Best 2-piece/alpine AT boot compatible binding?

[bovine]

So, I've read dozens of threads on this topic and am still kind of foggy on it....

I ski in Scarpa Maestrale RS's and am looking to get more of an area powder ski set up with a 2 piece/non-touring AT boot compatible binding.

What seems to work the best?- Salomon Warden, Marker Griffin....others?

[gregL]

You mean what alpine binding will work with your Maestrale RS boots?

The salient features are sole type and tech fitting type. You have an ISO 9523 touring sole with Dynafit Quick Step tech fittings.

Salomon MNC bindings (Warden 13, Warden 11, Shift) are currently not compatible due to the ridges on the toe fittings. Marker SoleID (must be labeled "ID") bindings will work, but not earlier versions. Tyrolia Attack 13 and 14 AT (must say "AT") also work.

[Chugachjed]

Marker lord sp should work too. They work for my Vulcans.

[gregL]

Marker lord sp should work too.

True, if you can find one - they've been out of production for a while.

[TransplantedFromRMNP]

What about Aatack 2s?


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[Ocean]

You mean what alpine binding will work with your Maestrale RS boots?
...
Salomon MNC bindings (Warden 13, Warden 11, Shift) are currently not compatible due to the ridges on the toe fittings.

Alternative facts?

https://www.wildsnow.com/25538/scarp...ng/#more-25538

[Fritz]

True, if you can find one - they've been out of production for a while.

They’re out there. I just ordered a pair the other day.

[gregL]

Alternative facts?

https://www.wildsnow.com/25538/scarp...ng/#more-25538

If you do like Lou does and mount your own skis, you'll likely have no problem with the Shift (not sure if he tested any Wardens). If you go to a shop, you'll have to find one that believes his "alternate reality #1" rather than his "alternate reality #2."

[dgillis73]

Marker SoleID works well for me and is pretty widely available. Everything from their "Royal Family" (Griffon, Duke, Baron, Jester) from 2017, 2018, and 2019 model years will have it. Which gives you a few options to choose from.

[gregL]

If you do like Lou does and mount your own skis, you'll likely have no problem with the Shift (not sure if he tested any Wardens). If you go to a shop, you'll have to find one that believes his "alternate reality #1" rather than his "alternate reality #2."

Sorry if that seems cryptic. The more established the shop, the more likely they are to be conservative in their interpretation of this issue. "Lou Dawson says it's OK" and "Scarpa says it's OK" don't carry much weight unless Salomon/Atomic/Amer Sports/Anta Sports also say it's OK (and so far that information has not been forthcoming).

[gregL]

What about Aatack 2s?

Only the ones that have "AT" in the model name, i.e. Attack² 14 AT, Attack² 13 AT Demo, Attack² 11 AT Demo . . .