Marker Kingpin M-Werks 12 Alpine Touring Binding Ski Bindings - Touring Bindings - Freeride Marker 100-125mm
Marker Kingpin M-Werks 12 Alpine Touring Binding Ski Bindings - Touring Bindings - Freeride Marker 100-125mm

Marker Kingpin M-Werks 12 Alpine Touring Binding

$879.99
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Size
3 in stock
Features

  • 5 to 12 vertical and lateral release, TÜV certified
  • Alpine-style Kingpin heel
  • Carbon-reinforced pin toe with boot stop
  • 655 g per binding with brake
  • Climbing angles of 7 and 13 degrees
  • Brakes 75 to 100 or 100 to 125 mm
Description

The Marker Kingpin M-Werks 12 is a freeride touring binding with a carbon-reinforced pin toe, alpine-style heel and TÜV-certified 5 to 12 release, at 655 g per binding.
Tech Specs
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Freeride Hybrid Touring Binding

Marker Kingpin M-Werks 12 Alpine Touring Binding

The Marker Kingpin M-Werks 12 Alpine Touring Binding is a freeride touring binding for strong skiers who want alpine-style heel hold on the descent and a pin toe for the climb. The heel grips the boot like an alpine binding, with vertical and lateral release adjusted separately from 5 to 12 and TÜV certified, while a carbon-reinforced pin toe keeps weight down. At 655 g per binding with brake, climbing angles of 7 and 13 degrees and 25 mm of length adjustment, the Kingpin M-Werks 12 suits freeride touring, big-mountain lines and one-ski resort and backcountry setups.

Specs Verified Ratings and setup guidance verified against manufacturer specifications.

Is This the Right Binding for You?

Best For
Strong touring skiers up to 120 kg who want TÜV-certified release from 5 to 12, an alpine-style heel and a pin toe for the climb.
Consider Another Binding If
You want the lightest climbing setup, need a release value above 12, or ski boots without toe tech inserts.

CCBB Binding Ratings

Uphill Efficiency
3/5
655 g per binding, climbing angles of 7 and 13 degrees
Descent Security
5/5
TÜV-certified 5 to 12, alpine-style heel
Transition Speed
4/5
Wide step-in toe with boot stop
Serviceability
4/5
25 mm length range, tool-free toe springs

Rating scale: 5 = top of its class, 4 = excellent, 3 = good, 2 = specialized or below average, and 1 = limited.

CCBB Binding Profile

Release Range5 to 12 vertical and lateral
CertificationTÜV certified
Brake Width75 to 100 or 100 to 125 mm
Riser HeightsFlat, 7 and 13 degrees
Crampon CompatibleYes, Kingpin and Alpinist crampons
Boot CompatibilityTech toe inserts, heel lip
Adjustability25 mm length range

Why We Like It

  • The heel clamps the boot the way an alpine binding does, with vertical and lateral release set separately from 5 to 12 and TÜV certified.
  • Extra-large power transmitters in the heel center the boot and transfer edging force to wide skis.
  • A carbon-reinforced toe with a wide step-in platform and rubber boot stop lines the inserts up with the pins, so stepping in takes far less force.
  • Climbing angles of 7 and 13 degrees switch with a pole, and 25 mm of length adjustment fits a second pair of boots.

Best Uses

  • Freeride touring
  • Big-mountain and steep lines
  • One-ski resort and backcountry setups
  • Skiers up to 120 kg
  • Skis 75 to 125 mm underfoot

Mounting and Setup Advice

Choose the brake by ski waist: the 75 to 100 mm brake or the 100 to 125 mm brake. A shop should set vertical and lateral release separately at the heel for your weight, height, age, boot sole length and skier type and test it after mounting. Marker rates the binding for skiers up to 120 kg.

The toe needs certified tech inserts, and the heel holds the boot's heel lip, so check that your touring boot has both. Bring your boots in and we will confirm the fit and set the release.

Mounting and setup guidance reviewed by CCBB staff.

Technical Specifications Manufacturer specs · Click to expand

Fit and Setup

Release Value
5 to 12 vertical and lateral, set separately
Certification
TÜV certified
Weight
655 g per binding with brake
Brake Widths
75 to 100 mm, 100 to 125 mm
Length Adjustment
25 mm
Climbing Aids
Flat, 7 and 13 degrees
Stand Height
21.5 mm

Construction and Compatibility

Toe
Carbon-reinforced pin toe, wide step-in platform, rubber boot stop
Heel
Kingpin alpine-style heel, extra-large power transmitters
Materials
Carbon-reinforced plastic, aluminum, stainless steel
Boot Compatibility
Pin toe with an alpine-style heel. Requires boots with certified tech (pin) inserts at the toe, typically ISO 9523 (Touring) soles; the heel holds the boot's heel lip. Boots without toe tech inserts, including ISO 5355 (Alpine) and GripWalk (ISO 23223) boots without inserts, are not compatible.
Recommended Use
Freeride touring

Compare the Marker Kingpin M-Werks 12

Kingpin M-Werks 12 vs. Marker Kingpin 10 Alpine Touring Binding

The Marker Kingpin 10 Alpine Touring Binding pairs the same pin toe and alpine-style heel with a lower release range for lighter skiers. The M-Werks 12 adds carbon reinforcement and a higher range.

Shop Marker Kingpin 10 Alpine Touring Binding

Kingpin M-Werks 12 vs. Salomon S/Lab Shift² 13 MNC Touring Binding

The Salomon S/Lab Shift² 13 MNC Touring Binding switches to an alpine toe for skiing and accepts alpine and GripWalk boots, with TÜV-certified release from 6 to 13 at 920 g per binding. The Kingpin M-Werks 12 is lighter and pin-toe only.

Shop Salomon S/Lab Shift² 13 MNC Touring Binding

Kingpin M-Werks 12 vs. Dynafit ST Rotation 14 Alpine Touring Binding

The Dynafit ST Rotation 14 Alpine Touring Binding keeps pins at both ends with a rotating toe and TÜV-certified release from 7 to 14 at 605 g per binding. Choose by heel feel and the release value you need.

Shop Dynafit ST Rotation 14 Alpine Touring Binding

Common Questions

Who should buy the Marker Kingpin M-Werks 12 Alpine Touring Binding?
The Marker Kingpin M-Werks 12 Alpine Touring Binding suits strong touring skiers up to 120 kg who want an alpine-style heel and TÜV-certified release from 5 to 12, with a pin toe to keep the climb efficient.
What boots work with the Marker Kingpin M-Werks 12 Alpine Touring Binding?
The Kingpin M-Werks 12 needs boots with certified tech (pin) inserts at the toe, typically ISO 9523 (Touring) soles, and a heel lip for the alpine-style heel. Boots without toe tech inserts, including ISO 5355 (Alpine) and GripWalk (ISO 23223) boots without inserts, are not compatible.
Is the release on the Kingpin M-Werks 12 certified?
Yes. The Kingpin M-Werks 12 is TÜV certified, with vertical and lateral release set separately at the heel from 5 to 12.
How much does the Kingpin M-Werks 12 weigh?
655 g per binding with brake.
What brake size do I need?
Pick by ski waist: the 75 to 100 mm brake or the 100 to 125 mm brake.
Does the Kingpin M-Werks 12 take ski crampons?
Yes. Marker's Kingpin and Alpinist crampons fit, in 80, 90, 105 and 120 mm.

Our Verdict

The Marker Kingpin M-Werks 12 Alpine Touring Binding brings an alpine-style heel and TÜV-certified release from 5 to 12 to a pin-toe touring binding, with carbon reinforcement holding the weight to 655 g per binding with brake. It skis like a binding meant for hard descents and climbs with a pin toe and 7 and 13 degree risers. Skiers who put weight first should look at a pure pin binding; freeride tourers who want alpine-style heel hold should start here.

The Marker Kingpin M-Werks 12 is a freeride touring binding with a carbon-reinforced pin toe, alpine-style heel and TÜV-certified 5 to 12 release, at 655 g per binding.