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PTO Review
We know them. Here's how they stack up.
These snowboards span 2 categories (Touring, Park). Scores reflect each snowboard's intended use — direct comparison across all dimensions may be misleading.
Burton Family Tree Hometown Hero Splitboard
Family Tree Hometown Hero Splitboard — splitboarders who want one board for mixed backcountry snow, from firm exits and variable snow to trees and powder, and who like a twin-feeling stance on a flat base.. 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 | Family Tree Hometown Hero Splitboard | Disaster |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 6🏆 | 3 |
| Park | 2 | 10🏆 |
| Playfulness | 6 | 7🏆 |
| Forgiveness | 6 | 8🏆 |
| Stability | 6🏆 | 3 |
| Powder | 8🏆 | 2 |
Splitboarders who want one board for mixed backcountry snow, from firm exits and variable snow to trees and powder, and who like a twin-feeling stance on a flat base. It suits riders from 150 lb up on the sizes listed here, plus Step On riders, since Burton's page lists its Step On Splitboard Bindings as the match. The wider 158W is our pick for bigger feet.
Riders whose tours are all about deep storm snow should look at the 3D Fish Flat Top Splitboard, with its 30mm taper and tighter turn. Riders after a stiff split for steep, high-speed lines belong on the High Fidelity Camber Splitboard. Park riders get a 0% Park slider. Riders under 150 lb sit below the band of the shortest size on this listing. Riders without avalanche training, rescue gear and a partner should stay out of avalanche terrain.
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.
Family Tree Hometown Hero Splitboard is best for splitboarders who want one board for mixed backcountry snow, from firm exits and variable snow to trees and powder, and who like a twin-feeling stance on a flat base. 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 Family Tree Hometown Hero Splitboard has the highest Stability score in this comparison at 6/10. That score compares composure; it does not by itself mean the product is the most versatile choice.
Burton Family Tree Hometown Hero Splitboard leads Carving in this comparison with a PTO score of 6/10.
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.