Bataleon Tornado X Beyond Medals Snowboard Review

I found the Bataleon Tornado X Beyond Medals to be a surfy, forgiving ride, particularly well suited to side hits, butters, spins and mellow all-mountain fun.

In this review, I will take a look at the Tornado X Beyond Medals as an all-mountain-freestyle snowboard.

As per tradition here at SnowboardingProfiles.com I will give the Tornado X Beyond Medals a score out of 100 (based on several factors) and see how it compares with other all-mountain-freestyle snowboards.

Overall Rating

Board: Bataleon Tornado X Beyond Medals 2026

Price: $669

Style: All-Mountain-Freestyle

Flex Rating: Md-Stiff (7/10)

Flex Feel on Snow: Medium (5/10)

Rating Score: 86.7/100

Compared to other Men’s All-Mountain-Freestyle Boards

Overview of the Tornado X Beyond Medals’ Specs

Check out the tables for the Tornado X Beyond Medals’ specs and available sizes.

Who is the Tornado X Beyond Medals Most Suited To?

The Tornado X Beyond Medals is best suited to riders who want a playful, freestyle-friendly all-mountain board that’s more about slashing, spinning, buttering and hunting side hits than charging hard or carving trenches.

It would work well as a one-board quiver for someone who mostly rides mellow to moderate speeds, likes a surfy semi-loose feel and wants something forgiving and easy to maneuver around the mountain.

It could also make a great quiver compliment for days when you’re riding with less aggressive riders, playing around on side hits, weaving through trees, lapping smaller park features or just making an ordinary resort day more entertaining.

It’s not the board I’d recommend for riders who prioritize high-speed stability, dampness in rough snow, hard carving or deep powder performance. And while it’s forgiving, its looser feel means I still wouldn’t put most beginners on it.

TEST/REVIEW DetailS FOR THE Tornado X Beyond Medals

O.k. let’s take a more detailed look at what the Tornado X Beyond Medals is capable of.

Demo Info

Board: Bataleon Tornado X Beyond Medals 2026, 154cm (252mm waist width)

Date: April 8, 2025

I took the Tornado X Beyond Medals out expecting something playful and a bit different, in that Bataleon kind of way, and that’s pretty much exactly what I got. From the first lift ride it already felt like a slightly lighter setup on foot, and once I strapped in, that translated into a really lively, easy-going ride on snow. This is one of those boards that doesn’t try to overpower you - it just wants to have fun.

Carving

Carving was probably the weakest part of this board for me. It wasn’t terrible by any means, but it never really begged to be laid over hard. At slower to moderate speeds, it felt fine - you could get a decent edge engaged and draw out a carve without too much issue. But once I started pushing it faster and trying to really drive through the carve, it just didn’t hold with the same confidence.

It felt a bit looser and less locked-in than I’d like for aggressive carving. Definitely more of a “slash and smear” kind of board than a trench-digger.

Turning

Ease of Turning/Slashing:

This thing was an absolute slash machine. Turns initiated so easily it almost felt automatic. I barely had to think about it - just a little input and it was already coming around. It made me want to slash everything in sight, side hits, rollers, even just random patches of snow. Honestly tempted to give it a perfect score here.

Maneuverability at slow speeds:

Super agile. Edge-to-edge felt quick and effortless, especially at slower speeds. It didn’t take much effort to weave around or make quick adjustments. One of those boards that feels really comfortable cruising slowly or navigating tighter terrain.

Catchiness:

Pretty forgiving overall. There was just the tiniest hint of catch in the tail during quick, low-speed turns, but it was so minor. Most riders probably wouldn’t even notice it unless they were really paying attention.

Speed

This wasn’t a bomber. It handled moderate speeds well enough, but once I started really opening it up, it got pretty shaky.

Glide felt decent overall, though I did hit a soft patch at one point and struggled to keep speed - but that was more conditions than board. In general, it carried speed fine, just not built for charging hard.

Uneven Terrain

Crud/Chunder:

This is where the lighter, more playful feel showed its major downside. It got knocked around fairly easily in rough snow. Not terrible, but definitely not something I’d choose for smashing through heavy chop all day.

Trees/Bumps:

On the flip side, it was sick in tight terrain! The agility really shined here. Quick direction changes, easy pivoting - it made weaving through trees and bumps feel natural and fun.

Powder

I didn’t get a full deep day on it, but from what pow we did have, it felt fun and surfy. It had that loose, playful feel that works well when there’s some softness underfoot.

Not a dedicated powder board at all, and would likely struggle a bit in deep powder - but a really fun surfy feel for shallower powder.

Jumps

This board was super fun off jumps.

Pop:

Super easy to access. Ollies felt almost effortless - it loaded up quickly and released without needing much effort at all. Total pop wasn’t massive, but was still decent – and the ease of access more than made up for any slight lack of total pop in most situations.

Approach:

A bit more on the adjustable side than the super stable side. It let me make quick corrections and speed checks easily, which was great, but at higher speeds on larger jump approaches, it got a bit wobbly – and rough approaches it got bounced off line pretty easily.

Landing:

Solid overall. I could stomp landings without much trouble, and it was nice and forgiving if landings were a bit off. It’s forgiving feel made it easy to ride out sketchy landings. Though larger landings could become sketchy, even if you weren’t far off from getting it bang on.

Side Hits:

This is where it really came alive. Probably the most fun part of the board. Quick pop, easy setup, and super maneuverable - it made every little feature worth hitting and able to be hit.

Switch

Riding switch felt natural and easy. Transitions were smooth and pretty much worry-free. It didn’t feel catchy or awkward going into or out of switch, which made it great for messing around and mixing things up.

Spins

Spins were a highlight, for sure.

Setup and takeoff felt really easy, and it didn’t take much effort to get a rotation started. In fact, it almost felt like it wanted to spin, sometimes even when you didn’t. It had a tendency to want to continue spinning after landing but only really on quicker rotations.

However, on the flip side, finishing under-rotations on the snow was super easy. It came around cleanly and didn’t feel hooky or weird on landings. Just a really fun, spin-friendly board overall.

Jibbing

I didn’t spend a ton of time jibbing, but it handled it well. The softer flex and playful nature make it seem a solid option for rails and boxes. Not ultra-soft, but definitely forgiving enough to get creative.

Butters

One of the better boards I’ve ridden for butters lately. The tip and tail were super easy to flex, which made pressing really accessible.

It didn’t take much effort to get into presses, and once there, they felt locked in nicely. There was a bit of a risk of over-flexing if you really pushed it, but that’s part of learning how to control this board.

Board Personality

Feel:

Semi-loose, bordering on loose. It had that surfy, easygoing vibe that makes you want to play around more than charge hard.

Chattery vs Damp:

Right in the middle, maybe slightly on the chattery side. It wasn’t super damp, but it also didn’t feel overly harsh. Just not built to smooth everything out at speed.

Smooth vs Snappy:

Definitely more on the snappy side. It had a lively, reactive feel, but could still feel smooth when cruising or surfing around.

Playful vs Aggressive:

Very playful. This board is all about having fun, getting creative, and not taking things too seriously.

Score Breakdown and Final Verdict

Check out the breakdown of the score in the table below.

Overall, the Tornado X Beyond Medals felt exactly like what I’d expect from a mid-flex, playful Bataleon board. It was agile, surfy, super easy to turn, and really fun for side hits, butters, and spins.

It’s not the board I’d grab for bombing steep lines or laying down aggressive carves, and it struggled a bit in rough snow. But if the goal is to have a fun, forgiving ride that encourages creativity all over the mountain, it absolutely delivers.

This is the kind of board that makes even a mellow day feel entertaining.