Winter 2020 - Inside Outdoor Magazine

Inside Outdoor | WINTER 2020 42 Product Market Showcase | WINTER 2020/2021 Marker Bindings For skiers looking for versatility in their setup, big mountain performance plus the ability to take advantage of true Pin Tech climbing functionality, the Duke PT 16 hy- brid freeride bindings feature Marker’s Quad Lock Ride & Hike toe. In ride mode it provides downhill performance with full safety release properties up to DIN 16. Switching the binding to hiking mode is simply a matter of unlocking the upper part of the toe piece and rotating it forward. Pin binding technology is integrated in the base plate underneath the toe housing and operates in much the same way as Marker’s KingPin and Alpinist models. In uphill mode, you have the option of saving 250 grams per foot by removing the toe housing sections and stowing them in your backpack. To switch to downhill mode, the toe housing clicks back onto the base plate. It locks back into place thanks to Auto Quad Lock technology, just by stepping into the binding, without any extra action re- quired by the skier. DPS Skis With the Pagoda Piste collection of six models, hard and mixed snow conditions are easily tamed by DPS’s all-new method of integrating core, sidewall and laminates into one cohesive element that optimizes overall performance. Fabricated with two hard wood species of disparate densities and grain orientations, along with a new sidewall technology, the skis are engineered with a new method of horizontally combining these ele- ments to produce a supremely damp and stable platform. Made in the USA, SRP is $1,299. LEKI The Spitfire now comes equipped with the new Trigger 3D Pro G Grip offering more con- trol, comfort and security than ever before. An innovative multi-directional release mechanism expands the release range to 220 degrees, which allows for a greater range of functionality beyond the current Trigger S system. The new technology paired with the slim Pro G Grip with its soft rubber texture provides comfort and confidence without bulk. Featuring 16mm high-strength (HTS 6.5) aluminum shafts, the Spitfire 3D is a sturdy and lightweight pole available in 5 cm increments from 110-135 cm. SRP is $129.