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Stout, alpine-influenced sidecountry bindings with a free-heel function for climbing—that's the Duke in a nutshell. This high-performing binding can clamp on for the biggest runs (DIN tops out at 16) and can switch to a hinged hike mode for skinning up the bowl. Marker made the Duke's chassis specifically for wider skis, and the company says the bindings are among the best at transferring power from boots to ski for initiating fast turns on hardpack.

Brand: Marker

$495

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TwentyTwo Designs Axl The bigger-is-better crowd will be pleased with TwentyTwo Designs's Axl bindings. $320 2013 Winter Buyer's Guide Winter Buyer's Guide, Snow Sports, Ski Gear, Ski Bindings, Backcountry Ski Bindings, Gear
Rottefella NTN Freedom Aggressive skiers will find a lot to like in the NTN Freedom. $400 2013 Winter Buyer's Guide Winter Buyer's Guide, Ski Gear, Ski Bindings, Backcountry Ski Bindings, Gear
Dynafit Radical TLT FT Radical TLT FT bindings are great for charging the resort, then ducking into sidecountry. 2013 Winter Buyer's Guide Winter Buyer's Guide, Snow Sports, Ski Gear, Ski Bindings, Backcountry Ski Bindings, Gear
Salomon Guardian 16 Guardian 16 bindings are recommended for short tours outside the resort and maximum powder in-bounds. $550 2013 Winter Buyer's Guide Winter Buyer's Guide, Ski Gear, Ski Bindings, Backcountry Ski Bindings, Gear

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