These bindings have been the best binding for me, loads of adjustsbility and gives me the board feel I need when riding. Currently on a ravine.
I now own 2 Rome katanas and ride them on 2/3 boards I own and I love them the amount of adjustment I can get out of them is insane aluminum chassis makes for a very responsive ride and the asym chassis allows for a fun surfy and comfortable ride
Ice to pow this past week. The bindings still amaze me coming off now Skate tech. Light, locked in and a fluid surf ride.
downsized boots and needed smaller bindings so bought 4 different sets to test out, and these were the winners by far. phenomenal ride. absolutely love 'em. BUT... toe buckle crapped out after 2 days, skipping before properly tight and chewed up toe ladder. thankfully, customer support made good on replacements... though seemed they'd ignored over 3+ weeks it took to get a reply. but hey, they did right in the end. was tempted to knock a star for the extended delay, but forgiving that and the buckle, the bindings themselves are absolutely 5-star. and yeah, it's obvious why these have so many fantastic reviews as they're a hands-down awesome ride.
Bought these because I wanted responsive and precise freestyle bindings that were adjustable, comfortable, and would still let me tweak out anything I wanted to do. The Katanas fit the bill perfectly. I dig the AsymWrap and really think it accomplishes what it sets out to do perfectly. The metal heelcup construction offers stability and responsiveness, but the dampening underfoot helps make for a stable and comfortable ride. Plus you can tweak the pivotmount to get your ride to be more precise or more surfy; mine are slammed to surf on my freestyle decks, and I love the way they play. Haven’t had any issues to date and hope to keep on rockin that way.
Avery would not make THEIR mistake correct!!!! This is what I ordered, See attached Picture, and they sent me the Black Katanas. They will not pay for shipping to correct their error.... In fact you have to pay shipping back to them, then they have to credit you back and finally you have to reorder and pay again..... So messed up "Worst Customer Service Ever." I will not be shopping with Rome again, they dont care about their customer. Dont work with Avery, I believe she controls all emails going in, I could not even speak with her boss.... Ridiculous No Stars from me if there was a negative button I would be pushing it to the max.
Katana size small highback is perfectly sized to fit women's size 7 Ride Cadence boot height. Footbed fits well. Excellent fit to YES Hel YES 146. Four stars because customer service never responded to my email so I had to put the cash up without any additional fit info. My dog was so enraged by the lack of email response that he started ripping up paper bags.
Ridden it for 3 days, great bindings, responsive and absorbs bumps really well, the straps also have no pressure points. But my nidecker boots got ripped on the inside wall and the boa string also got cut on my back foot. Had to switch them out for back up bindings before my boots completely got destroyed
I tried these bindings on a friend's board and immediately noticed their comfort and surfy ride. I then discovered the multitude of adjustability they offer, giving you the option of making them stiffer or softer, for example, which I think is great. Be warned, trying them once means buying them :)
The L/XL works with size 10 Libertine boots. There’s lots of adjustments with the straps. Can’t wait to try these out thanks Rome. Picture shown with Freaker 154W
Very responsive bindings.
I love these bindings and everything about them apart from one small(er) gripe.
The footbed on L/XL size is a little to short. I have the Libertine in size 12.5 and the footbed while it does still work is borderline to short for such large boots. Rome if you're reading this please make it a little longer! 1 star deducted because of this.
Everything else is just perfect. The straps are out of this world. I mean you don't even feel them on your boots but they lock you in so nicely. Then there are all the adjustments. Oh man are these bindigs nice! Make them longer and I'll switch all my bindings for Romes!
I switched out from some burtons. And I am super impressed at the quality of the katanas! The straps are amazing zero foot discomfort. The adjustability is endless. And edge to edge response is off the charts. I put them on a new k2 excavator and I’m super stoked with the combo! Bravo Rome 🫶🏼
Made the switch to previously having union forces and union contacts to these Katana's based off of a recommendation from a friend.
Had some issues with fitting these to my boots initially but after a few days of tweaking them I think I've got them fully locked in. I have some old 10.5 US Nike Kaiju boots and went with the L/XL but might have been able to get away with using the M/L bindings as I've had some small shifting. Unfortunately didn't have a Rome dealer near me to try the binding/boot fit ahead of purchase.
Haven't tried fullwrap vs asymwrap so I'm not sure how to compare the main differences. I would likely go for a fullwrap binding if you're a more aggressive rider or on a mountain with steeper terrain based on what I've read online.
My main complaint would be the lack of resources on how to adjust these to your boots and riding style as it took a few days of tweaking everything to find something that worked well for my riding style. Would be nice if they included a 'cheat sheet' on setting up the binding quickly.
Bought the '23 Katana's and am loving them!
Able to bomb the hills, dodge the tight trees and hit the park with them.
Great all around bindings, have already recommended Rome bindings to a few folks!
Great job folks!
Took this bad boys for a 15 days trip to the alps,
These bindings feel amazing they are super light and the customisation is pretty good. Only issue I got it’s that I lost one of the asymwrap base screw and it was pretty hard to find a replacement in the mountain. On their website there is no replacement either so it’s a bit of a pain that they don’t come with some replacement screws just in case.
I was using the 390 for years before. The katana felt straight natural to me. The adjustments were just there where I needed them and the fit is great.
I have a pair from 2018 that I have put through the ringer (I ride 80 days a season) They are still in perfect condition. Beyond the durability factor, these bindings are comfortable and customizable. You can tweak them to dial in your experience on the board and accommodate your feet. I have skinny heels and even with perfectly fitting boots I still tend to have slight heel lift. The katanas help alleviate that by keeping my feet in contact with the board, enabling me to stay in control. The straps when ratcheted almost become a part of your boot - absolutely seemless and your board, boots and bindings become one. This translates to an unreal experience on the snow. All you have to do is think about turning and you turn thanks to these bindings. I wear them quite snug, and have never had an issue of wear and tear on the straps...they still look and perform as if brand new. I have a different pair of bindings on my other board, and they tend to cause my feet to be painful and fatigued. This does not happen when riding my katanas... I have spent all day on the mountain and they are comfortable even at the end of a long day. I ride all moutain so a mix of groomers, glades, park, pow... The katanas do well whatever I'm riding. They give a surfy feel but without sacrificing precision or performance-whether throwing down carves or jibbing the park.
I really could not recommend these bindings more... They are a game changer in so many ways. They are well worth the cost so do yourself a favor and buy them! Thanks Rome!!
Rly nice quality, well made. Ordered 2 sizes. For reduced foot print 43.5 EU i recommend m/L.
Snugs rly nice around the boot and fit perfect. Cant wait to ride. Will update after riding for 2,3 weeks
Recommended by friends to just pick the most expensive model. Very responsive, good for female rider as well
If you have the budget, the Rome Katana is an investment in a binding that takes your snowboarding to the next level. The build quality is excellent (Rome also offers a lifetime warranty on the baseplate and buckles) and the performance is phenomenal on any terrain. It is the ultimate chameleon among snowboard bindings for me! And a big shout out to Rome Service, who are really amazing and helpfull.
Really comfy and adjustable bindings.