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Marker turntable-style bindings

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uni-corn
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So i was at Play It Again Sports browsing the skis, and came across these Marker bindings that looks like FKS/P-Series heal piece's. Any more info on these?

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Are they worth picking up?
Jan 16 2008 7:18PM
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uni-corn
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And they have the normal Marker toe
Jan 16 2008 7:20PM
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zackblain
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they look like their going to be heavy as balls  
Jan 16 2008 7:26PM
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uni-corn
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Werent that bad for being on 198 Volkl's
Jan 16 2008 7:28PM
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zackblain
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I see. they look pretty solid though.
Jan 16 2008 7:30PM
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uni-corn
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Ya, im not sure if i should pick them up or not.

Or does anyone want them?
Jan 16 2008 7:32PM
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skiwithchuck
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Stay away, there is a reason they dont make anymore. That reason is that they break way too easy and that replacement parts are unfindable. I used to have a pair of 18din ones on 195 Olin straight planks but they broke! Way too many small parts in the heel piece.....


Jan 16 2008 7:34PM
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uni-corn
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But are they a true turntable heel?
Jan 16 2008 7:35PM
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cobra_commander
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With the marker toe piece that does not matter, the main problem with markers is not in the heel but in the toe.
Jan 16 2008 7:39PM
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uni-corn
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Ahhh, that is true. So not really worth picking up then?
Jan 16 2008 7:41PM
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uni-corn
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Bump
Jan 16 2008 9:13PM
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Dustin.
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That doesn't look like it will turn.  Notice how the brake goes through the heel piece.  I think those are a little different than a turntable.
Jan 16 2008 10:18PM
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uni-corn
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No, they turn. I put the boot in and turned them
Jan 16 2008 10:22PM
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bigwhite.steeze
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if there fairly cheap i'd get em.
most people on here dont realise marker used to make the best bindings in the industry.
Jan 16 2008 10:25PM
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uni-corn
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Like these?
Jan 16 2008 11:20PM
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Burrito
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They weren't bad.  They had about the same feel as the Look PX series, but they weren't particularly durable.
Jan 16 2008 11:33PM
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bigwhite.steeze
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yeah these shouldnt be too bad depending on how used they are. oick em up as a backup bidning and throw em on some urban skis or save them till you need a pair.
Jan 17 2008 12:09AM
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dutch1
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you have found a pair of marker MRR's... they were a mainly a racestock binding that has been around since the mid 80's. Saw gradual upgrades, was a good sturdy binding, but as stated before the still uses the classic marker toe piece with a sensitive upward release.

i used to have a pair of these about 7 years ago on my last pair of straight skis... ahh the memories.
Jan 17 2008 12:46AM
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uni-corn
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Thank you for the info!
Jan 17 2008 8:03AM
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MacMahoooon
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You may have an issue finding a shop to work on and mount those. Out of date and race stock are usually No Nos for shop techs
Jan 17 2008 10:48AM
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720skiguy
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your buying these just to buy a turntable lol. i saw a pair of these come through the shop i work at about a month ago, my manager said he used to use them for racing. i'd stay away from them.
Jan 17 2008 11:18AM
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buchanan.
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by no nos' you mean illegal

Jan 17 2008 12:03PM
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