Bataleon 2012 Q & A - Page 72 - Snowboarding Forum

TomB · 10-19-2012, 05:57 PM

Great thread which has persuaded me to buy my first board, the Whatever. As it is my first board, I'm a little unsure whether to go for the 153 or 156. I'm 5'8, 150lbs and boot size US9.5. I'm a beginner/intermediate with only 1 week's boarding behind me but I anticipate I'll be mostly cruising, dipping in and out of the powder occasionally but not much time in the park. Which size would you guys suggest (wired, I'm looking a you

)?

Also, I was thinking of combining the board with Burton Mission Restricted 2012 bindings. Good set up or not?

Grateful for any replies

Wiredsport · 10-19-2012, 09:08 PM

For what you have described, the 156 will be ideal. Awesome board!

frechdaxx · 10-30-2012, 05:07 AM

I'm currently selling my Bataleon Evil Twin 157 2012. Rode it two days and exchanged it for a NeverSummer which I could get for a great price here in the UK. Usually Im living in Germany, where prices for NeverSummer Boards are way too high, so I just had to buy it. The Evil Twin looks like a new Board, which makes sense as I only used it in the Alps in Montafon for two days. If someone is interested post me a message. Put it online here: http://www.snowboardingforum.com/buy...tml#post532514

BlackSnow · 11-11-2012, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wiredsport

Not exactly. The Goliath is also stiffer (triax versus biax) gets a sintered base, different insert positions/options and different size options.

Thanks for the info, I ended up ordering the 2012 Goliath. It wil be replacing my 2010. I cant wait to get out there and play around on it!

Lester86 · 11-15-2012, 11:09 PM

Guys I picked up a 152 Evil Twin a few weeks back going to finally test it out this weekend one question you guys recommend I throw some wax on it or ride with the factory stuff?? I'm assuming it comes waxed from the factory no?

Lester86 · 11-17-2012, 01:00 AM

So as I mentioned before I was planning on taking out my new Evil Twin tomorrow but my plans were quickly changed when I tried putting my bindings on for the first time on the board ... first off I'm not a newbie to installing bindings that said I was screwing on the bindings got all 4 screws on (loose) to start them off then started tightening them down lightly and 3 went on fine the last one I was trying to tighten and it was tight after about a 1/2 of turn. I stopped didn't put any pressure on the screw and tried to reverse it no luck couldn't move forward or backward it was seized on it felt.. Did anyone have this happen to them it obvious was happen it got cross thread but how is that possible if it started off fine then out of no where it's stuck. Any suggestions on how to avoid this because I'm honestly nervous to put bindings on the new one

Wiredsport · 11-17-2012, 07:15 AM

Hi,

So that understand, are you saying that you are now unable to back the screw out and that it is on in 1/2 turn? If that is the case you are still at the very top of the insert and there should be little problem. Let us know.

RickB · 11-17-2012, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saloman

I'm a pretty hard charger on the groomers and in the glades, and seek the powder whenever and wherever it's available. My stick of choice has been an NS Raptor which has done the job admirably.

I've stayed away from most freestyle riding based on a busted knee and but I'm looking to dabble with some freestyle riding this year for the days without the fresh snow. So basically a board that can bite on the groomers but still playful. What I'm having trouble with is finding something that isn't too flexible but flexible enough to justify a second board. Would I go "freestyle" or "all mountain freestyle."

My stats are 215 lbs with a 9.5 boot.

Any feedback would be much appreciated.

i'd say Goliath

MSH · 11-19-2012, 08:45 AM

How much stiffer is whatever compared to the fun kink?

I'm looking for something to butter on and play around on the mountain, no park or jibs.

extra0 · 11-19-2012, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MSH

How much stiffer is whatever compared to the fun kink?

I'm looking for something to butter on and play around on the mountain, no park or jibs.

according to the bataleon website

, the whatever is "1" unit of measure stiffer than the fun kink.

overall, bataleons are a little stiffer than most other brands, so, if you're just playing around, I'd suggest the fun kink.

10-19-2012, 05:57 PM	#711 (permalink)
TomB Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 1	Whatever 153 or 156 Great thread which has persuaded me to buy my first board, the Whatever. As it is my first board, I'm a little unsure whether to go for the 153 or 156. I'm 5'8, 150lbs and boot size US9.5. I'm a beginner/intermediate with only 1 week's boarding behind me but I anticipate I'll be mostly cruising, dipping in and out of the powder occasionally but not much time in the park. Which size would you guys suggest (wired, I'm looking a you )? Also, I was thinking of combining the board with Burton Mission Restricted 2012 bindings. Good set up or not? Grateful for any replies

10-19-2012, 09:08 PM	#712 (permalink)
Wiredsport -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,784	For what you have described, the 156 will be ideal. Awesome board! __________________ Gnu \| Rome \| Bataleon \| Flow \| Electric \| Roxy \| Arbor \| Flux \| Dragon \| Neff http://www.wiredsport.com/?snow http://www.wiredsport.com/blog/

10-30-2012, 05:07 AM	#713 (permalink)
frechdaxx Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 37	I'm currently selling my Bataleon Evil Twin 157 2012. Rode it two days and exchanged it for a NeverSummer which I could get for a great price here in the UK. Usually Im living in Germany, where prices for NeverSummer Boards are way too high, so I just had to buy it. The Evil Twin looks like a new Board, which makes sense as I only used it in the Alps in Montafon for two days. If someone is interested post me a message. Put it online here: http://www.snowboardingforum.com/buy...tml#post532514 Last edited by frechdaxx; 10-30-2012 at 05:23 AM.

11-15-2012, 11:09 PM	#715 (permalink)
Lester86 Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 72	2013-2013 Evil Twin Guys I picked up a 152 Evil Twin a few weeks back going to finally test it out this weekend one question you guys recommend I throw some wax on it or ride with the factory stuff?? I'm assuming it comes waxed from the factory no?

11-17-2012, 01:00 AM	#716 (permalink)
Lester86 Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 72	Bataleon Evil Twin Thread issues So as I mentioned before I was planning on taking out my new Evil Twin tomorrow but my plans were quickly changed when I tried putting my bindings on for the first time on the board ... first off I'm not a newbie to installing bindings that said I was screwing on the bindings got all 4 screws on (loose) to start them off then started tightening them down lightly and 3 went on fine the last one I was trying to tighten and it was tight after about a 1/2 of turn. I stopped didn't put any pressure on the screw and tried to reverse it no luck couldn't move forward or backward it was seized on it felt.. Did anyone have this happen to them it obvious was happen it got cross thread but how is that possible if it started off fine then out of no where it's stuck. Any suggestions on how to avoid this because I'm honestly nervous to put bindings on the new one

11-17-2012, 07:15 AM	#717 (permalink)
Wiredsport -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,784	Hi, So that understand, are you saying that you are now unable to back the screw out and that it is on in 1/2 turn? If that is the case you are still at the very top of the insert and there should be little problem. Let us know. __________________ Gnu \| Rome \| Bataleon \| Flow \| Electric \| Roxy \| Arbor \| Flux \| Dragon \| Neff http://www.wiredsport.com/?snow http://www.wiredsport.com/blog/

11-19-2012, 08:45 AM	#719 (permalink)
MSH Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Reykjavík, ICELAND Posts: 95	How much stiffer is whatever compared to the fun kink? I'm looking for something to butter on and play around on the mountain, no park or jibs.

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