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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.
Pulse — beginner to intermediate men learning to link turns and trying small park features, who want detuned contact points that make edge catches less likely, in the 55 to 85 kg range the stocked 152 and 156 cover.. 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 | Pulse | Disaster |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 3🏆 | 3🏆 |
| Park | 5 | 10🏆 |
| Playfulness | 6 | 7🏆 |
| Forgiveness | 9🏆 | 8 |
| Stability | 3🏆 | 3🏆 |
| Powder | 3🏆 | 2 |
Beginner to intermediate men learning to link turns and trying small park features, who want detuned contact points that make edge catches less likely, in the 55 to 85 kg range the stocked 152 and 156 cover.
Riders who want to carve hardpack or ice at speed, advanced riders and powder-first riders: the soft flex, detuned edges, short radial sidecut and equal nose and tail widths give up grip, support and float. A fully tuned, stiffer board holds hardpack better, and the tapered Dancehaul suits soft snow. Riders focused on park pop and switch are better served by the Kickback or Sleepwalker true twins. Riders under about 55 kg or needing a wide board should know we stock only the 152 and 156 regular.
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.
Pulse is best for beginner to intermediate men learning to link turns and trying small park features, who want detuned contact points that make edge catches less likely, in the 55 to 85 kg range the stocked 152 and 156 cover. Disaster is best for park rats focused on jibs, rails, boxes, and presses. The right choice depends on your terrain, ability, and riding style.
Salomon Pulse 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.
Salomon Pulse leads Carving in this comparison with a PTO score of 3/10.
Salomon Pulse 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.