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PTO Review
We know them. Here's how they stack up.
These snowboards span 2 categories (Freeride, Park). Scores reflect each snowboard's intended use — direct comparison across all dimensions may be misleading.
The Matriarch — advanced riders seeking pop from loaded turns and natural takeoffs, with firm-snow edge hold from traditional camber.. 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 | The Matriarch | Disaster |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 8🏆 | 3 |
| Park | 5 | 10🏆 |
| Playfulness | 4 | 7🏆 |
| Forgiveness | 2 | 8🏆 |
| Stability | 8🏆 | 3 |
| Powder | 5🏆 | 2 |
Advanced riders seeking pop from loaded turns and natural takeoffs, with firm-snow edge hold from traditional camber. Open terrain and longer arcs suit this demanding platform. The rider needs to stay centered and finish turns deliberately.
Beginners, riders who skid most turns, or those who prioritize slow presses. For frequent switch riding, the centered D.O.A. is the clearer fit; for deep snow, start with The Navigator or Kazu Kokubo Pro. The smallest Matriarch is 155, with CAPiTA's 130-190 lb range, so check that starting point before sizing up.
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.
The Matriarch is best for advanced riders seeking pop from loaded turns and natural takeoffs, with firm-snow edge hold from traditional camber. Disaster is best for park rats focused on jibs, rails, boxes, and presses. The right choice depends on your terrain, ability, and riding style.
CAPiTA The Matriarch has the highest Stability score in this comparison at 8/10. That score compares composure; it does not by itself mean the product is the most versatile choice.
CAPiTA The Matriarch 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.