Marker Jester Bindings - Locking of heel is odd

Definitely worth checking on. I used Scarpas with Dukes and Jesters for a couple of years, for some reason the right boot would hang when releasing. Had no problems with Langes or Garmonts. Go figure. I did learn that the radius on the heel of the boot gets chewed up quickly. you might check the TGR gear board. I took a dremmel tool to mine and rounded the 90 degree edge which smoothed things out. I have found I can run the preload just slightly looser, ie let the screw show a little more. The preload has the most affect on TOE release so be sure and have the shop check that as well. The Jester toe does not have a lot of elasticity, once it starts to pivot it doesn't return to center if un weighted, also no diagonal release. Bottom line is they seem to have a window in which they work super well, it may take a little fiddling to get 'em just right.

concur with pretty much all that's been posted here.  the design of the maker royal series heel relies on a noticeably smaller distance than your boots bsl to have the correct amount of fwd pressure.   The plus side is ive found them to have a solid amount of elastic travel which helps to keep you in but they can be a royal PiTA to get back into when its deep n soft and set on a high din level.


And did i read correctly that you took your brand new DPS into REI for a mount?  Braver man than I 

 

I just had a pair of DPS skis mounted with Jester bindings at REI the other day.  I picked them up thinking REI knows what they're doing

That was your first mistake.  REI really shouldn't be trusted... especially with DPS skis.  Next time take them to Feathered Friends.

Good luck with your issue.