Bataleon Cruiser 2023 Snowboard Review

The Bataleon Cruiser Snowboard - Selected for the Whitelines 100 Snowboard Awards Bataleon’s calling card is of course Triple Base Technology, and while there are obvious benefits for park riding (less chance of hooking up on rails and more forgiving landings) the original concept was all about more efficient turns. That’s what they’ve tapped into with the new Cruiser – a long-nosed, set back freeride weapon that corners like it’s on rails even at warp speeds. It’s no slouch in the pow either. As a generation of snowboarders gets older and rediscovers the simple joy of hauling ass, a new wave of directional boards has hit the market. The Cruiser is a welcome addition to that party. It draws on Bataleon’s 3D roots to improve the whole experience of putting your snowboard on edge, and though the materials aren’t exactly cutting-edge it still has the feel of a high performance resort-focused deck. The ace up its sleeve is the fact that – if you can set aside your dreams of nailing 900s – there’s no