
The Karakoram Interface Hardware Prime is a cutting-edge solution designed for the most demanding backcountry snowboarders. Engineered with precision and crafted from the highest quality materials, this interface hardware ensures a seamless connection between your splitboard and bindings, providing unmatched performance and reliability in the harshest conditions.
Key Features:
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Active Joining Technology:
- Instant Response: The pre-loaded binding-to-board connections deliver immediate responsiveness, eliminating any lag or slop. This ensures that every movement you make is directly translated to your board, offering the most precise control possible.
- Seamless Connection: The active joining mechanism ensures a tight, rattle-free connection, enhancing your riding experience by providing a stable and secure interface.
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C4 Carbon Highback:
- Progressive Reinforcement: The highback features a unique design that offers stiffness at the base for powerful turns and flexibility at the top for comfort during long tours and tweaks.
- Lightweight and Durable: Made from Karakoram’s proprietary Carbon Nyolite, this highback reduces weight without compromising strength.
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Ride Mode 3.0 Technology:
- Versatile Adjustments: Easily switch between ride, surf, and walk modes with a simple 1/4 turn mechanism. Ride mode offers angles from 10° to 22°, surf mode provides 0° or 11°, and walk mode allows for a -8° angle for a longer stride.
- No-Slop Design: The drop-on change-over system ensures a loose fit initially, but locks securely once engaged, removing all play from the system.
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Premium Materials:
- Space-Grade Aluminum: The chassis is CNC machined from 7000 series aluminum, known for its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio.
- Titanium Hardware: All screws and pins are made from Grade 5 titanium, offering superior durability and reduced weight.
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Airpod Straps:
- Comfort and Precision: Independent pressure pods articulate to your boot, eliminating pressure points and ensuring a snug fit.
- Lightweight Construction: Made from P-Lite TPE, these straps are 30% lighter than standard TPU straps.
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Asymmetric Heelcup:
- Enhanced Power Transfer: The high outside sidewall provides optimal power transfer to your edges while touring.
- Freedom of Movement: The dropped inside sidewall allows for greater freedom of movement, perfect for tucking your knee in a turn or tweaking a grab.
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Environmental Responsibility:
- Recycled Carbon Buckles: The buckles are made from recycled carbon fiber tow, reducing waste and promoting sustainability.
Compatibility: The Karakoram Interface Hardware Prime is compatible with all Karakoram Prime System Splitboard Bindings, including the Guide HB. For older models like the Prime1, Prime SL, and pre-2024-2025 Women’s Small Nomad-W and X-W, a small modification may be required.
The Karakoram Interface Hardware Prime sets a new standard for backcountry snowboarding. With its innovative design, premium materials, and advanced technology, it offers unparalleled performance, durability, and comfort. Whether you’re carving down steep slopes or trekking through deep powder, this interface hardware ensures you can travel lighter, faster, and ride harder.