Choosing ski & snowboard bindings and boots starts with one important question: are you outfitting skis or a snowboard? The Marker Griffon 13 and Bataleon Blaster AW FASE serve different sides of that divide, so the useful comparison is about setup, boot compatibility, entry features, and price-not which binding is universally better.
Quick verdict
Choose the Marker Griffon 13 for skis, especially if Multinorm compatibility with Touring, GripWalk, and Alpine boots matters. Its listed price is USD 209.99, and the title calls out freeride, freestyle, park, and pipe use.
Choose the Bataleon Blaster AW FASE for a women's snowboard setup where fast entry, an AsymWrap Chassis, a 2º Canted Footbed, and AuxTech straps are the deciding features. At USD 379.95, it is $169.96 higher than the Marker. These are not direct substitutes: each is built for a different board type.
At-a-glance comparison
| Detail | Marker Griffon 13 | Bataleon Blaster AW FASE |
|---|---|---|
| Product type | Ski bindings | Women's snowboard bindings |
| Listed price | USD 209.99 | USD 379.95 |
| Key listed details | DIN 4.0-13.0; Triple Pivot Elite 3 Toe System; Multinorm technology | FASE Technology; AsymWrap Chassis; 2º Canted Footbed; AuxTech straps |
| Best fit | Ski setup with Touring, GripWalk, or Alpine boots | Women's snowboard setup with fast-entry features |
Where each binding wins
Marker Griffon 13 wins for ski-specific flexibility
The Marker has the clearer case when you need a ski binding rather than snowboard hardware. Multinorm technology is specifically described as compatible with Touring, GripWalk, and Alpine boots, while the Anti Ice Rail addresses clearing snow and ice from ski boot soles. The listed DIN 4.0-13.0 range is another concrete specification to consider. At $169.96 less than the Bataleon, it also keeps the listed-price decision simpler for a ski setup.
Bataleon Blaster AW FASE wins for snowboard entry and chassis features
The Bataleon is the more relevant choice for a women's snowboard setup. Its description centers on FASE Technology and a fast-entry design, then adds an AsymWrap Chassis described for flexibility and ease of tweaks. The 2º Canted Footbed and AuxTech boot-wrap straps give snowboard shoppers specific design elements to weigh. Those features make its appeal different from the Marker's ski-boot compatibility rather than directly better or worse.
Product notes
Marker Griffon 13 Ski Bindings
At USD 209.99, the Marker Griffon 13 is the straightforward pick for a ski setup, particularly if the title's "Freeride, Freestyle, Park and Pipe" focus matches how you ski. Its listed DIN 4.0-13.0 range, Triple Pivot Elite 3 Toe System, and Inter Pivot 3 Freeride Heel provide specific hardware details to consider. The description also calls out Anti Ice Rail and Multinorm compatibility with Touring, GripWalk, and Alpine boots. That boot-compatibility detail is the clearest reason to choose it when boot type matters. The limitation is categorical: this is a ski binding, so it does not serve a snowboard setup.
Bataleon Blaster AW FASE Women's Snowboard Bindings
For a women's snowboard setup, the Bataleon Blaster AW FASE puts the focus on fast entry and its stated chassis and footbed design. Its description names FASE Technology, an AsymWrap Chassis for flexibility and ease of tweaks, a 2º Canted Footbed, and AuxTech straps with a boot-wrap design. Those are concrete reasons to choose it if quick entry, a canted footbed, and chassis flexibility are your priorities. At USD 379.95, it sits $169.96 above the Marker, making price its clearest limitation in this comparison. It is also snowboard-specific, not a replacement for a ski binding.
Final choice by use case
- Choose Marker Griffon 13 for skis, Touring, GripWalk, or Alpine boot compatibility, or if the listed $209.99 price fits your plan.
- Choose Bataleon Blaster AW FASE for a women's snowboard setup where FASE fast entry, the AsymWrap Chassis, 2º Canted Footbed, and AuxTech straps matter most.
- If you are comparing across both sports, decide by the equipment first: the Marker belongs on skis, while the Bataleon belongs on a snowboard. The price gap is meaningful, but the binding type is the deciding distinction.