Rome Party Mod
By PTO Ski Team, Based on manufacturer data, industry tests, and rider feedback · Multiple on-snow sessions on this board · Various test sites
The take
“Rome's sweet spot — a true twin with Contact Rocker, Carbon HotRods, and the same SuperPop core as the Rene-Gade at a friendlier flex.”
The Party Mod sits right in Rome's sweet spot: a true twin freestyle board with enough all-mountain capability that you don't need a second board. It got a new shape for 25/26 with blunted nose and tail tips, a Contact Rocker camber profile, and V-shaped Carbon HotRods in the nose and tail that give it more pop than the 6/10 flex rating suggests.
The Contact Rocker profile — flat between the bindings, rocker outside — keeps the base stable underfoot while the tips stay loose and catch-free. True twin shape means switch riding is native, not an afterthought. The Tri-Radial sidecut with a tighter radius in the midsection and wider radius in the tip/tail zones gives quick turn initiation with a smoother, more stable feel at the ends.
The SuperPop core (same poplar/paulownia alternating strips as the Rene-Gade) delivers a premium, responsive ride. Flax Impact Plates around the inserts handle landing abuse. The SinterStrong base isn't Rome's fastest, but it's durable and holds wax well — for a freestyle board that sees rails and boxes, durability matters more than top-end glide. The 2026 model has a shorter effective edge than the 2025, meaning longer nose/tail overhangs and more leverage for presses.
Bindings we'd pair with it
Mount point: 2x4 insert pattern. Our pick: Rome Katana AW FASE.
Rome Katana AW FASEPremium freestyle all-mountainAsymWrap three-point connection keeps the ride surfy and tweakable — preserving flex integrity on a board built for presses and butters. FASE fast-entry system adds convenience without sacrificing precision. 6-8/10 flex matches the board perfectly.
- Rome Hydra AWMore playful option
Softer flex and AsymWrap platform for riders who prioritize jibbing and butters over all-mountain push. Keeps the Party Mod's playful character fully intact.




