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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.
Counterbalance — riders burton rates expert who want a single daily driver for the whole mountain.. 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 | Counterbalance | Disaster |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 8🏆 | 3 |
| Park | 3 | 10🏆 |
| Playfulness | 4 | 7🏆 |
| Forgiveness | 6 | 8🏆 |
| Stability | 7🏆 | 3 |
| Powder | 7🏆 | 2 |
Riders Burton rates Expert 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.
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.
Counterbalance is best for riders burton rates expert who want a single daily driver for the whole mountain. Disaster is best for park rats focused on jibs, rails, boxes, and presses. The right choice depends on your terrain, ability, and riding style.
Burton Counterbalance has the highest Stability score in this comparison at 7/10. That score compares composure; it does not by itself mean the product is the most versatile choice.
Burton Counterbalance leads Carving in this comparison with a PTO score of 8/10.
Bataleon Disaster 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.