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What backcountry binding to pair with Mr. Pollard Opus?

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Tsams
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I'm trying to decide on what Marker touring binding I want to pair with the Opus. What would be the best binding for touring, powder, cliffs, and pillows? Want to be light but still be strong. Thanks for the comments and suggestions!
Mar 18 2013 4:34PM
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Caucasian_Asian
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Baron or Duke, depending on what you ride your DIN setting at.
Mar 18 2013 5:02PM
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Banane.
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Baron's, but It won't be light.
Mar 18 2013 6:45PM
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LC.
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Barons for strength, F12s if you want to save 200g per foot.
Mar 18 2013 6:49PM
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*ninja*
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this
Mar 18 2013 8:05PM
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SamtheEagle
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ive got guardians on mine. not setup for much touring. mainly an inbounds ski with sidecountry tours for these
Mar 18 2013 8:11PM
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tinkytwinky
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Mount them with some Squires for sure!
Mar 18 2013 8:13PM
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Tsams
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Yeah that sounds good! Done here! Thanks guys!
Mar 18 2013 11:57PM
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oil.
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... wot
Mar 19 2013 11:11AM
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Tsams
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How does the F12 compare to the Duke?
Mar 19 2013 3:51PM
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-SnowSnoli-
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Guardians if you have the weight, otherwise wait til next year when they bring out the 13 din guardian
Mar 19 2013 4:13PM
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LC.
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Lighter but not as strong. I know guys who kill it on F12s. Think seriously about how strong a binding you really need and save cash & weight if needed by getting F12s or Barons instead of Dukes.
Mar 19 2013 6:36PM
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Tsams
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I'm thinking of narrowing it down to the Baron or the F12. If in doing about 60% inbound and 40% backcountry/slackcountry, am I better suited with the Baron?
Mar 21 2013 1:31PM
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aSkiingWarPig
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So you don't think the Duke would be better over Baron because of the new extra wide platform, even if the DIN range isn't exactly necessary?

I was also looking to mount my 115 wide Line Sir Francis Bacons with either the Guardian, Duke or Baron, and was thinking of either the next year's Guardian 13 or the extra wide Duke instead of the Baron even though I usually only ride at 9 DIN.
Mar 21 2013 3:44PM
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snowpocalypse
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For starters how much do you weigh and what are you planing on really doing on the skis. Will this be a pure touring set up or just the ocational slackcountry trip. What boots are you running? Tech inserts or reg alpine. All thing you need to consider before tossing cash out.  
Mar 21 2013 4:50PM
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+Tahoe_Shredder+
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If you plan on doing any kind of decent cliffs/backcountry booters then I would stay away from f12's... theres just too much plastic construction and its really not meant for that kind of use... go with guardians/trackers or barons if you will ever be in the air
Mar 21 2013 9:45PM
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aSkiingWarPig
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Actually, I found out that the next year's Barons also come with the Extended Power Frame, so that isn't a factor choosing your binding anymore, and you should just get the right DIN range for you.
Mar 22 2013 9:58AM
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VD.
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This season there's a ton of choice for what you looking to do. Hopefully you may find this somewhat helpful -http://aslansskiblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/12/guardian-duke-epf-mfd-and-adrenalin.html?m=1

As said really think about what you need from you binding, don't hinder yourself with dukes if you don't need them. However likewise don't go for barons to try and save some weight, if your 185lbs and are hard on your gear. Otherwise you'll end up breaking them in under a season. Not saying their a bad binding, just don't underestimate your own ability to break your bindings.
Mar 22 2013 10:15AM
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VD.
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^sorry if the clicky doesn't work, I'm on mobile.
Mar 22 2013 10:16AM
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freeballer
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AAAdrenalin
Mar 22 2013 11:50AM
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Line_Skis
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F12s can carry the load if you want a lighter set up .. if not, yep, Duke or Baron. Thanks!
Mar 22 2013 12:00PM
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Tsams
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I am only 160lbs, but I love cliffs and pillows. I'm leaning more towards the Baron or Duke. Just going to be really heavy
Mar 23 2013 3:21PM
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Tsams
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What binding does EP pair with his Opus?
Mar 23 2013 3:24PM
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VD.
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It would be a duke, he's sponsored by marker, so they would wan't him to be seen riding their top range binding.
Mar 23 2013 6:09PM
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noahccc
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just don't buy F12 you will break them in 2 weeks.. Stick with heavy but strong bindings and if you don't go in the backcountry that much... And if you want something strong and light, go with dynafit
Mar 23 2013 7:25PM
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DAVID_WOODBURY5
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Hey I was wondering what size brakes are best and available for the Opus with a marker binding
Nov 23 2013 8:12PM
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Evangelista
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Baron EPF. The EPF bindings are noticeable better than the originals. I used them everyday last season. From hot laps in the resort to jumps and long tours in the BC I thought they were awesome. For sure on the heavy side but if you can deal with the weight on the way up it will make the way down so much more fun!
Nov 24 2013 12:35PM
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