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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 Howler — directional, fall-line riders from advancing intermediate through expert who want edge hold and pop and will drive a full-camber board. 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 Howler | D.O.A. |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 9🏆 | 7 |
| Park | 6 | 8🏆 |
| Playfulness | 8 | 9🏆 |
| Forgiveness | 4 | 7🏆 |
| Stability | 8🏆 | 6 |
| Powder | 8🏆 | 4 |
Directional, fall-line riders from advancing intermediate through expert who want edge hold and pop and will drive a full-camber board. Riders who charge steeps and technical terrain but still pop off natural features, side hits, and transitions.
Park, jib, and switch-focused riders who want a symmetric true twin — a tapered directional board rides switch awkwardly. True beginners who want a soft, forgiving learner deck — a cambered deck this stiff (mid-stiff 4/5) punishes hesitation and asks for real technique. Riders whose priority is effortless float and a loose, surfy ride who rarely ride hardpack, better served by the rocker-nosed Flagship (Powder 10) or a softer rockered board. Riders who want a damp, set-and-forget cruiser rather than a lively board that rewards input.
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 Howler is best for directional, fall-line riders from advancing intermediate through expert who want edge hold and pop and will drive a. 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 Jones Men's Howler 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 Howler 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 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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