1314 Bataleon catalog

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ETHAN MORGAN EVIL TWIN MAYRHOFEN AUSTRIA photo: FRODE SANDBECH


TWINS

DISASTER 145 148 151 153 154W 155

DISASTER GULLI EDITION 151 153

AIROBIC 148 151 154 156W 157

GLOBAL WARMER 148 151 154 156W 157

EVIL TWIN 149 152 154 156W 157 159W

BOSS 152 154 157 156W

RIOT 154 157 159W


DISASTER

The DISASTER is Bataleon’s classic urban assault weapon of mass destruction and wrecks street spots like crack did in the 80’s. A true twin in every sense with JIB TBT for stable board slides with great bend and super legit presses. JIB TBT begins under the bindings to reduce the chances of catching on rails so you get away with it more often! The DISASTER is built around the softest version of our CORE CORE. This gives it a very soft flex without sacrificing strength. The rest of the construction is likewise optimized for riding street, rails, walls and other urban features so this baby can take a beating.

10 JIBS

08 PARK

07

FREESTYLE

03

ALL MTN

03

POWDER

02

STIFFNESS

145

148

151

153

154W

155

contact length (cm) tip/tail width (mm) waist width (mm) setback (mm) sidecut radius (m) inserts stance width (mm)

145 110 285 248 0 7.25 16 490-650

tbt type jib tbt

outline shape twin

148 114 290 250 0 7.35 16 495-655

151 117 291 250 0 7.45 16 500-660

153 119 293 252 0 7.55 16 500-660

154W 119 305 263 0 7.60 16 500-660

contact shape twin

155 121 297 255 0 7.70 16 505-665 stiffness (1-10) 2


DISASTER MINI

The DISASTER is Bataleon’s classic urban assault weapon of mass destruction and we have optimized it for the lighter weights and shorter heights of young riders: Don’t even think about taking one of these out if you weigh more than 60 kgs. Like its big brother, the DISASTER MINI features JIB TBT for stable board slides with great bend and super legit presses. JIB TBT begins under the bindings to reduce the chances of catching on rails so you get away with it more often! It is also built around the softest version of our CORE CORE, which gives it a very soft flex without sacrificing strength. The rest of the construction is likewise optimized for riding street, rails, walls and other urban features, so this baby can take a beating.

10 JIBS

08 PARK

07

FREESTYLE

03

ALL MTN

03

POWDER

02

STIFFNESS

134

138

contact length (cm) tip/tail width (mm) waist width (mm) setback (mm) sidecut radius (m) inserts stance width (mm)

134 100 271 235 0 6.90 16 430-590

tbt type jib tbt

outline shape twin

138 104 278 240 0 7.10 16 440-600 contact shape twin

stiffness (1-10) 2


GULLI GUDMUNDSSON DISASTER GULLIU EDITION AKUREYRI ICELAND photo: FRODE SANDBECH


DISASTER GULLI EDITION

The GULLI EDITION is the kind of DISASTER that happens when the hammer of Thor meets a dirty bomb. Designed to slay street spots like the man himself and look good doing it. Constructed around the softest version of our CORE CORE to produce a soft flex without sacrificing any strength and a hardwearing construction that is built to last, even the graphic is hardcore! Presses will be easy and legit and you get a sexy bend on board slides. A true twin snowboard that features JIB TBT for super stable presses and is also forgiving and lively. The TBT begins under the bindings, and minimizes edge catches on rails, which is great because there is nothing wrong with getting away with it! This board won’t make you into Gulli, but it may help!

10 JIBS

08 PARK

07

FREESTYLE

03

ALL MTN

03

POWDER

02

STIFFNESS

151

153

contact length (cm) tip/tail width (mm) waist width (mm) setback (mm) sidecut radius (m) inserts stance width (mm)

151 117 291 250 0 7.45 20 540-620

tbt type jib tbt

outline shape twin

153 119 293 252 0 7.55 20 540-620 contact shape twin

stiffness (1-10) 2


AIROBIC

A true twin freestyle board that is suitable for the whole park and more. A responsive CORE CORE and a soft flex work with PARK TBT to balance easy and legit presses and stable board slides with excellent edge-to-edge agility. A perfect soft park flex keeps the AIROBIC playful and forgiving without losing its ability to stick a landing. This maximizes fun on the rail lines without all landings having to be over the bolts or else washed out and also makes the AIROBIC a lot of fun for general riding, both on the mountain and in the backcountry. This is one all round fun park shredder!

09 JIBS

10 PARK

08

FREESTYLE

05

ALL MTN

04

POWDER

03

STIFFNESS

148

151

154

156W

157

contact length (cm) tip/tail width (mm) waist width (mm) setback (mm) sidecut radius (m) inserts stance width (mm)

148 113 289 250 0 7.45 20 525-605

tbt type park tbt

outline shape twin

151 116 291 250 0 7.60 20 530-610

154 118 293 252 0 7.70 20 545-625

156W 120 307 264 0 7.80 20 560-640

157 120 297 255 0 7.85 20 560-640

contact shape twin

stiffness (1-10) 3


GLOBAL WARMER

Sorry, the Global Warmer is not a ‘green board’. This board has Carbon and Fiberglass and Polyurethane glue but it does make an awesome snowboard! A responsive CORE CORE and a soft flex make the GW poppy yet forgiving. PARK TBT balances easy and legit presses with excellent edge-to-edge agility and the targeted carbon reinforcement under the bindings produces a board that can press effortlessly and still remain very stable when landing big jumps. It is the missing link, allowing freestyle riders to have just one board instead of one each for rails and for jumps. Snowboarding turned up to 11!

08 JIBS

10 PARK

10

FREESTYLE

08

ALL MTN

07

POWDER

03

STIFFNESS

EXTRA LAYUP Horizontal Carbon Stringers improve your pop, reinforce the binding area while still allowing for smooth presses.

148

151

154

156W

157

contact length (cm) tip/tail width (mm) waist width (mm) setback (mm) sidecut radius (m) inserts stance width (mm)

148 113 289 250 0 7.45 24 505-625

tbt type park tbt

outline shape twin

151 116 291 250 0 7.60 24 510-630

154 118 293 252 0 7.70 24 515-635

156W 120 307 264 0 7.80 24 520-640

157 120 297 255 0 7.85 24 520-640

contact shape twin

stiffness (1-10) 3


EVIL TWIN

The backbone of Bataleon’s True Twin range, we made the EVIL TWIN even better by softening the core a little. The CORE CORE guarantees that the board remains very poppy and super stable. A true twin shape with TWIN TBT, the EVIL TWIN is equally at home on big park kickers and backcountry booters. It carves like a dream on groomers and thanks to the soft-mid flex the EVIL TWIN can also take on rails and smash powder runs. The EVIL TWIN is the board for total park domination.

07 JIBS

09 PARK

10

FREESTYLE

08

ALL MTN

07

POWDER

04

STIFFNESS

149

152

154

156W

157

159W

contact length (cm) tip/tail width (mm) waist width (mm) setback (mm) sidecut radius (m) inserts stance width (mm)

149 112 285 246 0 7.65 24 495-615

tbt type twin tbt

outline shape twin

152 114 288 249 0 7.80 24 500-620

154 116 291 251 0 7.90 24 505-625

156W 118 305 264 0 8.05 24 510-630

157 119 296 255 0 8.10 24 510-630

contact shape twin

159W 120 308 266 0 8.15 24 520-640 stiffness (1-10) 4


5’2” CREW: JAEGER BAILEY, KYLE LOPICCOLO, MITCH RICHMOND MNT. BACHELOUR OREGON photo: KEVIN WESTENBARGER


BOSS

The BOSS is to the EVIL TWIN what the GLOBAL WARMER was to the AIROBIC: A GTI version featuring turbo ingredients! With a CORE CORE for responsive carving and loaded pop the BOSS also features a true twin shape with TWIN TBT and a soft-mid flex for fun and forgiving freestyle riding. We also added carbon reinforcement to the binding areas for extra torsional stability and turbo pop! The BOSS carves brilliantly, will let you press like a street slayer, but can also stick a Mach speed landing. This board will make you a boss: Everywhere and on everything!

07 JIBS

09 PARK

10

FREESTYLE

08

ALL MTN

07

POWDER

04

STIFFNESS

EXTRA LAYUP Horizontal Carbon Stringers improve your pop, reinforce the binding area while still allowing for smooth presses.

152

154

156W

157

159W

contact length (cm) tip/tail width (mm) waist width (mm) setback (mm) sidecut radius (m) inserts stance width (mm)

152 114 288 249 0 7.80 24 500-620

tbt type twin tbt

outline shape twin

154 116 291 251 0 7.90 24 505-625

156W 118 305 264 0 8.05 24 510-630

157 119 296 255 0 8.10 24 510-630

159W 120 308 266 0 8.15 24 520-640

contact shape twin

stiffness (1-10) 4


RIOT

The RIOT is the most tech of our true twins: More poppy than an opium farm in Southeast Asia! A CORE CORE keeps the board super stable, making it more than capable of sticking even the fastest and sketchiest landings. Featuring TWIN TBT and a mid-stiff flex the RIOT also includes Kevlar stringers in the nose and tail sections that run parallel to the edges. These reinforce the nose and tail areas to further enhance your pop with ‘volcanic explosiveness’. The RIOT is the twin you need for balls-to-the-wall riding or if you are large enough to need a stiffer ride! As well as being good for huge kickers, massive drops and enormous backcountry jumps, it is great for terminal velocity trails and powder riding for even the biggest men. If you need to keep smiling when things get serious then go for a RIOT.

06 JIBS

09 PARK

10

FREESTYLE

08

ALL MTN

07

POWDER

06

STIFFNESS

EXTRA LAYUP Extra Carbon/Kevlar stringers in nose and tail enhance pop with vulcanic explosiveness while keeping it torsion friendly between your feet.

154

157

159W

contact length (cm) tip/tail width (mm) waist width (mm) setback (mm) sidecut radius (m) inserts stance width (mm)

154 116 291 251 0 7.90 24 525-645

tbt type twin tbt

outline shape twin

157 119 296 255 0 8.10 24 530-650

159W 120 308 266 0 8.15 24 540-660 contact shape twin

stiffness (1-10) 6


FREESTYLE

FUN.KINK 148 151 154 157 159W 160

WHATEVER 151 154 156 157W 158

GOLIATH 153 155 157 158W 159 160W 161 163W

THE JAM 156 159 161W 162


FUN.KINK

The FUN.KINK is a true twin built around the softest version of our CORE CORE. This gives it a very soft flex without sacrificing strength and makes the FUN.KINK one of the most forgiving and fun to ride men’s boards in the range: Great for fast progression and easy, playful buttering. With FREESTYLE TBT, our most ‘all round’ TBT shape, which retains good stability and balances that with superb edge-to-edge agility, the FUN.KINK is easy to carve and helps make ollies and butters bigger and better than they have ever been! If playing around on the hill is your thing, then you need a FUN.KINK because it is the most fun that you can have with your pants on.

08 JIBS

09 PARK

09

FREESTYLE

08

ALL MTN

07

POWDER

03

STIFFNESS

148

151

154

157

159W

160

contact length (cm) tip/tail width (mm) waist width (mm) setback (mm) sidecut radius (m) inserts stance width (mm)

148 113 286 245 0 7.45 20 520-600

tbt type freestyle tbt

outline shape directional

151 114 289 248 0 7.60 20 525-605

154 117 293 251 0 7.75 20 540-620

157 118 296 253 0 7.85 20 555-635

159W 120 310 266 0 7.95 20 560-640

contact shape twin

160 121 300 256 0 8.00 20 560-640 stiffness (1-10) 3


WHATEVER

The name of this model is the best answer to the question: “What is this board good for?” The combination of a twin contact shape with a slightly directional outline gives the best of both worlds by floating well in powder without sacrificing its freestyle feel! Add in a soft-mid flex for ultimate ‘slay anything’ and ‘get better fast’ credentials. A CORE CORE makes the WHATEVER stable and responsive and FREESTYLE TBT perfectly balances rail stability with agile carving potential. The graphics were inspired by our favourite ever cartoon: Screw you guys, I’m going home! The WHATEVER shreds rails, is great fun on jumps, dominates carving on groomers and can fully handle a mellow powder day. What’s it good for? WHATEVER!

08 JIBS

08 PARK

09

FREESTYLE

08

ALL MTN

08

POWDER

04

STIFFNESS

151

154

156

157W

158

contact length (cm) tip/tail width (mm) waist width (mm) setback (mm) sidecut radius (m) inserts stance width (mm)

151 114 289 248 0 7.60 22 505-605

tbt type freestyle tbt

outline shape directional

154 117 293 251 0 7.75 22 510-610

156 118 296 253 0 7.85 22 515-615

157W 120 310 266 0 7.95 22 520-620

158 121 300 256 0 8.00 22 520-620

contact shape twin

stiffness (1-10) 4


GOLIATH

One of our most versatile and popular boards, the GOLIATH is at home anywhere on the mountain and is suitable for riders of all ability levels. With a responsive CORE CORE and a mid flex, the GOLIATH is playful and poppy at low speeds but also stable and responsive at high speeds. Featuring our most ‘all round’ profile: FREESTYLE TBT, the GOLIATH is forgiving and stable on presses, with superb edge-to-edge agility. A twin contact shape with a directional outline improves powder float without losing any freestyle capability. The GOLIATH rules the park, mountain and backcountry. One board which does it all.

07 JIBS

08 PARK

08

FREESTYLE

09

ALL MTN

08

POWDER

05

STIFFNESS

153

155

157

158W

159

160W

161

163W

contact length (cm) tip/tail width (mm) waist width (mm) setback (mm) sidecut radius (m) inserts stance width (mm)

153 115 291 249 0 7.70 24 485-605

tbt type freestyle tbt

outline shape directional

155 117 293 251 0 7.80 24 490-610

157 118 295 252 0 7.90 24 495-615

158W 118 306 263 0 7.90 24 495-615

159 119 297 254 0 7.95 24 495-615

contact shape twin

160W 120 309 265 0 8.00 24 500-620

161 121 301 256 0 8.05 24 500-620

163W 123 313 268 0 8.15 24 505-625

stiffness (1-10) 5


THE JAM

THE JAM is a board for committed all day shredders, whether hunting for bulletproof corduroy; perfect jumps or untracked powder fields. A REACTOR CORE delivers maximum edge stability and an even power distribution, while Carbon and Kevlar stringers improve responsiveness and increase the amount of elastic energy that can be loaded for pop. They also reinforce the nose and tail areas like carbon shock absorbers. ALL MOUNTAIN TBT has a higher total upturn and gives great float in powder either forwards or switch, smooth carves and maximum stability at high speeds. A twin contact shape with a slightly directional outline further improves float without losing switch riding potential. THE JAM can deal with anything and will never let you down.

05 JIBS

07 PARK

08

FREESTYLE

10

ALL MTN

09

POWDER

07

STIFFNESS

EXTRA LAYUP Extra Carbon/Kevlar stringers from tip to tail enhance pop and increases the delivery of energy to your ride.

156

159

161W

162

contact length (cm) tip/tail width (mm) waist width (mm) setback (mm) sidecut radius (m) inserts stance width (mm)

156 117 295/294 251 0 8.05 24 500-620

tbt type allmountain tbt

outline shape directional

159 119 299/298 254 0 8.20 24 515-635

161W 121 303/302 265 0 8.25 24 520-640

162 122 311/310 257 0 8.35 24 525-645

contact shape directional

stiffness (1-10) 7


DAVID BERTSCHINGER KARG WHATEVER HINTERTUX GLACIER photo: ALEX PAPIS


ALL MOUNTAIN FREERIDE

ONMI 156 158 161 163

CAMEL TOE 153 158 162


OMNI

The OMNI is an internationally acclaimed, award winning freeride cruiser because it is awesome! The REACTOR CORE facilitates the delivery of power to the edge. This makes the OMNI very stable even at the highest speeds. FREERIDE TBT features a large uplift at the board’s widest points. This gives excellent float in powder and super agile edge changes. The nose side base sections tilt at large angles to further enhance the TBT, creating super floating powder wings! With a setback stance plus BACKSEAT INSERTS you can drop your bindings all the way back on those bottomless days, reducing back leg burn and improving float. If you like freeriding, shredding the whole mountain and perhaps don’t mind a little freestyle thrown in but you demand the best and most versatile, you need to make it an OMNI!

02 JIBS

04 PARK

06

FREESTYLE

10

ALL MTN

10

POWDER

05

STIFFNESS

156

158

161

163

158 117 294/292 253 20 8.45 24 470-630

contact length (cm) tip/tail width (mm) waist width (mm) setback (mm) sidecut radius (m) inserts stance width (mm)

156 115 291/289 250 20 8.30 24 460-620

tbt type freeride tbt

outline shape directional

161 119 298/296 255 20 8.55 24 480-640

163 121 301/299 258 20 8.70 24 490-650

contact shape directional

stiffness (1-10) 5


CAMEL TOE

Fully directional in both contact and outline shape, the CAMEL TOE is designed for floating effortless through powder. A REACTOR CORE delivers power equally along the edges, making the CAMEL TOE very stable for a board with an overall soft-mid flex. POW TBT is TBT taken to the max for crazy powder surfing! The broadest and highest TBT wings plus insane side base angles on the nose section makes it practically impossible to submarine! A stubby tail, gentler TBT angles and a set back stance puts more weight automatically over your back foot, making float easier and giving your turns a ‘gas peddle effect’ for maximum powder clouds. Unlike other powder specific boards this board will also perform when taken to the slopes...

00 JIBS

02 PARK

02

FREESTYLE

07

ALL MTN

11

POWDER

04

STIFFNESS

153

158

162

158 126 313/294 261 20 9.10 20 520-600

contact length (cm) tip/tail width (mm) waist width (mm) setback (mm) sidecut radius (m) inserts stance width (mm)

153 121 308/288 257 20 8.80 20 510-590

tbt type pow tbt

outline shape directional

162 128 318/298 264 20 9.30 20 530-610 contact shape directional

stiffness (1-10) 4


WOMENS

FEELBETTER 138 143 146 149 152

DISTORTIA 143 146 149 152

PUSH UP 146 149 151 154


DISTORTIA

There is nothing ‘girly’ about the DISTORTIA except for the female specific PARK TBT for ladies’ lighter weights and a narrower outline for ladies’ smaller feet. PARK TBT is good for all types of freestyle riding. It pops like a cambered board, but presses like a rocker and is very forgiving. A true twin board with a responsive CORE CORE and a soft-mid flex keeps the board playful and super poppy without losing stability at high speeds. The DISTORTIA is an all round park destroyer for girls who shred. You know when we make a board it has to perform with crazy pop and have high performance, regardless of any gender issues.

08 JIBS

10 PARK

08

FREESTYLE

06

ALL MTN

05

POWDER

03

STIFFNESS

143

146

149

152

contact length (cm) tip/tail width (mm) waist width (mm) setback (mm) sidecut radius (m) inserts stance width (mm)

143 107 273 236 0 7.35 20 500-580

tbt type wmns twin tbt

outline shape twin

146 110 277 239 0 7.50 20 510-590

149 112 281 242 0 7.65 20 520-600

152 114 284 245 0 7.80 20 530-610

contact shape twin

stiffness (1-10) 3


FEELBETTER

The FEELBETTER is super forgiving, super playful and super fun! With a TOUGHCORE that is very flexible but hard wearing, it is good for just about anything: Cruising, carving, buttering, ollieing, pressing boxes, landing jumps and getting away with it when things go almost wrong! We made the FEELBETTER soft enough to allow the most petite to press and forgiving enough for everyone to progress. FREESTYLE TBT is our most versatile TBT profile and in this case has been optimized for ladies’ lighter weights and smaller feet. If you are a girl who likes to have fun cruising groomers, riding park, piste and powder, then the FEELBETTER is the one for you!

08 JIBS

08 PARK

09

FREESTYLE

07

ALL MTN

07

POWDER

02

STIFFNESS

138

143

146

149

152

143 107 274 235 0 7.20 16 460-620

contact length (cm) tip/tail width (mm) waist width (mm) setback (mm) sidecut radius (m) inserts stance width (mm)

138 104 279 240 0 7.10 16 440-600

tbt type freestyle tbt wmns

outline shape directional

146 109 278 238 0 7.35 16 470-630

149 111 281 240 0 7.45 16 470-630

152 113 284 243 0 7.60 16 480-640

contact shape twin

stiffness (1-10) 2


PUSH UP

A PUSH UP snowboard supports ladies traveling at high speeds, enhancing their riding skills beyond imagination. With a responsive CORE CORE and a soft-mid flex, the PUSH UP is playful and poppy at low speeds yet stable and responsive at high speeds. A twin contact shape with a directional outline improves powder float without losing any freestyle capability. Featuring ALLMOUNTAIN TBT, which has a narrower center base for agile carving and a higher total upturn to give great float in powder, smooth carves and maximum stability at high speeds without becoming too directional. It’s the board for girls who like riding everything: From park to powder and back again, via tree runs and icy groomers.

06 JIBS

07 PARK

08

FREESTYLE

10

ALL MTN

09

POWDER

04

STIFFNESS

146

149

151

154

contact length (cm) tip/tail width (mm) waist width (mm) setback (mm) sidecut radius (m) inserts stance width (mm)

146 109 277/276 237 0 7.55 22 470-570

tbt type allmountain tbt wmns

outline shape directional

149 111 280/279 239 0 7.65 22 480-580

151 113 283/282 242 0 7.80 22 490-590

154 115 287/286 245 0 7.95 22 500-600

contact shape directional

stiffness (1-10) 4


URBAN /JIB

PARK

DISASTER

AIROBIC

FREESTYLE

GLOBAL WARMER

145

148

151

148

151

153

154W

155

156W

157

DISASTER MINI

134

154

EVIL TWIN

138

ALL MOUNTAIN

FUN.KINK

148

151

156W

157

154

BOSS

WHATEVER

149

152

154

152

154

156W

157

159W

157

159W

156W

OMNI

148

151

154

151

154

157

159W

160

157W

158

GOLIATH

156

THE JAM

153

155

157

156

158W

159

160W

162

WOMENS

159

161W

156

FEELBETTER

138

143

163

149

152

CAMEL TOE

DISTORTIA

153

158

158

161

162

143

146

146

149

149

151

DISASTER GULLI EDITION

151

153

RIOT

152

PUSH UP

161

154

157

159W

163W

146

154


TRIPLE BASE TECHNOLOGY

ROCKER ON THE SIDES CAMBER IN THE MIDDLE. EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS!

A 3D base shape, combining full tip to tail

majority relating to their camber. A traditional

However, when the edge is under pressure it

ten years ago by combing a rail to rail concave

Along the edges in nose and tail (side bases), a

It’s hard to believe that the ultimate shape,

camber and rocker that actually works and

camber snowboard is raised off the ground

is no longer pushed into the snow outside the

with a tip to tail camber.

Bateleon board is pressed to already have the

marrying the best of rocker and camber in one

improves your ride in all conditions. Since the

between the feet such that the snow contact

bindings, making rocker boards twitchier to

shape of a traditional camber board when that

board with no negative side effects, is already

earliest days of snowboarding there has been a

edge forms a curve under pressure. This allows

carve. There have been numerous attempts to

TBT seperates the nose and tail sections

edge is under pressure. Therefore the board

out there. And has been for more than 10 years.

continuing search for the ultimate snowboard

the rider to carve, but it also causes the widest

extract the best of both worlds and to somehow

sections down its width into 2 sidebases and

does not need to flex to initiate a turn and it

This does not mean that we just ride it without

shape. We like to believe that somewhere

points of the board to dig into the snow upon

marry rocker’s fun to camber’s performace.

one center base and combines this with a full tip

carves smoother becuase it does not snap back

improving. We now have 7 different flavors of

around the turn of the milenium we discovered

turn initiation. A rocker or reverse camber board

to tail traditional camber. The side bases in nose

to a flat state after pressure is releases. Because

TBT for you to choose from. All specified to a

that holy grail and we have been polishing and

has it’s central portion on the ground and the

Call us arrogant but these attempts were all

and tail start their uplift in the binding area and

TBT boards retain a full tip to tail traditional

certain type of riding. All better than anything out

refining our idea’s ever since.

widest points at its nose and tail raised. This

rather a waste of time because the patented

then gradually increase their angle towards the

camber in the centre base section they can

there. But don’t believe us!

Over the past few seasons there have been

solves the problem of the edges digging in and

Triple Base Technology used in Bataleon

widest points of the board.

store up mad pop for ollies so you don’t end up

many new ideas in snowboard design, with the

this is what makes rockers so forgiving to ride.

Snowboards had already achieved this almost

riding a wet towel.


TRIPLE BASE TECHNOLOGY

WHEN YOU STAND IN YOUR BINDINGS THE EDGES ARE LIFTED

Triple Base Technology divides the

WHEN YOU STAND IN YOUR BINDINGS THE CAMBER IS LOADED

nose and tail in 3 sections. A left side

COMBINES FULL LENGTH CAMBER WITH ROCKERED SIDE BASES IN ONE PROFILE

base for turning left, a centre base for going straight a right side base for turning right. The

uplifted

sidebases

make

initiating turns easier and faster. The uplift angle begins from zero at the bindings to a maximum at the boards widest points. This puts the

EDGE TO EDGE CONCAVE ALL THE WAY TO THE TIPS OF THE BOARD EXTRA INCREASE IN SIDEBASE UPLIFT IN NON CONTACT REGION

board control region under your feet.

EDGE TO EDGE CONCAVE

EDGE TO EDGE CONCAVE

GRADUALLY INCREASING SIDE BASE UPLIFT FROM BINDINGS TO WIDEST POINT OF THE BOARD (WHITE & RED)

GRADUALLY INCREASING SIDE BASE UPLIFT FROM BINDINGS TO WIDEST POINT OF THE BOARD (WHITE & RED)

FLAT BETWEEN THE BINDINGS FROM EGDE TO EDGE

TRADITIONAL CAMBER FROM TIP TO TAIL (YELLOW & BLACK)

TRADITIONAL CAMBER FROM TIP TO TAIL

TRADITIONAL CAMBER FROM TIP TO TAIL (YELLOW & BLACK)

EDGE TO EDGE CONCAVE ALL THE WAY TO THE TIPS OF THE BOARD EXTRA INCREASE IN SIDEBASE UPLIFT IN NON CONTACT REGION

As you initiate a turn, the contact edge extends out from your binding until the full effective edge is engaged as per a traditional camber board. The uplifted sidebases make your board forgiving when going straight but you only need to incrementally engage your toes or heels to regain the full effective edge. Inside the bindings the board is flat

INCREDIBLE FLOAT

CATCH LESS EDGE

MORE CAMBER = MORE POP

CATCH LESS EDGE

INCREDIBLE FLOAT

across its width (edge to edge).

STICK MORE JUMPS

SMOOTH HANDLING ON UNEVEN TERRAIN

traditional camber profile down

AWESOME IN TIGHT TRANNIES

MORE CAMBER = BETTER POWER DELIVERY AND MORE CONTROL

STICK MORE JUMPS

The center base retains a tip to tail

SMOOTH HANDLING ON UNEVEN TERRAIN

EXPLOSIVE POP EASY EDGE TO EDGE CHANGES

its entire length. This keeps all of

FAST TURN INITIATION

the performance and control of a

SMOOTH CARVING

FULL TRADITIONAL EDGE HOLD STABLE AT HIGH SPEED

EXPLOSIVE POP EASY EDGE TO EDGE CHANGES

AWESOME IN TIGHT TRANNIES

FAST TURN INITIATION SMOOTH CARVING

traditional camber board. At the same time the angled sidebases give you all the playfulness, forgiveness and powder float we have come to appreciate from rocker shapes. TBT gives you full tip to tail camber and rocker in one shape and it actually works. Don’t believe us, test it!

WHEN ON EDGE FULL EDGE IS ENGAGED

STRAIGHT ANGLED SIDEBASE FAST EDGE TO EDGE LOOSE BOARD FEEL FORGIVING

FLAT CENTER BASE TO TRACK STRAIGHT NO EDGE CATCHES

STRAIGHT ANGLED SIDEBASE FAST EDGE TO EDGE LOOSE BOARD FEEL FORGIVING

WHEN ON EDGE FULL EDGE IS ENGAGED


TBT FLAVORS

JIB TBT�

PARK TBT

TWIN TBT

FREESTYLE TBT

ALLMOUNTAIN TBT

FREERIDE TBT

POW TBT

JIB TBT is great for jibbing and

PARK TBT is great for park riding and

TWIN TBT is great for park riding. In

FREESTYLE TBT is the most ‘all round’

ALL MOUNTAIN TBT has a slightly

This flavor of TBT is designed especially

POW TBT is TBT on steroids, with

urban riding. JIB TBT is completely

jibbing with flat center base widths and

this shape we combine a traditional

TBT shape in the range. Here the

narrower centre flat base section than

for off piste charging and on piste

everything maxed out to get that feeling

symmetrical about the nose and tail. JIB

lengths in between JIB and TWIN TBTs.

smoothly curving tip to tail camber.

widths of the left side base, center flat

FREESTYLE TBT and it’s camber profile

carving. The narrowest centre flat base

of surfing powder. The same narrow

TBT has the biggest center base flat of

PARK TBT comes with a very mellow

Because of a resonably wide center

base and right sidebase are divided

is a bit more aggressive. Together with

width maximises edge-to-edge agility

centre flat base width as for FREERIDE

all our TBT flavors. The extra centre flat

flat camber profile for legit presses. This

base flat TWIN TBT retains a large

into almost 3 equal parts. This rail to

a longer flat section under the feet

and the widest TBT sidebase wings

TBT, but with both the TBT and the

base width stabilizes your slides and

combo of sidebase uplift , wide center

enough flat base width for easy presses

rail bend is combined with a traditional

it delivers faster riding with superb

with increased uplift angles on the nose

stance set way back. Insane uplift angles

presses. On the side bases the TBT

base and mellow flat camber makes

and stability on rail slides and landings.

tip to tail camber profile on the centre

response edge-to-edge and maximum

guarantees superb float through the

on the nose sidebases means that you

uplift begins under your feet for a super

PARK TBT perfect for boards that

TWIN TBT boards feature longer

base section. Freestyle TBT comes

stability at high speed. With a very

deepest powder. Like the stance, the

float effortlessly no matter how deep

loose and forgiving effect with the TBT

need high speed park stability but still

contact lengths than JIB- or PARK TBT

with longer contact length to minimise

slightly directional TBT, the board is

flat section between the feet is set back

it gets. The shorter, tapered tail TBT

uplift. JIB TBT comes with a very mellow

retain all the jib capability. PARK TBT is

for more stability at speed. This makes

twitchiness at high speed. Freestyle

optimized to ride forwards, but is more

to put more turning power over your

works with the camel toe shape to put

flat camber to make pressing easy but

symmetrical on the nose and tail for the

TWIN TBT suitable for riding all kinds of

TBT is still symmetrical about the nose

than capable of performing switch when

back foot making it carve like a dream.

the riders weight right over the back foot

still give plenty of pop to your ollies.

same ride switch as forwards.

parks and terrain. The extra uplift in the

and tail for equal performance when

neccesary. ALL MOUNTAIN TBT does

Tapered tail TBT is the final ingrediënt,

without them having to lean and ensures

sidebases after the effective edge ends

riding switch as forwards. A ‘good-for-

what it says on the tin: performs over the

allowing you to power out of turns,

the most powder possible is put up into

greatly improve riding in uneven terrain

everything-shape’ with fast edge-to-

whole mountain. The extra uplift in the

lofting massive powder clouds.

the air on each turn. Unlike most powder

and negotiating tight transitions

edge freestyle looseness and great

sidebases after the effective edge ends

specific shapes ou there POW TBT still

overall stability.

greatly improve the float in powder.

holds its own when you find yourself on a slope.

WIDEST CENTER BASE FLAT

WIDER CENTER BASE FLAT

WIDE CENTER BASE FLAT

MEDIUM WIDE CENTER BASE FLAT

MEDIUM CENTER BASE FLAT

NARROW CENTER BASE FLAT

NARROW CENTER BASE FLAT

MORE SIDEBASE ANGLE IN NOSE SECTION

SYMMETRICAL NOSE AND TAIL TBT

SYMMETRICAL NOSE AND TAIL TBT

SYMMETRICAL NOSE AND TAIL TBT

SYMMETRICAL NOSE AND TAIL TBT

SYMMETRICAL NOSE AND TAIL TBT

SETBACK NOSE AND TAIL TBT

TAPERED TAIL

DISASTER

AIROBIC

EVIL TWIN

FEELBETTER

GULLI EDITION

G.W.

BOSS

PUSH UP

RIOT

GOLIATH

DISTORTIA

FUN.KINK

WHATEVER

THE JAM

MORE SIDEBASE ANGLE IN NOSE SECTION

OMNI

SETBACK NOSE AND TAIL TBT

TAPERED TAIL

CAMEL TOE


TBT ADVANTAGES

Because the Triple Base has lifted edges over

Shorter total contact edges when going straight

Boards with traditional camber have more pop

The concaved side edge sections on the nose

On a conventional snowboard, an under rotation

When straight lining, you need less effective

the whole region outside of the bindings, the

means less drag and more speed. Less edge

than rockers because they can store more

and tail float way better in deep powder so you

will often result in an out-of-control landing, or

edge than in a turn. In fact, it’s better to have less!

board will not dig in as much as the equivalent

catches means extra confidence and again,

elastic energy, but when you add TBT to the mix

sink less than on a regular camber board. As

worse, an edge catch to scorpion. TBT is a lot

The camber and side cut of a traditional board

traditional camber board. The reduced pressure

more speed. In general, more speed. Now there

things get explosive. Every board comes pre-

well as reducing the occurrence of cartwheels

more forgiving on landings. This is because the

leaves a tendency for the edges to dig down

on the widest parts of the board results in fewer

is no reason you shouldn’t win every race back to

loaded with extra pop thanks to the concave

due to a submarined nose, you also need less

edges of our boards are raised at the widest

into the snow at the board’s widest points. This

vibrations and allows the edges to remain in

the lodge.

nose and tail profiles. When flexing the tail for

weight on your back foot, which stops that leg

points and are therefore far less likely to dig in.

causes the rider to alternate between toe side

full contact with the snow. This makes slower

an ollie the forces are directed and focussed

from burning so bad! TBT means that you can

The board therefore tends to automatically track

and heel side pressure to remain in control when

turns less twitchy and faster turns easier to

towards the centre of the tail section where they

keep riding your freestyle board when the snow

back to going straight on landings, even when

straight lining and this sacrifices speed. With a

control. The icier the conditions, the more TBT

seriously pop you out. It’s like snapping an ollie

starts to fall. Or, switch to Freeride TBT and all

the rider is off balance, since it is the flat base

TBT board all you need to do is point it and relax!

outperforms the equivalent traditional camber

using a brand new skateboard on fresh concrete.

these benefits get turned up to 11.

section which hits the snow first rather than the

On Bataleon boards the edges are concaved

nose or tail side base sections.

at the widest parts of the board, making

board.

straight lining less twitchy so you rarely need to compensate for edge catches.

Because a Triple Base Board is pre-shaped in a concave at its wider parts, those parts do not dig in and plough through the snow, as they tend to do on traditional camber boards. Less friction makes for faster and smoother straight lining. No Conventional snowboards lose speed in

more worries on flat cat tracks!

When straight lining, the dynamic base shape means the only edge section in contact with the snow is where you want it - between your feet.

transitions because the widest part of the

Because the edges at the widest points are out

nose digs aggressively into the transition when

of the snow, there are fewer edge catches and

travelling from horizontal to vertical. In TBT

fewer scorpions. Remember, tilting the board to

boards these parts are not even in contact with

only three degrees will give you full edge contact

the snow and this offers a smoother and faster

again so this is most useful when milking as

line from transition to vert. In the pipe, more

much speed as possible.

speed up the wall means more air out of the coping and it is easier to go bigger! As the powder gets tracked, the traverses get longer. TBT helps you to reach the next stash first because the widest section being raised out of the snow makes staying on the traverse track almost too easy. Way more relaxed than you are used to!

A TBT board is more versatile than a traditional camber or rocker board. Any TBT board is more forgiving than its regular camber counterpart

Because TBT boards are pressed with the

when both are equally stiff. Also, a longer TBT

shape of a traditional camber board under

board can be used for freeriding, without losing

carving pressure, no flexion is needed to initiate

manoeuvrability, or a shorter TBT board can be

a turn. This makes carving easier and our

adopted for urban riding and jibbing, without

boards feel narrower and more manoeuvrable

sacrificing control. TBT also allows you to ride a

than a regular board of the same width. When

wider board because our boards feel narrower

switching edges, the edge grip of a Bataleon

than traditional camber ones! TBT combines the

board fades out as the base becomes flatter.

best of cambered and rocker boards, enabling

When riding on a flat base the uplifted edges at

you to ride all terrains on just one stick!t

the widest points are less likely to catch and the edge grip fades back in again as the opposing edge is engaged. These factors add up to give super fluid edge-to-edge transfers.

Without the aggressive side edge sections near the nose and tail, butters are easier and more fluid and fewer of them end up with you lying on the floor.


TECH

LAYUPS

CORES

Bi-ax laminates over and under the wood

Poplar core with hardwood reinforcements

Easy to repair and takes a beating! Low

The 4x4/16 insert pack allows for a wide

Hammer edges are thicker, tougher, stronger

Everyone knows carbon is the hot shit right

core include fibreglass layers aligned in two

along the insert rows. This increases the board’s

maintenance and still slides well with irregular

range of stances and is great for rocking

and more durable than your average edges.

now. Super strong, super light and super dope.

directions at 45 degrees to the edges. This

core strength and channels stored energy to

waxing, not that we are condoning anything

them extra wide.

That’s good when they are up against metal rails

Carbon stringers under the wood cores in our

creates an easy and forgiving flex, which

deliver more pop.

other than a militant waxing regime (like

and concrete stairs, but it is also useful when the

boards save weight and work in extension to

Rihanna’s).

powder is not quite as deep as it looks!

add strength, reinforce targeted sections and

allows you to really feel the terrain.

BASES

INSERTS

EDGES

EXTRA’S

focus pop depending on their alignment to the fibreglass.

The 4x2/20 pattern allows you to attach your bindings with scientific precision. Tri-ax laminates over and under the wood

Poplar core with hardwood reinforcements

Fast as fuck! Great wax absorption and as hard

Thinner lightning edges enable you to carve with

core include fibreglass layers aligned in three

along the sidewalls. The inserts maximise

as nails. These bases come with factory wax

more feeling and precision and they weigh less.

directions (two at 45 degrees to the edges

power delivery and precision during turns by

already infused. Top up regularly to get the most

and the extra one along the boards length).

reinforcing stiffness along the edge so the

out of it.

This generally increases the stiffness and

board twitches less.

Basalt stringers are from volcanoes you know? When put under the cores of our snowboards they work in extension to increase responsiveness. They also help us

stability of the board to deliver maximum

to fine tune the lay ups for more pop without

precision in your riding.

torsional twitchiness. The 4x2/22 pattern offers maximum precision in your binding position with 22 inserts for a large total stance width range.

The 4x2/24 pack is the ultimate in flexibility. Maximum precision, maximum width options, maximum PARTY!

Backseat inserts let you drop your stance all the way back to let you keep shredding your trusty stick on the deepest of deep days.


SPEC EXPLANATION

FLEX-O-METER

TERRAIN SCORE

TBT snowboards are way more versatile than

‘Terrain Scores’; so that you can see the range

Our flex-o-meter uses a scale from 0 to 10,

A soft board will feel more playful under your feet

rocker, traditional camber and flat boards. This

of conditions in which the board will perform.

where 0 is softer than the class geek and 10 is

and is generally better for riding rails and doing

makes categorizing them far more difficult. Even

Below is an example for a board that is sick for

effectively a barn door. In the flex rating you will

butters whereas a stiffer board will be more

when we place a board in a certain category, it

all round freestyle, with very good park abilities,

find three numbers. One for the nose flex, one

stable on landings and at high speeds. However,

is not limited to just that style of riding, that’s just

good for powder riding and is satisfactory on

for the flex between the bindings and the last for

please note that the lifted base sections on a

where it excels. The board will still handle well

jibs.

the tail flex. For example, 5-6-5 rating denotes

TBT board make a stiffer board feel more poppy

a board with medium flex that is slightly stiffer

than a traditional board of comparable stiffness.

between the bindings. This type of flex allows

Try it out for yourself!

in other categories and that’s why we give you

03

boards to simultaneously press well and be

01

WET TOWEL

02

VERY SOFT / NOODLY

03

SOFT

04

PLAYFULL

05

GOOD OVERALL FREESTYLE

06

VERY RESPONSIVE

07

AGGRESIVE

08

STIFF BUT RIDABLE

09

VERY STIFF

10

UNBENDABLE MEGA STIFF

STIFFNESS

STIFFNESS

STIFFNESS

STIFFNESS

stable at speed. Happy days.

PARK

STIFFNESS

STIFFNESS

STIFFNESS

STIFFNESS

STIFFNESS

07 JIBS

09 PARK

10

FREESTYLE

08

ALL MTN

07

POWDER

OUTLINE SHAPE VS CONTACT SHAPE

STIFFNESS

EDGE BEVEL

MAINTENANCE

2 YEAR WARRANTY

Outline shape refers to the outline of the board

Therefore a board may have a directional outline

All our boards leave the factory with a 2-3

TBT boards can be maintained using Stone and

up make sure your shop knows what they are

We provide a 2year limited warranty against

(imagine drawing round the edge). This can be ei-

shape but a twin contact shape. In that case, the

degree edge bevel. Together with the TBT shape

Belt grinding. Bataleon boards can go through

doing. If necessary, point them in the direction of

manufacturing defects from the original

ther twin or directional, where directional means

nose is longer than the tail, but the portions of the

this means you get an ultra smooth ride straight

the machine as normal, but two out of the three

the maintenance instruction videos, which can

date of purchase so long as that was from

that the nose is longer than the tail.

base in contact with the snow are the same in

out of the plastic. No more de-tuning your

feeding wheels need to be removed to allow

be found on our website.

an authorised Bataleon dealer. Check www.

both directions. A board like this would feel like a

beautiful new board! As well as being a pain to

the TBT base to pass through unhindered.

bataleon.com/warranty for more information

Contact shape is the shape of the board that is in

freestyle board to ride, but handle uneven snow

do, detuning reduces carving performance so

Experienced tune up shops already know about

on our policy.

contact with the snow when a rider stands on it.

better.

skipping it gives you a better ride.

this, but when you hand in your board for a tune


TEAM

GULLI

ETHAN

BRENDAN

KYLE

DBK

JAEGER

MITCH




BATALEON has teamed up with BC legend Kevin Sansalone to bring you WHITEGOLD. Kevin’s uncompromising approach to all mountain snowboarding has been combined with TBT and the results are explosive. Just as whitegold improves ordinary gold by increasing its strength and durability, WHITEGOLD takes the very best elements of TBT design suited for allmountain shredding and uses them to build snowboards out of the finest materials available. With snowboard profiles that employ ingenious combinations of time served construction methods with groundbreaking technical innovations, WHITEGOLD snowboards are supremely engineered for an outstanding ride. This is high-end backcountry freestyle coming directly to you from Whistler, via an Austrian snowboard press. Only the very best is good enough. Nothing else will do.


FLYER

NORTH

SHAKA


FLYER

153

Model length

153

Model length

156

Model length

158W

Model length

159

TBT Type Shape Stiffness

freestyle tbt directional twin 5

TBT Type Shape Stiffness

freestyle tbt directional twin 5

TBT Type Shape Stiffness

freestyle tbt directional twin 5

TBT Type Shape Stiffness

freestyle tbt directional twin 5

Contact Length (cm) Tip/tail Width (mm) Waist Width (mm) Setback (mm) Sidecut Radius (m) Inserts Stance Width (mm)

115 291 249 0 7.70 24 490-650

Contact Length (cm) Tip/tail Width (mm) Waist Width (mm) Setback (mm) Sidecut Radius (m) Inserts Stance Width (mm)

117 293 251 0 7.80 24 490-650

Contact Length (cm) Tip/tail Width (mm) Waist Width (mm) Setback (mm) Sidecut Radius (m) Inserts Stance Width (mm)

118 306 263 0 7.90 24 490-650

Contact Length (cm) Tip/tail Width (mm) Waist Width (mm) Setback (mm) Sidecut Radius (m) Inserts Stance Width (mm)

119 297 254 0 7.95 24 490-650

156

158W

159


FLYER

The FLYER is meant for all kinds of snowboarding and riders of all ability levels. Whether you cruise park and piste with your buddies or take on big mountain riding and fearsome backcountry kickers, the FLYER can tackle it all. Built around the VERYLIGHT CORE: A poplar wood core, which is enhanced with Paulowina wood. This makes the core super light but it remains strong enough to beat all of our break tests. We gave the core a mid flex and used core profiling to produce a flex pattern that is slightly softer outside the bindings than between them. The core is wrapped in BI-AX laminate layers. These are aligned along the board’s length and between its edges above and below the core. They create an easy and forgiving flex that permits you to directly feel the snow under your feet. BI-AX laminate layers do not increase torsional stiffness so the FLYER has a mid flex along its length, whilst remaining torsionally soft. This allows it to be super responsive, charge at high speeds and give very stable landings, all without sacrificing its forgiving nature. We also added some extra layups: V-shaped carbon stringers on the nose and tail connect their centres to the heel and toe edges under the bindings. These further increase torsional stiffness outside of the bindings as well as storing extra elastic energy and focusing it right on the very back centre of the board when ollieing. The further back the pivot point of the ollie, the more elastic energy can be loaded into the tail and the higher the resulting pop! We also included cork

stringers that run the full length of the board, between the inserts and the edges. These dampen vibrations and help to distribute power along the edge evenly. This is especially useful at high speeds and during icy traverses when cork reduces edge chatter and twitchiness. The result is a board with a mid flex, both torsionally and along its length that is as solid and stable as a much stiffer board. FREESTYLE TBT is the most versatile of the TBT profiles. The centre base (non TBT) section features a traditional camber profile and has a medium width to balance edge-to-edge agility with flat base stability. The side base TBT uplift begins outside the bindings to give a longer contact length between your feet (without TBT). This improves stability when sliding on a flat base. FREESTYLE TBT is symmetrical about the nose and tail for equal performance when riding switch as forwards so it represents a ‘good for everything’ shape: Fast and forgiving edge-to-edge looseness as well as great overall stability. The FLYER features a true twin contact shape, FREESTYLE TBT and a centred stance. This makes it feel generally just like a twin. However, the nose of a FLYER is 1 cm longer than its tail, with the 1cm being added to the tip region that never touches the snow. The extra length includes transitioned TBT, which lifts the tip even further, making the extra length feel a whole lot longer and improving float. So when you find yourself crashing through a trashed powder field, a bombed out landing or cruddy spring snow, a FLYER won’t let you down.

The FLYER features LIGHTNING EDGES, which are our lighter and thinner edges and give your carves more feeling and precision. The inserts are centred and have a PARTY PATTERN: 24 holes give the largest range of possible stance widths and ultimate control over the exact binding positions. We also included BACKSEAT INSERTS so you can drop your bindings all the way back on those bottomless days. This puts weight automatically over your back foot, reducing back leg burn and increasing float. Finally, the FLYER has a sintered base for maximum hardness and higher top speeds. The graphics are classic and simple. A matte and gloss black topsheet and a black base with transparent sections that allow you to see the core. The FLYER is intended for all round riders who always aim for powder when it is available, but who are happy to ride the rest of the hill when it is not. One board for riding everything: From park and groomers to backcountry kickers and open faces.


NORTH

156

Model length

156

Model length

158

Model length

161

Model length

164

TBT Type Shape Stiffness

all mountain tbt directional 5

TBT Type Shape Stiffness

all mountain tbt directional 5

TBT Type Shape Stiffness

all mountain tbt directional 5

TBT Type Shape Stiffness

all mountain tbt directional 5

Contact Length (cm) Tip/tail Width (mm) Waist Width (mm) Setback (mm) Sidecut Radius (m) Inserts Stance Width (mm)

115 291/289 250 20 8.30 24 490-650

Contact Length (cm) Tip/tail Width (mm) Waist Width (mm) Setback (mm) Sidecut Radius (m) Inserts Stance Width (mm)

117 294/292 253 20 8.45 24 490-650

Contact Length (cm) Tip/tail Width (mm) Waist Width (mm) Setback (mm) Sidecut Radius (m) Inserts Stance Width (mm)

119 298/296 255 20 8.55 24 490-650

Contact Length (cm) Tip/tail Width (mm) Waist Width (mm) Setback (mm) Sidecut Radius (m) Inserts Stance Width (mm)

121 301/299 258 20 8.70 24 490-650

158

161

164


NORTH

The NORTH is a freeride cruiser that can step it up to handle even the gnarliest terrain. It also has an all new very special feature: The ‘split’ option! The NORTH is constructed around the VERYLIGHT CORE: A poplar wood core that is enhanced with Paulowina wood to make it super light but allow it to remain tough as hell. It stood up to every single one of our break tests. We gave the core a soft-mid flex and used core profiling to produce a flex pattern that is slightly softer outside the bindings than between them. The core is wrapped in TRI-AX laminate layers. Two layers are aligned at 45 degrees to the edges, while the third runs the length of the board from tip to tail. The addition of the third axis increases torsional stiffness and responsiveness as well as further enhancing high-speed stability. We also added some extra layups. Two straight carbon stringers run the full length of the contact edges, joining the board’s widest points. These add nothing to a NORTH’s torsional stiffness but increase stiffness along the length to an overall mid flex. When combined with the TRI-AX laminates, the result is a board that has a mid flex both along its length and torsionally. The NORTH remains lighter than a normal board of the same spec because we can use a thinner core without sacrificing strength thanks to the carbon reinforcements. In addition, the carbon strips store up extra elastic energy, which delivers big pop and they contribute to an even power delivery along the full contact edge. We also added two cork stringers that run the full length of the board between the inserts and the edges. These dampen vibrations along the edges, especially useful at high speeds and during traverses, when the edges of a NORTH are far less likely to twitch or chatter.

Finally, the NORTH includes a 2 cm wide strip of bamboo down the very centre of the board. Bamboo is very strong, flexible, has good return and is a renewable material. The bamboo contributes towards making the NORTH super poppy, but it has another use! You can split your NORTH for touring! There’s nothing new in splitting a board, but when you split the bamboo strip in the centre of the board, the near perfect alignment of bamboo fibers along the length of the board ensures that the newly revealed sidewalls remain impervious to water without needing further treatment! This means you can split your board as soon as you get it or ride it as normal for sometime and then split it! This offers the best of both worlds for anyone interested in trying a split board without wanting to take the hit on a ready prepared one or wanting to D.I.Y. it! The FREERIDE TBT used on the NORTH has a narrow centre base (non TBT) section, giving it a high total upturn at its widest points. The result is even better float in powder as well as more agile carving. FREERIDE TBT is also directionally optimized, with the length of the TBT sections offset by the same amount as the stance. The nose side base sections also feature larger angles to further enhance the TBT by creating super floating powder wings! The centre flat section is set back in line with the stance and the tail TBT is shorter and shallower. The total width of the tail is also a couple of millimeters narrower than the nose. This produces a ‘gas pedal’ effect, where the board powers through and accelerates out of turns! While this is hardly noticeable for general riding (the NORTH is still excellent for riding switch), it becomes very noticeable when cranking a turn in powder, as the ‘gas pedal’ ensures a larger powder cloud that makes you look like a freeride superstar!

The NORTH features a 2 cm setback stance as standard that accommodates the longer nose TBT section, a precise insert pattern with 20 inserts for a good range and maximum precision on binding placement, together with optional backseat inserts so you can put your bindings all the way back on those bottomless days. This puts most weight automatically over your back foot, reducing back leg burn and increasing float. The NORTH is directional in both contact and outline shapes and optimized for backcountry riding. The construction is completed by LIGHTNING EDGES; our lighter and thinner edges that enable you to carve with more feeling and better precision. We also included a sintered base, to give the highest possible top speeds. The design remains a simple combination of matte and gloss black on the top sheet, but now splitting the board in half lengthways along the bamboo strip. The base graphic is likewise split in half along the boards length with one half being black and the other being a sweet full colour, photo real image, featuring artwork by Taka Sudo. Very eye catching! The NORTH is great for all types of riding: Just fine for cruising with friends, but take one to the backcountry and this board will really come into its own when things get deeper, steeper and more full on!


SHAKA

154

Model length

154

Model length

160

TBT Type Shape Stiffness

pow tbt directional 4

TBT Type Shape Stiffness

pow tbt directional 4

Contact Length (cm) Tip/tail Width (mm) Waist Width (mm) Setback (mm) Sidecut Radius (m) Inserts Stance Width (mm)

121 308/288 257 20 8.80 24 490-650

Contact Length (cm) Tip/tail Width (mm) Waist Width (mm) Setback (mm) Sidecut Radius (m) Inserts Stance Width (mm)

126 313/294 261 20 9.10 24 490-650

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SHAKA

The SHAKA is intended to be a fun to ride powder board that gives an amazing ride in any backcountry terrain, from the tightest trees to the steepest face and makes backcountry riding less effort and more enjoyable. It also has a super special feature to make it twice the board! The SHAKA is constructed around the VERYLIGHT CORE: A poplar wood core enhanced with Paulowina wood strips. These make it super light but allow it to remain strong enough to beat all of our break tests. We gave the core a mid flex and used core profiling to produce a flex pattern that is slightly softer outside the bindings than between them. The core is wrapped in TRI-AX laminate layers. Two layers are aligned at 45 degrees to the edges, while the third runs the length of the board from tip to tail. The addition of the third axis increases torsional stiffness and responsiveness as well as further enhancing high-speed stability. When combined with its unique shape, this construction is just perfect for shredding in any powdery conditions! The SHAKA employs POW TBT. This is TBT maxed out for full on powder surfing! The narrowest centre base (non TBT) section gives the widest TBT powder wings. Add in extreme side base angles on the nose section and the total TBT uplift is huge, making the nose practically impossible to submarine! The nose and tail side base TBTs are set back in line with the stance, making the nose side base longer and the tail side base shorter. The tail features a sweet cut back shape that gives maximum rooster tails! The stubby tail and a set back stance move the centre flat section to backwards, putting more weight over your back foot. Because of the shorter side base length on the tail, its TBT is shorter, but we also made the uplift angle shallower. The total width of a SHAKA’s tail is a couple of millimeters narrower than its nose. These design features all work together to

produce a ‘gas pedal’ effect: The SHAKA powers through and accelerates out of turns, throwing up a shitload of snow! We also added some extra layups. Two V-shapes of carbon strips connect the toe and heel edges at the nose and tail with the centre of the board under the bindings. On the tail this magnifies the ‘gas pedal’ effect as well as storing extra elastic energy to enhance pop and reinforcing the tail in general. At the front they distribute any forces more evenly across the nose and stop it from becoming twitchy at high speeds. We also included two cork stringers that run the full length of the board between the inserts and the edges. These dampen vibrations along the edges, which is especially useful at high speeds and during icy traverses. Finally, the SHAKA includes a 2 cm wide strip of bamboo down the very centre of the board. Bamboo is very strong, flexible, has good return and is a renewable material. The bamboo makes the SHAKA more poppy than a ‘methed out’ panda, but it has another use! You can now split your board! There’s nothing new in splitting a board, but when you split the bamboo strip in the centre of a SHAKA, the near perfect alignment of the bamboo fibers along the length of the board ensures that the newly revealed sidewalls remain impervious to water without needing further treatment! This makes splitting your board easier than ever and means you can do it as soon as you get it or ride it normally for sometime and split it later! This offers the best of both worlds for anyone interested in trying a split board without wanting to take the hit on a ready prepared one or wanting to D.I.Y. it!

A 2 cm setback stance and crazy TBT shape and angles allow you to ride the SHAKA much shorter and softer than you would ride any other powder board. The ‘spoon’ nose floats like a much longer and stiffer board through even the deepest powder, making it great for riding big mountain lines. The short, cut back tail can turn tightly like a much shorter board, which is great through tight trees. These effects work together to ensure that every turn will put the most snow possible into the air to leave you feeling like the man! Powder riding will be even more fun! The construction is completed with LIGHTNING EDGES; our lighter and thinner edges that allow you to carve with more feeling and precision, together with an extruded base for easy repairs. The inserts have a PARTY PATTERN of 24 holes, giving the most stance options possible: Maximum precision of placement over the widest possible range of stance widths. We also added optional backseat inserts so you can put your bindings all the way back on those bottomless days. This puts most of your weight automatically over your back foot, reducing back leg burn and further increasing float. The graphics are minimal, featuring a burst of colour and a transparent section on the top sheet and a black base. The SHAKA lets you ride bottomless powder all day with minimal back leg burn and turns on a sixpence during tree runs. It floats so well that you will be able to cover more of the flat on the ride out than any of your friends, leaving less distance to wade! Enjoy your best ever powder day on a SHAKA.



CASUALS

DISASTER ZIP HOODED

Here is a small selection of tshirts and hoodies based on our board graphics. The quality of the artwork speaks for itself so we concentrated on making sure that the ts and hoodies have good fits – not emo tight and not skier baggy. We made black tshirts featuring the DISASTER and GULLI EDITION graphics and a white tshirt printed with the GLOBAL WARMER “Dead Dictators” board graphic. We also made hoodies: A track grey zip-up hoody featuring the DISASTER graphic and a black pullover hoody with “Bataleon” across the chest in the GLOBAL WARMER font. Our tshirts and hoodies are made properly! This means that a black item will stay black even after a lot of washes. The prints will last without undue fading and the whole item will not turn into a shapeless bag after 3 months!

G.W. HOODED

DISASTER TEE

GULLI TEE

G.W. TEE

GULLI GUDMUNDSSON GLOBAL WARMER HINTERTUX GLACIER AUSTRIA photo: KEVIN WESTENBARGER


BATALEON SNOWBOARDS EUROPE J. V. HASSELTWEG 8C 1022 WV AMSTERDAM THE NETHERLANDS info@bataleon.com photo: KEVIN WESTENBARGER

BATALEON SNOWBOARDS USA 1118 A STREET ste B AUBURN WA 98002 UNITED STATES usa@bataleon.com



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