The Marker Squire 11 has long been one of the most popular bindings for lighter skiers, progressing intermediates, and freestyle riders looking for reliable performance without the weight or price of a higher-DIN binding. Sharing much of its design DNA with the Griffon, the Squire delivers excellent power transfer, easy step-in performance, and a lightweight feel that suits everything from groomer laps to park sessions. It's an ideal match for all-mountain and freestyle skis where low weight and predictable release characteristics are priorities.
What Makes This Binding Tick?
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DIN Range: 3-11 DIN range ideal for beginner, intermediate, and many advanced skiers.
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Toe Piece: Triple Pivot Light 2 toe delivering strong retention, consistent release performance, and lightweight construction.
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Heel Piece: Hollow Linkage 2 heel reducing step-in force by approximately 35% while maintaining reliable retention.
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Stand Height: Low 24mm profile creating excellent ski feel and direct power transmission.
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Weight: Approximately 820g per binding helping keep overall ski weight low and manoeuvrable.
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Anti Ice Rail: Integrated rail on the toe piece allowing snow and ice to be scraped from boot soles before stepping in.
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AFD Plate: Stainless steel Anti Friction Device promoting smooth and consistent release performance.
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Boot Compatibility: Compatible with Alpine ISO 5355 and GripWalk ISO 23223 boot soles.
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Adjustment Range: 20mm boot sole length adjustment providing fitting flexibility.
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Construction: Compact lightweight design built specifically for all-mountain, freeride, and freestyle progression.
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Terrain Performance: Comfortable on groomers, park features, side hits, and all-mountain terrain.
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Ideal Skier: Best suited to lighter-weight skiers, progressing intermediates, and freestyle riders who do not require a higher DIN binding.
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Ride Feel: Lightweight, predictable, easy to use, and surprisingly capable across a wide range of resort terrain.