Bataleon is a snowboard brand with a genuinely different approach, best known for its Triple Base Technology that lifts the edges at the nose and tail to make boards more forgiving and playful. If you have ever caught an edge and wished your board was easier to ride, Bataleon's designs are built to solve exactly that, without giving up grip when you lay it on edge.

Our Bataleon range brings together the brand's snowboards, bindings, boots, and accessories in one place, covering everything from forgiving all mountain boards to playful freestyle decks. Whether you are progressing past the basics or looking for a board with a distinctive, surfy feel, there is a Bataleon setup to suit your riding.

New to the brand or building a complete setup? The guide below explains what makes Bataleon different and how to choose, and our team is always happy to help. Browse the range below, compare across our snowboards, and complete your setup with snowboard bindings.

What Makes Bataleon Different?

The heart of Bataleon is Triple Base Technology, or 3BT. Instead of a flat base between the edges, the base is shaped with a raised centre and lifted edges towards the tip and tail. This keeps the edges out of the snow when the board is flat, which makes it far harder to catch an edge, yet still lets you engage the edge fully when you tilt the board to turn. The result is a board that feels forgiving and loose underfoot but still grips and carves when you want it to.

The Bataleon Range

Bataleon builds boards and gear for different styles of riding.

• All mountain boards: versatile decks for riding the whole mountain, forgiving yet capable
• Freestyle and park boards: playful, poppy boards for jumps, jibs, and the park
• Freeride and powder boards: built for off piste and deeper snow
• Bindings, boots, and bags: matched components to complete a Bataleon setup

The 3BT concept runs across the range, so even the more aggressive boards keep that forgiving, catch free character.

Choosing the Right Bataleon Board

The main factors are your riding style, ability, and the right board length. Length is guided by your weight and height along with your style: a shorter board is more playful and easier to turn, while a longer board is more stable at speed and in powder. Your riding style points you to the right model, from all mountain to park to freeride. Because 3BT boards ride a touch more forgiving than a conventional board of the same length, some riders size accordingly. Our team can help you choose a model and length to suit.

Flex and Shape

As with any snowboard, flex and shape shape the ride.

• Softer flex: forgiving and playful, easier for progression and freestyle
• Stiffer flex: more stable and responsive at speed, favoured for freeride and carving
• Directional versus twin shapes: directional boards favour one way riding and powder, true twins are symmetrical for switch and park

Matching flex and shape to your style, on top of the 3BT base, gives you a board that genuinely suits how you ride.

Completing Your Bataleon Setup

A board rides best with matched bindings and boots. Aim to pair your board's flex with a similar binding flex so the setup feels balanced, and make sure your boots fit properly, as boots have the biggest effect on comfort and control. Bataleon also offers board bags and accessories to protect and carry your gear. If you are building a complete setup, we can help you match board, bindings, and boots so everything works together.

Caring for Your Snowboard

Good care keeps a board fast and protected season after season.

• Dry the board and edges after riding to prevent rust
• Keep the base waxed for glide and to protect it
• Repair base and edge damage promptly
• Use a board bag for transport and storage
• Store it dry, out of direct heat, ideally waxed for the off season

Regular waxing and drying the edges are the simplest ways to keep a board gliding well and free of rust.

How Much Does Bataleon Gear Cost?

Prices depend on the model, construction, and materials. Entry level and previous season boards sit at the lower end of the range, mid range all mountain and freestyle boards in the middle, and premium freeride and high performance models at the top. Bindings, boots, and bags vary with their own specifications. Because 3BT makes boards more forgiving, a Bataleon can be a smart choice for progressing riders looking for a board to grow with.

Why Buy Bataleon from Surface2Air Sports?

We have been fitting snow and watersports enthusiasts since 2002, with a shop in Poole and the full range online.

• Bataleon snowboards across all mountain, freestyle, and freeride
• Matching bindings, boots, and accessories
• The brand's distinctive Triple Base Technology
• Honest advice on model, length, and flex
• In store support and online guidance
• A range to suit different budgets

Whether you want a forgiving board to progress on or a playful deck for the park, we can help you choose the right Bataleon. Explore the rest of our snowboarding gear too.

Who Should Try a Bataleon?

Bataleon suits a wide range of riders, but a few get the most from it. Progressing riders who still catch the odd edge benefit hugely from the forgiving 3BT base, which quietly removes one of the most common and frustrating causes of falls. Playful all mountain riders who like a loose, surfy, buttery feel underfoot tend to love the character, and because the edges still bite fully when you tilt the board, more advanced riders are not giving up grip or carving ability to get it. If you have ever found conventional boards catchy or unforgiving, or you simply want a board with a distinctive, fun personality, Bataleon is well worth trying.

Frequently Asked Questions About Bataleon

What is Triple Base Technology?

It is Bataleon's base design with a raised centre and lifted edges towards the tip and tail. It makes boards harder to catch an edge on while still gripping fully when you tilt into a turn.

Is Bataleon good for beginners?

Yes. The forgiving, catch free character of 3BT makes Bataleon boards well suited to progressing riders, and there are softer, more playful models aimed at exactly that.

What length Bataleon board should I buy?

Length is guided by your weight, height, and riding style. Shorter boards are more playful and easier to turn, longer boards more stable at speed and in powder.

Do I need special bindings for a Bataleon board?

No, standard snowboard bindings fit. Aim to match binding flex to the board's flex for a balanced feel, and confirm the mounting system is compatible.

What is the difference between a twin and a directional board?

A true twin is symmetrical for riding switch and park, while a directional board favours riding one way and performs better in powder and at speed.

Does 3BT affect how I size a board?

3BT boards ride a touch more forgiving than a conventional board of the same length, so some riders factor that in. We can advise on the right length for you.

How do I look after my snowboard?

Dry the edges after riding, keep the base waxed, repair damage promptly, use a board bag, and store it dry out of direct heat, ideally waxed for the off season.

Can I ride Bataleon all over the mountain?

Yes. There are all mountain models designed for exactly that, alongside more specialised freestyle and freeride boards if you want something focused.