Karakoram Prime X-W Splitboard Bindings 2023

CNC machined completely from 7000 Series Space-Grade Aluminum and injection molded with Carbon Nyolite, the Prime-X is the lightest Splitboard binding with Super Pivot Ratchets, AirPod strap, asymmetric heelcup, aluminum and titanium hardware, hollow titanium pins and Carbon Nyolite highback . The lower inner sidewall allows for tweaks while the taller outer sidewall provides surpport for touring. The Prime-X sets a new standard for backcountry snowboarders. Travel lighter, travel faster, ride harder.

• ACTIVE JOINING: Pre-loaded binding to board connections give instant response. The most responsive connection for snowboards and splitboards.
• DUAL RIDE-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
• ASYMMETRIC HEELCUP: X-Type Heelcup
• TOURING SUPPORT. RIDING FREEDOM:
  - High sidewall supports boot for better power transfer and grip while side hilling
  - Low sidewall give freedom of movement for riding
• 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
• ALUMINUM HARDWARE:
  - Custom 7075-T6 Aluminum Screws
  - Hollow pins
• WIDE CONTACT POINTS
• DIRECT POWER TRANSFER: Wide binding contact equals power transfer directly to edges and tip to tail.
• SUPER PIVOT RATCHETS
• DESIGNED FOR SPLITBOARDING:
  - Smooth Ratcheting
  - Robust and Durable
  - Lighter
  - Lever Tucks in, Preventing Drag in Skin Track
• AIRSTRAP: Included with all Prime-X Bindings
• 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.
• TOUR MODE
• 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