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PTO Review
We skied them. Here's how they stack up.
These snowboards span 2 categories (Freeride, All-Mountain Freestyle). 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. 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 | Men's Frontier 2.0 | D.O.A. |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 6 | 7🏆 |
| Park | 4 | 8🏆 |
| Playfulness | 8 | 9🏆 |
| Forgiveness | 8🏆 | 7 |
| Stability | 4 | 6🏆 |
| Powder | 9🏆 | 4 |
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 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 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 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 D.O.A. 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 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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