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PTO Review
We skied them. Here's how they stack up.
These snowboards span 2 categories (All-Mountain, All-Mountain Freestyle). Scores reflect each snowboard's intended use — direct comparison across all dimensions may be misleading.
Men's Stratos — directional, all-mountain riders from intermediate up after a single do-everything deck that keeps them afloat in powder and stays playful and forgiving elsewhere, and who value easy bend and energy over top-end stiffness. 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 Stratos | D.O.A. |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 7🏆 | 7🏆 |
| Park | 4 | 8🏆 |
| Playfulness | 7 | 9🏆 |
| Forgiveness | 7🏆 | 7🏆 |
| Stability | 6🏆 | 6🏆 |
| Powder | 9🏆 | 4 |
Directional, all-mountain riders from intermediate up after a single do-everything deck that keeps them afloat in powder and stays playful and forgiving elsewhere, and who value easy bend and energy over top-end stiffness.
Park, jib, and switch-focused riders — that is a true twin's job. Absolute beginners who want the softest possible learner deck (the medium 3/5 still wants engagement). Riders who hardly ever meet powder and only want to rail hardpack — a board with less taper and more camber carves firm snow better. Experts chasing maximum stiffness and top-end charge for high-speed lines, who should step up to the Flagship (4/5) or Flagship PRO (5/5).
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 Stratos is best for directional, all-mountain riders from intermediate up after a single do-everything deck that keeps them afloat in. 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 Stratos 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 Jones Men's Stratos 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 Stratos 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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