It has been 11 years since Bataleon started the shape revolution. A revolution that continues to this day! In the old days there was only one shape for snowboard construction – traditional camber, but now there are hundreds. Developing the 100th shape took no courage, but developing the second sure as hell did! Everyone thought we were crazy and that 3D base shapes would never work! We were the first company to stand up and say that snowboards could and should be built better and 11 years down the road we are still shouting the same message, except that now it isn’t just traditional camber boards that ours are better than, it is every other shape as well! We are now the only company out there with more than a decade of experience in building boards with 3D bases. Our patented Triple Base Technology (TBT) makes turn initiation smoother, with fewer edge catches, more stability at high speed, floats better in powder and allows the board to be more playful and forgiving during landings. TBT combines the best features of traditional and reverse camber, without the disadvantages of either. It makes snowboarding even more fun! We skipped our 10th birthday celebrations in favor of our 11th. Why 11th we hear you ask? To give the same answer as we gave to our critics all those years ago: Why not?
Gulli Gudmundsson Photo: Petter Foshaug
TRIPLE BASE TECHNOLOGY CHANGED EVERYTHING
Conventional snowboards lose speed in transitions because the widest part of the nose digs aggressively into the transition when traveling from horizontal to vertical. In TBT boards these parts are not even in contact with the snow and this offers a smoother and faster line from transition to vert. In the pipe, more speed up the wall means more air out of the coping and it is easier to go bigger! Because TBT has lifted edges over the whole region outside of the bindings, the board will not dig in as much as the equivalent traditional camber board. The reduced pressure on the widest parts of the board results in fewer vibrations and allows the edges to remain in full contact with the snow. This makes slower turns less twitchy and faster turns easier to
TBT helps you traverse better. As the
control. The icier the conditions, the more TBT
powder gets tracked, the traverses get longer.
outperforms the equivalent traditional camber
TBT helps you to reach the next stash first
board.
because the widest section being raised out of
Shorter total contact edges when going
Camber gives more pop than a rockered
the snow makes staying on the traverse track
straight means less drag and more speed. Less
shape because you can store more elastic
almost too easy. Way more relaxed than you are
edge catches means extra confidence and again,
energy, but when you add TBT to the mix things
used to!
more speed. In general, more speed. Now there
get explosive. Every board comes pre-loaded
is no reason you shouldn’t win every race back
with extra pop thanks to the concave nose and
to the lodge.
tail profiles. When flexing the tail for an ollie the forces are directed and focused towards the center of the tail section where they seriously pop you out. It’s like snapping an ollie using a brand new skateboard on fresh concrete.
The concaved side edge sections on the nose and tail float way better in deep powder so TBT is a lot more forgiving on landings. On
you sink less than on a regular camber board. As
TBT is a 3D base shape that combines full-length (tip-to-tail) camber with targeted reverse camber along the edges. It actually works, and works very well, improving your riding in all conditions. Since the earliest days of snowboarding there has been a continuing search for the ultimate snowboard shape. We like to believe that somewhere around the turn of the millennium we discovered that philosophers stone and have been refining and polishing our ideas ever since. Over the past few seasons there have been many new developments in snowboard design with the majority relating to their camber. A traditional camber snowboard has edges that trace the edge of a large circle and it is raised off the ground between the bindings, with the snow contacts at the board’s widest points. This means that when pressure is applied to an edge, the board bends and the snow contact edge forms a curve. This allows the rider to carve, but it also causes the widest points of the board to be under more pressure and often dig into the snow. A reverse camber (rocker) board has its widest points raised off the ground, meaning that the snow contact is between the bindings. This solves the problem of the edges digging in and this is what makes rockers so forgiving to ride. However, when pressure is applied to an edge, this pressure is now largely limited to the
region between the bindings. With less contact length under pressure, rocker boards are twitchier to carve and less stable than cambered boards. They are however easier and more forgiving. There have been numerous attempts to get the best of both worlds and to by somehow marrying a rocker’s fun to a camber board’s performance. Call us arrogant, but these attempts were all a waste of time because the patented Triple Base Technology used in Bataleon Snowboards had already achieved this feat a decade ago, by combing a rail to rail concave with a tip to tail camber. TBT separates the nose and tail sections (outside the bindings) into a centerbase and two sidebases. The centerbase runs the full length of the board, also covering its full width between the bindings and possessing a traditional camber profile throughout. The sidebases in nose and tail regions more than cancel the camber shape of the centerbase, lifting the edges at widest points out of the snow, even when bearing the weight of a rider. This gives the snowboard an edge-to-edge concave when viewed from the top. The sidebase uplifts begin in the binding areas and gradually increase their angle towards the widest points of the board. The reason for selecting this shape was simple: Imagine a traditional camber board being carved at high speed. The edge is under a lot of pressure, with
most of that pressure being concentrated towards its widest points. This tends to distort the shape of the snowboard by introducing torsional stresses across its width, bending the regions near the widest point away from being flat. We solved this by pressing our boards with this shape already, i.e. when they are not loaded with weight or under pressure. The board no longer needs to torsionally flex upon initiation of a turn and it carves smoother because it no longer snaps back to a flat state after the pressure is released.
well as reducing the occurrence of cartwheels
TBT makes carving effortless. TBT
a conventional snowboard, an under rotation will
When straight lining, you need less effective
due to a submarined nose, you also need less
boards are pressed with the shape of a
often result in an out-of-control landing, or worse,
edge than in a turn. In fact, it’s better to have less!
weight on your back foot, which stops that leg
traditional camber board under carving pressure
an edge catch to scorpion. This is because the
The camber and side cut of a traditional board
from burning so bad! TBT means that you can
so less force is needed to initiate a turn. This
edges of our boards are raised at the widest
leaves a tendency for the edges to dig down
keep riding your freestyle board when the snow
makes carving easier and our boards feel
points and are therefore far less likely to dig in.
into the snow at the board’s widest points. This
starts to fall. Or, switch to Freeride TBT and all
narrower and more maneuverable than a regular
The board therefore tends to automatically track
causes the rider to alternate between toe side
these benefits get turned up to 11.
board of the same width. When switching edges,
back to going straight on landings, even when
and heel side pressure to remain in control when
the edge grip of a Bataleon board fades out as
the rider is off balance, since it is the centerbase
straight lining and this sacrifices speed. With a
the base becomes flatter. When riding on a flat
section which hits the snow first rather than the
TBT board all you need to do is point it and relax!
base the uplifted edges at the widest points are
nose or tail sidebase sections.
On Bataleon boards the edges are concaved
Because TBT boards retain a full tip to tail traditional camber in the centerbase section they can store up mad pop for ollies and you don’t end up riding a wet towel (one of the other most common complaints about the performance of rockers). It might be hard to believe that a shape combing the best of camber and reverse camber, that alleviates the limitations of both, is already out there, but it’s harder to believe that it has been out there for over a decade!
less likely to catch and the edge grip fades back
at the widest parts of the board, making
in again as the opposing edge is engaged. These
straight lining less twitchy so you rarely need to
factors add up to give super fluid edge-to-edge
compensate for edge catches.
transfers.
A TBT board is more versatile than a traditional camber or rocker board. Any TBT board is more forgiving than its regular camber Fewer edge catches and fewer scorpions
counterpart when both are equally stiff. Also,
because the edges at the widest points are out
a longer TBT board can be used for freeriding,
That doesn’t mean that we just ride it without looking for improvement, no sir! We now have seven different flavors of TBT for you to choose from, each one specific to a style of riding and all better than the equivalent camber or rocker shape! Don’t believe us though, try it for yourself!
without losing maneuverability, or a shorter
With TBT you can go bigger with more
of the snow. The 3D base shape means the only
TBT board can be adopted for urban riding and
confidence. Because a Triple Base board is
edge section in contact with the snow is where
jibbing, without sacrificing control. TBT also
pre-shaped in a concave at its wider parts, those
you want it – between your feet. Remember,
allows you to ride a wider board because our
parts do not dig in and plough through the snow,
tilting the board to only three degrees will give
TBT is so much fun to ride. Without the
boards feel narrower than traditional camber
as they tend to do on traditional camber boards.
you full edge contact again so this is most useful
aggressive side edge sections near the nose and
ones! TBT combines the best of cambered and
Less friction makes for faster and smoother
when milking as much speed as possible.
tail, butters are easier and more fluid and fewer of
rocker boards, enabling you to ride all terrains on
straight take offs.
just one stick!
them end up with you lying on the floor.
TRIPLE BASE TECHNOLOGY THE SHAPE
NOSE
NOSE
The concave shape continues all the way to the tip of board.
The concave nose with the extra TBT sidebase kick delivers extra float in POW.
After the contact edge ends, the sidebase uplift increases faster for an extra TBT kick.
This nose shape helps with smooth handling of rough and uneven terrain.
what it looks like
what it does
Tight transition are easier to negotiate with this nose shape.
INSERTS TO NOSE
INSERTS TO NOSE
The sidebase gets lifted gradually from the insert area to the widest points of the board.
The concaved shaped nose helps you to catch less edge and stick more jumps.
There is a full tip to tail camber running down the centerbase of the board.
Lifted sidebases are awesome for fast turn initiation and fast edge to edge transitions.
what it looks like
what it does
The gradual increase in sidebase angle give that unparalleled smooth riding feeling and non chattering carves.
1
2
3
BETWEEN THE INSERTS
BETWEEN THE INSERTS
The board is flat between the inserts from edge to edge.
Having camber in your board means there is always energy loaded to help you pop or snap in and out of turns.
what it looks like
Triple Base Technology divides the nose and tail in 3 sections: A left sidebase to turn left, a centerbase section to go straight and a right sidebase to turn right. The up turned sidebases make initiating turns easier and faster, with less effort. The total uplift distance starts at zero under the bindings, growing to maximum at the widest points of the board. This puts the control under your feet without losing control outside the bindings.
As you initiate a turn the contact edge grows from your bindings to give a full traditional edge grip over the entire effective edge when fully committed. The uplifted sidebases make your board forgiving when going straight (like a rocker) when you tilt the board to just a few degrees the full contact edge engages, without the torsional stress of a traditional camber board.
Because the board has no edge-to-edge concave between the bindings and a full tip-to-tail camber down the center of the board, you keep all the performance and control of a traditional camber board. At the same time, the angled sidebases give you the playfulness, forgiveness and powder float we have come to appreciate from rocker shapes.
what it does
There is camber between the inserts extending all the way down the centerbase into the nose and tail sections.
The full tip to tail camber distributes the pressure along the complete edge for more control.
INSERTS TO TAIL
INSERTS TO TAIL
The sidebase gets lifted gradually from the insert area to the widest points of the board.
The concaved tail combined with the loaded camber delivers explosive pop.
TBT combines camber and rocker into one shape, and it actually works, but don’t believe us...
“FULL TIP TO TAIL CAMBER CENTERBASE WITH ROCKERED SIDEBASES IN ONE SHAPE!”
WHEN YOU STAND IN YOUR BINDINGS THE CAMBER IS LOADED WHEN YOU STAND IN YOUR BINDINGS THE EDGES ARE LIFTED
WHEN YOU STAND IN YOUR BINDINGS THE EDGES ARE LIFTED
what it looks like
There is a full tip to tail camber running down the centerbase of the board.
With a tiny amount of pressure, the sidebases start to engage near the bindings, but the pressure remains constant along the contact edge.
When riding on a flat base, only the centerbase section is in the snow, so the board travels in a straight line.
With a tiny amount of pressure, the sidebases start to engage near the bindings, but the pressure remains constant along the contact edge.
With enough pressure to engage the whole edge (just 2-3 degrees), the contact edge has the same shape as a traditional camber board, but the pressure is equal along the whole edge and no torsional stresses are introduced.
With uplift in the sidebases you are now initiating turns from your bindings and increasing the grip further out to the wide points as you get more radical in the turn. This is the complete opposite of how a flat board rides (and a lot smoother).
TAIL
TAIL
The concave shape continues all the way to the tail of board.
The extra kick after the contact edge helps you float more with out affecting the carving abilities.
what it looks like
With enough pressure to engage the whole edge (just 2-3 degrees), the contact edge has the same shape as a traditional camber board, but the pressure is equal along the whole edge and no torsional stresses are introduced.
what it does
After the contact edge ends, the sidebase uplift increases faster for an extra TBT kick.
what it does
Because of the dynamic shape you will experience less tail chatter when on edge.
TRIPLE BASE TECHNOLOGY THE FLAVORS
JIB TBT
PARK TBT
WIDEST Centerbase FLAT
TWIN TBT
WIDER Centerbase FLAT
ASYMMETRIC TBT
WIDE Centerbase FLAT
FREESTYLE TBT
WIDE Centerbase FLAT
MEDIUM WIDE CENTERBASE FLAT
ALL MNT TBT
FREERIDE TBT
MEDIUM CENTERBASE FLAT
NARROW CENTERBASE FLAT
POW TBT
NARROW CENTERBASE FLAT
MORE SIDEBASE ANGLE IN NOSE SECTION
SYMMETRICAL NOSE AND TAIL TBT
SYMMETRICAL NOSE AND TAIL TBT
SYMMETRICAL NOSE AND TAIL TBT
ASYMMETRICAL TBT SIDEBASES
FREESTYLE TBT is the most ‘all round’ TBT shape in our range. The width of the two sidebases and the centerbase are equal. The equal section widths give a symmetrical edge-to-edge concave, which is combined with a, now more aggressive, traditional tip to tail camber profile on the centerbase section to perfectly balance park riding and general cruising. Boards with Freestyle TBT boast a longer contact length between the feet. Freestyle TBT is still symmetrical about the nose and tail to give the same performance when riding switch as forwards. A ‘good-for-everything’ shape, with fast and free edge-to-edge looseness and agility and overall stability
ALL MOUNTAIN TBT has a slightly narrower center flat base section than FREESTYLE TBT and it’s camber profile is a bit more aggressive. Together with a longer flat section under the feet it delivers faster riding with superb response edge-to-edge and maximum stability at high speed. With a very slightly directional TBT, the board is optimized to ride forwards, but is more than capable of performing switch when necessary. ALL MNTN TBT does what it says on the tin: performs over the whole mountain. The extra uplift in the sidebases after the effective edge ends greatly improve the float in powder.
THE JAM
GOLIATH+
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WHATEVER
FUN.KINK
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FEELBETTER
ETA
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DISTORTIA
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New for 1415 is ASYMMETRIC TBT. This is an asymmetric version of TWIN TBT. In this shape, the heel edge sidebase begins closer to the tips of the board than the toe edge sidebase. This results in a wider centerbase section between the feet on the heel edge, making that edge more stable when straight lining and during the very early stages of turn initiation. ASYM TBT gives you more looseness where you can handle it (toe side) and more stability where you want it (heelside). ASYM TBT is still symmetrical with respect to the nose and tail, so you get exactly the same benefits switch as forwards.
PUSH UP
TWIN TBT is perfect for those who expect a perfect balance between performance on jumps and jibs. To achieve this, we combined a more noticeable tip-to-tail camber with a reasonably wide centerbase section (the centerbase is slightly wider than the sidebases). TWIN TBT therefore retains a wide enough centerbase for presses and landings to stay effortless and solid, but now that is more equally balanced with the requirement for the sidebases to be wide enough and the flat base contact lengths long enough to result in a board that is stable on high speed run ins. This makes TWIN TBT suitable for riding all kinds of parks and terrain.
BOSS
G.W.
AIROBIC
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DISASTER 5’2” CREW SPECIAL EDITION
DISASTER MINI
DISASTER
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PARK TBT is great for all kinds of park riding – kickers and jibs. The centerbase section remains wide, and the camber close to being flat, to keep those presses legit, but the slightly wider sidebases make these boards more stable at high speeds – just what is needed for solid kicker riding. This combination of center and sidebase geometry makes PARK TBT perfect for boards that need high speed stability without losing any jib capabilities. PARK TBT is symmetrical on the nose and tail for a true twin that performs the same forwards and switch.
EVIL TWIN
JIB TBT is perfect for jibbing and urban riding. JIB TBT is completely symmetrical about the nose and tail to give a perfect true twin ride. It has the widest centerbase flat of all our TBT flavors (and the narrowest sidebases). The extra centerbase width stabilizes your presses and butters. The sidebase TBT uplift begins under your feet for a super loose and forgiving effect. JIB TBT works with a very mellow, almost flat, camber to keep pressing easy but still give plenty of pop to your ollies.
SETBACK NOSE AND TAIL TBT
SETBACK NOSE AND TAIL TBT
TAPERED TAIL
TAPERED TAIL
This flavor of TBT is designed especially for off piste charging and on piste carving. The narrowest center flat base width maximizes edge-to-edge agility and the widest TBT sidebase wings, which also feature increased uplift angles on the nose, guarantees a superb float through even the deepest powder. Freeride TBT features exclusively on boards with set back stances. The tail TBT is set back by the same amount as the stance, to keep the control of the board between your feet and the TBT sidebases are fully directional, with shorter sections on the tail to put more turning power over your back foot. The tail TBT is also slightly tapered allowing you to power out of turns, lofting massive powder clouds.
POW TBT is TBT on steroids, with everything maxed out to get that feeling of surfing powder. The same narrow center flat base width as FREERIDE TBT, but with insane uplift angles on the nose sidebases to give you effortless float no matter how deep it gets! The tail TBT is again set back in line with the stance and features flatter uplift angles and a tapered width, which works with the camel toe shape to put the riders weight right over the back foot without them having to lean back and ensures that more powder is put up into the air on each turn. Unlike most powder specific shapes out there, POW TBT still holds its own when you find yourself on a slope, where it carves like a dream and is very playful too!
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Featured on these models:
CAMEL TOE STEWART
SYMMETRICAL NOSE AND TAIL TBT
CAMEL TOE
SYMMETRICAL NOSE AND TAIL TBT
OMNI
SYMMETRICAL NOSE AND TAIL TBT
MORE SIDEBASE ANGLE IN NOSE SECTION
13 TEAM
DISASTER
G.W.
AIROBIC
“The Disaster is just perfect for the streets and when you wanna have that legendary day of fucking around on the slopes!”
“No need for 2 different boards for the park and streets, G.W. works for presses and gives you good pop for kickers!”
“The main board for everything, the classic all-round board.”
ETA “ETA is great I like the extra grip on the heels for the big kickers but its still fun for the parks”
THE JAM
CAMEL TOE
5’2” EDITION
ET
5’2” EDITION
G.W.
5’2” EDITION
BOSS
“So much response! day in day out.”
“Nipple deep powder is awesome with this board it’s even better than that!”
“Jib like Jaeger on the 5’2” disaster.”
“This board is powerful!!!”
“It’s not new to this it’s 5’2” to this.”
“This board does everything.”
“Its like a sore Peter, hard to beat.”
“Nipple deep powder is awesome with this board. It’s even better than that!”
15 TWINS
All of the boards in this section are true twins with symmetrical outline and contact shapes, as well as centred insert packs. Even though all TBT boards are super versatile, our range of twins includes models with various flexes and TBT shapes, which are optimised for riding either street, park or back country. So no matter whether you want to hit 30 stair handrails or 30 metre backcountry kickers, but you know you want a board that performs identically switch as it does forwards, Bataleon has a twin for you.
DISASTER
DISASTER 5’2” CREW
AIROBIC
GLOBAL WARMER
EVIL TWIN
ETA
BOSS
145 148 151 153 154W 155
144 148 151
148 151 154 156W 157
148 151 154 156W 157
149 152 154 156W 157 159W
153 156
152 154 157 156W 159W
02
STIFFNESS
Gulli Gudmundsson Photo: Frode Sandbech
02
STIFFNESS
03
STIFFNESS
03
STIFFNESS
05
STIFFNESS
05
STIFFNESS
05
STIFFNESS
stiffness (1-10) 2
155 121 297 255 0 7.70 16 505 – 665 154W 119 305 263 0 7.60 16 500 – 660
DISASTER
154W
155
JIBS
10
PARK
08
07
FREESTYLE
03
ALL MTN
03
POWDER
02
STIFFNESS
tbt type jib tbt
contact length (cm) tip/tail width (mm) waist width (mm) setback (mm) sidecut radius (m) inserts stance width (mm)
144 110 285 248 0 7.25 16 490 – 650
outline shape twin
148 114 290 250 0 7.35 16 495 – 655
151 117 291 250 0 7.45 16 500 – 660
contact shape twin
153 119 293 252 0 7.55 16 500 – 660
The DISASTER is our street and jib destroyer. A true twin, with JIB TBT, which begins under the bindings for fewer hang ups, the smallest total TBT uplift for stable board slides and has the widest centerbase section for easy, legit presses. Built around the softest version of our POP CORE – snappy, flexible poplar wood that gives it a soft flex without sacrificing strength Bi-Ax laminates and an extruded base for easy repairs. The DISASTER is the most affordable model in the line. A lot of board for a little money!
DISASTER MINI!
144
148
151
153
Yes, it’s a mini version of the DISASTER! These boards are meant for smaller, lighter riders – 60 kgs or below so don’t even think of strapping in if you are a big guy.
134
138
142
18
contact shape twin
151 117 291 250 0 7.45 16 500 – 660
outline shape twin
148 114 290 250 0 7.35 16 495 – 655
tbt type jib tbt
02
STIFFNESS
03
POWDER
03
ALL MTN
07
FREESTYLE PARK
08
145
148
151
153
JIBS
10
The Disaster 5’2” crew Edition comes as a combo pack. The signature 5’2” crew DISASTER board is sold together with the 5’2” edition Switchback Bindings in matching colors. Yes!
144 110 285 248 0 7.25 16 490 – 650
The 5’2” crew is Mitch Richmond, Jaeger Bailey and Kyle Lopicollo. These boys shred together on the regular and have been know to enjoy some après activities involving RAW papers. Because all three ride the DISASTER and they aren’t the tallest guys in the world, we decided to give them a signature 5’2” crew DISASTER in the three shortest lengths (145, 148 and 151).
contact length (cm) tip/tail width (mm) waist width (mm) setback (mm) sidecut radius (m) inserts stance width (mm)
DISASTER 5’2” CREW SPECIAL EDITION
stiffness (1-10) 2
153 119 293 252 0 7.55 16 500 – 660
5’2” CREW PACK
stiffness (1-10) 3
157 120 297 255 0 7.85 20 560 – 640
contact shape twin
156W 120 307 264 0 7.80 20 560 – 640 154 118 293 252 0 7.70 20 545 – 625
outline shape twin
151 116 291 250 0 7.60 20 530 – 610 148 113 289 250 0 7.45 20 525 – 605
tbt type park tbt
03
STIFFNESS
04
POWDER
05
ALL MTN
08
FREESTYLE PARK
10
148
151
154
156W
157
JIBS
09
A poppy and responsive true twin park board, which features our full poplar POP core with a soft-flex and Bi-Ax laminates. This allows it to press and butter easily while still being solid on landings. The base shape is PARK TBT, making the AIROBIC the perfect board for park riders who split their time equally between jumps and jibs. Off course an AIROBIC is also very playful for general riding and a lot of fun in powder. One all-round, fun park shredder!
contact length (cm) tip/tail width (mm) waist width (mm) setback (mm) sidecut radius (m) inserts stance width (mm)
AIROBIC
stiffness (1-10) 3
157 120 297 255 0 7.85 24 520 – 640
contact shape twin
156W 120 307 264 0 7.80 24 520 – 640 154 118 293 252 0 7.70 24 515 – 635º
outline shape twin
151 116 291 250 0 7.60 24 510 – 630 148 113 289 250 0 7.45 24 505 – 625
JIBS
08
PARK
10
10
FREESTYLE
08
ALL MTN
07
POWDER
03
STIFFNESS
tbt type park tbt
contact length (cm) tip/tail width (mm) waist width (mm) setback (mm) sidecut radius (m) inserts stance width (mm)
148
151
154
156W
157
Horizontal Carbon Stringers improve your pop, reinforce the binding area while still allowing for smooth presses.
The G.W. was introduced recently, to instant acclaim and for good reason: It is the specced up brother of the AIROBIC. The Global Warmer comes with a hardwood enforced CORE CORE and its secret lies in the extra carbon stringers under the bindings. Not so awesome for the environment but very awesome for turbo pop and next level performance while retaining a soft flex. The G.W. is the missing link, allowing freestyle riders to have just one board instead of one for rails and another for jumps. Snowboarding turned up to 11!
EXTRA LAYUP
GLOBAL WARMER
stiffness (1-10) 5
159W 120 308 266 0 8.15 24 520 – 640 157 119 296 255 0 8.10 24 510 – 630
contact shape twin
156W 118 305 264 0 8.05 24 510 – 630 154 116 291 251 0 7.90 24 505 – 625
outline shape twin
152 114 288 249 0 7.80 24 500 – 620 149 112 285 246 0 7.65 24 495 – 615
tbt type twin tbt
05
STIFFNESS
07
POWDER JIBS
07
PARK
09
10
FREESTYLE
08
ALL MTN
The EVIL TWIN is everyones favorite twin. Now entering its tenth year in production we decided to give this one a special graphic build up of all the graphics of the past editions. The EVIL TWIN is as always shaped with TWIN TBT which offers a wide enough centerbase flat section for stable jibbing, while featuring enough total sidebase upturn to carve seriously smooth, making it very playful from peak to park. The TWIN TBT also helps with sketchy landings, tending to track the board back to straight more often because the widest points of the board dig into the snow less, even when the it lands 90 degrees short! The versatility of TBT means that as well as park and backcountry kickers. The EVIL TWIN is also great for all mountain and powder riding and it remains the most allround twin in our range. Here is to another 10 years!
contact length (cm) tip/tail width (mm) waist width (mm) setback (mm) sidecut radius (m) inserts stance width (mm)
EVIL TWIN
5 FINGER HAND
3 FINGER HAND
3 FINGER HAND
SMILE!
SMILE!
GYPT GODS
2005
2006
2007
limited edition 2007
2008
limited edition 2008
2009
ET ARTIST EDITION
KILLROY
ET CLASSIC
OIL PROJECTIONS
ET ARTIST EDITION
GLOWINTHEDARK
ELEPHANT REAPER
parra 2009
2010
2010 – 2011
2011
petrovsky & ramone 2011
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149
152
154
156W
157
159W
FIRST ET
contact shape twin outline shape twin
156 118 294 253 0 8.00 24 510 – 630 153 115 290 250 0 7.80 24 505 – 625
153
156
JIBS
07
PARK
09
10
FREESTYLE
08
ALL MTN
07
POWDER
05
STIFFNESS
tbt type asym tbt
contact length (cm) tip/tail width (mm) waist width (mm) setback (mm) sidecut radius (m) inserts stance width (mm)
We have cerated an asymmetrical TBT board because your toes are not the same as your heels. Just think about it: your toes are further from your ankles, which makes it easier to apply exactly the pressure that you want. Your heels are much closer to your ankles and therefore make a less efficient pivot point, meaning that exact pressure application and error correction are both more difficult. This is why many riders naturally favor traverses and cruising on the toes. With ASYM TBT the uplift on your heel side starts further outside your bindings than on your toeside. This gives most looseness where you can easily handle it (on your toes) and more control and better turn initiation where you need it (on your heels) The result is that when riding on a flat base, there is a longer effective edge engaged on the toe side and more pressure can be applied before the board starts to carve. This is great for straighter jump take offs. On the heel edge, the faster onset of the sidebases mean that less pressure is needed to engage the edge making it super easy to regain control from a flat base The asymmetric EVIL TWIN is still a twin because the nose still mirrors the tail exactly so it doesn’t matter if you ride it goofy or regular.
stiffness (1-10) 5
EVIL TWIN ASYM
Your heels are not shapeD like your toes! While your toes are very good at keeping you balanced in all sorts of crazy angles your heels are not. We now introduce ASYM TBT a new Asymmetrical TBT Shape BASED ON THIS FACT. More TBT on your toeside than on your heelside. Giving you more control where you need it and even more playfulness where you can handle it!
stiffness (1-10) 5
159W 120 308 266 0 8.15 24 520 – 640
contact shape twin
157 119 296 255 0 8.10 24 510 – 630 156W 118 305 264 0 8.05 24 510 – 630
outline shape twin
154 116 291 251 0 7.90 24 505 – 625 152 114 288 249 0 7.80 24 500 – 620
JIBS
07
PARK
09
10
FREESTYLE
08
ALL MTN
07
POWDER
05
STIFFNESS
tbt type twin tbt
contact length (cm) tip/tail width (mm) waist width (mm) setback (mm) sidecut radius (m) inserts stance width (mm)
152
154
156W
157
159W
Crossed Carbon Stringers under your bindings improve your pop, reinforce the binding area while still allowing for smooth presses.
We introduced the BOSS last season as the GTI version of the EVIL TWIN: Same shape philosophy but with some extra carbon trickery for extra pop, control and stability while keeping that ET mid flex we all love. This is achieved by placing crossed carbon stringers under the binding area. These torsionally reinforce the board without making it stiffer longitudinally. It makes this board more stable at high speeds and on landings and add explosiveness to your pop! The BOSS is based on TWIN TBT which has a wide central flat base for jibs and solid landings. It makes the BOSS perfect for attacking jumps in the park or backcountry and for allover high-speed blasting and Mach speed landings. Ride like a BOSS.
EXTRA LAY-UP
BOSS
31 FREESTYLE
Our freestyle boards are the most versatile shapes in the range. They all possess twin snow contact shapes and directional outlines. This is achieved by adding the extra length to the tip of the nose while leaving everything that touches the snow twin. When combined with FREESTYLE and ALL MOUNTAIN TBTs, this allows these boards to deal with the widest range of snow conditions, from bullet proof corduroy, through slush and chopped up powder, to deep virgin snow without sacrificing any freestyle or switch performance.
FUN.KINK
WHATEVER
GOLIATH+
THE JAM
148 151 154 157 159W 160
151 154 156 157W 158
154 156 157 158 161 158W 160W 163W
156 159 161W 162
03
STIFFNESS
Photo: Justin L’Heureux
04
STIFFNESS
05
STIFFNESS
07
STIFFNESS
stiffness (1-10) 3
160 121 300 256 0 8.00 20 560 – 640 159W 120 310 266 0 7.95 20 560 – 640
contact shape twin
157 118 296 253 0 7.85 20 555 – 635 154 117 293 251 0 7.75 20 540 – 620
outline shape directional
151 114 289 248 0 7.60 20 525 – 605 148 113 286 245 0 7.45 20 520 – 600
tbt type freestyle tbt
03
STIFFNESS
07
POWDER
08
ALL MTN
09
FREESTYLE PARK
09
148
151
154
157
159W
160
JIBS
08
The first part of the name says it all... Loved by riders from beginners to our pros because of its directional twin shape, soft flex POP CORE, torsionally softer Bi-Ax laminates and FREESTYLE TBT. A super versatile shape combining a medium wide centerbase flat section, making it fun on jibs and jumps, with medium width sidebases with a larger total uplift than any of the true twins for agile turning, more forgiveness and better powder float. The FUN.KINK is very stable for a soft board. Great for beginners and intermediates to progress as well as good riders who are looking for a board that is fun over the whole hill.
contact length (cm) tip/tail width (mm) waist width (mm) setback (mm) sidecut radius (m) inserts stance width (mm)
FUN.KINK
stiffness (1-10) 4
158 121 300 256 0 8.00 20 560 – 640
contact shape twin
157W 120 310 266 0 7.95 20 560 – 640 156 118 296 253 0 7.85 20 555 – 635
outline shape directional
154 117 293 251 0 7.75 20 540 – 620 151 114 289 248 0 7.60 20 525 – 605
tbt type freestyle tbt
04
STIFFNESS
08
POWDER
08
ALL MTN
09
FREESTYLE PARK
08
151
154
156
157W
158
JIBS
08
This board is good for WHATEVER you want to do with it. The soft-mid flex CORE CORE is poplar wood with hard wood inserts running along the board through the insert rows. As well as reinforcing those important regions, the hard wood makes the core more poppy and responsive and stable at speed. Bi-Ax laminates keep the WHATEVER torsionally forgiving. FREESTYLE TBT is the most versatile of our base shapes. The center flat section remains wide enough for solid landings but here the sidebases are wider and the total uplift larger than for the twin boards. This makes turn initiation smoother, straight lining easier, gives fewer edge catches and also floats better through powder and tracked out snow. This is especially true when you add the twin contact shape and the directional outline. The twin contact shape and centered stance guarantees a switch performance that is equal to forwards, but the small extra length added to the nose is invaluable in any type of powder snow by floating through freshies and crashing through crud better. What’s it good for? WHATEVER!
contact length (cm) tip/tail width (mm) waist width (mm) setback (mm) sidecut radius (m) inserts stance width (mm)
WHATEVER
stiffness (1-10) 5
160W 161 163W 120 121 123 309 301 313 265 256 268 0 0 0 8.00 8.05 8.15 24 24 24 500 – 620 500 – 620 505 – 625
contact shape twin
158W 118 306 263 0 7.90 24 495 – 615 158 119 297 254 0 7.95 24 495 – 615 157 118 295 252 0 7.90 24 495 – 615
outline shape directional
156 117 293 251 0 7.80 24 490 – 610 154 115 291 249 0 7.70 24 485 – 605
JIBS
07
PARK
08
08
FREESTYLE
09
ALL MTN
08
POWDER
05
STIFFNESS
tbt type freestyle tbt
contact length (cm) tip/tail width (mm) waist width (mm) setback (mm) sidecut radius (m) inserts stance width (mm)
154
156
157
158
158W
160W
161
163W
Carbon/ Kevlar strips run between the bindings, near the sidewalls. These torsionally reinforce the board, keeping it stable at high speed, without loosing forgiveness and playfulness.
One of our most enduringly popular boards because of its huge versatility, the GOLIATH+ remains a favorite. For its 11th birthday we decided to give it an carbon enhanced upgrade. This upgrade results in an even more surprising amount of performance for a mid flex board. The CORE CORE combines poplar with hardwood reinforcements along the full length of the boards and through the insert rows to produce a responsive and poppy, yet playful and forgiving board. Tri-Ax laminates add a little torsional stiffness to help with high speed charging of any kind. FREESTYLE TBT and twin contact shape with a directional outline only adds to the versatility of the GOLIATH+ Take out the GOLIATH+ for some park laps, jibs and switch riding and then go carve up the hill with speed and ride some powder in the same day. Take it anywhere!
EXTRA LAY-UP
GOLIATH +
162 122 302 257 0 8.35 24 525 – 645
contact shape directional
161W 121 311 265 0 8.25 24 520 – 640
outline shape directional
159 119 298 254 0 8.20 24 515 – 635 156 117 294 251 0 8.05 24 500 – 620
JIBS
05
PARK
07
08
FREESTYLE
10
ALL MTN
09
POWDER
07
STIFFNESS
tbt type allmountain tbt
contact length (cm) tip/tail width (mm) waist width (mm) setback (mm) sidecut radius (m) inserts stance width (mm)
156
159
161W
162
Extra Carbon/ Kevlar stringers from tip to tail enhance pop and increases the delivery of energy to your ride.
EXTRA LAYUP
THE JAM is a powerful board for aggressive riding. The mid-stiff flex REACTOR CORE is poplar wood with hardwood strips along the full length of the sidewalls. This ensures maximum power delivery over the whole edge, enhancing stability at high speeds and on icy surfaces. We also gave THE JAM carbon and Kevlar strips running the length of the board. These act like shock absorbers when landing as well as being poppy as hell! ALL MOUNTAIN TBT makes THE JAM slightly directional where we combined a twin contact edge with a slightly longer nose for some extra float in pow. The narrower centerbase flat section guarantees lightning edgeto-edge agility and further helps powder float. A sintered base makes it easy to get to the top speeds that THE JAM was designed for and the larger side cut radius makes for wide, open turns both on groomers and in the backcountry. If you are a committed all day shredder who loves gunning it from the first to the last chair then THE JAM is the board for you!
stiffness (1-10) 7
THE JAM
41 ALL MOUNTAIN FREERIDE
Our all mountain freeride boards are designed for riding the whole hill. With directional contact and outline shapes, they are optimised for charging down the mountain. In this category you will find boards based on FREERIDE – and POW TBT to give ultimate powder float with minimal bag leg burn. They possess large side cut radii for wide, open turns but retain soft-mid flexes and so are playful and fun to ride. So if you like to ride both groomers and powder and prefer to stay out of the park try on of these...
OMNI
CAMEL TOE
CAMEL TOE STEWART EDITION
156 158 161 163
153 158 162
153 158 162
05
STIFFNESS
DBK Photo: Dominic Zimmerman
04
STIFFNESS
04
STIFFNESS
stiffness (1-10) 5
163 121 301/299 258 20 9.0/8.7/8.4 24 490 – 650 162W 120 309/307 266 20 8.9/8.6/8.3 24 480 – 640
contact shape directional
161 119 298/296 255 20 8.85/8.55/8.25 24 480 – 640
outline shape directional
158 117 294/292 253 20 8.75/8.45/8.15 24 470 – 630 156 115 291/289 250 20 8.6/8.3/8 24 460 – 620
tbt type freeride tbt
05
STIFFNESS
10
POWDER
10
ALL MTN
06
FREESTYLE PARK
04
156
158
161
162W
163
JIBS
02
Acclaimed, award winning Allmountain freeride cruiser. The Omni is an awesome board! The OMNI has a mid-flex REACTOR CORE made from poplar wood with hardwood strips along the full edges. The hardwood spreads the pressure from the rider’s toes or heels over the whole edge, making the OMNI super stable for a mid-flex board and helping with grip on ice. Tri-Ax laminates add extra torsional stiffness, which is very helpful at high speeds and for crashing through tracked out powder. The stance is set back 2 cm and we added extra backseat inserts so you can slam your stance all the way back on those extra deep days. FREERIDE TBT features a narrow centerbase flat that is also set back in line with the stance. As well as providing ultimate edgeto-edge agility, this automatically and effortlessly puts more turning power over your back foot. The sidebase nose sections are longer and achieve a higher upturn at the widest points. This benefits both the nose and the tail: The sidebases give the nose more of a spoon shape by forming super floating powder wings, meaning you don’t need to lean back as much and float easier. On the tail, a lower total uplift works with a slightly tapered centerbase flat section to automatically give you power out of your turns, putting up big rooster tails. We gave the OMNI a sintered base for speed. If you like shredding the whole mountain at both high and low speeds, but you are a fiend for the powder, you need to make it an OMNI!
contact length (cm) tip/tail width (mm) waist width (mm) setback (mm) sidecut radius (m) inserts stance width (mm)
OMNI
contact shape directional
162 128 318/298 264 20 9.8/ 9.3/ 8.8 20 530t 610
outline shape directional
158 126 313/294 261 20 9.6/ 9.1/ 8.6 20 520 – 600 153 121 308/288 257 20 9.3/ 8.8/ 8.3 20 510 – 590
153
158
162
JIBS
00
PARK
02
02
FREESTYLE
07
ALL MTN
11
POWDER
04
STIFFNESS
tbt type pow tbt
contact length (cm) tip/tail width (mm) waist width (mm) setback (mm) sidecut radius (m) inserts stance width (mm)
The CAMEL TOE was launched last year as a dedicated yet affordable second board for riding powder. The Camel Toe features POW TBT which is TBT taken to the max for crazy powder surfing! The broadest and highest TBT wings plus insane sidebase angles on the nose section makes it practically impossible to submarine! The short tail, with gentler TBT angles and the set back stance puts weight automatically over your back foot, making float easier and giving your turns a ‘gas pedal effect’ for maximum powder clouds. Because it floats so good you can ride a CAMEL TOE 8–10 cms shorter than your normal powder board! Not every day is a powder day but no worries thanks to the TBT geometry the CAMEL TOE performs amazingly well on groomed runs. Now you can stay satisfied no matter what the weather does.
stiffness (1-10) 4
CAMEL TOE
46
What almost nobody knows is that back in 1981 Bill made an amazing snowboard. Combining technologies from surfboard shaping, ski manufacturing and waterski design he hand shaped a mind-blowing snowboard. The board featured sidecut, steel edges,
a 360-degree swivel binding, and an advanced 3D base with upturned edges and channels. The construction itself was very experimental and like nothing you’ve ever seen before. Bill somehow married a wooden top to a foam core and a polyester resin laminated base to create a snowboard that was truly ahead of its time. Unfortunately, the local ski resort liftees didn’t have the same vision as Stewart, and wouldn’t allow him to test out his creation. So, after a couple of runs scraping down a hill, the snowboard was retired and Bill moved on to other inventions. It’s amazing that this board has never been ‘discovered’ or given the credit it deserves. We are very proud to be allowed to resurrect this awesome piece of snowboard history together with Bill Stewart.…
153
Bill Stewart needs no introduction to surfers, but most snowboarders have probably never heard of him, even though they should have. The legendary surfboard shaper is best known for pushing the envelope in modern longboard design. Stewart invented the 2+1 fin setup on a longboard, the Hydro Hull beveled rail, and co-invented the Future Fins System box. On top of that he’s seen as one of the best airbrush artists in surfing and one of the originators of the art.
158
162
JIBS
00
PARK
02
02
FREESTYLE
07
ALL MTN
11
POWDER
04
STIFFNESS
tbt type pow tbt
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 9.3/ 8.8/ 8.3 20 510 – 590
outline shape directional
158 126 313/294 261 20 9.6/ 9.1/ 8.6 20 520 – 600
contact shape directional
162 128 318/298 264 20 9.8/ 9.3/ 8.8 20 530 – 610
stiffness (1-10) 4
CAMEL TOE STEWART
The original Butterfly logo.
Bill in his man cave with the original Stewart Snowboard showing of the base which features channels and ‘rolled’ deck to roll onto the edges.
Tools of the trade. Bill and the Night Stalker. This board was shaped for a design contest and came with 1981 Bill Stewart on the left and his buddy Mark Vance on the right
a transparent hull and features headlights for
showing off their bases. Notice the footwear and technical outerwear
night surfing.
of that time.
The original Stewart Snowboard featuring steel edges, Clark Foam core and a 3D base with beveled edges and channels. It originally had camber but that is long gone.
Camel Toe features heavy TBT angles in the nose area for crazy float and
Topsheet detail of the original Stewart Snowboard.
smooth turns not unlike Bill’s Hydro Hull beveled rails...
On the last day of his Indo trip Bill managed to catch this beautifull Kingfish. Bill told us that this was on of the dream days scoring 25 tube rides in a row at Padang Padang, Indonesia.
Bill in the shaping bay working the magic.
25 years ago Surfing magazine awarded Bill with the best
Detail of the original Stewart Snowboard
airbrush artist award. Bill’s man cave is full of his amazing airbrush work. Here is his helmet from when he was racing dirt bikes. Shaping the Hydro Hull beveled rails. The Camel Toe tail is shaped to throw up maximum roosters.
51 GRLS!
FEELBETTER Nirvana Ortanez Photo: Brendan Sulivan
DISTORTIA
PUSH UP
DISTORTIA
DISTORTIA
FEELBETTER
FEELBETTER
DISTORTIA
stiffness (1-10) 2
152 113 284 243 0 7.60 16 480 – 640
contact shape twin
149 111 281 240 0 7.45 16 470 – 630 146 109 278 238 0 7.35 16 470 – 630
outline shape twin
143 107 274 235 0 7.20 16 460 – 620 138 104 278 240 0 7.10 16 440 – 600
tbt type freestyle tbt wmns
02
STIFFNESS
07
POWDER
07
ALL MTN
09
FREESTYLE PARK
08
138
143
146
149
152
JIBS
08
The FEELBETTER is super forgiving, super playful and super fun! With a very soft longitudinal flex full and a super forgiving torsional flex this board will always do what you want it to do. The FREESTYLE TBT retains a medium wide centerbase flat section with wide enough sidebases and high enough total upturn to keep the feel loose and forgiving with smooth and agile turns, relaxed flat base straight lining, and nice float in powder. The FREESTYLE TBT on the FEELBETTER works great with the twin contact shape and directional outline: The nose is made slightly longer in the region that doesn’t touch the snow during normal riding to improve performance in powder without losing any freestyle and park credentials. A board that is great for any girls looking improve or who just want to have fun over the whole mountain. Why feel good when you can FEELBETTER!
contact length (cm) tip/tail width (mm) waist width (mm) setback (mm) sidecut radius (m) inserts stance width (mm)
FEELBETTER
152 114 284 245 0 7.80 20 530 – 610
contact shape twin
149 112 281 242 0 7.65 20 520 – 600
outline shape twin
146 110 277 239 0 7.50 20 510 – 590 143 107 273 236 0 7.35 20 500 – 580
143
146
149
152
JIBS
08
PARK
10
08
FREESTYLE
06
ALL MTN
05
POWDER
03
STIFFNESS
tbt type wmns twin tbt
contact length (cm) tip/tail width (mm) waist width (mm) setback (mm) sidecut radius (m) inserts stance width (mm)
The DISTORTIA is our most park dedicated womens board. The only things girly about it are the narrower outline and woman specific TBT profile which is proportional to the slimmed down outline. A true twin in contact and outline shapes, with centered stance, the DISTORTIA is identical forwards and switch. It has a fun flex that perfectly balances rail and kicker performance. The womens PARK TBT further compliments this balance with a wide centerbase flat section for solid presses and stable board slides, together with enough sidebase uplift to work brilliantly straight lining and kicker riding. The DISTORTIA is an all round park destroyer for girls who shred. You know when we make a board it has to perform and have high performance and crazy pop, regardless of any gender issues.
stiffness (1-10) 4
DISTORTIA
stiffness (1-10) 4
152 114 284 245 0 7.80 22 530 – 610
contact shape twin
149 113 281 240 0 7.45 22 490 – 590
outline shape twin
146 111 278 238 0 7.35 22 480 – 580 143 109 274 235 0 7.20 22 470 – 570
tbt type freestyle tbt wmns
04
STIFFNESS
09
POWDER
10
ALL MTN
08
FREESTYLE PARK
07
143
146
149
152
JIBS
06
The PUSH UP is to the womens range what the WHATEVER is to the men’s: An all round, all mountain, all terrain destroyer. Built around and snappy and responsive soft-mid flex The PUSH UP is fun and forgiving but has enough tech under the deck to deliver performance at high speeds. THE PUSH UP will take your snowboarding to the next level regardless of your abilities. The FREESTYLE TBT has a solid centerbase flat section for easy straight lining and jibbing while the sidebases are wide enough with enough uplift to give super smooth carves, and effortless float in powder. If you like to ride the whole hill and even have a few park laps, but generally like to progress your riding skills then take the PUSH UP out.
contact length (cm) tip/tail width (mm) waist width (mm) setback (mm) sidecut radius (m) inserts stance width (mm)
PUSH UP
Photo: Liam Gallagher
2014 – 2015 LINESHEET
URBAN/JIB
PARK/FREESTYLE
DISASTER
AIROBIC
144
148
151
153
154W
155
148
DISASTER MINI
134
138
GLOBAL WARMER
151
154
156W
157
149
152
148
151
156W
EVIL TWIN
142
FREESTYLE/ALL MOUNTAIN
157
148
151
154
157
159W
160
EVIL TWIN ASYM
154
153
156
151
156
154
157W
GOLIATH+
154
FEELBETTER
156
156
158
156
159
138
163
THE JAM
157
161
149
CAMEL TOE
161W
153
158
146
143
152
DISTORTIA
162
143
146
149
CAMEL TOE STEWART
156W
148
OMNI
158
5’2 CREW SPECIAL EDITION
144
WOMENS
WHATEVER
FUN.KINK
154
ALL MOUNTAIN/POW
157
159W
158
158W
160W
BOSS
151
162
152
153
158
PUSH UP
162
In THIS line there is a board for every type of rider. However choosing what is right for you is not always an easy task. There is so many factors to take into consideration. In this catalog we do our best to make your choice easier. If you are still confused to hesitate to ask Mr. B, for some help. Or go to our website where you will find even more info reviews and answers to most of your questions. Don’t take all the divisions on this page too strict TBT makes all our boards super versatile. So our jib boards will still outcarve other non TBT jib boards and our park boards will float powder better then flat park boards while our powderboards will take apart slopes without worries...
161
153
152
154
157
156W
159W
163W
143
146
152
149
TECHNICAL DETAILS INGREDIENTS
TERRAIN SCORE
03 PARK
CORES
LAYUPS
Full poplar wood core. Flexible, with good elastic properties for presses and pop. It may be bendy but the full poplar beat all of our breakage tests.
Bi-ax laminates over and under the wood core include fibreglass layers aligned in two directions at 45 degrees to the edges. This creates an easy and forgiving flex, which allows you to really feel the terrain.
INSERTS
The 4x4/16 insert pack allows for a wide range of stances and is great for rocking them extra wide.
FLEX-O-METER
07 JIBS
Poplar core with hardwood reinforcements along the insert rows. This increases the board’s core strength and channels stored energy to deliver more pop.
Poplar core with hardwood reinforcements along the sidewalls. The hardwood along the edges equalizes the force of the turn along the full contact edge, making it less twitchy on harder snow and reinforcing the boards stiffness.
BASES
Tri-ax laminates over and under the wood core include fibreglass layers aligned in three directions (two at 45 degrees to the edges and the extra one along the boards length). This generally increases the stiffness and stability of the board to deliver maximum precision in your riding.
EXTRA LAYUPS
Everyone knows carbon is the hot shit right now. Super strong, super light and super dope. Carbon stringers under the wood cores in our boards save weight and work to add strength, reinforce targeted sections and focus pop depending on their alignment to the fibreglass.
The 4x2/20 pattern allows you to attach your bindings with scientific precision.
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!
Easy to repair and takes a beating! Low maintenance and still slides well with irregular waxing, not that we are condoning anything other than a militant waxing regime. Extra Kevlar stringers in nose and tail enhance pop with volcanic explosiveness while keeping it torsion friendly between your feet.
Fast as fuck! Great wax absorption and as hard as nails. These bases come with factory wax already infused. Top up regularly to get the most out of it.
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.
09 PARK
10
FREESTYLE
08
ALL MTN
07
POWDER
TBT snowboards are way more versatile than rocker, traditional camber and flat boards. This makes categorizing them far more difficult. Even when we place a board in a certain category, it is not limited to just that style of riding, that’s just where it excels. The board will still handle well in other categories and that’s why we give you ‘Terrain Scores’; so that you can see the range of conditions in which the board will perform. Below is an example for a board that is sick for all round freestyle, with very good park abilities, good for powder riding and is satisfactory on jibs.
OUTLINE SHAPE vs CONTACT SHAPE
EDGE BEVEL
This is the shape of the outline of the board with reference to the inserts. This can be either twin for boards with identical nose and tails or directional. Directional boards always have a longer nose than tail, but some of our boards also have directional TBT.
All our boards leave the factory with a 2-3 degree edge bevel. Together with the TBT shape this means you get an ultra smooth ride straight out of the plastic. No more de-tuning your beautiful new board! As well as being a pain to do, detuning reduces carving performance so skipping it gives you a better ride.
Contact shape refers to the shape in contact with the ground when a rider stands on the board. Some of our boards have twin contact shapes but directional outlines. This is possible because the nose is made longer only in the region at the tip that is never in contact with the snow. These boards feel just like a twin board to ride, but they handle uneven snow much better.
2 YEAR WARRANTY We provide a 2year limited warranty against manufacturing defects from the original date of purchase so long as that was from an authorized Bataleon dealer. Check www.bataleon. com/warranty for more information on our policy.
WET TOWEL
VERY SOFT / NOODLY
SOFT
PLAYFUL
MAINTENANCE TBT boards can be maintained using Stone and Belt grinding. Bataleon boards can go through the machine as normal, but two out of the three feeding wheels need to be removed to allow the TBT base to pass through unhindered. Experienced tune up shops already know about this, but when you hand in your board for a tune up make sure your shop knows what they are doing. If necessary, point them in the direction of the maintenance instruction videos, which can be found on our website.
GOOD OVERALL FREESTYLE
VERY RESPONSIVE
STIFFNESS
06
STIFFNESS
02
AGGRESSIVE
STIFFNESS
07
STIFFNESS
03
STIFF BUT RIDABLE
STIFFNESS
08
STIFFNESS
04
VERY STIFF
STIFFNESS
09
STIFFNESS
05
10
UNBENDABLE MEGA STIFF
01
STIFFNESS
STIFFNESS
Our flex-o-meter uses a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 is softer than the class geek and 10 is effectively a barn door. In the flex rating you will find three numbers. One for the nose flex, one for the flex between the bindings and the last for the tail flex. For example, 5-6-5 rating denotes a board with medium flex that is slightly stiffer between the bindings. This type of flex allows boards to simultaneously press well and be stable at speed. Happy days. A soft board will feel more playful under your feet and is generally better for riding rails and doing butters whereas a stiffer board will be more stable on landings and at high speeds. However, the lifted base sections on a TBT board make any board feel more poppy than a traditional stiffness….Try it out for yourself!
Ethan Morgan Photo: Cyril M端ller
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