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PTO Review
We skied them. Here's how they stack up.
Men's Aviator 2.0 — advanced-to-expert riders who want one board to carve hard snow, stomp airs, and ride switch across the whole mountain. Mercury — riders who want a one-board quiver that excels at carving and all-mountain riding but can still hit park features. Check the radar chart below to see where each one wins.
Each row compares all boards on one dimension. 🏆 marks the highest score.
| Dimension | Men's Aviator 2.0 | Mercury |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 9🏆 | 9🏆 |
| Park | 7🏆 | 6 |
| Playfulness | 6 | 7🏆 |
| Forgiveness | 4 | 6🏆 |
| Stability | 8🏆 | 7 |
| Powder | 6🏆 | 5 |
Advanced-to-expert riders who want one board to carve hard snow, stomp airs, and ride switch across the whole mountain. Riders who value full-camber edge power and pop over surfy powder float.
Beginners who want a soft, forgiving learner deck — full camber is catchy and the mid-stiff 4/5 flex wants driving. Deep-powder specialists — no rocker or taper to float (that is the Flagship's job). Riders who want a soft, slow-speed butter and jib board — this is stiff and poppy. Riders chasing maximum powder float and surfy directional freeride, who should look at the Flagship.
Riders who want a one-board quiver that excels at carving and all-mountain riding but can still hit park features. Speed lovers who want edge hold and stability.
Beginners still learning to link turns. Dedicated park/jib riders — too stiff and directional. Deep powder specialists.
The Men's Aviator 2.0 is best for advanced-to-expert riders who want one board to carve hard snow, stomp airs, and ride switch across the whole mountain. The Mercury is best for riders who want a one-board quiver that excels at carving and all-mountain riding but can still hit park features. The right choice depends on your primary terrain, ability level, and riding style.
The Jones Men's Aviator 2.0 scores highest in Stability at 8/10, 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 Jones Men's Aviator 2.0 leads in Carving with a PTO score of 9/10. Its edge grip on hard snow and groomed runs is the strongest in this comparison.
The CAPiTA Mercury is the most forgiving option with a Forgiveness score of 6/10. It doesn't punish imperfect technique, making it the easiest snowboard to progress on among these.
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