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PTO Review
We skied them. Here's how they stack up.
These snowboards span 2 categories (All-Mountain Freestyle, All-Mountain). Scores reflect each snowboard's intended use — direct comparison across all dimensions may be misleading.
Evil Twin 20Y — intermediate to advanced freestyle riders who want premium twin performance. Mercury — riders who want a one-board quiver that excels at carving and all-mountain riding but can still hit park features. Check the radar chart below to see where each one wins.
Each row compares all boards on one dimension. 🏆 marks the highest score.
| Dimension | Evil Twin 20Y | Mercury |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 7 | 9🏆 |
| Park | 9🏆 | 6 |
| Playfulness | 9🏆 | 7 |
| Forgiveness | 6🏆 | 6🏆 |
| Stability | 7🏆 | 7🏆 |
| Powder | 4 | 5🏆 |
Intermediate to advanced freestyle riders who want premium twin performance. Collectors who appreciate Bataleon's heritage. Riders who need the 151, 156W, or 159 size that the clearance Evil Twin+ doesn't offer.
Beginners — the carbon-enhanced construction rewards riders with existing technique. Pure powder or freeride riders. Riders who don't value the carbon upgrades over the standard Evil Twin.
Riders who want a one-board quiver that excels at carving and all-mountain riding but can still hit park features. Speed lovers who want edge hold and stability.
Beginners still learning to link turns. Dedicated park/jib riders — too stiff and directional. Deep powder specialists.
The Evil Twin 20Y is best for intermediate to advanced freestyle riders who want premium twin performance. The Mercury is best for riders who want a one-board quiver that excels at carving and all-mountain riding but can still hit park features. The right choice depends on your primary terrain, ability level, and riding style.
The Bataleon Evil Twin 20Y scores highest in Stability at 7/10, making it the strongest all-mountain option. It handles groomers, chop, and variable conditions without losing composure, so it's the best single-snowboard choice for riders who want one board for the whole mountain.
The CAPiTA Mercury leads in Carving with a PTO score of 9/10. Its edge grip on hard snow and groomed runs is the strongest in this comparison.
The Bataleon Evil Twin 20Y is the most forgiving option with a Forgiveness score of 6/10. It doesn't punish imperfect technique, making it the easiest snowboard to progress on among these.
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