Details The ultra-light Marker Alpinist 8 Alpine Touring Ski Binding is a pin binding optimized for lighter and specifically female ski tourers. A unique and softer heel spring supports easy entry and lowers the DIN range to 3-8. It also offers active length compensation during ski flex and an impressive power transfer downhill due to a 38 mm drill pattern. The carbon-reinforced toe provides great stiffness and comes with anti-ice pads and integrated elastomers for easy stepping in. The heel features a climbing aid with 0°, 5° and 9° angle and allows super convenient switching between hike and ride mode. Very practical: Alpinist allows a +/- 7.5 mm heel adjustment to suit various sole/boot lengths! Construction Alpinist Heel Step-in Heel Alpinist heel with adjustable lateral release with different DIN options and 15mm of heel adjustment range (+-7.5mm). Offers three walking modes thanks to the hot forged aluminum climbing aid. The "Fast Shift Mode" enables quick shifting between neutral and highest walking mode. The active length compensation in the heel allows consistent power transmission and release performance, even when the ski is flexed. Climbing Aids Alpinist Neutral walking mode and two climbing aids offering 5° and 9°. The fast shift mode enables quick shifting between 0° and 9° without the need to rotate the heel. Alpinist Brake / Long Travel Brake Optional brake for Marker Alpinist. Improved usability on both brakes. ISI Toe Rubber stop pad Boot tip is aligned/stopped when stepping in. Wider step-in platform Enlarged contact area for boot sole when stepping in. Easier step-in Toe piece snaps/clicks into the boot with a lot less force required. Details Walking Modes 0°, 5°, 9° Crampon Kingpin/Alpinist Easy to install crampons for Kingpin and Alpinist available in the sizes 80mm, 90mm, 105mm, 120mm. Active Length Compensation Active length compensation in the heel allowing the heel to move back up to 4 mm when the ski is flexed. Specs DIN Range 3.0 - 8.0 Brake Width Optional 90mm 105mm 115mm Height 13 mm Adjustment Range 15 mm Binding Weight 270 g 360 g (with optional brake) Recommended Skier Weight Max 110 kg (242 lb) Marker Alpinist 8 Alpine Touring Ski Bindings 2025