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Duke PT 11 Ski Binding - 2026

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"I put the Duke PT 11 through its paces on a big splitboard-style objective where we skinned 3,000 feet before dropping into steep, consequential terrain, and the Ride and Hike toe made the transition from walk to ski mode seamless and fast. The fact that you can pull the upper jaw off and drop 300 grams per foot on the climb is a genuine game changer for long missions, and in ski mode it locks down so solidly through Auto Quad Lock that I had full confidence in every turn on the way down."

The summit is the halfway point. That's the mentality the Marker Duke PT 11 Binding was built for, and it shows in every detail. Whether the plan involves a pre-dawn skin track through open alpine terrain or a long traverse to access a hidden north-facing stash, this binding keeps weight honest on the way up without asking you to sacrifice a single thing on the descent.

The Ride and Hike toe is the centerpiece of that promise. Flip the upper jaw forward and the pins are exposed, saving 300 grams per foot and giving the foot freedom to move naturally during the climb. The Lock and Walk unit handles brake management and provides a 10 degree climbing aid automatically, so transitions stay efficient even when legs are burning and focus is elsewhere. When it is time to drop in, clicking the toe back down triggers Auto Quad Lock, securing the jaw at four points simultaneously and returning the toe to full alpine function with the confidence of any dedicated resort binding. The Hollow Linkage 2 heel sits at just 24mm, keeping power transmission direct and edge changes fast on whatever the mountain throws at you. Compatible with alpine, touring, and GripWalk soles through Marker's Multinorm platform, the Duke PT 11 fits the boots already in your quiver and grows with your quiver as it evolves.