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PTO Review
We skied them. Here's how they stack up.
These snowboards span 2 categories (Freeride, All-Mountain Freestyle). Scores reflect each snowboard's intended use — direct comparison across all dimensions may be misleading.
Hometown Hero — riders who live where it snows and want a freeride-leaning daily driver. 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 | Hometown Hero | D.O.A. |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 7🏆 | 7🏆 |
| Park | 2 | 8🏆 |
| Playfulness | 3 | 9🏆 |
| Forgiveness | 5 | 7🏆 |
| Stability | 8🏆 | 6 |
| Powder | 8🏆 | 4 |
Riders who live where it snows and want a freeride-leaning daily driver. The PNW, Utah, or Colorado rider who gets real powder days and wants float in the trees plus composure on groomers in a single board.
Park riders — this is directional and tapered, not built for it. Riders who only see groomed runs should look at the Custom or Counterbalance for more versatility. Beginners who need a forgiving profile.
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 Hometown Hero is best for riders who live where it snows and want a freeride-leaning daily driver. 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 Hometown Hero scores highest in Stability at 8/10, 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 Hometown Hero leads in Carving with a PTO score of 7/10. 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.
Not sure? Ask us.