{"product_id":"rome-aw-katana-fase-pro-snowboard-binding-2027-stealth-black","title":"Rome AW Katana FASE Pro Snowboard Binding 2027 | Stealth Black","description":"\u003ch3\u003eRome AW Katana FASE Pro Snowboard Binding 2027 | Stealth Black\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCarbon-Filled Katana. Trusted by Ståle. Lightning-Fast Entry.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2027 Rome AW Katana FASE Pro snowboard binding\u003c\/strong\u003e in Stealth Black is Rome's new premium FASE offering: a carbon-filled, all-terrain binding built for lightning-fast reactions. Rome says it's trusted by Ståle Sandbech for high-octane riding, whether he's in the backcountry or lapping the Whistler parks. Rome put the FASE® Fast Entry System and a carbon-filled baseplate on the Katana AsymWrap platform, and the result is pure reactive power with strap-in so fast you'll never sit in the snow again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis all-black Pro version runs stiffer than the standard Katana AW FASE, with a 7–9 flex range you can tune toward playful or precise. It's built for riders who want a powerful, nimble binding for high-performance riding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is FASE®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFASE® stands for \u003cstrong\u003eFast Entry System\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's a true two-strap binding with faster entry built in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFolding highback that closes automatically.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fold it flat for skating, chairlifts and storage. Step in, engage the toe strap, and the highback closes around your boot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocked-in toe strap.\u003c\/strong\u003e It stays in your set position between runs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFastStrap ankle strap.\u003c\/strong\u003e Buckle down and go.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGetting out is simple: unbuckle the ankle strap like any two-strap binding, bend your knee slightly, lift your heel and step out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Rome Snowboards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRome has been building snowboards and bindings since 2001, and Rome calls the Katana the most storied binding in snowboarding. It's known for adjustability and connected comfort. Rome's AsymWrap chassis and AuxTech® straps changed how a binding can feel, and the Katana FASE family carries all of it into the fast-entry era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eFASE® Fast Entry System\u003c\/strong\u003e: the speed of fast entry with the hold of two straps\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eC Baseplate (30% carbon)\u003c\/strong\u003e: carbon-filled for sharper, faster reactions than the standard Katana FASE\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eAsymWrap Platform\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rome's game-changing chassis. The heelhoop connects to the base at three points, giving a surfy ride and plenty of board feel without losing tweakability or edge-to-edge response\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eForged Aluminium Heelhoop\u003c\/strong\u003e: lightweight strength and durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003ePivotMount FASE®\u003c\/strong\u003e: four ankle strap positions per side. Higher feels more locked-in and powerful; lower feels more playful and surfy\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eOmniFlex Ankle Strap\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rome's most responsive ankle strap, an AuxTech®-powered solid-state overmoulded design with a TPU spine for torsional flex and edge-to-edge power\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eProGrip Toe Strap\u003c\/strong\u003e: AuxTech®-powered for next-level hold and grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eAuxTech®\u003c\/strong\u003e: auxetic hinged patterns that expand evenly under pressure, spreading load across your boot for connected comfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003e2° Canted Dual-Density Footbed\u003c\/strong\u003e: a natural stance with all-day comfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eNever Miss A Day kit\u003c\/strong\u003e: ships with backup ladders, screws and washers so a broken part doesn't end your day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTech Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlex:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7–9\/10 (Rome scale, playful to precise)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustability:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10 (Rome scale)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEntry System:\u003c\/strong\u003e FASE® Fast Entry System\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlatform:\u003c\/strong\u003e AsymWrap with forged aluminium heelhoop\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBaseplate:\u003c\/strong\u003e C Baseplate (30% carbon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighback:\u003c\/strong\u003e G Highback (15% glass \/ 85% nylon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnkle Strap:\u003c\/strong\u003e OmniFlex (AuxTech®) on PivotMount FASE®, 4 positions per side\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToe Strap:\u003c\/strong\u003e ProGrip (AuxTech®)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFootbed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2° canted dual-density\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible with 2x4, 4x4 and Channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRider:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trusted by Ståle Sandbech\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtras:\u003c\/strong\u003e Never Miss A Day spare parts kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: during the 2026\/27 production run, Rome updated the Katana FASE highback to a new solid-state design, so some units carry the new highback. Rome says both versions are fully engineered and ready to ride.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSize Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUS Men's\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUS Women's\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMondo (cm)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 – 7 (7.5 – 8*)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5 – 8.5 (9 – 9.5*)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36.5 – 39 (40 – 40.5*)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23 – 25 (25.5 – 26*)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.5 – 10 (10.5 – 11*)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 – 11.5 (12 – 12.5*)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 – 43 (44 – 44.5*)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25.5 – 28 (28.5 – 29*)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL\/XL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.5 – 12.5 (13 – 14*)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 – 14 (14.5 – 15.5*)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44 – 46 (47 – 48.5*)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28.5 – 30.5 (31 – 32*)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizing tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sizes marked * are Rome's boot-dependent range: whether they fit depends on your boot's brand and style, and Rome says it's safest to size up. Size off your snowboard boot, not your street shoe. Bring your boots into our Richmond store and we'll check the fit on the binding before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRide it if:\u003c\/strong\u003e you're a strong rider who wants a stiffer, carbon-filled Katana that reacts instantly, with fast entry on top.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLook elsewhere if:\u003c\/strong\u003e you want a more forgiving feel. The standard \u003cstrong\u003eRome AW Katana FASE\u003c\/strong\u003e runs a 6–8 flex with the same fast entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Buy From Twelve Board Store\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✔️ Authorised Rome stockist\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✔️ Riders selling to riders, with real binding and boot fitment advice\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✔️ Setup and PivotMount tuning help in-store at our Richmond, Melbourne showroom\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✔️ After-sales and warranty support handled by our team\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✔️ Fast dispatch Australia-wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between the Katana AW FASE Pro and the standard Katana AW FASE?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pro uses a carbon-filled C Baseplate (30% carbon) and runs stiffer, at 7–9 on Rome's flex scale versus 6–8 on the standard version. Both share the AsymWrap chassis, FASE® Fast Entry System, PivotMount and AuxTech® strap package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho rides the Rome Katana FASE Pro?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRome says it's trusted by Ståle Sandbech, who rides it everywhere from the backcountry to the Whistler parks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the Rome Katana FASE work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep into the binding and engage the toe strap. The highback closes around your boot automatically, then you buckle down the ankle strap. To get out, unbuckle the ankle strap, bend your knee slightly and lift your heel out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat size Rome Katana FASE Pro do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eS fits US men's 5–7, M\/L fits 7.5–10 and L\/XL fits 10.5–12.5. At the top of each size (7.5–8 on S, 10.5–11 on M\/L, 13–14 on L\/XL) the fit depends on your boot's brand and style, and Rome says it's safest to size up. The safest bet is to check your boots on the binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the Never Miss A Day kit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a spare parts kit that comes with the binding: extra ladders, screws and washers, so you can keep riding while you sort out a replacement part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon-filled power. Katana control. 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