Do it all AT quiver?

That sounds like a sweet set up to me.

I tour kingpins on TSTs, inbounds FKS on JJs.

While the TSTs are much nicer on the way up, I often find myself wishing I had more ski for the goodgood descents.


My next setup will definitely be kingpins on a JJ of some flavor.

FKS_HEEL_PIECEI am putting a quiver together for next season for when I go to Norway for a season, and then plan to move to CO following that... I am pretty sure I want the JJ 2.0's and have been considering kingpins but am open to consideration. I am an advanced to expert skier and would like to have a tech setup that can be used inbounds. I also could just get a pair of barons or daymakers, but don't think those would be ideal for tours. Thoughts?

depends on the length of your tours. the kingpin is the best tech binding ive ever ridden as the heelpiece gives a better sense of security. if youre a gram counter you wont appreciate it but the kingpin in my opinion is the best tech binding going. the JJ should be fine for touring but again depending on what size you have and with the kingpin it could really take a toll on longer tours. if you are willing to carry some extra weight with you thats a good setup which can definitely handle inbounds days too

might be worth looking at the JJ zeros. Not many reviews out there so far, but from what I've heard they don't lose a lot of the performance while losing a fair bit of weight. Only sold at a few dealers though: http://zero.armadaskis.com/armada_dealers_list.pdf

If you want a semi-light tech binding that allows more relaxed in-bounds/ski touring this could be an excellent option.

But, I'm going to advise you that the Marker Kingpins were never designed for in-bounds or firm conditions, and anyone using them for this purpose should expect a catastrophic failure eventually...

I would avoid the Armada JJ’s as a one ski/touring quiver as they are extremely Heavy, and were never designed for walking uphill.

Im using beast 14's and I think the lateral elasticity in the toe is a big improvement over the kingpin

patagonialukemight be worth looking at the JJ zeros. Not many reviews out there so far, but from what I've heard they don't lose a lot of the performance while losing a fair bit of weight. Only sold at a few dealers though: http://zero.armadaskis.com/armada_dealers_list.pdf

So I have the JJ Zeros and I absolutely love them. They're by far my favorite ski I've ever owned. I have them mounted with marker jesters and then have Daymakers for touring, by far the best of both worlds in my opinion.