Bataleon Love Powder vs Burton The Throwback Pow Surfer

Verdict

The Bataleon Love Powder is a highly recommended snowboard for intermediate to expert riders who enjoy both powder and piste riding. Its innovative Sidekick profile and Pow3BT technology provide effortless float in powder and top-end performance on piste. The Polonia Lite Core delivers a perfect balance of lightweight, durability, and playful performance. The board has a mellow tip-to-tail positive camber and a medium soft flex. The swallow tail helps the nose float easily over deep powder. The Love Powder is a popular choice for women with larger feet, as there are not many options available. The board is also comfortable to ride with Bataleon bindings. Overall, the Love Powder is a solid and responsive yet playful board that excels in all-mountain riding.

Verdict

The Burton The Throwback Pow Surfer is a well-constructed board that is best suited for powder on gentle slopes. It is not designed for hard snow and does not ride like a traditional snowboard due to the lack of bindings and metal edges. However, it is a fun board for straight runs and is suitable for riders of all ages. The rope handle on the nose works well for scrubbing speed on steep terrain. While the origins of the snowboard are debated, the Snurfer, created by Sherman Poppen, is often credited as the precursor to the modern snowboard.