Karakoram Nomad-W Splitboard Bindings 2023
Whether looking to wander or have a set peak to climb, the Nomad-W has you covered. Our workhorse binding based on the principles of our original SL, the Nomad-W has our X-Type Chassis, Reactive Highback and new AirPod strap. Light and bomb proof the Nomad-W will take you anywhere. Smaller and narrower sizing is now available for down to USW 5.
- ACTIVE JOINING: Pre-loaded binding to board connections give instant response. The most responsive connection for snowboards and splitboards.
- DUAL RIDE-STRIDE: Ride-Stride
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RIDE, TURN, STRIDE:
– Quick 1/4 turn from ride mode to walk mode
– Ride Mode: 0° to 22°, in 2° increments
– Surf Mode: 0° or 11°
– Walk Mode: -8° allows for longer stride -
REACTIVE HIGHBACKS:
– Medium-Stiff Flex (8 of 10)
– Dual Ride-Stride Forward Lean adjustment for Splitboarding
– Flex-Lock compatible for Splitboarding - OPEN CHASSIS: Open chassis allows board to twist naturally under binding
- NOMAD X-TYPE HEELCUP
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2X STRONGER:
– 2x stronger than standard Aluminum
– CNC core outs maximize strength-to-weight ratio
– High sidewall supports boot for better power transfer and grip while side hilling
– Flared sidewall cups boot for better fit - AIR-POD STRAPS
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NO PRESSURE POINTS:
– Independent Pressure Pods articulate to boot eliminating pressure points and pinch points.
– Made from P-Lite TPE, 30% lighter than standard TPU - WIDE CONTACT POINTS: Wide binding contact equals power transfer directly to edges and tip to tail.
- ACTIVE JOINING: Ride Mode Interface
- INSTANT RESPONSE: Pre-loaded binding to board connections give instant response.
- DROP ON CHANGE-OVERS: Active joining allows for a loose fit then closing the lever locks your binding to board, removing all play from the system.
- INTERLOCKING SEAM TABS
- NO SEAM SEPARATION: Seam tabs interlock across the seam of your splitboard interlocking and pre-loading the seam.
- SNOW EJECTION CHANNELS
- EASY SNOW CLEARING: Made from a carbon infused nylon, the Ride Mode 2.0 is designed to reduce snow build up and clear snow easily.
- FLEX-LOCK
- 2.0 X EDGE GRIP: Tour faster using less energy. Use the boots you want to ride in. Ride like a snowboarder. Tour like a hard booter.
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TIGHTEST AND SMOOTHEST TOUR PIVOT:
– Independent sleeves rotate freely on a fixed through axle (similar to a bike axle) for the stiffest and smoothest touring pivot
– Wide support cradle increases tour mode rigidity
– Offset cradle allows snow to clear during entry
– Quick release touring bracket allows for quickest and simplest transition - DUAL SPEED RISERS: Flip-Speed Riser
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POLE BASKET FLIP:
– Flip up with pole basket; simple and easy
– Dual height climbing risers
– Heel-Lock -
LOCK YOUR HEEL:
– On-the-fly heel lock down
– Release load equivalent to DIN 6
– Heel-Lock folds out of way when not needed
