“We were lucky enough to have a huge dump of snow the night before I rode the Storm, and it definitely did not disappoint.

Absolutely effortless float through the deep stuff, and putting in turns through the powder was a complete joy! No need for adjusting bindings to the tail and leaning on your back leg, the big old nose kept me surfing with no dramas.

“Even in heavier snow, the Storm powered through everything”

Coming back onto piste was delightful, as the board was super fast over the snow and carved with absolute precision. Even in heavier snow, the Storm powered through everything and constantly left me with a massive smile on my face.

This board storms up my to-buy list this season, and if we’re lucky enough to get a heavy snow season, I know that it will have my back no matter how deep things get.”

“‘Who are you?’ is what I thought of asking this particular Bataleon model. I’d never tried it or seen it before, because it’s brand new to the Bataleon line up. The Storm is a directional freeride board, made for epic conditions and epic riding.

“Thanks to the Triple Base Technology, it never veers into edge-catch yard-sale territory”

The carbon tubes in its core make it quite sensitive to wobbles and movement, but if you play it right this translates as great responsiveness under your feet. Thanks to the Triple Base Technology, it never veers into edge-catch yard-sale territory.

I enjoyed the fast-paced aggressiveness of this board, especially in the powder, which I was lucky to test this board out in. On the groomers the stiffness didn’t mean a tough shred down to the bottom either – it still felt light and manageable.

The Storm suits a more experienced rider than the Feelbetter, someone who could ride out a storm, and doesn’t need to be assured before dropping in.”