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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.
Dinghy — riders with size 10+ boots who want a short, wide carving/powder board.. 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 | Dinghy | Disaster |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 8🏆 | 3 |
| Park | 2 | 10🏆 |
| Playfulness | 5 | 7🏆 |
| Forgiveness | 4 | 8🏆 |
| Stability | 7🏆 | 3 |
| Powder | 8🏆 | 2 |
Riders with size 10+ boots who want a short, wide carving/powder board. Groomers-to-powder riders who want one board that handles both well. Surf-inspired riders who like the short-fat format but want actual camber performance.
Riders with boots smaller than size 10 — the width becomes a problem. Beginners or low-intermediate riders — True Camber at flex 7 punishes mistakes. Park riders. Anyone looking for a forgiving, easy-going ride.
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.
Dinghy is best for riders with size 10+ boots who want a short, wide carving/powder board. Disaster is best for park rats focused on jibs, rails, boxes, and presses. The right choice depends on your terrain, ability, and riding style.
Nitro Dinghy has the highest Stability score in this comparison at 7/10. That score compares composure; it does not by itself mean the product is the most versatile choice.
Nitro Dinghy 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.