Marker Rotamat Heel Release Binding

Object/Artifact

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The Askmo Collection

Name/Title

Marker Rotamat Heel Release Binding

Entry/Object ID

RHB0002

Description

Marker Rotamat Heel Release Binding. In 1965, Marker introduced the Rotomat heel, which pioneered releasing skiers in the midst of a twisting forward wipeout thanks to a release mechanism on the instep.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Hannes Marker

Role

Inventor

Manufacturer

Marker Binding Company

Date made

1965

Time Period

20th Century

Condition

Overall Condition

Excellent

Date Examined

Feb 1, 2025

Notes

New, never mounted.

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Date

2006

Web Links and URLs

Marker "about" page

General Notes

Note Type

In-House Note

Note

Only one heel piece is in the box. The other has been mounted on a demonstration board owned by this collection but has not yet been added to this catalog.

Create Date

February 1, 2025

Update Date

September 25, 2026