
The Best Bindings of 2026
Oct 1, 2025
Marker took its top-tier freeride binding and gave it the full M-Werks treatment (read: lightweight and high performance). The new iteration comes in at just 1,130 grams per binding, thanks to a sleek, one-piece toe housing and the addition of lightweight magnesium in key locations. Additionally, it features the lowest stack height out there with a 9-mm toe and 14-mm heel, which means quicker edge engagement and better boot-to-ski power transmission, especially with low-volume boots. The redesigned chassis is shorter, allowing your ski to flex more naturally, while the brake tucks in tighter to the heel piece to reduce drag. The DIN goes from 6 to 16, so it’s built for skiers who like to push it—whether that’s boosting cliffs, charging chop or spinning through the park. Compatible with both alpine and GripWalk soles, this is a leaner, meaner Jester that’s ready for anything you can throw at it.
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