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PTO Review
We know them. Here's how they stack up.
These snowboards span 2 categories (Freeride, Park). 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.. 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 | Women's Howler | Disaster |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 8🏆 | 3 |
| Park | 5 | 10🏆 |
| Playfulness | 7🏆 | 7🏆 |
| Forgiveness | 4 | 8🏆 |
| Stability | 8🏆 | 3 |
| Powder | 9🏆 | 2 |
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.
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.
Women's Howler is best for 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. 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 Women's Howler has the highest Stability score in this comparison at 8/10. That score compares composure; it does not by itself mean the product is the most versatile choice.
Jones Women's Howler leads Carving in this comparison with a PTO score of 8/10.
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.