“I find the Push Up’s main strength to be its versatility, you can ride it anywhere on the mountain and not feel like you’re losing out. I especially enjoy riding it in powder as you’re able to ride in the deep with ease. I was riding super lazy and it was still pumping, turning and slashing exactly how I wanted it to. Riding switch wasn’t an issue, despite it being slightly directional and I never felt compelled to really lean back to keep it plaining.

“I find it allows you to get super smooth carves in, the whole edge feels like it engages simultaneously, and it locks in.”

The thinner flat section kept it feeling really nimble and manoeuvrable on piste and you’re able to get really fast, pumpy turns in. I’m a big 3BT fan in general, and I find it allows you to get super smooth carves in (the whole edge feels like it engages simultaneously, and it locks in).

It’s not a specific park board, and it did at times feel a bit sketchy on boxes, but for other features the uplifted edges really come into their own and the camber keeps it lively and snappy. It’s a fantastic all mountain option, that isn’t gonna let you down anywhere you go.”

“If you’re looking for the ultimate in slush-slashin fun time jibbin then the Bataleon Push Up is your board! I was lucky to test this rip roarer in soft snow at the end of season and loved how easy it was to try out my standard bag of tricks while attempting a few new ones! Bataleon’s Triple Base Technology and ‘Sidekick Tips’ are innovative in assisting all manner of edge-catch scenarios.

“If you’re looking for a forgiving board that helps you build confidence all around the mountain, then the Push Up is a solid choice”

This, in conjunction with a mid-range flex and rocker in all the right places, will provide confidence to beginners learning their first turns right through to solid rail riders and advanced jibbers. Unfortunately the conditions didn’t allow for testing in the powder, however this board is so light, forgiving and manoeuvrable that I know anyone struggling in the deeper stuff would love the confidence that this stick provides all over the mountain, including the backcountry. On the flipside of this, I feel that more advanced riders might miss the grip that a flat base and longer edge contact (without the Sidekick Tips) would provide when riding firmer snow, on kickers or in icy conditions. If you’re looking for a forgiving board that helps you build confidence all around the mountain, then the Push Up is a solid choice!”