Construction and Materials

The so-called Core Core at the heart of this board is fashioned from poplar, with beech stringers for added strength. It’s a timeless combo that’s not as light as more exotic wood blends but which has plenty of pop and, crucially, is strong enough to handle the knocks that come from being chucked about in the park by a kid who rides it like he stole it. Urethane Shock Walls add even more durability to the construction.

A biax weave topsheet helps keep the flex feeling super forgiving and easy to manipulate, which is useful if you’re still developing your carving technique. Even at low speeds, it’s easy to load ollies, press boxes and rails, and butter around on.

Like many park boards, the base is extruded to lower the cost of entry. It can be repaired easily if you take a lump out of it, and doesn’t need much waxing to maintain a consistent speed compared to a sintered base. Since most kids have never used an iron of any kind in their life, it’s a sensible choice.

“Even at low speeds, it’s easy to load ollies, press boxes and rails, and butter around on”

Roundup

There are more manufacturers than ever competing to get the next generation of rippers hooked on their boards. Bataleon have staked as good a claim as any here. The Stuntwood is a fully loaded park deck that’s perfectly sized for teenagers and doesn’t cost the earth. The artwork is rad, too, but more importantly – with its relaxed camber, mellow flex and Triple Base Tech – this thing is really easy to progress on.