That's the Bataleon Whatever

So I was doing this update until I found a version that worked and haven't updated it since. It's been at least a year. The other thing I did was upgrade my microSD - turns out the one GoPro provides isn't quite fast enough to record high res, high frame rates. Went with a Samsung Pro U3 A2 V30 and haven't had any issues since.

@@WilAlexander i use Telesin battery,maybe that's the problem

True, Something I've always done. Nothing worse than thinking it's a flat rail to find out they've added a down flat down after it.

It's a 160, but It's beyond ultrawide which makes it look even smaller.

@@WilAlexander lol gotcha. yeah, the .5 zoom threw me off

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I appreciate it.

@WilAlexander I'm looking to buy a used skunk ape from a guy locally, tomorrow. It's one thing watching a guy in a shop talk about it. It's another thing watching a guy record himself shredding!

​@@BigSpookyTV Very true, especially if you're a bigger rider. Average height shop employees are just repeating what reps tell them about wide boards - and it's 75% wrong.

@WilAlexander i think I'm on the cusp. 6'3" 230lbs size 11.5 boot. 😬

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Let's go. Hit me up when your back in town.

Not bad at all.

I'm still here. Message me on instagram @wilalexander and we can chat.

For day to day use I like the Bataleon, more forgiving and relaxing to ride. Weston is more for charging and carving.

@@WilAlexander you think this board keeps up with the boards of today? Esp for a heavier guy like myself I'm 210-220 want to get a 158. I'm also thinking of signal Sierra, beyond medals, Jones Mt pro, capital doa? I have a bataleon whatever 154 now. Love the board but it's too small for sure

It really depends on the flex you want. I was riding the whatever at 220-225 - It's a bit loose which makes it forgiving, but also not the greatest when you want to stop really fast (kind of a rough with all 3D boards). I haven't ridden any of those boars because they're too small for me, width wise. Honestly the older I get, the more I just want to have a good time riding without having to focus on my board position an pivot points - The 3D in the Bataleon does that for me - it really just comes down to flex after that.

@@WilAlexander I'm 220 size 8.5 us boot would the 157 bataleon whatever. suit me or will I wash out? If not a good fit what board from bataleon and size should I check out. I have a bataleon whatever 154 and it washes out a lil

It may be card issue. For whatever reason GoPro doesnt give a fast enough card for what the camera needs to record high framerates at high resolutions. I got the Samsung Pro Plus with the U3 A2 V30 rating and have only had a handful of issues since.

@@GuglielmoMannaia I really want to get on one of those. I had given up hope on Lib making camber and just relegated them in my mind to only rocker boards

Glad it helped!

I know, I need to get back out there. But the bike I was on isn't really suited for all they've built since, haha.

lol, no. I'm just huge. If I remember correctly is was a Large.

You dont have to. I just prefer to to keep the board as fresh as possible long-term. I've had a some boards dimple pretty bad over a few years of not taking bindings out.

One of only a handful in Reno

It does pretty good. The tight turning radius makes it a bit tough on hard pack if you're on the tall side like myself. If you know how to lean and manipulate which part of your edge is in on contact with the snow it can be a lot of fun.

From what I heard no. With the pond skim on Saturday they didn't want to maintain the park also dig the pond.

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Sadly no, this was from a few weeks ago.

Wild, the lens change on these were pretty easy compared to others I've had. They Semi-frameless build.

I've heard, probably a bit small for my big feet.

Not landing far enough back. Nose dipped under the Sierra Cement.

Got one coming that has a few

Sure

It's one hell of a local mountain

It really comes down to how you like your turns on groomers. Personally I'm not a fan of the rocker in most lib/gnu or neversummer's. It makes low speed swivels and some edge to edge easier, but you tend to have less control and the edge control you do have is focused on certain areas. I'm a bit skeptical on the Slimwalls on the new Rides - There's a reason the ski and snowboard industry all but abandoned cap construction years ago. K2 seems like they're trying to save money by calling it a new tech and charging you the same (if not more)

Thanks for the feedback. I am used to the magnatraction since my current board is a T rice pro. Do you think the superpig and the orca have a similar ride feel? Maybe I should keep both lol I got them brand new for a great deal.

The ride is completely different between the Orca and SuperPig. The difference between the Lib rocker and Ride Camber deliver way different turning, pop and landing experiences.

The first rule of Mt. Rose... You don't talk about Mt. Rose...

You ever watch Craig Kelly ride? Just sayin.

You clearly only watched the opening clip, lol

@@WilAlexander I just meant Kelly was 90% arms 😂 and better than most of the planet on a board. It’s possible he could have been better with less arm movement but it wouldn’t have looked as dope.

No worries, I got what you meant. Chad unfortunately made a quick judgement comment - That first clip I flailed my arms because of the drops into tracked out heavy snow (also being tired from consecutive pow days). I'd love to see him navigate bumpy terrain with speed keeping his arms down, haha.

Hope this helped

The Douk should be coming soon. I'm hoping to get one more pow day on it so I can have a full review. The Salomon is my wife's board.

Thanks!

That's rad. I wanted to go so bad.

Looks like we're finally getting it

Mt. Rose in Tahoe

Thank you

It should fit - most brands don't make goggles that dont fit their own helmets. On their site, it's only images they have with helmets is the Method.

Mt. Rose

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I could see that

He took 156 Orca in this video which is too small for him. He should be on 162. No wonder he didn't like it. He tested skunk ape which is 170 and it was good.

I've never seen the Burton Fish, but looking at the details on both - I see the Fish as a Steep and Deep only board. The taper is way gnarlier than the Orca which will give you a ton of nose float. That nose float is great if it's steam, tends to slow you down, which on mellow terrain can be an issue with speed. I think the Orca is more of an All-mountain board that leans towards pow.

lol, Nice try, but no. The 156 is as big as most companies "wide" boards. The 156 orca is similar to a 172 Skunkape with the tail chopped (the 156 as a twin is 176cm). I've ridden small boards my whole life. What I didn't like about the Orca was the placement of the inserts in relation to the C2x rocker. The center rocker is too close to the front inserts, making the back end pivot out easier. That makes the front camber sit out in front of your foot instead of under it which makes the nose contact point grab early.

Don't want to contradict you, but they recommend Orca to be ridden 3-6cm smaller than your regular board size. I'm 6'3, 13 size boot, and 162 should be my perfect size. That's the biggest Orca you can get. T. Rice drives 153/156. And I am much bigger than him. You even more :-). All I wanna say is when I jump on the smaller size board for my weight/height, I barely can drive it. Total lack of control. So I thought this happened to you as well. Never step on the Orca. But I will in a few weeks time. I own 165 skunk ape and I love it.. But I am eager to try the Orca :-)

I get that, but smaller boards are easier to ride being more skate-like. Charging and carving is out of the question, but maneuvering a small board is considerably easier than a larger board - You can stand on a 2x4 and get it to tip over, stand on a 2x10 it takes way more effort. The skunkape was sick, but a completely different ride than the orca.

Still rocking the GoPro 9 with the standard sticky mount on the helmet.

Thanks!

Let me know. I also tried the the upgrade to a Samsung Pro Plus microsd and I haven't had any issues since.

Thank you

@@WilAlexander If you upload your KZbin videos with proper SEO then the video will reach your target audience. Your video has fairly good views. If you want, I will SEO your videos and help monetize your channel. I can help you monetize your channel. How can I contact you?

You can message me on instagram @wilalexander