Guide HB Hardboot Binding
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Guide HB Hardboot Binding
415 North Lake Boulevard
415 North Lake Boulevard
Tahoe City CA 96145
United States
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- Best Use Mountaineering
- Flex Stiff
- Weight(Pair) 1.8lbs / 826 grams
- System Karakoram
Features
After years of development and testing, they're here: Hardboot bindings with the benefits of Active Joining and the Prime system. Designed for use with Tech Fitting AT ski boots made with 7000 series aluminum, the Guide HB is the lightest Hardboot binding. The Guide HB mounts to either the Ride Mode 2.0 or Light Ride Mode. Sold as bindings only. Tech tour modes and risers are not included.
- Active Joining - Pre-loaded binding to board connections give instant response. The most responsive connection for snowboards and splitboards.
- 3 Degree Canting - Three degree canting gives you better knee position with hardboots.
- EVA Damping - EVA damped canting allows for better knee roll in hardboots.
- Nesting Design - The Guide HB bindings nest tightly together to take up less space in your pack while you're touring up.
- Micro Bale Adjustments - Position your feet properly on your board. Adjust your boots exactly where you want them.
Technical Specs
| Best Use | Mountaineering |
|---|---|
| Flex | Stiff |
| Weight(Pair) | 1.8lbs / 826 grams |
| Boot Compatibility | Hardboots |
| System | Karakoram |
| Warranty | 2 Years |
Shipping & Returns
We offer free shipping on orders over $100. Most orders ship within 3 days or less.
Returns are accepted within 10 days of purchase, or within 10 days of receiving your online order. Items must be unused, with original tags attached and in original packaging.
Sale items, climbing and mountaineering gear, avalanche safety equipment, and demo gear are final sale and not eligible for return.
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AI FAQs
AI generated FAQs about the Guide HB Hardboot Binding
Will these bindings fit my boots, or do I need a specific boot type?
The Guide HB is built for hardboots, specifically Tech Fitting AT ski boots. Its three-degree canting and EVA-damped interface are designed to support better knee position and knee roll with hardboots.
How do I know if these bindings are right for my riding style and the terrain I ride?
The Guide HB is a stiff hardboot binding built for mountaineering, designed for use with Tech Fitting AT ski boots and the Karakoram Prime system. It is not intended for soft-boot setups, so you'll want hardboots to take advantage of its 3-degree canting and responsive Active Joining connection.
How much flexibility do these bindings allow, and does that affect how the board responds?
The Guide HB has a stiff flex and Active Joining for an immediate, highly responsive board connection. Its pre-loaded binding-to-board connections are designed to translate your movements into instant response.
How responsive are these bindings to small weight shifts and movements?
Active Joining gives the Guide HB a pre-loaded connection to the board for instant response. That direct interface is built for precise hardboot control on snowboards and splitboards.
How do I know if I'm adjusting them correctly for my boot size and riding preference?
Use the Guide HB's micro-bale adjustments to place your boots exactly where you want them on the board. This lets you fine-tune foot position for your preferred stance and hardboot setup.
Do I need special equipment or adapters to use these bindings with my current setup?
The Guide HB requires Tech Fitting AT ski boots and mounts to either Karakoram Ride Mode 2.0 or Light Ride Mode. It is sold as bindings only, with tech tour modes and risers sold separately from the binding package.
Will these bindings work with my current snowboard, or are there compatibility issues?
The Guide HB mounts to Karakoram Ride Mode 2.0 or Light Ride Mode. Your board setup needs one of those compatible Ride Mode interfaces for these bindings.