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
• 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
• 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
• 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.
• 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
• 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