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PTO Review
We skied them. Here's how they stack up.
These snowboards span 2 categories (Freeride, All-Mountain). Scores reflect each snowboard's intended use — direct comparison across all dimensions may be misleading.
TwinCraft — riders who plan their season around storm days and still want to slash, pop off pillows, spin and ride out switch. Mercury — riders who want a one-board quiver that excels at carving and all-mountain riding but can still hit park features. Check the radar chart below to see where each one wins.
Each row compares all boards on one dimension. 🏆 marks the highest score.
| Dimension | TwinCraft | Mercury |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 6 | 9🏆 |
| Park | 6🏆 | 6🏆 |
| Playfulness | 9🏆 | 7 |
| Forgiveness | 6🏆 | 6🏆 |
| Stability | 6 | 7🏆 |
| Powder | 10🏆 | 5 |
Riders who plan their season around storm days and still want to slash, pop off pillows, spin and ride out switch. People who want deep-snow float without committing to a long directional board, and who ride trees, gullies and side hits more than long open groomers. The 3/5 flex means an average-strength rider can actually load it.
Riders buying one deck for a whole season across every condition — Jones scores this All-Mountain 7 and the Mountain Twin 10. Park-first riders, who belong on the Freestyle 10 Tweaker 2.0. Big-booted riders shopping for a wide board: this waist floats snow, it does not fit feet — Jones publishes proper W sizes on other models for that. And first-season riders, since full camber catches an edge sooner than a rockered profile.
Riders who want a one-board quiver that excels at carving and all-mountain riding but can still hit park features. Speed lovers who want edge hold and stability.
Beginners still learning to link turns. Dedicated park/jib riders — too stiff and directional. Deep powder specialists.
The TwinCraft is best for riders who plan their season around storm days and still want to slash, pop off pillows, spin and ride out switch. The Mercury is best for riders who want a one-board quiver that excels at carving and all-mountain riding but can still hit park features. The right choice depends on your primary terrain, ability level, and riding style.
The CAPiTA Mercury scores highest in Stability at 7/10, 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 Mercury leads in Carving with a PTO score of 9/10. Its edge grip on hard snow and groomed runs is the strongest in this comparison.
The Jones TwinCraft is the most forgiving option with a Forgiveness score of 6/10. It doesn't punish imperfect technique, making it the easiest snowboard to progress on among these.
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