We are excited to introduce this special edition of the Whatever, created in collaboration with our talented friend Rop from the Wild Animals brand. Rop van Mierlo, a Dutch artist and snowboarder based in Amsterdam, graduated from the Design Academy Eindhoven in 2008 and has worked with renowned brands like Marni and Hermès. Rop is best known for his stunning watercolor animals, and for this unique edition of the Whatever, we’ve selected a different feline for each board size, creating a beautifully wild collection of cats.
Features
Technology
At the heart of every Bataleon is a combination of 3BT and positive camber. Its an innovative solution to the profile puzzle that minimizes the potential for edge-catch without sacrificing ollie power or carving performance. From this starting point, we fine-tune each element according to the boards desired riding style.
3D shaping
SideKick builds on the concept of Triple Base by increasing the sidebase uplift just outside the widest points of the nose and tail. The tips become more like a hull, boosting float in deep snow and slicing through crud. It also helps the board to roll quickly and evenly from edge to edge.
Construction
Supertubes are hollow carbon cylinders that are inserted directly into the core. They reinforce the camber, reduce weight and greatly increase pop. By varying their location we can fine-tune the boards performance further.
Construction
Glassing
Bi-Ax Lamination
A traditional two-way weave that is light, strong and playful; it keeps the board snappy without adding torsional stiffness, which is great for getting creative.
Woodcore
Light Core
5050 Paulownia and poplar creates a balanced core thats lively yet strong.
Base
Ultra Glide S
A premium, 7000-grade sintered base reserved for our high-end models. Packing more molecules into the P-tex means its super tough and hauls ass.
Sidewalls
Flex Walls
Our Urethane Poured Sidewalls offer exceptional shock absorption, reducing chatter and vibration for a smoother, more stable ride. Flexwalls provide flexibility and resilience, allowing the board to maintain its integrity even in extreme conditions. With superior impact resistance, they ensure your snowboard performs at its peak, season after season.
Inserts
28 Inserts
A-grade German stainless steel inserts make sure you are locked to your board. These high quality inserts can take years of binding stance switches.
Layup & Laminate
Carbon Stringers
Our tried and true carbon layups. We instead them in different areas to fine-tune the feel of each model.
Tech
D.S.T. SuperTubes
Dual Super Tubes, a Super Tube on either side of the board enhances pop and gives the camber more snap.
Inserts
+2 Backseat Inserts
Backseat inserts are an set of extra inserts 4cm behind the bottom inserts. This allows you to set your bindings all the way back, so you can keep floating on those deep pow days. By shifting your weight back on the board the nose stays up and the pressure on your back leg is reduced.