Choosing ski & snowboard bindings and boots comes down to a basic but important split: do you need a dedicated ski-binding purchase, or a snowboard boot-and-binding package designed to make getting on the mountain simpler? The Marker Griffon 13 and System MTN answer different versions of that question, so the right choice depends more on your setup than on a simple feature race.
Quick verdict
Choose the Marker Griffon 13 Ski Bindings for a ski-focused setup with a listed DIN 4.0-13.0 range, a Triple Pivot Elite 3 Toe System, and compatibility named for Touring, GripWalk, and Alpine boots. Choose the System MTN Rear Entry Step in Bindings w/Pro Twist Boots Men's Boot and Bindings Combo if you want snowboard bindings and boots together, with rear-entry step-in convenience. The listed prices are $69.96 apart, with the Marker at USD 209.99 and the System at USD 279.95.
Compact comparison
| Decision point | Marker Griffon 13 | System MTN |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | USD 209.99 | USD 279.95 |
| Format | Ski bindings | Men's snowboard boot and binding combo |
| Named design | DIN 4.0-13.0; Triple Pivot Elite 3 Toe System | Rear-entry step-in bindings with Pro Twist Boots |
| Best fit for the decision | Dedicated ski-binding purchase | Combined snowboard boots and bindings purchase |
Where each wins
- Marker Griffon 13 wins for ski-binding flexibility. Its description names Touring, GripWalk, and Alpine boot compatibility, while the title identifies the Triple Pivot Elite 3 Toe System and Inter Pivot 3 Freeride Heel. That makes it the more relevant choice when you are selecting bindings around an existing ski boot setup.
- System MTN wins for snowboard entry convenience. The package combines rear-entry step-in bindings with APX Pro Twist Boots, and its description focuses on getting in and out more easily while avoiding repeated lace-up and strap-in frustrations.
Product notes
Marker Griffon 13 Ski Bindings
The Marker Griffon 13 makes the clearest case when your shopping list begins with ski bindings rather than boots. Its title gives a DIN 4.0-13.0 range and calls out the Triple Pivot Elite 3 Toe System, while the description also names the Inter Pivot 3 Freeride Heel and Anti Ice Rail. Most useful for fit planning, the description explicitly names Touring, GripWalk, and Alpine boot compatibility. The limitation is equally clear: the title centers on ski bindings, not a boot-and-binding package. That means it suits a skier who is choosing or replacing bindings, but not someone seeking snowboard boots and bindings together. At USD 209.99, it is also the lower-priced route in this comparison.
System MTN Rear Entry Step-In Combo
The System MTN is the more direct answer for a snowboarder who wants boots and bindings in one purchase. The title pairs rear-entry step-in bindings with Pro Twist Boots, and the description emphasizes sliding the foot in after lowering the hi-back instead of sitting down to strap in on every run. That convenience-focused design is the concrete reason to choose it, especially if quick entry and a coordinated package matter more than buying a binding by itself. Its limitation is category-specific: this is a men's snowboard boot-and-binding combo, not a ski-binding setup. At USD 279.95, it also sits above the Marker, so its case rests on the included snowboard boots and rear-entry format rather than a lower upfront price.
Final choice by use case
- Choose Marker Griffon 13 for a ski setup, especially when the named Touring, GripWalk, or Alpine boot compatibility matches your boots and you want a dedicated binding purchase.
- Choose System MTN for a men's snowboard setup when the included Pro Twist Boots and rear-entry step-in format address your priority.
- If you are deciding between them purely on category fit, the Marker is the ski-binding option and the System is the snowboard boot-and-binding option. They are alternatives for different mountain setups, not interchangeable binding choices.