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PTO Review
We know them. Here's how they stack up.
These snowboards span 2 categories (All-Mountain, Park). 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.. 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 Stratos | Disaster |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 7🏆 | 3 |
| Park | 4 | 10🏆 |
| Playfulness | 7🏆 | 7🏆 |
| Forgiveness | 7 | 8🏆 |
| Stability | 6🏆 | 3 |
| Powder | 9🏆 | 2 |
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).
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 Stratos is best for 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. 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 Stratos has the highest Stability score in this comparison at 6/10. That score compares composure; it does not by itself mean the product is the most versatile choice.
Jones Men's Stratos leads Carving in this comparison with a PTO score of 7/10.
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.
Not sure? Ask us.