuring PinTech inserts and satisfying DIN ISO Norm 9523.
The KINGPIN offers release functionality and values comparable with those found on alpine bindings. Unlike most alpine bindings, side releases occur at the heel here, yet the energy, consistency and efficiency of the release on a PinTech binding are completely comparable with the standards for alpine bindings! The heel design with contact pressure and classical sole seat delivers perfect length compensation, preventing unintended releases or compromised ski flex. One major advantage of the KINGPIN in terms of safety comes through its ability to ski at any time in the unlocked position (lever on the heel in "ski," not "walk" position!) without risking accidental releases on hard surfaces or when making aggressive turns.
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.
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 with guaranteed reliability even in critical situations and challenging descents.
Self-evidently there are highly functional crampons for the new KINGPIN. They are specially light and are easily slided in sideways of the toe piece without having to step out of the binding. They provide optimal grip on icy or hard-packed underground and produce hardly any friction on the feed-foreward. There are three differend widths at choice: 90, 105 and 120mm
| Year | 2020 |
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