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Select Your Size: M/L (US 7.5-10.5)
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Rome Katana AW Snowboard Binding 2027 | Black
The Cult Favourite. Now Surfier.
The Katana is the binding Rome riders don't give up. For 2027 it moves onto the AsymWrap platform, keeping the light weight and endless adjustability it's known for while adding a surfier, more lively feel underfoot.
Flex sits at 6 to 8 out of 10, from playful to precise, so it's happy buttering a side hit and still bites hard on a heelside carve. The Pivot Mount system gives you 64 strap combinations to dial the fit to your exact boot.
Best for: advanced and expert all-mountain riders who want a lively, tweakable binding that makes any board feel more dialled, from park laps to heavy carves and deep pow.
The Tech and What It Does for Your Day
✅ AsymWrap platform: surfy but highly responsive, with strong board feel and lateral flex for grabs and front-board butters
✅ Pivot Mount system: 8 strap positions per side, 64 combinations in total, to centre the straps on your boot
✅ OmniFlex ankle strap: pre-curved and lightweight for a pressure-free hold
✅ ProGrip toe strap: auxetic web design that grips and wraps the toe box
✅ Forged aluminium heelhoop: locks down heelside carves and lifts power transfer
✅ Adjustable baseplate: min-to-max slider to centre your boot over the board
✅ 2° dual-density footbed: subtle cant for knee alignment, plus cushioning
Not for you if: you're in your first seasons and want a soft, forgiving binding. Look for a softer flex rating instead: browse our men's snowboard bindings and use the flex filter.
Spec Sheet
Model: Rome Katana AW 2027
Platform: AsymWrap
Flex: 6–8/10 (Rome scale)
Highback: 15% glass fibre, 85% nylon
Baseplate: 30% glass fibre, 70% nylon, adjustable
Heelhoop: Forged aluminium
Ankle strap: OmniFlex
Toe strap: ProGrip
Strap mounting: Pivot Mount, 64 combinations
Footbed: 2° dual-density
Mounting: 4x4, 2x4 and Channel
Terrain: All-mountain, park, powder
Ability: Advanced to expert
Weight: Not published by Rome
Colour: Black
Sizes stocked: M/L (US 7.5–10.5), L/XL (US 10.5–13)
FAQs
What's the difference between the Katana AW and the Katana AW FASE?
The Katana AW is a traditional two-strap binding. The FASE version adds a fast-entry system with an auto-snapping highback and set-and-forget straps.
What size Rome Katana AW do I need?
M/L fits US men's 7.5 to 10.5 and L/XL fits 10.5 to 13. On the crossover size, your boot's outer footprint decides it. Bring your boots to 435A Bridge Rd Richmond or call 03 9421 2293.
Is the Rome Katana good for powder?
Yes. The responsive 6 to 8 flex and forged heelhoop drive the board in deep snow, and the AsymWrap platform keeps it surfy.
Is the Katana AW stiff?
It's medium-stiff. Rome rates it 6 to 8 out of 10, playful enough to tweak and precise enough to carve hard.
About Rome
Rome was founded in Vermont in 2001 by snowboarders building gear for the way they actually ride. Their bindings are known for adjustability and freestyle-friendly feel, and every model is team-tested before it reaches our wall in Richmond.
Why Buy from Twelve Board Store?
✔️ Free shipping Australia-wide on orders over $90
✔️ Melbourne showroom at 435A Bridge Rd Richmond with expert binding and boot fitment advice
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Every product is backed by the full manufacturer's warranty against defects in materials and workmanship, in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law. If anything goes wrong, contact our team at support@twelveboardstore.com.au and we will arrange assessment, repair, replacement or refund as appropriate.
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Why Buy from Twelve Board Store
Twelve Board Store has been riders selling to riders since 2013. We are not a generic retail chain — we are a specialist board sports retailer built around genuine product knowledge, real rider experience and the kind of after-sales support that only comes from a team that actually uses the gear they sell.
Every brand we stock, we ride. Every recommendation we make comes from real experience — on the mountain, in the park, on the street, and on the road. When you call us, you talk to someone who has been on a snowboard at Hotham last weekend or a skateboard in the carpark this morning. That is the difference between buying from Twelve and buying from a warehouse with a website.
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