Bataleon Placebo vs Bataleon Thunderstorm
Snowboards comparison — 2026-2027 season
How they compare
Both target all mountain terrain, while the Bataleon Placebo leans more freestyle, while the Bataleon Thunderstorm leans more powder. The Bataleon Placebo uses a directional twin shape while the Bataleon Thunderstorm is directional. The Bataleon Placebo is slightly stiffer, though both sit in the stiff range. At $559.95 vs $589.95 MSRP, the Bataleon Placebo is the more budget-friendly option.
Ratings
Piste
Bataleon Placebo
7
Bataleon Thunderstorm
8
Powder
Bataleon Placebo
5
Bataleon Thunderstorm
6
Freestyle
Bataleon Placebo
5
Bataleon Thunderstorm
4
Freeride
Bataleon Placebo
6
Bataleon Thunderstorm
7
Stiffness
Bataleon Placebo
8
Bataleon Thunderstorm
6
Versatility
Bataleon Placebo
7
Bataleon Thunderstorm
7
Bataleon Placebo
Bataleon Thunderstorm
Core Specs
TerrainFreestyle, All Mountain
TerrainAll Mountain, Powder
ShapeDirectional Twin
ShapeDirectional
CamberN/A
CamberCamber
Flex8/10
Flex6/10
Riding LevelN/A
Riding LevelN/A
StanceN/A
StanceN/A
MSRP$559.95
MSRP$589.95
Target AudienceAdults
Target AudienceAdults
Shape Profile
159 — dimensions in mm
Not available for this model
Camber Profile
N/A