Dynamic Camber

Freeride 3BT™ with SideKick™ – 3rd generation Freeride 3BT™ has the added benefit of SideKick. The directional shape has a narrow centerbase with more sidebase uplift area and angle in the nose than in the tail. The tapered shape, sidecut and setback stance are optimized for backseat steering, high-speed traction, and maximum powder float, and the narrow centerbase generates swift edge-to-edge transfer and quick powerful carves.

Flex Rating – 6 (1 Soft - 10 Stiff)

Directional Tapered Outline

SideKick™ – SideKick™ dramatically increases the sidebase uplift just outside the widest points of the nose and tail. This makes turn initiation smoother, increases float in powder and improves handling of the board in rough terrain.

Sidebase Uplift – Medium Tip Uplift / Low Tail Uplift

Reactor Light – A blend of Swiss paulownia and poplar woods with bamboo along the rails from tip to tail. The bamboo strengthens the board's sidewalls and edges against impacts while distributing smoother and stronger edge hold.

Triax Laminate – Three-way weave of fiberglass is light, strong, and responsive. Bataleon uses this to beef up the flex pattern.

Carbon Stringers – Carbon is feather light and adds explosive pop, precise edge control, reactive response, and smooth dampening to a board. It is used in different ways to fine-tune a boards ride characteristics.

Ultra Glide S – Maximum molecular content for a hardened sintered base that hauls ass. More molecules mean a denser base that can take a beating using ISO-SPORT7000 series as backbone.

2 x 4 Insert Pattern

Medium-Soft Flex – Attack the whole mountain with medium flex for freedom of jibbing and enough support for high speed in-runs and big airs.

AERON Base – Introduced in the Fall of 2017 after three years of R&D. It is a stronger and lighter base using an industry first construction method, overmolding forged aluminum with the highest grade polyamide nylon. It has a smaller disc, smaller footprint, and toolless size adjustability. It provides unparalleled fit regardless of boot brand and size.

Boot to Board Full EVA Toe Ramp and Heel Pad – Adjustable full EVA toe pad and full EVA heel pads cushions impact and disperses pressure.

Overmolded Forged Aluminum Heelcup – Industry first overmolding tech creates a virtually indestructible heelcup.

Overmolded Forged Aluminum Power Rods – Industry first overmolding tech for maximum power transfer from toe to heelside with minimal power loss. The aluminum rods are overmolded inside the heel cup to form an indestructible bond with no need for extra hardware.

Tool-Less Size Adjustability – Three size positions for a perfect fit.

Corner Dampers – EVA pads disperse impact and pressure.

Midback – Originally designed around smaller feet and shorter boots, which they still work for, but it turns out to be great for a rider looking for more freedom and less response. Great for park riding and jibbing.

Lightning Switch – Swap out your highbacks in seconds without tools.

Hole-Lot-Of-Flex – Switchbacks signature highback-hole flexes with your boot while providing full support.

Lock N' Pop – Signature heelcup locks the highback in place while releasing easily.

Polyurethane Injection – The most flexible highback option for unparalleled freedom and flexibility.

Plush Padding – Comfortable EVA padding makes for a smooth ride and protects your boots.

Miller Strap – Milled to save weight while being flexible and form fitting. They're made of a grippy and flexible TPU material and pre-curved to fit the contours of any boot. These straps aid in freestyle riding where flex and mobility are key.

Easy Access Ergonomically Shaped Heel Ladders – The heelstrap ladders are shaped to bend out before they wrap around your boot. This design spreads the pressure of the strap evenly, eliminating pressure points, and making it easier to enter the binding since the strap opens to the outside.

Flexfit – TPU mesh strap wraps around any boot for a perfect fit without pressure points.

Tool-Less Strap Adjustment – Adjustable heel and toe strap positions for unmatched fit and comfort.

Aeron & Origin Base Compatible – Removable pins make the straps compatible with both AERON and Origin base.

Triple Action Ratchet – Catch free triple tooth ratchet for security and strap-in ease.

Mini Disk – The lighter and reduced footprint of the new minidisk allows you to better feel your boards flex, allowing for a more natural power transfer. Compatible with Channel and 2x4 mounting systems.