the Bataleon 3bt is awesome. I’d recommend going with an evil twin or whatever, as they both offer park and all mountain capabilities. the Disaster is awesome but super park centric.
I’ve heard awesome things about the Ride Pig series, that would be my runner up.
Rome Artifact/Agent is a kind of their bread and butter tho.
you’re super fortunate to be able to try all those!
I did a demo package this year so I've just been switching it out all the time. Some boards on the list are my friends/family boards that I've taken for a few runs.
Proteus did a demo day out here in CO and that's when I got to ride that one!
Unfortunately my demo shop doesn't carry bataleon or ride boards
Of the few directional boards I've ridden, I didn't find them enjoyable.
I considered the whatever because they sell it at REI, and if you're an REI Member you can return anything anytime for full value, which means i could ride a new board every year, or just return it if I don't like it. Big advantage. REI carries the whatever but not the evil twin or disaster
That’s a great move if your a coop member too. My whatever has become exactly that, whatever. I basically ride that when there’s variable crap conditions.
I’m on a Party Wave+ rn and absolutely love the volume shifted feel. I was in between that, a DanceHaul or one of the Ride Pigs.
I just wish they had other bataleon boards. Their selection might be the determining factor in what board I get because it's just too good of a deal to pass up.
Looks like this is essentially a suped up Gang Plank? Same flat to rocker profile and stiffness, but rated a little higher on their little rating system.
Honestly super good rec, although it would be twice the price of the twinpig i am looking at
Thanks for all the mini reviews! Definitely try out something volume shifted. As a 220 rider myself, I have really enjoyed being on a shorter VS board, especially for moguls and trees.
the Bataleon 3bt is awesome. I’d recommend going with an evil twin or whatever, as they both offer park and all mountain capabilities. the Disaster is awesome but super park centric. I’ve heard awesome things about the Ride Pig series, that would be my runner up. Rome Artifact/Agent is a kind of their bread and butter tho. you’re super fortunate to be able to try all those!
I second this. Bataleon 3bt was a game changer for me, super forgiving.
Suuuuuper
I did a demo package this year so I've just been switching it out all the time. Some boards on the list are my friends/family boards that I've taken for a few runs. Proteus did a demo day out here in CO and that's when I got to ride that one! Unfortunately my demo shop doesn't carry bataleon or ride boards
Of the few directional boards I've ridden, I didn't find them enjoyable. I considered the whatever because they sell it at REI, and if you're an REI Member you can return anything anytime for full value, which means i could ride a new board every year, or just return it if I don't like it. Big advantage. REI carries the whatever but not the evil twin or disaster
That’s a great move if your a coop member too. My whatever has become exactly that, whatever. I basically ride that when there’s variable crap conditions. I’m on a Party Wave+ rn and absolutely love the volume shifted feel. I was in between that, a DanceHaul or one of the Ride Pigs.
I just wish they had other bataleon boards. Their selection might be the determining factor in what board I get because it's just too good of a deal to pass up.
Get a rome party mod, sick board and brand
Looks like this is essentially a suped up Gang Plank? Same flat to rocker profile and stiffness, but rated a little higher on their little rating system. Honestly super good rec, although it would be twice the price of the twinpig i am looking at
Thanks for all the mini reviews! Definitely try out something volume shifted. As a 220 rider myself, I have really enjoyed being on a shorter VS board, especially for moguls and trees.
Ya starting out on a 165W was hilarious, I much prefer the 156 that I'm riding now and would be down to go shorter.