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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.
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. 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 | Storm Chaser | D.O.A. |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 6 | 7🏆 |
| Park | 2 | 8🏆 |
| Playfulness | 8 | 9🏆 |
| Forgiveness | 7🏆 | 7🏆 |
| Stability | 5 | 6🏆 |
| Powder | 10🏆 | 4 |
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.
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 Storm Chaser is best for riders adding a dedicated deep-day board to a setup they already own — storm mornings, trees, pillows, and anything. 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 Storm Chaser 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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