ROME · Katana AW
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Katana AW
25/26 season
Expert reviews 1
A binding with a very wide adjustment range that balances high-speed carving, low-speed agility, board feel and impact absorption well. It's a particularly good choice if you struggle to get boots and bindings to fit together. The frameless ankle strap is very flexible at the edges and firm in the middle, so it grips where it should and gives where it should. Pairs with boards 5–7.5/10 flex.
StiffnessHigher means stiffer
Board feel
How much of the board's flex you feel
Response
Does it turn as soon as you lean
At slow speed
Carving
Turning hard on edge
Impact absorption
Landings and rough snow
Comfort
Ankle support
Strap adjustment
On and off
Who it suits
Suits intermediate to expert riders
Good
- ✓A very wide adjustment range that can accommodate difficult boots
- ✓Good balance between high-speed carving and low-speed agility
- ✓Covers both board feel and impact absorption
- ✓The frameless ankle strap grips differently across its width
Not so good
- —Not enough for a very stiff freeride approach

