Capita Snowboard

Frequently Asked Questions

• How do I choose the right CAPiTA snowboard profile for my riding style?

  Match the profile to terrain: Resort V1 (camber through the body with reverse tip) is a versatile, poppy choice for park and all‑mountain riding — think DOA, Super DOA, Ultrafear, and Birds of a Feather. Resort V2 and V3 hybrid profiles add directional float for mixed resort and powder days (Spring Break Resort Twin, Paradise), while Alpine V1 profiles (BSOD, older Navigator/Equalizer) prioritize float and stability for steep, pow‑focused freeride. Pick the profile that fits where you ride most and the amount of pop vs. surfy float you want.
• What size and board width should I pick for a CAPiTA snowboard?

  Use CAPiTA’s size chart as your starting point and adjust for height, weight, and boot size: go longer for better float and high‑speed stability, shorter for maneuverability and park work. Choose a wide option (for example, Birds of a Feather Wide) if your boots overhang significantly, and remember CAPiTA boards use a 2x4 insert pattern for easy stance adjustments. Also consider setback and taper on freeride models if you ride a lot of powder.
• How do CAPiTA core materials and reinforcements affect ride feel and performance?

  Cores like P2 Superlight, Hover Core, and Meta Core tune overall weight, flex and pop—lighter cores feel more lively while denser builds add stability. HOLYSHEET™ fiberglass and Carbon/Technora boosters (Carbon Fleece, Amplitex™ V‑Tech, Technora Flax Boosters) increase snap, edge response, and torsional stiffness, while Kevlar‑bound sidewalls and targeted reinforcements improve durability and dampen chatter in rough snow. Choose constructions that prioritize the attributes you value most: pop and response for jumps, lightness and float for long touring runs and pow.
• How does the CAPiTA DOA compare to the Black Snowboard of Death (BSOD)?

  The DOA (Defenders of Awesome) is a true‑twin Resort V1 design: playful, poppy and switch‑friendly for park and resort laps, favored by riders who want balanced freestyle/all‑mountain performance. The Black Snowboard of Death is a directional, Alpine V1 style with Death Grip™ sidecut and stiffer character, built for high‑speed stability, steep lines and powder float. Choose the DOA for park‑forward versatility and the BSOD if you prioritize aggressive freeride and off‑piste control.
• Which CAPiTA models and flexes suit beginner, intermediate, and expert riders?

  For progressing riders, look at softer, forgiving options like Paradise (around 5/10 flex) or mid‑flex true twins that prioritize play and forgiveness. Intermediate riders who want jumps and resort versatility often prefer DOA or Super DOA (around 6/10) for a balance of pop and edge hold. Experts and big‑mountain riders should consider stiffer, directional boards like Mega Death, Ultrafear, or BSOD (6.5/10 and up) for stability at speed, pop through cliffs and superior float in deep snow.