Gnu

Outdoor Karakoram Co-Lab Snowboard Binding

Gnu teamed up with the brilliant minds at Karakoram to create the ultimate splitboard binding. The Gnu Outdoor Karakoram Co-Lab Snowboard Binding makes it easier than ever to climb to the top of the mountain, and once you're there it provides unprecedented control and confidence that will change the way you ride in the backcountry.

Gnu designed it strictly for splitboarding and to work exclusively with Karakoram's clips and system for seamless performance. The lightweight baseplate connects to the board in ride mode through five attachment points to create a stiff connection and eliminate chatter and slop in the seam. This allows your board to ride like a solid setup so you can tap into terrain once thought too gnarly for shaky splitboards. Thanks to the separated plates on the ride mode interface and an open binding chassis, you can actually feel your board's torsional flex beneath your feet. This equates to vast improvements in control and precision over traditional systems.

Not only does the seamless design improve riding performance, but it also makes changing over from tour to ride mode and back insanely quick and easy. Instead of dealing with finicky pins and stubborn plates, the Outdoor clips into tour mode via freely-rotating axles that are integrated into the baseplate so you never have to worry about losing parts at the top. When you're ready to ride down, just snap down the quick-release lever, and the binding is locked into place. This same lever also allows you to lock your heel down in touring mode for icy traverses and long skates.