Bataleon Thunderstorm Snowboard

A Board for Groomed Runs, Powder, and Even Freestyle

The men's Bataleon Thunderstorm snowboard is designed for dynamic riding on slopes and fast riding on fresh powder. Despite its directional shape, it also performs excellently when riding switch. The Thunderstorm is a true 3D Freeride hybrid that easily allows for freestyle tricks. This board belongs to our unisex collection and is available in lengths to suit the needs of every rider.

Characteristics

What distinguishes Bataleon boards is the unique shape of the base known as Triple Base Technology, or 3BT for short. This technology combines the responsiveness of a traditional camber with the dynamic properties of Triple Base and Sidekick. Sidekick enhances the Triple Base concept by increasing the rise of the edges and base just beyond the widest points of the nose and tail. The tips of the board become more like a boat hull. Riding a board with this type of base creates a 3D riding experience. In the Thunderstorm model, the rise of the side edges and base at the front of the board is very high, while at the tail, it is medium.

The gradual rise of the board's nose affects its behavior on snow, making edge-to-edge transitions easier, reducing the risk of catching an edge, and improving riding comfort in powder.	uuu	The gradual rise in the tail determines how the board behaves on snow. This rise makes the boards more versatile than others, making it harder to catch an edge.

Advanced Technologies

• Tri-Ax Triple Laminate: The tri-directional fiberglass construction is lightweight, strong, and incredibly responsive. It enhances flexibility in more aggressive boards.
• Ultra Light Core: A wood core made of 70% paulownia and 30% poplar provides excellent durability while reducing the board's weight.
• Ultra Glide S Sintered Base: A high-quality sintered base class 7000, reserved for top-tier Bataleon models. A higher particle count in P-tex (the type of polyethylene used for making bases) makes the base exceptionally durable, absorbs wax well, and is incredibly fast. However, it requires more frequent waxing to maintain its properties.
• 24 Inserts: High-quality German stainless steel A-class inserts ensure a secure connection between the bindings and the board. They can withstand many years of changing binding positions on the board.
• Carbon Stringers: Carbon fiber inserts that are stiff, dampen vibrations, are resistant to overload, and maintain their properties even after prolonged use.
• D.S.T SuperTubes: Super Tubes, or hollow carbon cylinders, are integrated directly into the core. Double Super Tubes, positioned on both sides of the board, parallel to the edge radius, enhance pop dynamics and give more spring to the camber.
• Topsheet Step Down Rails Top 3D: This 3D effect on the top surface of the board features a gentle narrowing along the top edge. This reduces the thickness of the top part of the board, saving weight and increasing precision during turns.
• Low Camber Profile: In Bataleon, camber profiles are defined on a 3-point scale from low to high. A higher camber makes the boards more dynamic and requires more aggressive riding to achieve maximum board performance. Boards with lower camber are better at lower speeds and while riding in powder. All camber profiles in Bataleon run from the nose to the tail of the board. Higher does not always mean better...

Camber - characterized by an upward bend in the center, providing excellent edge grip and dynamic pop.	Directional - wider nose and narrower tail, providing stability at high speeds, ideal for riding off-piste and on groomed runs.