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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.
Women's Howler — directional riders from solid intermediate upward who want edge bite and rebound rather than forgiveness - steeps, trees, technical faces, and the natural features on the way down. 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 | Women's Howler | D.O.A. |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 8🏆 | 7 |
| Park | 5 | 8🏆 |
| Playfulness | 7 | 9🏆 |
| Forgiveness | 4 | 7🏆 |
| Stability | 8🏆 | 6 |
| Powder | 9🏆 | 4 |
Directional riders from solid intermediate upward who want edge bite and rebound rather than forgiveness - steeps, trees, technical faces, and the natural features on the way down. Lighter or shorter riders who want the full Howler platform in a geometry that actually fits them, and riders who value a short turn radius in tight terrain.
Beginners - 4/5 on full camber gives a passive rider nothing back. Park and switch riders, who belong on a true twin such as the Tweaker 2.0. Riders whose priority is effortless, automatic float from a rockered nose - the Stratos has one and this board does not. Riders with large boots who need a wide platform, because no W size exists in this model. And anyone after a relaxed, low-speed cruiser.
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 Women's Howler is best for directional riders from solid intermediate upward who want edge bite and rebound rather than forgiveness - steeps,. 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 Women's Howler scores highest in Stability at 8/10, 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 Women's Howler leads in Carving with a PTO score of 8/10. Its edge grip on hard snow and groomed runs is the strongest in this comparison.
The CAPiTA D.O.A. 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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