Bataleon Disaster +
The 2024 Bataleon Disaster + takes everything that makes the Bataleon Disaster one of the most searched for park boards year after year and upgrades just about every material within it to make one of the most high end jib boards on the market. While still having all the 3BT tech that Bataleon are known for, plus the addition of a lighter and stronger core, the addition of a Central Super Tube for enhanced pop, and enough carbon to make a diamond jealous, the Disaster Plus gives you exactly what riders like Mikey B. need when spending all day crushing park laps with a softer, but still extremely lively snowboard.
Features:
- Jib 3BT – The Jib Triple Base Technology was made for jibbing and urban riding, while having a catch free feel with tons of pop.
- Light Core – 50/50 Swiss Paulownia and poplar creates a balanced core that’s lively yet strong.
- Bi-axial Laminates – Biaxial fibreglass laminate layers above and below the wood core laid in two directions at 0 & 90 degrees create an easy and forgiving flex.
- Hyper Glide S – Bataleon’s standard sintered base, durable and fast.
- Side Kick Tips – Increases sidebase lift for smoother turns, float in powder, stability in all terrains enhancing 3BT advantages.
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 – 50/50 Paulownia and poplar creates a balanced core that’s lively yet strong.
- Base: Hyper Glide S – Our standard sintered base that’s durable and fast – and even faster when you keep it waxed.
- Sidewalls: Shock Walls Sidewall – This is our Urethane infused sidewall technology. ShockWalls smooth out your ride and are more resistant to impact.
- Special Sauce: C.S.T. Super Tubes – Central Super Tube, a single Super Tube down the middle of the board enhances pop without stiffening the board torsionally. Great for jibbing.
- Layup & Laminate: Carbon Stringers – Our tried and tested carbon layups. We deploy them in different areas to fine-tune the feel of each model.
Technology:
- Triple Base Technology: At the heart of every Bataleon is a combination of 3BT™ and positive camber. It’s 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.
- Supertubes™: 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 board’s performance further.
- SideKick™: 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.
Tech Specs:
- Rider Profile: All Abilities
- Mountain Profile: Jib/Street/Park/Pipe/Freestyle
- Camber Profile: Jib 3BT/ Low
- Shape: True Twin
- Base: Sintered
- Flex: Soft 3/10
- Condition: Brand New – Factory waxed