Choosing ski & snowboard bindings and boots starts with one crucial question: are you equipping skis or a snowboard? The Marker Griffon 13 and Bataleon Blaster AW FASE are not interchangeable category choices, so the right pick depends first on your setup, then on the binding features you want.
Quick verdict
Choose the Marker Griffon 13 Ski Bindings for a ski setup, especially if Touring, GripWalk, or Alpine boot compatibility and a DIN 4.0-13.0 range matter to you. Choose the Bataleon Blaster AW FASE Women's Snowboard Bindings for a snowboard setup where FASE fast entry, an AsymWrap chassis, and a 2° canted footbed are the defining priorities. The listed price spread is $169.96, with the Bataleon priced higher.
At a glance
| Marker Griffon 13 Ski Bindings | Bataleon Blaster AW FASE | |
|---|---|---|
| Category fit | Ski bindings | Women's snowboard bindings |
| Listed price | USD 209.99 | USD 379.95 |
| Key details | DIN 4.0-13.0, Triple Pivot Elite 3 Toe System, Multinorm technology | FASE fast-entry system, AsymWrap Chassis, AuxTech straps, 2° Canted Footbed |
| Best match | Skiers choosing among Touring, GripWalk, and Alpine boot compatibility | Snowboarders prioritizing the named fast-entry and wrap features |
Where each product wins
Marker Griffon 13
The Marker has the stronger case for ski-specific buyers because its title and description are centered on ski bindings rather than snowboard hardware. Its Triple Pivot Elite 3 Toe System and Inter Pivot 3 Freeride Heel give the design a clear technical identity, while the Anti Ice Rail addresses clearing snow and ice from ski boot soles. Multinorm technology is specified for Touring, GripWalk, and Alpine boots, adding useful category-specific detail. At USD 209.99, it also sits $169.96 below the Bataleon. Its limitation is equally clear: this is a ski binding, so it is not the category match for a snowboard setup.
Bataleon Blaster AW FASE
The Bataleon wins for a snowboarder who specifically wants a women's snowboard binding with a fast-entry approach. FASE Technology is the headline distinction, supported by an AsymWrap Chassis, AuxTech straps, and a 2° Canted Footbed. The description also connects the chassis with flexibility and ease of tweaks, giving this binding a different design emphasis from the Marker. The trade-off is the USD 379.95 listed price, which is $169.96 above the Marker. It is also explicitly a snowboard binding, making it the wrong category fit for someone equipping alpine skis.
Product notes
Marker Griffon 13 Ski Bindings
The Marker Griffon 13 makes sense when the purchase is for skis and boot compatibility is a central concern. Its listed DIN 4.0-13.0 range, Triple Pivot Elite 3 Toe System, Inter Pivot 3 Freeride Heel, and Multinorm technology provide several concrete reasons to focus on it. The description names Touring, GripWalk, and Alpine boots, while the Anti Ice Rail is intended to help clear snow and ice from ski boot soles. Its listed price is USD 209.99. The limitation is not a missing feature but a category boundary: the title identifies it as a ski binding, and its ski-specific design details do not make it a snowboard binding choice. For ski buyers, that focus is the reason to choose it; for snowboarders, it rules it out.
Bataleon Blaster AW FASE Women's Snowboard Bindings
Bataleon's Blaster AW FASE is the more relevant choice when the setup is a snowboard and the desired feature is fast entry. The title identifies it as a women's snowboard binding, while the description names FASE Technology, an AsymWrap Chassis, AuxTech straps, and a 2° Canted Footbed. The chassis is also associated with flexibility and ease of tweaks, giving the binding a distinct feature profile. Its listed price is USD 379.95, the higher figure in this comparison. That price is the main practical limitation alongside its category focus: it should be selected for a snowboard setup, not substituted for a ski binding. Snowboarders who want the named FASE and wrap design have the clearest reason to choose it.
Final choice by use case
- For skis: Choose the Marker Griffon 13 Ski Bindings. The DIN range, Triple Pivot Elite 3 Toe System, Anti Ice Rail, and specified Touring, GripWalk, and Alpine boot compatibility all align with ski use.
- For snowboards: Choose the Bataleon Blaster AW FASE Women's Snowboard Bindings. Its FASE fast-entry system, AsymWrap Chassis, AuxTech straps, and 2° Canted Footbed define the snowboard-focused choice.
- For the lower listed price: The Marker is the straightforward pick, with a $169.96 lower listed price than the Bataleon.
The final decision is therefore less about declaring one binding universally better and more about matching the binding category to your equipment: Marker for skis, Bataleon for snowboards.