Karakoram Nomad Splitboard Bindings 2026

KARAKORAM NOMAD SPLITBOARD BINDINGS

Long days in the backcountry demand gear that keeps pace, and these bindings bring dependable strength without excess weight. A responsive X-Type Chassis anchors the setup with stability on steep climbs, while the C4 Highback offers firm support for driving turns in variable snow. AirPod straps made from lightweight P-Lite TPE distribute pressure evenly, staying comfortable through long approaches and technical terrain. Every component works together to create a smooth, confidence-building feel when skinning, bootpacking, or settling into a demanding ascent.

When it’s time to transition, an efficient system takes over. Ride Mode 3.0 locks the board together with a powerful, active connection that eliminates play and delivers instantaneous response. Interlocking seam tabs create a unified platform for downhill control, and the Dual Ride-Stride system allows quick forward-lean adjustments between climbing efficiency and carving performance. With solid tour pivots, on-the-fly heel lock, and clean snow-shedding design, these bindings remain reliable from trailhead to summit and back again.

TOUR MODE

• Dual Ride Stride – Saving energy in the backcountry can be the difference between going for a second lap, going for a longer tour, or going home because you’re wiped out. All Karakoram splitboard bindings come standard with Dual Ride-Stride forward lean. With a -8° forward lean setting, Stride Mode allows you to stride and glide further with every step. Dual Ride modes allow you to effortlessly switch between railing carves and surfing turns. Drive Mode consists of a preset user-adjustable forward lean (0°-22°), and surf mode can be activated without unstrapping (11° or 0°). Simply turn and go. Dual RideStride is the fastest and easiest forward lean adjustment available.
• Smooth Touring Pivot – Independent sleeves rotate freely on a fixed thru-axle, similar to a bike axle, making these stiff and smooth. They're wide for touring rigidity, they shed snow well, and the quick-releasing bracket allows for simple transitions.
• Dual-Speed Riser with Heel Lock Pole Basket Flip – Flip up/down with pole basket on the fly. Retractable Heel-Lock included.
• Heel Lock – On-the-fly heel lock down Release load equivalent to DIN 6 Heel-Lock folds out of way when not needed.

RIDE MODE

• Ride Mode 3.0 – Lighter. Better. Faster. Stronger. A smaller footprint with less material makes the Ride Mode 3.0 the lightest splitboard interface. More clearance for snow makes Drop-On changeovers better and faster. Active Joining pulls your splitboard together and keeps your feet spring-loaded to the board, giving you direct power transfer to the edge and instant response in a way that passive, slip-fit puck splitboard systems cannot.
• Active Joining – No slop with instant response. Pre-loaded contact points create an ultra solid connection between your bindings and splitboard.
• Interlocking Seam Tabs – No separation: tabs interlock across the seam of your board, interlocking and pre-loading the two halves for a solid ride.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

• Baseplate – Chassis Feel – 6 (1 Soft - 10 Stiff). X-Type Chassis.
• Straps – Airpod Straps – Made from P-Lite TPE, which is 30% lighter than standard TPU. These lightweight straps feature Independent Pressure Pods that articulate to eliminate pressure points.
• Highback – Feel – 8 (1 Soft - 10 Stiff). C4 Highback – Carbon Nyolite and Airpod Strap.
• Compatibility – Standard Splitboard Inserts. Compatible with Karakoram PRIME Quiver-Connectors. Quiver Connecters sold separately for solid boards.
• Direct Power Transfer – Wide binding contact = power transfer directly to edges & tip to tail.

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