Bataleon 2012 Q & A - Page 24 - Snowboarding Forum

Wiredsport · 07-01-2011, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ThePhazon

I might be looking for a park board to complement my all mountain board. I'm digging TBT and want to know what board and what size you would suggest. I'm 5'11" and around 155-160 lbs, boot size is 9.5.

Hi Phazon,

The ET 154 will be an incredible choice.

Thanks!

JVee · 07-01-2011, 08:09 AM

Hi Wiredsport,

I just purchased an ET! However I've seen a few reviews come out for the Arbor Blacklist 2012 and they seem to rate this board extremely high? Have you had a chance to ride this board and perhaps how it may compare to the ET?

Wiredsport · 07-01-2011, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JVee

Hi Wiredsport,

I just purchased an ET! However I've seen a few reviews come out for the Arbor Blacklist 2012 and they seem to rate this board extremely high? Have you had a chance to ride this board and perhaps how it may compare to the ET?

Hi JVee,

The Blacklist 2012 is a reverse camber park deck for the upcoming season. I have not ridden it. Reverse camber (rocker) boards typically have a feel that is very far removed from TBT (all of which are cambered). Arbor puts a lot of love into their boards and I would assume that the Blacklist is a great example of a rockered design.

Here are some quick notes on the different board profiles and some general thoughts on what you might expect from each:

http://www.snowboardingforum.com/boa...g-between.html

MSH · 08-05-2011, 06:58 AM

Wiredsports, do you know how much the 2012 Airobic will go for?

Wiredsport · 08-05-2011, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by MSH

Wiredsports, do you know how much the 2012 Airobic will go for?

Pricing will look like this for 2012:

DISASTER $359.95
AIROBIC $399.95
EVIL TWIN $449.95
EVIL TWIN ARTIST $469.95
RIOT $549.95

FUNKINK $369.95
WHATEVER $399.95
GOLIATH $449.95
JAM $549.95
ENEMY $799.95

OMNI $449.95
UNDISPUTED $579.95

DISTORTIA $399.95
FEELBETTER $349.95
VIOLENZA $429.95

xB01S0NxBARRYx · 08-05-2011, 06:28 PM

When will we be able to buy the new 2012 line of boards? I want the new et so bad

Wiredsport · 08-05-2011, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xB01S0NxBARRYx

When will we be able to buy the new 2012 line of boards? I want the new et so bad

Hi Barry,

Last year we received Bataleon towards the end of August and we are anticipating the same this year. STOKED!

tomek142 · 08-06-2011, 02:33 PM

Hey Wiredsport! What Bataleon board would you recommend for all mountain riding on the east coast? Not looking into park riding just a board to ride the mountain. The board should handle black diamonds and ice. Was thinking of a ET but maybe to soft so a Goliath? What would you recommend?

Wiredsport · 08-06-2011, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomek142

Hey Wiredsport! What Bataleon board would you recommend for all mountain riding on the east coast? Not looking into park riding just a board to ride the mountain. The board should handle black diamonds and ice. Was thinking of a ET but maybe to soft so a Goliath? What would you recommend?

Hi Tomek,

Possibly the Goliath, but let me know maore about your riding. Are you mostly carving/speed/surface rider or are you more into airs and maneuvers? Also, if you could provide a weight and shoe size that would be great.

Thanks!

tomek142 · 08-06-2011, 07:59 PM

Sure no problem. I'll use the board for mostly riding down the mountain. I have a Capita Ultrafear that I love but that thing isn't working for me on black diamonds and icy conditions. So looking into something more all mountain that can handle those runs but also be a fun chill ride down. I also have a Burton UnInc. that I use for freeriding (might sell to get a Omni/Enemy/Undisputed/Capit Black Snowboard of Death) so already have two boards. Just looking into getting a third that's right between those two boards. Won't hit boxes or rails but might hit a small jump if anything.

Thinking of getting a Goliath, ET (might be too soft) or Riot. I'm 165 lbs and wear a 10 boot size.

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07-01-2011, 08:09 AM	#232 (permalink)
JVee Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 178	Hi Wiredsport, I just purchased an ET! However I've seen a few reviews come out for the Arbor Blacklist 2012 and they seem to rate this board extremely high? Have you had a chance to ride this board and perhaps how it may compare to the ET?

08-05-2011, 06:58 AM	#234 (permalink)
MSH Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Reykjavík, ICELAND Posts: 95	Wiredsports, do you know how much the 2012 Airobic will go for?

08-05-2011, 06:28 PM	#236 (permalink)
xB01S0NxBARRYx Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 21	When will we be able to buy the new 2012 line of boards? I want the new et so bad

08-06-2011, 02:33 PM	#238 (permalink)
tomek142 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 82	Hey Wiredsport! What Bataleon board would you recommend for all mountain riding on the east coast? Not looking into park riding just a board to ride the mountain. The board should handle black diamonds and ice. Was thinking of a ET but maybe to soft so a Goliath? What would you recommend?

08-06-2011, 07:59 PM	#240 (permalink)
tomek142 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 82	Sure no problem. I'll use the board for mostly riding down the mountain. I have a Capita Ultrafear that I love but that thing isn't working for me on black diamonds and icy conditions. So looking into something more all mountain that can handle those runs but also be a fun chill ride down. I also have a Burton UnInc. that I use for freeriding (might sell to get a Omni/Enemy/Undisputed/Capit Black Snowboard of Death) so already have two boards. Just looking into getting a third that's right between those two boards. Won't hit boxes or rails but might hit a small jump if anything. Thinking of getting a Goliath, ET (might be too soft) or Riot. I'm 165 lbs and wear a 10 boot size.