Bataleon Airobic vs. Evil Twin - Snowboarding Forum

10-27-2009, 11:26 PM

Height: 6'7"
Weight: 170lbs
boot: 10
Skil: Beginner/low intermediate

I ride mostly all-mountain, but nothing crazy fast or wild, just like to carve. I want to end the runs in the park and do it all over again. My first thought is the 155 ET, but I'm also thinking that the Air will be more forgiving and allow me to learn/adjust quicker to butters, jibs, and kickers.

I like to take it easy so I already ruled out the Riot. So my thinking is that the 155 Airobic will give me the confidence and room for error to dial in my skills. Once I've "maxed out" the Airobic I could move on to ET or Riot.

BUT, if you all think the ET is forgiving enough for a newer rider (~2 seasons) I'm down with that. That's really the one I want so I can maybe grow into it over the next 2-4 seasons. I just don't know if it will be too stiff to learn to ollie, jib, press, etc.

What do you guys think? Would the ET fit this bill: Freeride/freestyle/park (50/30/20)?

Nivek · 10-27-2009, 11:33 PM

ET for sure

10-27-2009, 11:51 PM

Thanks for the quick reply. Why for sure, I'm thinking room to grow. I'm 80% on the ET.

I'll be moving to CS next summer (Air Force). Can't wait.

von · 10-27-2009, 11:56 PM

Eee Ttt...!

Nivek · 10-27-2009, 11:58 PM

TBT gives you enough error room alone. Get something that will last you longer and will be more responsive on jumps and over the rest of the mountain.

von · 10-28-2009, 04:20 AM

^ what he said last longer

10-28-2009, 08:38 AM

Thanks guys. That'll do then. Evil Twin on order. Now about a good binding to match.....

gotamahuy · 10-28-2009, 10:15 AM

k2 formulas or rome targa or union force, in that order they are great all around bindings

von · 10-28-2009, 01:25 PM

not suggesting you should do the same but i think alot of the bataleon team riders use union binders
i havent had experience with anything other than burton so not much i can say..i am however looking to mate my et w/ union data team binders down the road

Triple8Sol · 10-28-2009, 05:35 PM

Of the 2 you mentioned, defintely the ET. However, I think you'll be best suited by the Goliath.

10-27-2009, 11:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ryukyu 37 Guest Posts: n/a	Bataleon Airobic vs. Evil Twin Height: 6'7" Weight: 170lbs boot: 10 Skil: Beginner/low intermediate I ride mostly all-mountain, but nothing crazy fast or wild, just like to carve. I want to end the runs in the park and do it all over again. My first thought is the 155 ET, but I'm also thinking that the Air will be more forgiving and allow me to learn/adjust quicker to butters, jibs, and kickers. I like to take it easy so I already ruled out the Riot. So my thinking is that the 155 Airobic will give me the confidence and room for error to dial in my skills. Once I've "maxed out" the Airobic I could move on to ET or Riot. BUT, if you all think the ET is forgiving enough for a newer rider (~2 seasons) I'm down with that. That's really the one I want so I can maybe grow into it over the next 2-4 seasons. I just don't know if it will be too stiff to learn to ollie, jib, press, etc. What do you guys think? Would the ET fit this bill: Freeride/freestyle/park (50/30/20)?

10-27-2009, 11:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nivek Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mountains of Mordor Posts: 5,373	ET for sure __________________ Snowboarding Sucks.

10-27-2009, 11:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
Nivek Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mountains of Mordor Posts: 5,373	TBT gives you enough error room alone. Get something that will last you longer and will be more responsive on jumps and over the rest of the mountain. __________________ Snowboarding Sucks.

10-28-2009, 05:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
Triple8Sol Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 3,686 Blog Entries: 1	Of the 2 you mentioned, defintely the ET. However, I think you'll be best suited by the Goliath. __________________ 14 NeverSummer Proto HD . 13 Never Summer Cobra . 12 Gnu Rider's Choice C2PTX 13 Now IPO . 12 K2 Formula . 11 K2 Formula 13 NB x 686 580

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10-27-2009, 11:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ryukyu 37 Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks for the quick reply. Why for sure, I'm thinking room to grow. I'm 80% on the ET. I'll be moving to CS next summer (Air Force). Can't wait.

10-27-2009, 11:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
von Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 123	Eee Ttt...!

10-28-2009, 04:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
von Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 123	^ what he said last longer

10-28-2009, 08:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
Ryukyu 37 Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks guys. That'll do then. Evil Twin on order. Now about a good binding to match.....

10-28-2009, 10:15 AM	#8 (permalink)
gotamahuy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 113	k2 formulas or rome targa or union force, in that order they are great all around bindings

10-28-2009, 01:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
von Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 123	not suggesting you should do the same but i think alot of the bataleon team riders use union binders i havent had experience with anything other than burton so not much i can say..i am however looking to mate my et w/ union data team binders down the road