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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.
Storm Chaser — riders adding a dedicated deep-day board to a setup they already own — storm mornings, trees, pillows, and anything deep enough to swim in.. 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 | Storm Chaser | Disaster |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 6🏆 | 3 |
| Park | 2 | 10🏆 |
| Playfulness | 8🏆 | 7 |
| Forgiveness | 7 | 8🏆 |
| Stability | 5🏆 | 3 |
| Powder | 10🏆 | 2 |
Riders adding a dedicated deep-day board to a setup they already own — storm mornings, trees, pillows, and anything deep enough to swim in. Riders who want a short, wide, surfy swallowtail on a tight turn radius, and who understand what that shape costs elsewhere. Big-boot riders benefit too: the standard waists here are wider than most boards' wide sizes.
Riders buying one board for the whole season — the Mind Expander 2.0 or Hovercraft 2.0 covers far more ground. Park and switch riders, without qualification (Freestyle 2/10). Riders whose home hill is mostly firm groomers, where the Low Traction Tech grade and 3/5 flex give up hold. Riders who want to charge at speed, who should be on the mid-stiff Flagship. Small-boot riders who value quick edge-to-edge — there is a lot of width under your feet here.
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.
Storm Chaser is best for riders adding a dedicated deep-day board to a setup they already own — storm mornings, trees, pillows, and anything deep enough to swim in. 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 Storm Chaser has the highest Stability score in this comparison at 5/10. That score compares composure; it does not by itself mean the product is the most versatile choice.
Jones Storm Chaser leads Carving in this comparison with a PTO score of 6/10.
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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