The Bataleon Enchanted Magic Carpet snowboard is a versatile and performance-driven board designed for all-mountain riding. It combines innovative technologies and a unique shape to provide a magical experience on the slopes. One of the standout features of the Enchanted Magic Carpet is its Triple Base Technology (3BT), which consists of three base profiles: a flat center base and concave side bases. This design aims to provide the benefits of both camber and rocker, resulting in enhanced control, floatation, and stability. The flat center base offers stability and precision, while the concave side bases give the board a surfy feel and help improve turn initiation. The Enchanted Magic Carpet also features an ultra-light and responsive core made from Poplar wood, which provides a perfect balance between strength and weight.
The Magic Carpet did feel nice in powder – not like a regular shaped/tapered powder board, but with more of a regular balanced feel. The nose never seemed to have a problem keeping up above the snow, and I could feel the tail flex nicely for a bigger turn in deeper snow.
It never seemed like it wanted to slow down, though a lot of that could have been helped by the 3BT and wide width helping it to stay on top of the snow the whole time. Normally powder boards will have a longer and wider nose, with a shorter narrower tail that is designed to help the nose to float, and the tail to sink.
The Enchanted Magic Carpet also features an ultra-light and responsive core made from Poplar wood, which provides a perfect balance between strength and weight. This core is sturdy enough to handle aggressive riding and provide excellent pop, while remaining lightweight and maneuverable. Another notable aspect of this board is its forgiving yet responsive flex.
Bataleon Magic Carpet
The Bataleon Magic Carpet has a design that you can’t find on many boards – a wide, twin shaped powder board. I was pretty skeptical, and didn’t expect that I would like it too much.
Features of the Bataleon Magic Carpet
Twin
Definitely not a common shape for a powder board. Normally powder boards will have a longer and wider nose, with a shorter narrower tail that is designed to help the nose to float, and the tail to sink. The tradeoff of the classic design means that although it floats better when ridden regular, it is much harder to ride switch, and much harder to land switch in powder.
The Magic Carpet design gets around that by keeping the twin shape, but with a wide width for lots of surface area.
Pow 3BT
The Pow version of the 3BT base shaping is the most extreme of the Bataleon designs, which means that it has a very narrow centrebase, and very exaggerated uplifted corners of the board. Looking straight down the board, you can see how much of a “boat” shape the nose and tail have.
SideKick
Another little exaggerated shape, which pushes the contact points a little higher on the uplifted sections of the board.
Mellow Camber
Overall there is a fairly small amount of camber on the board, that gives it a little bit more of a spring, but it never feels catchy with the Pow 3BT shaping.
Dual Super Tubes
Two tubes of carbon, that take away a little of the weight from the core, and add some more pop.
Triax Laminate
Three directions of fiberglass mean that the Magic Carpet has a bit more torsional (twisting) stiffness.
Ultra Light Core
A lighter core option, it has a 70/30 blend of paulownia and poplar wood.
Carbon Stringers
Super Slick X
An extruded base material, so while it is softer than sintered, it is easier to repair.
Solid Walls
Just standard ABS sidewalls.
How It Rides
Board size: 154cm
Boots: Salomon Launch Boa 27.5
Bindings: Salomon Highlander
I rode the Magic Carpet with a fairly narrow stance, with my front foot on the narrowest inserts, and my back foot on the recommended, with angles of +9 and -6 degrees.
I was riding in some fresh snow, with nice deeper windblown sections of fairly light powder.
Camber Profile
While technically all Bataleon boards have some camber, the Mellow Camber of the Magic Carpet means that it doesn’t have a very noticeable amount of camber. Combined with the 3BT, it has a very loose feeling when you are riding it with a flat base.
Flex and Pop
It has a medium flex, which was pretty ideal for a board like this. It was stiff enough to smash through chopped up powder without a problem, but still didn’t need much effort to flex or twist the board in tight situations.
Edge Hold
In the soft conditions I was riding it in, it wasn’t a tough test on the edges – any board would have done well. The wider width of the Magic Carpet meant that I could get quite a lot of angle in a carve with no problem.
Powder
The Magic Carpet did feel nice in powder – not like a regular shaped/tapered powder board, but with more of a regular balanced feel. The nose never seemed to have a problem keeping up above the snow, and I could feel the tail flex nicely for a bigger turn in deeper snow.
Speed
The Magic Carpet just has a regular extruded base, though the speed felt fine for me. It never seemed like it wanted to slow down, though a lot of that could have been helped by the 3BT and wide width helping it to stay on top of the snow the whole time.
Switch
One of the main features of the board is that it is a twin powder board, so riding it switch is just the same as riding it regular. It was an odd feeling to get used to, landing switch in powder is hard enough anyway, but on this board it seemed to pop the nose back up on top of the snow straight away.
Overall
The Bataleon Magic Carpet isn’t a board that I would buy to ride everyday, but it does have an interesting design that would make it a great options depending on how you like to ride.
The wide width and loose feeling of the Pow 3BT make it a fun board for riding and spinning on side hits, and it won’t matter which way you land, even in deep snow.
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Speed
It has a softer flex rating that allows for easy turn initiation and a playful feel, while still providing enough response and stability for advanced riders. This makes it suitable for a wide range of skill levels, from beginners to advanced riders, looking to explore different terrains and progress their skills. The Enchanted Magic Carpet also comes with a sintered base, which is known for its durability and fast glide. This base material helps the board maintain speed and efficiency even in various snow conditions. Overall, the Bataleon Enchanted Magic Carpet snowboard offers a magical combination of performance, versatility, and playfulness. Its unique shape and advanced technologies make it suitable for riders of all levels who are looking for a board that can handle various terrains and provide a fun and enjoyable riding experience..
Reviews for "Revolutionize Your Riding Experience with the Bataleon Enchanted Magic Carpet"
1. Sarah - 2/5
I was really disappointed with the Bataleon Enchanted Magic Carpet. I found that it didn't live up to its claims of being a versatile and all-mountain board. The flex was too soft for my liking, making it difficult to control at higher speeds. I also found that it didn't provide enough stability on icy or hard-packed snow. I would not recommend this board to experienced riders looking for a high-performance option.
2. Alex - 3/5
While the Bataleon Enchanted Magic Carpet had some positive aspects, overall, it didn't meet my expectations. The board was touted as being great for powder, but I didn't find it to excel in those conditions. It tended to sink and struggled to stay afloat. The graphics were cute, but that's not enough to make up for the performance flaws. I would recommend trying other options before settling for this board.
3. Mike - 2/5
I bought the Bataleon Enchanted Magic Carpet hoping it would be a fun and playful board, but unfortunately, it fell short. The board felt sluggish and unresponsive, not living up to the promised freestyle capabilities. I found it difficult to carve and lacked the pop I was looking for in a board. Overall, I was disappointed with the performance and would not purchase this board again.
4. Jessica - 2/5
I had high hopes for the Bataleon Enchanted Magic Carpet, but it just didn't deliver. The board lacked stability and felt wobbly at high speeds. The edge hold was also subpar, making it challenging to maneuver on icy or hard-packed terrain. Additionally, the flex was too soft for my liking, and I found it difficult to generate any power in my turns. I would not recommend this board for more advanced riders seeking performance and versatility.