lame.
extra lame that long time employees of karakoram bash other binding companies.

Looks nice indeed! Also the strong board connection.

Karakoram bindings would definitely on my short-list, if they wouldn’t cost TWICE as much as Sparks. (at least here in Europe)
I don’t get it.

(and I know that there is a cheaper model now, but this is much heavier than a Spark Surge or Arc)

russman wrote:

Splitboarding as a whole is being driven by two extremely small companies with limited budgets, and together we are pushing the technological edge of this sport harder than any large company before.

I’d agree, @russman has been objective in his contributions to this site. One personally may opine that elements of subjective preference have influenced his choice of presentation and comment. But that’s for a separate thread/discussion.

I’d only offer that there’s no less than three companies moving the needle. Ignoring what Kefler has done with http://www.phantomsnow.com/ would be a serious omission. My $0.02.

russman wrote:

Taylor wrote:

Seriously? Can you please provide an example of myself or any other person at KK “bashing” on other companies? Your comment is extremely misguided and not accurate.
. Splitboarding as a whole is being driven by two extremely small companies with limited budgets, and together we are pushing the technological edge of this sport harder than any large company before. The new ride mode tech from KK benefits all splitboarders in huge ways, because the sport just keeps getting better and more accessible.

Here.
You may not directly slight phantom, but its pretty obvious the way you show disrespect to phantom but not mentioning them.
karakoam and you just rub me the wrong way in how they hype up their products when imo its total marketing bs.

This is my second attempt at a reply, the first disappeared.

russman wrote:

Yo dude, first of all I’ve always provided full disclosure. Either here or on other social media outlets, I make it extremely clear that I work at Karakoram.

Well… Here’s one example of your failure to disclose your affiliation with Karakorum while dissing AT boots. There are many others.

I’ve been active on this forum for many years, and have been splitting for over 15 yrs, and I had no idea you were affiliated with Karakorum. I see you’ve begun to make that disclosure up front in new posts since I made the point; good, and, thanks.

Why not just put that information in your signature?

russman wrote:

Secondly, if you actually read my posts, you will NEVER find bashing or bad mouthing of other companies or specific disciplines. Check your facts.

I should have said “AT boots” instead of “AT boot systems.” My bad, and I apologize. That said, one does not ride AT or soft boots without a corresponding interface system, one of which you sell, so my point about your failures to disclose your affiliation with Karakoram stands.

russman wrote:

The “AT boot Vs. Softboot” debate is a long and interesting one, and its complicated. If you think critical discussions on the specific biomechanics of each system is “bad mouthing”, then you need to go back and reread the thread. I actually have hardboots and a full AT split system. I also happen to find the benefits / compromises of each style to be extremely interesting. Discussions on these details are not “dissing” AT systems.

We agree that that’s a long and interesting discussion.

The problem is that you are prone to sweeping generalizations, stating opinion as fact, disfavoring AT boots, and by extension AT boot systems, without disclosing your affiliation with a company that sells soft boot systems. Here’s an example:

“The benefits (of AT boots) are limited to touring and certain crampon work, while a softboot system still offers far more in terms of a “tuned suspension” system for the ankle joint, which is absolutely critical for powerful dynamic snowboarding.”

This is a sweeping and subjective statement. It conflicts with my experience and others’ on this forum. (I choose AT for soft snow and soft boots for hard snow because my AT system is softer and surfier for soft snow, and the soft boots dampen chatter and vibration in hard snow.)

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A primary value of this forum is consumer-driven information and opinions about splitboarding equipment that is free from profit motive.

Another value of this forum is the interaction between consumers and producers to refine and advance equipment, which benefits all of us.

With an eye toward preserving both of those values, my request is to simply disclose the fact that you have a financial stake in Karakorum so that everyone reading this forum can factor that into their interpretations of what you say.

Best,
Taylor