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PTO Review
We skied them. Here's how they stack up.
These snowboards span 2 categories (Park, All-Mountain Freestyle). Scores reflect each snowboard's intended use — direct comparison across all dimensions may be misleading.
Ultrafear — intermediate-to-advanced freestyle riders who live in the park — rails, boxes, jumps, urban features. 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 | Ultrafear | D.O.A. |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 5 | 7🏆 |
| Park | 9🏆 | 8 |
| Playfulness | 8 | 9🏆 |
| Forgiveness | 5 | 7🏆 |
| Stability | 6🏆 | 6🏆 |
| Powder | 3 | 4🏆 |
Intermediate-to-advanced freestyle riders who live in the park — rails, boxes, jumps, urban features. Riders who need a durable board that can take a beating on metal features.
Beginners. All-mountain chargers. Powder riders. Riders who need aggressive edge hold on ice.
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 Ultrafear is best for intermediate-to-advanced freestyle riders who live in the park — rails, boxes, jumps, urban features. 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 CAPiTA Ultrafear scores highest in Stability at 6/10, 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 CAPiTA D.O.A. 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.
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