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PTO Review
We skied them. Here's how they stack up.
Custom — riders who want one board for the entire season. 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 | Custom | D.O.A. |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 8🏆 | 7 |
| Park | 6 | 8🏆 |
| Playfulness | 7 | 9🏆 |
| Forgiveness | 6 | 7🏆 |
| Stability | 7🏆 | 6 |
| Powder | 5🏆 | 4 |
Riders who want one board for the entire season. Advancing intermediates to advanced riders who carve groomers, hit side hits, ride switch, and want a board that handles everything without specializing too hard.
True beginners — camber has a learning curve and will catch edges. Dedicated powder riders who need taper and float. Expert chargers who want maximum stiffness and response — the Custom X is that board.
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 Custom is best for riders who want one board for the entire season. 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 Custom 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 Custom 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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