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PTO Review
We know them. Here's how they stack up.
These snowboards span 2 categories (All-Mountain Freestyle, Park). Scores reflect each snowboard's intended use — direct comparison across all dimensions may be misleading.
Minishred — a small child in their first seasons on snow, learning to stop and link turns on groomed green runs, inside rome's 16 to 91 lb range and us kids' 10.5 to 4 boots. 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 | Minishred | Disaster |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 2 | 3🏆 |
| Park | 4 | 10🏆 |
| Playfulness | 7🏆 | 7🏆 |
| Forgiveness | 9🏆 | 8 |
| Stability | 3🏆 | 3🏆 |
| Powder | 3🏆 | 2 |
A small child in their first seasons on snow, learning to stop and link turns on groomed green runs, inside Rome's 16 to 91 lb range and US kids' 10.5 to 4 boots. Also the parent who wants a forgiving, tough board that can be handed down to the next kid.
A child over 91 lb or past US kids' size 4 boots: that is outside the 120's published range, and the Slapstick or a full-size board is next. A young rider who already links confident turns and wants pop and response: the Slapstick's 4/10 flex and Bamboo HotRod suit them better. A kid who spends powder days in deep snow, where Rome's own bar reads 3/10. And a park-focused kid who wants a dedicated park board, since Rome rates park 4/10 here.
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.
Minishred is best for a small child in their first seasons on snow, learning to stop and link turns on groomed green runs, inside rome's 16 to 91 lb range and us kids' 10.5 to 4 boots. Disaster is best for park rats focused on jibs, rails, boxes, and presses. The right choice depends on your terrain, ability, and riding style.
Rome Minishred has the highest Stability score in this comparison at 3/10. That score compares composure; it does not by itself mean the product is the most versatile choice.
Bataleon Disaster leads Carving in this comparison with a PTO score of 3/10.
Rome Minishred has the highest Forgiveness score here at 9/10. Forgiveness is one factor in progression, not a claim that every beginner should choose it.
Not sure? Ask us.