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PTO Review
We skied them. Here's how they stack up.
These snowboards span 2 categories (All-Mountain, All-Mountain Freestyle). Scores reflect each snowboard's intended use — direct comparison across all dimensions may be misleading.
Counterbalance — intermediate-to-advanced riders who want a single daily driver for the whole mountain. D.O.A. — riders who want one board that does 90% of everything well. Check the radar chart below to see where each one wins.
Each row compares all boards on one dimension. 🏆 marks the highest score.
| Dimension | Counterbalance | D.O.A. |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 8🏆 | 7 |
| Park | 3 | 8🏆 |
| Playfulness | 4 | 9🏆 |
| Forgiveness | 6 | 7🏆 |
| Stability | 7🏆 | 6 |
| Powder | 7🏆 | 4 |
Intermediate-to-advanced riders who want a single daily driver for the whole mountain. The kind of rider who carves groomers in the morning, ducks into trees after lunch, and wants float on powder days without owning a dedicated freeride board.
Dedicated park riders — this isn't a twin and it's not soft enough for jibbing. True beginners who need a more forgiving profile. Expert chargers who want maximum stiffness should look at the Custom X.
Riders who want one board that does 90% of everything well. Park riders who also rip groomers. Side hit hunters. All-mountain freestyle riders who value pop and versatility.
Beginners — the camber profile demands some technique. Deep powder devotees. Riders who want a dedicated freeride or carving board.
The Counterbalance is best for intermediate-to-advanced riders who want a single daily driver for the whole mountain. The D.O.A. is best for riders who want one board that does 90% of everything well. park riders who also rip groomers. side hit hunters. The right choice depends on your primary terrain, ability level, and riding style.
The Burton Counterbalance 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 Burton Counterbalance leads in Carving with a PTO score of 8/10. Its edge grip on hard snow and groomed runs is the strongest in this comparison.
The CAPiTA D.O.A. is the most forgiving option with a Forgiveness score of 7/10. It doesn't punish imperfect technique, making it the easiest snowboard to progress on among these.
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