The new KINGPIN from Marker is the first PinTech binding to gain DIN ISO 13992:2007 certification from Germany’s prestigious TÜV testing organization. Developed for a wide range of skiing environments, the KINGPIN stands out in the areas of protection and safety, performance via optimal power transmission and comfort in the form of easy operation in both ski and walk modes, says the company.
KINGPIN is the first PinTech binding to gain DIN ISO 13992:2007 certification from German TÜV organization. This reflects decades of experience on the part of Marker engineers, paired with the know-how and expertise of the MARKER Touring team.
The KINGPIN has a defined, configurable release setting and includes an active length compensation function to ensure proper release, even when the ski is flexed. It was designed to delivers consistent release values that can be inspected using standard release testing equipment.
The binding’s heel design meanwhile allows for direct, undiminished power transfer, to provide skiing performance on both the ascent and descent, says Marker. Adjustable guide points on the toe pieces make it easier to click in. “When compared with other PinTech bindings, the KINGPIN offers greater security and power,” says the company, at 730g (Kingpin 10 & 13, per binding with brake).
“In developing the KINGPIN, our overall goal was to engineer a frameless PinTech-based binding comparable with conventional alpine bindings in terms of performance, comfort and especially protection. We’ve invested much time and countless meters of vertical drop in the design process, and believe that the new KINGPIN represents a real revolution in the ski touring area,” said company executives.
