3BT Snowboards For Toddlers & Kids

Turbocharge your child’s progression with Triple Base Technology

Snowboarding is no longer the preserve of teenagers and twenty-somethings. Many of us that got into it decades ago are still shredding, and for some the time has come to pass on the flame to our kids.

These days, there are snowboard schools that will teach children as young as three years old the basics of turning. And since toddlers bounce a lot better than their parents, they tend to pick it up pretty quickly. 

Just because he or she is a grom, though, doesn’t mean their snowboard doesn’t matter. In fact, if you’re getting your kids on snow for the first time then it’s even more important that their equipment is tailored to their needs. It will help them learn faster and make the whole experience more fun for everyone involved.

Ready to start the family shred? Here’s some friendly parental advice from us.

What to look for in a kids’ snowboard

Although the snowboard market for toddlers and older children is way more limited than for adults, there are still some key features to look out for.

  • Flex

    It’s vital that your kid’s board is soft enough for them to control. Soft snowboards are more forgiving than stiff ones and work well at low speeds, so they’re less likely to hook up. Plus, you want them to be able to learn to ollie, right? The Bataleon Minishred has by far the lowest flex rating in our range, while the Stuntwood – which is aimed at teenagers – is slightly stiffer to take account of their bigger size, though it’s still super mellow compared to your typical all-mountain snowboard.

  • Length

    Whatever age you’re learning to snowboard, it’s easier on a shorter board that you can turn easily. You should resist choosing a longer length, thinking they’ll ‘grow into it’. 

    Kids’ boards are all so short compared to the length range you’re used to though, which can be confusing. We get it. That’s why you can always double check the size chart to make sure you're making the right choice  – just take a note of their weight and boot size to find the most suitable size.

    The smallest grom model we offer comes in at just 95cm, and the longest before moving onto adult boards is 140cm. If your growing shredder has big feet, then we’ve even introduced a 140-wide version of the Stuntwood.

  • Shape

    Most kids’ snowboards are twin tips – and for good reason. They’re gonna want to ride switch and do tricks before long, guaranteed. Plus, if they’re a toddler it might not even be obvious if they’re regular or goofy; a twin snowboard with a centered duck stance will enable you to see how they get on in either direction.

  • Graphic

    Sure, as grown-ups we’re told not to stress too hard about the graphic and focus on performance, but try telling that to a five-year-old. And the thing is, you want them to be stoked on their new toy and excited to ride it, right?

    Our Minishred always boasts a playful graphic – ‘cos it is a scientific fact that all kids like creativity and fun.

3BT – The Next Generation In Snowboard Design

At Bataleon we try to make snowboarding more fun through technology, and that applies equally to our toddler and kids’ boards.

Triple Base Technology (3BT) has a bunch of benefits for high performance riding, but it’s also ideal for beginners of all ages. 

First, by raising the contact points of the snow, it makes it much less likely that your kid is going to catch their edge and throw a tantrum on the bunny slope. And second, it makes turning smoother and easier from day one.

This effect is enhanced by the use of SideKicks, which dramatically increase the amount of uplift at the widest points. SideKicks are one of our most recent breakthroughs in 3D shaping and they’re not yet standard on every adult board. We decided to deploy them on both the Minishred and the Stuntwood because kids will benefit more than most from the extra forgiveness they provide, as well as the enhanced ability to cruise straight through rough snow.

There are five variations of 3BT. Our youth snowboards all deploy a version called Twin 3BT, combined with a less aggressive camber from tip to tail. This recipe offers relaxed edge-to-edge performance and the most stable platform for progression, while offering way more pop than the rocker models you see marketed to kids by other manufacturers. 

To learn more about our 3D snowboard profiles, check out this article on Camber vs Rocker vs Triple Base Technology.

Conclusion – What’s the best kids’ snowboard?

Kids will learn to ride faster on a board that’s properly designed for their needs.

1. Look for a soft-flexing twin tip.

2. Make sure it’s an appropriate length (don’t be tempted to size up). 

3. Let your child give the graphic their own thumbs up so you know they’ll be stoked to ride it.

4. When it comes to profile, Triple Base Technology combined with a low rocker will help them to progress rapidly, with way less edge-catching. 

Check out our youth snowboards below.

Youth Snowboards

  • Children snowboard in orange and black. Surfer Mini 2025 | Bataleon Snowboards™ 2025.

    Surfer Mini

    Surfer Mini

    € 449,95
    € 449,95
    138 145
  • Evil Teen Youth Snowboard

    Evil Teen Youth Snowboard

    Evil Teen Youth Snowboard

    € 389,95
    € 389,95
    130 135 140 140W
  • Stuntwood Youth Snowboard

    Stuntwood Youth Snowboard

    Stuntwood Youth Snowboard

    € 349,95
    € 349,95
    130 135 140 140W
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