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Marker Duke with Bibby pro's... need your help!

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t_walker
Posts: 934 - Karma: 37
Ok so, I live on the east. I consider myself a high level expert skier. I just recently purchased a pair of the Moment Bibby's, I'm debating an AT Binding.... looking at the Dukes. Are they rugged? Could they handle some time shredding groomers and park for fun? Are they a lot heavier? Have you skied them and what do you think? Any input... THANKS!
Oct 22 2008 7:42PM
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schmies
Posts: 2032 - Karma: 511
Sick binder, not heavy for what you get, good retention and I weight 186 lbs,
Oct 22 2008 7:57PM
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DangerToes
Posts: 1042 - Karma: 33
Ive used mine for everything save rails, and I really love them, you'll hear in a lot of reviews that they're super heavy but the people that think this makes them not worth while are people who ski as a mode of transport down a hill, rather than skiing to ski. that may have not made sense, but basically i recommend them because they make your skis way more versatile.
Oct 22 2008 8:07PM
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Fish_Sandwich.
Posts: 9108 - Karma: 16
I wouldn't ride them in the park really. other than that they look sick but I've never ridden them. I do love my Jesters though, Marker has really stepped their game up.
Oct 22 2008 8:09PM
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t_walker
Posts: 934 - Karma: 37
My biggest question is are the really as secure as the jester? I don't want any slop from boot to ski. And are they rugged? They need to be able to take a beating. +karma
Oct 22 2008 9:37PM
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DirtyMick
Posts: 1496 - Karma: 21
My buddy just mounted his Nordica SuperChargers with the Marker Baron. I got to play with them a little bit, and they seem pretty solid. 
I'll probably be putting them on my JJ's. Go for it I'd say.
Oct 22 2008 9:43PM
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Dr.Rick_Marshall
Posts: 407 - Karma: 44

They can definatly take a beating they are just like the jesters, they are heavy for AT but you can stomp pretty much anything and not worry about it. only problem i have is the stupid release switcht under the boot which stops unwanted switches to AT but when its cold and your hands are frozen its a bitch to get out

Oct 22 2008 10:28PM
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coolhandluke
Posts: 4465 - Karma: 153
yeah that thing is a bitch.

you will be waaay up higher than your normal bindings (unless you come from a race binding with super lifter plates).  being up that higher takes a little getting used to when you're trying to tip-toe, but you can lay trenches on the groomers.

but considering what you gain from the duke, its in a league of its own. 
Oct 22 2008 10:57PM
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