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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 Frontier 2.0 — riders whose best days are soft and whose turns are short — powder, trees, side hits, slashing — and who want the board to make that easy rather than fast. 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 Frontier 2.0 | Mercury |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 6 | 9🏆 |
| Park | 4 | 6🏆 |
| Playfulness | 8🏆 | 7 |
| Forgiveness | 8🏆 | 6 |
| Stability | 4 | 7🏆 |
| Powder | 9🏆 | 5 |
Riders whose best days are soft and whose turns are short — powder, trees, side hits, slashing — and who want the board to make that easy rather than fast. Lighter or less aggressive riders who find a 4/5 deck like the Flagship more work than reward, and intermediates moving off an entry board onto a genuine directional freeride shape.
Riders who want to charge — 2/5 flex, plain biax glass and a rockered nose set a speed ceiling. Park and switch riders: the outline is tapered and directional and Jones scores freestyle 5/10, so a twin such as the Mountain Twin is the better tool. Riders on firm mountains who want long, patient carves — a 7.2–8.0m sidecut closes the turn early. Heavy, aggressive experts who will flatten a soft flex and want the board to push back; that rider wants the Stratos or 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 Frontier 2.0 is best for riders whose best days are soft and whose turns are short — powder, trees, side hits, slashing — and who want the board. 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 CAPiTA Mercury 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 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 Jones Men's Frontier 2.0 is the most forgiving option with a Forgiveness score of 8/10. It doesn't punish imperfect technique, making it the easiest snowboard to progress on among these.
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