The Whatever’s combination of freestyle-focused ride and all-terrain versatility has made it the go-to choice for anyone who wants a relatively easy-going board, but a board that has the performance and riding characteristics to take on any terrain and any conditions. Built around a unique progressive mid-wide directional twin shape, it features a floaty extended nose and cut back tail, which at first glance, makes the Whatever look like a fully directional freeride board. However, look a little closer, and you’ll spot that not everything is what it seems. Ignore that cut off tail and longer nose, and you’ll notice that everything in contact with the snow is twin. So, you have a board that, although it looks like a directional board, under your feet, it rides with the same balance and control as a true twin. However, thanks to that cut-back tail and the extra length in the nose, it delivers the versatility of a regular all-terrain board. This means that you get a well-balanced freestyle-focused overall ride, but you still get excellent performance in the pow and when charging around on the piste; I guess you could describe the Whatever as the perfect shape for anyone who wants a full quiver in one board.

Rider Style

Intermediate to advanced riders looking for an easier-going yet high performing board that will let them ride absolutely everything on the mountain.

Shape Overview

The Whatever’s all-new directional twin chassis takes inspiration from freeride and freestyle snowboards to create a truly versatile board. The new diamond tip nose increases volume at the front of the board without adding additional weight. This innovative shape gives the board increased float at the front, making powder riding effortless without compromising the Whatever’s freestyle performance. At the rear, the new cut back tail lets the back sink easier, enhancing that pow performance but again without sacrificing the freestyle feel of the board. The new mid-width chassis adds surface area to the board creating a more floaty yet stable ride. It also allows you to ride at shallower angles without worrying about toe or heel drag.

Profile

Key to the Whatever’s versatile ride is the unique Twin 3BT with SideKicks base profile. This advanced 3D base combined with an overall traditional camber delivers truly stunning performance in all types of terrain. The Twin 3BT profile divides the base at the front and back of the board into three sections. The slightly wider flat centre base aids stability in take-offs and landings, while the two slightly narrower side-base sections with their mellow angled uplift deliver that unique combination of the hook-free ride with increased edge hold and control.

Side Kicks

SideKick dramatically increases the side base uplift just outside the widest part of the nose and tail. This makes turn initiation smoother, increases float in powder and improves the handling of the board in rough terrain.

Internals

To ensure the Whatever delivers stunning performance, Bataleon doesn’t hold back when it comes to construction. Heading this up is the featherweight Light Core. Combining an even mix of poplar and paulownia, it delivers the perfect balance of lightweight, durability and playful performance. To this, Bataleon then adds their state of the art D.S.T (Dual Super Tube) Technology. This innovative construction places two hollow carbon rods into milled out channels on the base of the core, stepping up pop and powering up the camber for more snap and drive. To step up that pop and power even further, Bataleon integrates 5 carbon stringers between the inserts. These power up the more playful bi-ax glass structural layers to deliver the perfect balance of softer torsional flex with a powerful and responsive feel through the length.

Base

The high-quality Hyper Glide S sintered base is both fast and durable. Keep this waxd and it’s going to give you a super-fast ride.

KEY FEATURES

Twin 3BT with SideKicks
99% Twin Directional Shape
Traditional Camber
Stiffness 5/10
Twin Flex
Lite Core
DST Carbon Tubes
Bi-Ax Glass
Carbon Stringers
Hyper Glide S Base
Flip Flop Base

Length	Waist Width	Sidecut	Taper	Effective Edge	Tip Width	Tail Width	Min Stance	Max Stance	Setback	Weight Range
154	25.7cm	7.6m	0cm	116.7cm	30.1cm	30.1cm	51cm	61cm	0cm	130-170lbs / 59-77kg
157	25.9cm	7.6m	0cm	120.3cm	30.4cm	30.4cm	51.5cm	61.5cm	0cm	145-185lbs / 65-84kg
159w	27.1cm	7.7m	0cm	122.4cm	31.8cm	31.8cm	51.5cm	61.5cm	0cm	155-195+lbs / 70-88+kg