Bataleon Goliath Snowboard 2011

Comments about Bataleon Goliath Snowboard 2011:

*Bataleon Goliath 153*

This is obviously my first Triple-Base board ever. I went on EVO to check out the sale they had, and there was a choice of the Fun Kink or the Goliath. I loved the Fun Kink "Rocker" graphics, but I wasn't interested in another twin shaped deck. I had enough of those. Instead, the Goliath specs and board type was just about right for me. It had a super narrow waist, an all-around freestyle design with a slight setback stance (perfect for me). I don't really hang out in the park but I definitely go on groomers and do all-mountain riding.

For reference, I am 5'9" & 150 lbs and wore size 8 US boots. I had Salomon Arcade bindings at the time I was riding this board. I'm planning on putting Flux's on next year.

I went on Youtube and read that people took at least 2-3 runs before they got used to Bataleon's Triple Base technology. Right off the get go I no problems getting used to it. The Triple Base did not necessarily feel distinctive in any way other than the fact that the edges were super forgiving on not getting caught. Every time I did a heelside stop it was like gliding on a smooth edge. No catches whatsoever. The same was when I bombed down the hills going straight; no edge catches at all.

The flex on this board is too stiff for buttering, but its overall flex was good enough to do very nice ollies. The base on the other hand, was noticeably slower than an all-sintered base. Thankfully it was not slower than the base on my Gnu Park Pickle, which was super slow and gimmicky.

I bought this board because for the longest time I wanted to try Bataleon's Triple Base. I also bought this because Bataleon's in general were so expensive, that if it wasn't for EVO's sale I would've never had the chance commit to such a nice price. I have over 6 boards right now and I am keeping the Goliath permanently.

In the end, this board is ridiculously easy to ride on. It's a great all-around board. I just wish the base was faster. Love the graphics.