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PTO Review
We know them. Here's how they stack up.
These snowboards span 2 categories (Freeride, Park). 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.. Disaster — park rats focused on jibs, rails, boxes, and presses.. 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 | Disaster |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 9🏆 | 3 |
| Park | 6 | 10🏆 |
| Playfulness | 8🏆 | 7 |
| Forgiveness | 4 | 8🏆 |
| Stability | 8🏆 | 3 |
| Powder | 8🏆 | 2 |
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.
Park rats focused on jibs, rails, boxes, and presses. Riders progressing into park for the first time. Street-style riders. Anyone who wants a dedicated soft-flex park tool.
All-mountain riders who need one board for everything. Speed seekers. Powder riders. Advanced riders who need pop for big kickers — the Disaster is built for small-to-medium features, not boosting 40-footers.
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 full-camber board. Disaster is best for park rats focused on jibs, rails, boxes, and presses. The right choice depends on your terrain, ability, and riding style.
Jones Men's Howler has the highest Stability score in this comparison at 8/10. That score compares composure; it does not by itself mean the product is the most versatile choice.
Jones Men's Howler leads Carving in this comparison with a PTO score of 9/10.
Bataleon Disaster has the highest Forgiveness score here at 8/10. Forgiveness is one factor in progression, not a claim that every beginner should choose it.
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