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PTO Review
We skied them. Here's how they stack up.
These snowboards span 2 categories (Freeride, All-Mountain). Scores reflect each snowboard's intended use — direct comparison across all dimensions may be misleading.
Men's Flagship — directional, fall-line riders from intermediate through expert who want a single board to float powder, hold a steep line, and still lay a carve. 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 Flagship | Mercury |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 7 | 9🏆 |
| Park | 2 | 6🏆 |
| Playfulness | 5 | 7🏆 |
| Forgiveness | 5 | 6🏆 |
| Stability | 8🏆 | 7 |
| Powder | 9🏆 | 5 |
Directional, fall-line riders from intermediate through expert who want a single board to float powder, hold a steep line, and still lay a carve. Riders pushing past the groomers into off-piste and more technical terrain who put float and stability ahead of switch and park tricks.
Park, jib, and switch-first riders — a true twin owns that job. Raw beginners after a soft, forgiving learner deck. Riders who barely ever touch powder and only want to lay trenches on hardpack — a flatter-taper, more cambered all-mountain board carves firmer and truer there. Experts hunting maximum stiffness and damping for high-speed lines, who belong on the Flagship PRO.
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 Flagship is best for directional, fall-line riders from intermediate through expert who want a single board to float powder, hold a steep. 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 Flagship 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 CAPiTA Mercury 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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