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Marker Griffon X 13 vs Tyrolia Attack 14 GW
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best Ski Bindings: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
The Griffon X 13 pairs a release range that starts low enough for most adults with a low 14 mm stand height and both Alpine and GripWalk sole compatibility. The Attack 14 GW gives up a little stand height and sits slightly heavier, but costs less and offers a wider brake selection.
Marker Griffon X 13
Buy itA freeride-style alpine binding with a DIN 4 to 13 range, a 14 mm stand height and Alpine plus GripWalk sole compatibility.
- The DIN 4 to 13 release range starts low enough for lighter adults and tops out where most strong resort skiers sit.
- Marker lists a 14 mm stand height without the ski, which it says gives more direct power transmission.
- The Triple Pivot Elite X toe includes an upward release function, and the binding accepts Alpine (ISO 5355 A) and GripWalk (ISO 23223 A) soles.
- It does not accept touring (ISO 9523) soles, so it is not the binding for a dedicated touring boot.
- Marker lists the weight as 1,045 g without saying whether that is one binding or a pair.
- Brakes come in 90, 105, 120 and 132 mm only, so very narrow carving skis fall outside the range.
Tyrolia Attack 14 GW
Buy itThe lowest-priced Attack, with a DIN 4 to 14 range, a three-piece heel and brakes from 85 to 150 mm.
- The DIN 4 to 14 range is the widest of the four bindings here.
- Five brake widths (85, 95, 110, 130 and 150 mm) cover narrow all-mountain skis through wide powder skis.
- The FR PRO 3 toe has an adjustable AFD for different boot sole heights, and Tyrolia says the heel allows DIN adjustment in open and closed position.
- At a listed 1,025 g per binding it is heavier per piece than the Atomic Shift² 13 MN.
- The 17 mm stand height is taller than the Griffon X 13's 14 mm.
- Tyrolia says Attack models need the boot sole height checked with a tester, so a shop visit is not optional.
Side by side
| Marker Griffon X 13 | Tyrolia Attack 14 GW | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Adult resort skiers on flat all-mountain or freeride skis who want a proven release design with a low stand height. | Resort skiers who want a tough all-mountain and park binding with a wide release range for less money than the premium options. |
| Price tier | $$ · mid-range | $$ · mid-range |
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the Marker Griffon X 13 - A freeride-style alpine binding with a DIN 4 to 13 range, a 14 mm stand height and Alpine plus GripWalk sole compatibility. Choose the Tyrolia Attack 14 GW instead if resort skiers who want a tough all-mountain and park binding with a wide release range for less money than the premium options.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Ski Bindings: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).