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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.
Women's Dream Weaver 2.0 — riders who plan a season around storms and want float handed to them rather than worked for. 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 | Women's Dream Weaver 2.0 | Mercury |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 6 | 9🏆 |
| Park | 3 | 6🏆 |
| Playfulness | 9🏆 | 7 |
| Forgiveness | 9🏆 | 6 |
| Stability | 4 | 7🏆 |
| Powder | 10🏆 | 5 |
Riders who plan a season around storms and want float handed to them rather than worked for. Trees, soft snow, slashed groomer margins and short turns at moderate speed. Lighter riders who have found a 4/5 freeride deck more labour than payoff, and intermediates stepping up from a rental or entry board to a genuine directional freeride shape.
Anyone who measures the day in speed on firm snow — a 2/5 flex over an unreinforced biax layup has a ceiling technique will not raise. Park and switch riders, who want a twin (in this line, the Tweaker 2.0). Riders after long, drawn-out hardpack carves, which a 6.7-7.1m edge shuts down early. Large boots, since Jones makes no wide length of this model. Aggressive experts who will reach the bottom of this flex on the first committed turn — the Howler or the Stratos is the honest answer there.
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 Women's Dream Weaver 2.0 is best for riders who plan a season around storms and want float handed to them rather than worked for. 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 Women's Dream Weaver 2.0 is the most forgiving option with a Forgiveness score of 9/10. It doesn't punish imperfect technique, making it the easiest snowboard to progress on among these.
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