marker tecnica volkl still may market together or their us distribution channels may be the same. but k2 owns volkl and marker but not tecnica they are still together with nordica.
go to LEES I will mount them for you. ask for Josh.
I have a bachelors in ski area management and have mounted skis for years.
I'm not so sure if i would trust any other local shop. We have the best techs and machines in the area. It's not even close.
All Bindings can and will break when landing switch if release occurs. this is because the break has "give" in only one direction. No binding company has figured this out yet. Use leashes not breaks.
Marquette tops in midwest for sure.
As for some others:
Bittersweet is good for southern Michigan Indiana. Nubs is quality but way busy. Boyne this year may do well there are rumors that they will take it seriously this year.
Have you ever seen a binding rip out of a pair of 4frnt skis. I have its not pretty. The core is more prone to ripping out than other skis. trust me. If your are mounting bindings with a close grouping in the heel like any of the look pivots then I would use a smaller diameter drill bit and...