bataleon riot:2008 vs 2009 - Snowboarding Forum

04-05-2009, 04:01 PM

hey guys, ive got the chance to buy a 2008 bataleon goliath gor 180 dollars, im wondering whats the difference betweent the 2008 model and the 2009 model? and should i do this? also, im a low end intermediate rider and it says the bataleon riot is an advanced board, will it still be ok? last thing, how will the board ride in powder, deep powder? thank you in advance

04-05-2009, 04:11 PM

I would jump all over that deal!! big time. Is it used? how used? base, edge condition? This board is a true twin and pretty stiff longitudinally. Its got all the bling bling enternal goodies... kevlar and extra carbon fiber reinforcements, and Bataleons freestyle TBT base. Not aware of any diff from 09 boards. Its a lot of board but I think you can grow with it.

Sure it will handle the pow, but this is a high end freestyle slaying weapon.. It handles well all mountain but is at home in the park and pipe. You may get different opinions here, but I Ride a Riot amongst other Bataleon boards depending upon what I will be concentrating on that day.. Not my first choice for free riding the whole mtn.. thats just me mate.

FYI its a wide waisted board 26.0, so you need to take that into consideration as well.

04-05-2009, 04:21 PM

FYI its a wide waisted board 26.0, so you need to take that into consideration as well.[/QUOTE]

so i wear a size 8, will it be okay for me?

jonas007 · 04-05-2009, 06:13 PM

Is the 08 the one with the guitar graphic? $180 is a heck of a deal.

DiamondCarver · 04-05-2009, 06:18 PM

How long is the one you found for $180? If it was a 151 it might work.
(BTW, you said Riot, Goliath, then Riot again in your question.)

04-05-2009, 07:26 PM

oh yeah, idid, sry im talking about the riot, i think im gonna get it, as long as there is no difference between that and the 09 model?

04-05-2009, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snowboardin2137

FYI its a wide waisted board 26.0, so you need to take that into consideration as well.

so i wear a size 8, will it be okay for me?[/QUOTE]

If its a 51 you will be just fine. The waist width is 24.8 stay away from the 56 and 59

04-06-2009, 01:22 AM

This sounds like the one I've been talking to the seller about. All he has left is the 155. It has been used (see this thread http://www.snowboardingforum.com/gen...k-patient.html). The 155 is listed with a waist width of 25.2, so I think he'd be fine on it. I'm still on the fence about it, but the price is tempting.

04-05-2009, 04:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
snowboardin2137 Guest Posts: n/a	bataleon riot:2008 vs 2009 hey guys, ive got the chance to buy a 2008 bataleon goliath gor 180 dollars, im wondering whats the difference betweent the 2008 model and the 2009 model? and should i do this? also, im a low end intermediate rider and it says the bataleon riot is an advanced board, will it still be ok? last thing, how will the board ride in powder, deep powder? thank you in advance

04-05-2009, 04:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
oneplankawanka Guest Posts: n/a	smokin deal depending upon condition I would jump all over that deal!! big time. Is it used? how used? base, edge condition? This board is a true twin and pretty stiff longitudinally. Its got all the bling bling enternal goodies... kevlar and extra carbon fiber reinforcements, and Bataleons freestyle TBT base. Not aware of any diff from 09 boards. Its a lot of board but I think you can grow with it. Sure it will handle the pow, but this is a high end freestyle slaying weapon.. It handles well all mountain but is at home in the park and pipe. You may get different opinions here, but I Ride a Riot amongst other Bataleon boards depending upon what I will be concentrating on that day.. Not my first choice for free riding the whole mtn.. thats just me mate. FYI its a wide waisted board 26.0, so you need to take that into consideration as well.

04-05-2009, 06:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
DiamondCarver Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 360	How long is the one you found for $180? If it was a 151 it might work. (BTW, you said Riot, Goliath, then Riot again in your question.) __________________ Stormin' Normin

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04-05-2009, 04:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
snowboardin2137 Guest Posts: n/a	FYI its a wide waisted board 26.0, so you need to take that into consideration as well.[/QUOTE] so i wear a size 8, will it be okay for me?

04-05-2009, 06:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
jonas007 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 95	Is the 08 the one with the guitar graphic? $180 is a heck of a deal.

04-05-2009, 07:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
snowboardin2137 Guest Posts: n/a	oh yeah, idid, sry im talking about the riot, i think im gonna get it, as long as there is no difference between that and the 09 model?

04-06-2009, 01:22 AM	#8 (permalink)
earlvb Guest Posts: n/a	This sounds like the one I've been talking to the seller about. All he has left is the 155. It has been used (see this thread http://www.snowboardingforum.com/gen...k-patient.html). The 155 is listed with a waist width of 25.2, so I think he'd be fine on it. I'm still on the fence about it, but the price is tempting.