• Price: €630
• Category: All Mountain
• Sizes: 153, 156, 159, 158W, 161W, 164W, 167W
• Flex: 6/10
• Shape: Directional Twin
• Profile: Camber with 3BT + SideKick
• 3D: Yes
• Base: Sintered
• New for 2024/25 season: No

Why We Chose The Bataleon Goliath: The Goliath is a true all-mountain legend that continues to evolve, offering a perfect blend of freestyle agility and freeride power. It’s the board that kicked off Bataleon’s 3D revolution and remains a benchmark for versatility.

Few models can match the legacy of the Goliath. This perennial bestseller isn’t just a snowboard; it’s the spark that ignited Bataleon’s 3D revolution (and inspired many other brands to experiment with ‘spoon’ noses etc.). Year after year, the Goliath continues to get better, refining its blend of park-friendly shape and freeride muscle. For the 2024/25 season, it once again proves why it’s earned almost mythical status among fans of 3BT. A giant of the game, indeed.

“The Goliath isn’t just a snowboard; it’s the spark that ignited Bataleon’s 3D revolution”

Who Is The Bataleon Goliath For?

In a nutshell, confident intermediate to advanced riders who want a board that can handle whatever conditions and terrain the mountain throws at them. It’s ideal for those who split their time between the park and the rest of the resort, and who have the skills to harness its underlying power. If you’re the type of rider who starts your day hunting for freshies, migrates to some afternoon park laps, and finishes with some high-speed carving on the home run, the Goliath is calling your name.

Shape, Profile and Sidecut

As with every Bataleon, at the heart of the Goliath’s is the brand’s signature 3BT (Triple Base Technology) with steeper SideKick scoops at the widest points. This innovative 3D shaping features a low uplift in both the nose and tail, which our test team praised as “arguably Bataleon’s most balanced triple base flavour.” The result is a board that offers exceptional stability when riding straight, coupled with smooth, intuitive turn initiation.

“Year after year it continues to get better, refining its blend of park-friendly shape and freeride muscle”

The Goliath sports a directional twin shape, giving you the freestyle feel of a true twin with just a touch of directional performance for those powder days. Its medium camber profile strikes an excellent balance between pop and forgiveness, while the raised edges at the contact points provide that crucial “get-out-of-jail-free card” when landings aren’t quite perfect.

Construction and Materials

Bataleon has thrown plenty of premium features at the latest Goliath. Its Ultra Light Core, made from a blend of poplar and paulownia, provides an excellent strength-to-weight ratio that contributes to the board’s agile feel. This is backed up by carbon stringers in the layup, for pop and responsiveness, as well as Dual Radial Super Tubes (D.R.S.T). The latter is a system of six hollow carbon cylinders inserted directly into the core, parallel to the board’s radius, delivering extra power to the edges and enhancing overall board control. Basically, anyone who likes to boast in the pub about how much carbon their board contains is well catered to with the Goliath. And to be fair, all that extra carbon means it feels equally capable hitting the XL line or making those big mountain missions when grip and stability are key.

“Raised edges at the contact points provide that crucial get-out-of-jail-free card when landings aren’t quite perfect”

Perhaps the coolest element of the Cameleon’s construction is its Dual Radial Super Tubes (D.R.S.T) – a system of six hollow carbon cylinders inserted into the core. These run parallel to the board’s radius, delivering extra power to the edges and reinforcing the camber without adding unnecessary weight. Additional carbon stringers within the layup boost pop further and help keep this lounge lizard feeling relaxed even at high speeds.

Up top, a triax laminate (consisting of a three-way fibreglass weave) stiffens things up torsionally, while underneath, the Ultra Glide sintered base ensures you’ll be first back to the lift for another lap.

Roundup

The Bataleon Goliath continues to earn its legendary status. It’s a board that refuses to be pigeonholed, blending park prowess with all-mountain dominance in a way few others can match. The low-uplift 3BT profile provides a familiar feel for those transitioning from traditional boards, while its medium-stiff flex and carbon enhancements cater to riders who like to charge hard. This dual nature is the Goliath’s secret weapon – it’s as comfortable boosting park jumps as it is blasting through natural terrain.

With sizes ranging from 153 to 167W, including wide options, there’s a Goliath for most riding styles and body types. Just remember – like its mythical namesake, this board packs a serious punch.

Pros:

• Exceptionally versatile performance across all terrain types
• High-end construction with premium materials like D.R.S.T Super Tubes
• 3BT + SideKick technology offers stability and smooth turn initiation

Cons:

• A bit too aggressive for beginners
• Premium features come with a higher price tag