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PTO Review
We know them. Here's how they stack up.
These snowboards span 2 categories (Powder, Park). Scores reflect each snowboard's intended use — direct comparison across all dimensions may be misleading.
Fish 3D Directional Flat Top — confident powder riders who chase fresh snow in trees and soft bowls and want a short board with a 260-262 mm waist that turns quickly.. 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 | Fish 3D Directional Flat Top | Disaster |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 4🏆 | 3 |
| Park | 2 | 10🏆 |
| Playfulness | 7🏆 | 7🏆 |
| Forgiveness | 5 | 8🏆 |
| Stability | 5🏆 | 3 |
| Powder | 10🏆 | 2 |
Confident powder riders who chase fresh snow in trees and soft bowls and want a short board with a 260-262 mm waist that turns quickly. The 161 also gives heavier riders, rated by Burton at 180-260+ lb, a powder shape in their weight band.
Riders who want one board for groomers, firm snow and powder: take the Family Tree Hometown Hero Camber, rated All Mountain 0-70%. Park riders should look elsewhere; Burton's Park slider runs 0-20%. Riders new to deep snow should wait, since Burton lists Riding Level Expert. Riders under 150 lb are below both lengths on this listing, and Burton's chart lists no W size for riders who need a wide board.
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.
Fish 3D Directional Flat Top is best for confident powder riders who chase fresh snow in trees and soft bowls and want a short board with a 260-262 mm waist that turns quickly. 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 Fish 3D Directional Flat Top has the highest Stability score in this comparison at 5/10. That score compares composure; it does not by itself mean the product is the most versatile choice.
Burton Fish 3D Directional Flat Top leads Carving in this comparison with a PTO score of 4/10.
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.