{"product_id":"rome-katana-aw-snowboard-binding-2027-sage","title":"Rome Katana AW Snowboard Binding 2027 | Sage","description":"\u003ch3\u003eRome Katana AW Snowboard Binding 2027 | Sage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Cult Favourite. Now Surfier.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlex 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Tech and What It Does for Your Day\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eAsymWrap platform:\u003c\/strong\u003e surfy but highly responsive, with strong board feel and lateral flex for grabs and front-board butters\u003cbr\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003ePivot Mount system:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 strap positions per side, 64 combinations in total, to centre the straps on your boot\u003cbr\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eOmniFlex ankle strap:\u003c\/strong\u003e pre-curved and lightweight for a pressure-free hold\u003cbr\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eProGrip toe strap:\u003c\/strong\u003e auxetic web design that grips and wraps the toe box\u003cbr\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eForged aluminium heelhoop:\u003c\/strong\u003e locks down heelside carves and lifts power transfer\u003cbr\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable baseplate:\u003c\/strong\u003e min-to-max slider to centre your boot over the board\u003cbr\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003e2° dual-density footbed:\u003c\/strong\u003e subtle cant for knee alignment, plus cushioning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot for you if:\u003c\/strong\u003e you're in your first seasons and want a soft, forgiving binding. Look for a softer flex rating instead: browse our \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/mens-snowboard-bindings\"\u003emen's snowboard bindings\u003c\/a\u003e and use the flex filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpec Sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: Rome Katana AW 2027\u003cbr\u003ePlatform: AsymWrap\u003cbr\u003eFlex: 6–8\/10 (Rome scale)\u003cbr\u003eHighback: 15% glass fibre, 85% nylon\u003cbr\u003eBaseplate: 30% glass fibre, 70% nylon, adjustable\u003cbr\u003eHeelhoop: Forged aluminium\u003cbr\u003eAnkle strap: OmniFlex\u003cbr\u003eToe strap: ProGrip\u003cbr\u003eStrap mounting: Pivot Mount, 64 combinations\u003cbr\u003eFootbed: 2° dual-density\u003cbr\u003eMounting: 4x4, 2x4 and Channel\u003cbr\u003eTerrain: All-mountain, park, powder\u003cbr\u003eAbility: Advanced to expert\u003cbr\u003eWeight: Not published by Rome\u003cbr\u003eColour: Sage\u003cbr\u003eSizes stocked: M\/L (US 7.5–10.5), L\/XL (US 10.5–13)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between the Katana AW and the Katana AW FASE?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size Rome Katana AW do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eM\/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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Rome Katana good for powder?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The responsive 6 to 8 flex and forged heelhoop drive the board in deep snow, and the AsymWrap platform keeps it surfy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Katana AW stiff?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's medium-stiff. Rome rates it 6 to 8 out of 10, playful enough to tweak and precise enough to carve hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Rome\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRome 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Buy from Twelve Board Store?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔️ Free shipping Australia-wide on orders over $90\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Melbourne showroom at 435A Bridge Rd Richmond with expert binding and boot fitment advice\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Authorised Rome dealer with full manufacturer warranty\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Flexible payment options including Afterpay \u0026amp; Zip\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Specialists in snow, skate and electric, 12 months a year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What's the difference between the Katana AW and the Katana AW FASE?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The Katana AW is a traditional two-strap binding. 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