Shopping for ski & snowboard bindings and boots can put two very different purchases side by side: a boot replacement and a binding upgrade. The key decision is whether your setup needs a boot in a specific size or a binding with a stated adjustment range and boot-compatibility features. These are not substitutes, so start with the part of your setup you actually need.
Quick verdict
Choose the Head BYS HP Ski Boots when the immediate need is a ski boot and a pre-owned pair suits your plan. Choose the Marker Griffon 13 Ski Bindings when you are specifically making a binding upgrade and want its stated DIN range, toe-and-heel systems, and Multinorm compatibility. The Marker is the more specialized purchase; the Head is the direct boot replacement.
At a glance
| Product | What it is | Key distinction | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head BYS HP Ski Boots | Ski boots | Size 16 / Mondo 34; 365 mm BSL; pre-owned | USD 139.99 |
| Marker Griffon 13 Ski Bindings | Ski bindings | DIN 4.0-13.0; Triple Pivot Elite 3 toe system | USD 209.99 |
Where each product wins
- Head BYS HP Ski Boots: The better match for a boot-first purchase. Its title identifies a specific ski boot size, while its pre-owned condition makes the buying decision more about accepting the condition than selecting binding functionality.
- Marker Griffon 13 Ski Bindings: The better match for a binding upgrade. It is explicitly positioned for freeride, freestyle, park, and pipe use, giving it a clearer role when the boot portion of your setup is already handled.
Product notes
Head BYS HP Ski Boots
When the missing piece is the boot itself, the Head BYS HP is the direct fit for this comparison. It is identified as Size 16 / Mondo 34 with a 365 mm boot sole length, giving shoppers concrete sizing references to compare with their needs. The description also identifies the pair as cleaned and refurbished, which adds useful context for someone who is comfortable choosing pre-owned equipment. Its main limitation is exactly that pre-owned condition: shoppers seeking a new pair should look at the Marker only as a binding purchase, not as an alternative boot. The multicolor finish and unisex department are secondary details, while the size specification is the most important reason to choose this model.
Marker Griffon 13 Ski Bindings
The Marker Griffon 13 makes sense when the purchase is a binding upgrade rather than a boot replacement. Its title names a DIN range of 4.0-13.0 and a Triple Pivot Elite 3 toe system, while the description adds an Inter Pivot 3 Freeride heel and Anti Ice Rail. It also identifies Multinorm compatibility with Touring, GripWalk, and Alpine boots, giving the binding a defined range of boot types to consider. A practical limitation is that it cannot address a need for ski boots; it is a binding-only choice. At USD 209.99, it is also $70 higher than the Head, so that extra cost is easier to justify when the goal is specifically the binding's freeride, freestyle, park, or pipe-oriented design.
Final choice by use case
Replacing ski boots: Choose the Head BYS HP Ski Boots if the Size 16 / Mondo 34 specification suits your needs and a pre-owned pair is acceptable. It is the only boot in this head-to-head.
Upgrading ski bindings: Choose the Marker Griffon 13 Ski Bindings when you need a binding with the stated 4.0-13.0 DIN range, named Triple Pivot and Inter Pivot systems, and Multinorm boot compatibility.
Using price as the tie-breaker: The $70 spread favors the Head, but only when a boot is what your setup requires. If the job is a binding upgrade, the Marker is the relevant choice despite the higher price.
