Karakoram Ride Mode 3.0 is the ride mode half of the Prime splitboard interface: the board mounted parts that a Karakoram Prime binding locks onto for the descent. This listing is the Ride Mode 3.0 only option.

What it's for

Use it to set up a second splitboard for bindings you already own, or to update an older ride mode. Tour mode parts and heel risers are a separate part of the full Prime Interface 3.0 kit.

How it works

Ride mode and Active Joining: The binding drops onto the Ride Mode interface that is bolted to the board. Closing the lever spring loads the binding to the board, so the contact points near the board edges are preloaded and there is no play. Karakoram says the binding is fully locked when all three pins stick through the ride mode hold down loops, the heel lever snaps over center and the safety lock sits over the lever.

Snow clearance: Karakoram states Ride Mode 3.0 has more clearance for snow, which makes Drop On changeovers faster.

Joining the board: Active Joining pulls the two board halves together and keeps your feet spring loaded to the board.

Compatibility

• Board inserts: Karakoram states its interface mounts to the insert pattern used on production splitboards that also accept the Voile interface
• Insert spacing: Standard ride mode spacing is 3.375 in, plus or minus 0.0625 in. Boards outside that range need changes to the Ride Mode parts.
• Pucks: Not compatible with Voile pucks. Karakoram bindings use their own interface with five attachment points.
• Board clips: Karakoram states its bindings must be used with Karakoram clips and are not compatible with Voile hooks
• Bindings: Karakoram states all Prime bindings are compatible with its splitboard ride mode interface
• Stance angles: Karakoram lists regular stance interface angles of plus 10 to 30 degrees for the left foot and minus 10 to plus 10 degrees for the right foot, mirrored for goofy

Setup and installation

• Binding will not seat: Karakoram says hole spacing varies between board makers, so adjust the Ride Mode spacing to your board
• Shop service: OMG can mount the interface for you

Care and service

• Hardware: Check the interface hardware regularly and renew thread locker when you tighten it