Whatever You Ride—Ride the Whatever
The Rop van Mierlo x Bataleon Whatever is a limited-edition snowboard that merges Bataleon's versatile Whatever model with the distinctive artistry of Dutch painter Rop van Mierlo. Known for his wet-on-wet painting technique, van Mierlo's collaboration brings his fluid, abstract animal imagery to the snowboard's design, offering riders a unique blend of performance and visual appeal. The 2026 Bataleon Whatever doesn’t care how you ride, where you ride, or what you ride—it just wants to rip. Built for freestyle progression, all-mountain dominance, and pow day stoke, the Whatever is a unisex directional twin that blurs the line between park board and powder charger. With a directional shape, but a twin contact surface, this board gives you the float and drive of a directional with the balance and play of a twin—a true “best of both worlds” ride. With a Medium Camber profile, 3BT™ + SideKick™ uplift, and a mid-flex rating, the Whatever is ready to pop, carve, slash, and stomp. The Light Core keeps things snappy and light, while Dual Super Tubes and carbon stringers provide extra rebound and response. From first chair hot laps to backseat pow slashes, the Whatever is the do-it-all quiver killer for riders who refuse to be labeled.
Why Ride the Bataleon Whatever 2026?
✅ Directional Twin Shape – Directional outline with a twin contact surface = playful yet floaty
✅ 3BT™ + SideKick™ – 3D base shaping and uplifted edges = smooth turns, less edge catch, better float
✅ Medium Camber – Balanced energy, edge hold, and pop without being overly aggressive
✅ Flex Rating: 5/10 – The perfect middle ground for freestyle creativity and all-mountain stability
✅ Light Core – 50/50 Paulownia and Poplar wood = lightweight and durable with a lively flex
✅ D.S.T. Super Tubes – Dual carbon tubes boost snap and pop underfoot
✅ Carbon Stringers – Adds power and control without extra weight
✅ Biax Laminate – Forgiving, responsive flex for freestyle flow
✅ Hyper Glide S Base – Fast, sintered, and durable—even faster when waxed
✅ Flex Walls (Urethane Sidewalls) – Smooths out chatter and dampens landings
✅ Backseat Inserts – Shift your stance on pow days for extra float and control
✅ 2x4 Inserts – Universal mounting system for dialed-in stance options
Tech Specs
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Terrain: Freestyle / All-Mountain / Powder
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Riding Level: Advanced to Expert
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Board Shape: Directional Twin
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Flex: 5/10 – Balanced, poppy, and versatile
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Camber Profile: Rocker / Camber / Rocker – Responsive with playful rocker at the tips
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Sidebase Uplift: Medium Nose / Medium Tail – Smooth transitions and added float
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Core: Light Core – Paulownia + Poplar
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Glass: Biax Laminate + Carbon Stringers – Playful and energetic
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Reinforcements: D.S.T. Super Tubes – Boost camber response and ollie power
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Base: Hyper Glide S – Sintered, durable, and low-maintenance
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Mounting System: 2x4 Inserts
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Other Features: Backseat Inserts, Flex Walls, Factory Tuned
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Warranty: 2 Years
Find Your Perfect Fit
The Bataleon Whatever 2026 is designed for riders who want one board that does it all—no labels, no limits.
✅ Want playful switch control? Ride it twin.
✅ Need extra float in pow? Use the backseat inserts.
✅ Craving pop, power, and freestyle freedom? It’s built in.
Define Your Ride. Or Don’t.
The 2026 Bataleon Whatever is built for riders who say yes to everything. Parks, pow, side hits, carves, or cliffs—this board handles it all with style, power, and flow. It’s directional without being limiting, twin without being basic, and ready to adapt to whatever you throw its way.
Whatever the day. Whatever the style. Ride the Whatever.
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