Bataleon Whatever vs Salomon Assassin

How they compare

Both target all mountain terrain, while the Salomon Assassin leans more freestyle/freeride. They share a directional twin shape — mostly twin with a slight directional bias—versatile for all-mountain and some switch. The Bataleon Whatever has a camber profile (arc underfoot for strong edge hold, pop, and stability on hardpack—lively and precise), while the Salomon Assassin uses hybrid (rocker/camber) (mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile). The Salomon Assassin is slightly stiffer, though both sit in the medium range. At $549.95 vs $599.95 MSRP, the Bataleon Whatever is the more budget-friendly option.