great review. This board is great for butters and presses. Over all this isn’t a flex for those with weak knee and chicken legs. Sold out Quick View-+ Capita Horrorscope 2019. This is "Capita Defenders of Awesome 2018 On The Table" by thegoodride.com on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Good because this is the board for you. 2018 Capita Defenders of Awesome Snowboard. 2020 Capita DOA (Defenders of Awesome) Review Posted on November 11, 2019 February 10, 2020 Author Adam Foster 3 Comments 2020 Capita DOA: the mainstay quiver killer of the industry is still going strong and shows no signs of slowing down. Awesome review! This board will replace a beat down burton custom. Got some Union Ultra FC’s on it Flex: There’s middle of the road all-mountain flex, then there’s stiffer middle of the road all-mountain flex. Do you have a favorite between them? The DOA just sounds a little less fun and versatile…. Looking to get into hitting more jumps this year. I picked up the 154. The Defenders of Awesome series has a big reputation and these boards back it up. You can’t be lazy if you want to drive this board. Shop Capita mens and womens park, powder, and all mountain snowboards. Cheers mate! Size: 156. This board isn’t for me, it’s too powerful for my personal style. Yet, you still continue to read what he writes. I’d say look at the Outerspace Living instead if you’re going the Capita route. We do things different and we make no apologies for that. The Moore is stiffer and more aggressive. Camber 5cm’s past the inserts, into a flat zone, and then a very micro reverse camber zone before the upkick in the tips. £310.00 1d. UPDATE: Check out our review of the 2018/2019 CAPiTA Defenders Of Awesome here. As you might already know by now, there are many careful considerations that went into the shape of this board, and it truly defends the meaning of “awesome”, along with its recent improvements. You have some great choices in your list. Do you think the DOA in 154 would fill the void for this function, or would be too similar to Mercury , even at shorter length and with fleecy bindings? CAPITA MFG / THE MOTHERSHIP / STATION 1 / 9613 FEISTRITZ A.D. GAIL / AUSTRIA. £325.00. Board: Capita Defenders of Awesome. Capita Mercury 153cm 16/17 . I was considering DOA or Arbor westmark camber. I’ve been told it is ok to size down because of my height. Hey Angry. It’s damp to an extent but still lively where it needs to be. Like other Capita boards, the Defenders of Awesome Snowboard has gained attention from enthusiasts and experts, allowing its popularity to grow. ★ Award «Ace of Act» | Score: 18.0/20 | We are always happy to rediscover the Defenders, a central versatile freestyle board from the Capita range. Sold out Quick View-+ Capita Defenders Of Awesome Wide 2019. What size would you recommend? Boots: K2 … I am 41 years old and the the term “agressive” scares me a little. If you answered yes to any or all of these then you’ll like this board. Initial Thoughts: The Capita Defenders of Awesome is a versatile snowboard that is just as fun ripping high speed carves as it is lapping jumps and rails in the park.It has a fairly aggressive all-mountain oriented side cut that allows for natural hard arcing turns as well as carbon stringers and Kevlar in its construction for increased durability and responsiveness. Best sellers you may like in Freestyle Snowboards (0) NICHE Crux Snowboard - Men's - 2019/2020 $398.93 $499.00 (0) Arbor Cadence Rocker Snowboard - Women's - 2020/2021 $399.95 (0) This board might be listed as defending awesome, but what it defends is the tradition of hard charging freestyle boards that can do it all. I wouldn’t fear that setback. Jibbing: Go fast, put all your effort into flexing the board, and hopefully it looks good. On par with the exception artwork, successes, and determination that goes into the making of all their snowboards is the CAPiTA Defenders of Awesome. Low price guarantee + free shipping with $60 purchase. Sold out Quick View-+ Capita Horrorscope 2020. Snowboarding Films, Music and Media Weight over height every day of the week. The Defenders of Awesome series has a big reputation and these boards back it up. This snowboard was loaned to us for review by Capita Snowboards marketing department. You have to man handle butters on this board. Camber 5cm’s past the inserts, into a flat zone, and then a very micro reverse camber zone before the upkick in the tips. Snowboards Defenders Of Awesome CAPITA 2019. Conditions: Overcast skies, temps in the mid 3’s, about 2 inches of fresh snow on top of perfectly groomed corduroy, and zero wind with decent visibility. File this one under ‘modern classic’. Well one is old and the other isn’t, so there’s that. Personal Thoughts: I know when a board isn’t for me. All rights reserved. That’s not a bad thing, but knowing that I know if I rode this everyday my knees would be destroyed. Pop On Jumps: Are you a powerhouse rider that wants to send big jumps? Core profiling, sidecut, construction, manufacturer, flex, etc. Hi! *Disclaimer this board did not change drastically for 2018 so we carried the 2017 review over. Hi. Well I guess it’ll be the mercury ( i’ll trust you on the setback being no big deal) or new uninc, then the typo if I can’t get my hands on either of those. Carving: Do you like laying hard carves? It rips turns aggressively. Flex: The DOA has a variable flex pattern. Owned and operated by snowboarders, the hardworking crew has relied on their creativity, gut, and research since the early days to provide their cult-like following with trust-worthy snowboard products year after year — including the CAPiTA Defenders of Awesome. I’m a 25-30 days a year Tremblant-area rider. Camber Option: Hybrid FK. Between the feet and out past the inserts is the stiffest portion of the board. Im unsure whether the 154 or 156 is going to be better for me. ; DS Select RFC Sustainable Dual Core – Poplar wood core with Beech stringers that run through the inserts to add extra strength. As winners of the most coveted design award in snowboarding for an unprecedented seven years in a row, this model became our #1 selling snowboard and one of the most sought-after snowboards in the world. New this year are newly formulated ABS Sidewalls and a Superdrive™ Base. I have a 2013 Jones Mountain Twin 157 and I am thinking of taking a 2019 Capita DOA 156. The Hybrid Camber Profile design demonstrates positive camber in the middle of the board for pop and response, zero camber on the zones to the outside of the inserts for easy turn initiation, and reverse camber beneath the contact points on the nose and tail for turns so smooth you’ll turn off your music just to hear the sound the board makes as it floats against the snow. Angry I am looking for a hard carving all mountain cambered deck to round out the 3 bord quiver, already have the noodle and the pow board. CAPiTA Defenders Of Awesome Snowboard 2020 at Tactics. Learn how your comment data is processed. Thanks dude! CAPITA DEFENDERS OF AWESOME DOA LTD SNOWBOARD BLACK 156 RRP £500 RARE! The 2018 and 2019 Capita Capita Defenders Of Awesome are the same rides so the 2018 review still stands. Make offer - Capita defenders of awesome men's snowboard 154cm 2018-2019. As per tradition here at SnowboardingProfiles.com I will give the DOA a score out of 100 (based on several factors) and see how it compares with other aggressive-all-mountain-freestyle […] Basically this board isn’t a slouch you can charge with it and not worry but you want to stay on your game because it can buck you. Butterability: As mentioned this isn’t a board for the weak legged. 2020 Storm Mountain Media, CAPiTA Black Snowboard of Death Snowboard – 2018, Burton Family Tree Dump Truck Snowboard – 2018, Salomon Pillow Talk Women’s Snowboard – 2018, CAPiTA Space Metal Fantasy Women’s Snowboard – 2018, Dinosaurs Will Die Brewster Snowboard – 2018, Lib Tech Mayhem Short Fat Snowboard – 2018, Burton Family Tree Day Trader Women’s Snowboard, Never Summer Proto Type Two Snowboard – 2018. capita mfg the mothership station 1 9613 feistriz a.d. gail austria . In this review I will take a look at the DOA (Defenders of Awesome) and rate it as an aggressive-all-mountain-freestyle snowboard. Comparable Snowboards: Interior Plain Project Honalee, Ride Burnout, Endeavor BOD. There are plenty of snowboarding websites out there, but not all of them are going to be to your liking. For the full run down of what Sage thought about this deck and how he scored it, check out The Blackboard Experiment CAPiTA Defenders of Awesome full review. The tip shape is great for having a stable area to press on, but that means fuckall if you aren’t bringing your A game. Then just before the tips is a tiny sweet spot (where the micro reverse camber zone is) that gives more flexibility. An in-depth review of the Capita Defenders of Awesome snowboard for 2019-2020 - tried and tested by the Whitelines Team. Union Strata bindings and Burton Swath boots. Thanks. Including the 2011 nominees for Men's Rider of the Year, Women's Rider of the Year and Rookie of the Year, the CAPiTA team is stacked and delivers hot snowboarding in this team video. It’s not for someone that is going to be lazy, you have to put the effort into it to get the desired effect. Capita Defenders of Awesome Snowboard - Men's - 2019/2020 is no longer available. I’m looking for something I can do all that on but wanna try something a little different and more playful than my Rome Agent (great board though!) For hitting big park features yeah the DOA is solid. I bought a 157 Mercury on your suggestion last year and if fucking rips. I'm not sure if you're dense.. Is the DOA what I’m looking for (also very interested in the Mercury and YES greats and Typo) Thanks you rule! I’m looking to grab a 154 slightly less stiff board and put some flexier bindings on it ( Katana or 390 ) for when I’m teaching my kids how to ride and for the park. © Knowing this, prepare yourself to use the board to get the desired snap you want. I ride 80% on groomers, 15% park, 5% pow. This is a jumpers dream. The Defenders of Awesome from Capita Snowboards is an all mountain freestyle board for those riders that want a one deck quiver for any conditions, but with a focus on freestyle. but it's not. But still wanna rip Euro turns at high speed. Sold out Quick View -+ Capita Horrorscope 2018. This is where it gets its stability and drive. Exactly. As winners of the most coveted design award in snowboarding four years in a row, this highly sought after series now has won a Transworld Good Wood Award every single year of its existence. I’d toss out the Rome National as another to look at. This will help you boost over rollers, slow signs, and probably ski patrol if they’re in your way. My freestyle boards must be able to lay trenches at high speed or I won’t ride them. Join Us. Too similar. 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