Freestyle 3BT – Bataleon's all mountain freestyle shapes are the most versatile boards in the line. Their twin-ish shapes, more aggressive camber profile, medium center-base width and longer contact length between the feet produce a powerful ride with freestyle tendencies and powder float.

Flex Rating: 4 (1 Soft - 10 Stiff) – This is a medium flex board hitting a balance between freestyle play and forgiveness with control, response and support for harder riding. Great for all-mountain riders who want to do it all!

Core Core – Dual density full wood core composed of poplar with beech running tip to tail along the insert packs. The added beech hardwood strengthens the board's backbone under the bindings and produces more pop from tip to tail while still offering a comfortable lateral flex.

Bi Ax Laminate – Bataleon bi-axial or two-way fiberglass is a 90-degree weave of fiberglass placed under and atop the core to strengthen and add pop to the board. Fiberglass is placed at a 45-degree angle rather than a 90-degree angle to the edge so you get better overall board feel, flex and edging. Bi-ax layups create a really maneuverable board, one that you can almost steer with your feet.

Kevlar Fleece – Used with the same purpose as the composite fleece, but Kevlar is lighter, stronger and even more powerful with energy transfer underfoot and edge to edge. Increases board strength and power transfer.

Extruded Base – Not your cheap, run-of-the-mill extruded base. Bataleon gets the highest quality extruded base money can buy with the highest molecular content. Their extruded bases are durable, fast, simple to repair and require little to no waxing to keep them gliding. They finish it with a proper hot wax before they leave the factory.

Die-Cut Base – Base color displayed may not be available. Base colors may vary.

2 x 4 Insert Pattern

C Pad – Switchback's C Pads are canted inward for enhanced anatomical alignment of your knees, ankles and joints. They create a better body position for wider and duck-footed stances.

Bumper Corners – Switchback places a rubber bushing along the bottom rim of the binding to absorb vibration, enhance flex, and help cushion harsh landings. The corners and sides are thicker to protect your topsheet and promote flex, and the toes and heels are thinner for more direct control and terrain feel.

Less Material – Switchback designs their baseplates with a minimal amount of rigid material touching the board's topsheet when mounted. This not only saves weight but also gives the binding and your board a more natural 360-degree flex pattern underfoot.

Direct Steering – The bumper bushing is contoured with less material around the heels and toes for improved edge-to-edge response and smooth power transfer. It also helps you feel the terrain in a smooth kind of way.

FL Highback – The FL is Switchback's most universal high-back. It's tall and stiff enough to provide all the support you could want, and torsionally soft for flexing your muscle in the park. It's also slightly anatomically shaped for a seamless boot fit. With adjustable forward lean you can dial in just the right amount of heelside response, too.

Noback included – Not a highback at all! The Noback takes up the space of a highback and adds EVA so your boot has a flush fit with the binding heelcup without having to change your straps or stance. This allows for a super surfy feel in powder and Gumby-like flex for tweaks and jibs. The Noback comes standard with every base.

Eames Strap – Switchback's Eames straps are composed of a rugged leather style cover and a solid pre-molded EVA lining for a more responsive and powerful feel. The shaping and materials easily form and mold around any boot contour for a plush fit.

Easy Access – Switchback's strap design allows the straps to naturally fall open and away for easy in and out. Get in and out quickly without stepping on your straps.