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PTO Review
We know them. Here's how they stack up.
These snowboards span 2 categories (All-Mountain, Park). Scores reflect each snowboard's intended use — direct comparison across all dimensions may be misleading.
Party Wave — intermediate and advanced riders who see soft snow and want one short, wide, playful board for trees, side hits and slashing groomers, and who are happy to size down 5-10 cm to get it.. Disaster — park rats focused on jibs, rails, boxes, and presses.. Check the radar chart below to see where each one wins.
Each row compares all boards on one dimension. 🏆 marks the highest score.
| Dimension | Party Wave | Disaster |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 5🏆 | 3 |
| Park | 2 | 10🏆 |
| Playfulness | 8🏆 | 7 |
| Forgiveness | 8🏆 | 8🏆 |
| Stability | 4🏆 | 3 |
| Powder | 8🏆 | 2 |
Intermediate and advanced riders who see soft snow and want one short, wide, playful board for trees, side hits and slashing groomers, and who are happy to size down 5-10 cm to get it.
Park, jib and pipe riders, and anyone who rides much switch: the Party Wave is directional with a high nose and low tail, and Bataleon's Evil Twin or Men's Stereo is the twin for that riding. Riders who want a stiff, damp board to hold flat out on hardpack - the 4/10 flex gives that up. And riders chasing the deepest days, where a longer, set-back swallowtail can float deeper than a short board sized down.
Park rats focused on jibs, rails, boxes, and presses. Riders progressing into park for the first time. Street-style riders. Anyone who wants a dedicated soft-flex park tool.
All-mountain riders who need one board for everything. Speed seekers. Powder riders. Advanced riders who need pop for big kickers — the Disaster is built for small-to-medium features, not boosting 40-footers.
Party Wave is best for intermediate and advanced riders who see soft snow and want one short, wide, playful board for trees, side hits and slashing groomers, and who are happy to size down 5-10 cm to get it. Disaster is best for park rats focused on jibs, rails, boxes, and presses. The right choice depends on your terrain, ability, and riding style.
Bataleon Party Wave has the highest Stability score in this comparison at 4/10. That score compares composure; it does not by itself mean the product is the most versatile choice.
Bataleon Party Wave leads Carving in this comparison with a PTO score of 5/10.
Bataleon Party Wave has the highest Forgiveness score here at 8/10. Forgiveness is one factor in progression, not a claim that every beginner should choose it.
Not sure? Ask us.