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CAPiTA Defenders Of Awesome 158 2023 Snowboard

Name: Defenders Of Awesome 158 2023 Snowboard
Brand: CAPiTA
SKU: FR677706
Price: 509.95 EUR
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.8 (4 reviews)

€ 509.95

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4 Reviews (4.8)

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THE ULTIMATE ''GO ANYWHERE - DO ANYTHING'' FREESTYLE BOARD

The Defenders Of Awesome has won a Transworld Good Wood Award every year since its launch. Truly unbeaten, the DOA is one of the best all-mountain freestyle boards around. The DOA comes with a hybrid camber profile that combines the pop and precision of a classic camber board with the compliance of a rocker board. Updated tech features like the Dual Blaster V2™ core and a high-speed Quantum Drive™ base, provide an extremely balanced ride on any terrain.

The Defenders Of Awesome is handmade in Austria in the first snowboard production facility powered by 100 % clean energy. It is a 7-time Good Wood Award winner.

Riding style
This board is just right for experienced all-mountain junkies. The DOA offers a reactive ride with plenty of flexibility for piste, park and backcountry.

Shape
The True Twin shape is perfectly symmetrical for a balanced ride that's equally versatile when ridden forward or switch.

Profile
The Resort V1 profile comes with traditional camber between the bindings and is flat behind the bindings, with a subtle rocker in nose and tail. This profile gives you a stable ride, but is still more playful and forgiving than a classic camber profile.

Flex
The medium flex is ideal for the all-mountain design of this board. Hard enough for powerful turns but still soft enough for a playful ride.

Construction
In the new Dual Blaster V2 Core™, the ash has been replaced with paulownia to add even less weight to the board. This core is powerful, built for durability and control. Two carbon strips along the wooden core increase performance and response while the board remains extremely light. Capita Fortress™ Kevlar Sidewall Protection provides a vibration-free ride and cushioning. Harder, stronger, faster, the sintered Quantum Drive™ base creates a unique balance of speed and stability.

Subject to alterations according to the manufacturer. Image is non-binding.

Snowboards are usually delivered ready-to-ride with a waxed base and sharpened edges. However, this so-called factory-tuning is not very durable and your new snowboard should be properly waxed after a few days and maintained on a regular basis.

Attributes

Ideal for freestyle: great pop and easy landings
Symmetrical shape for freestyle and switch riding
Contains sustainable materials, such as organic or recycled materials
Manufactured in a more eco-friendly way

Article number: 677706
Base: Sintered
Extruded: low maintenance and extremely durable, ideal for jibbers and weekend shredders
Sintered: hard and fast, but a little higher maintenance, the best choice for powder
Premium: highest quality and speed with carbon/graphite additives
Length (cm): 158 cm
Sidecut Radius: 8.1 m
The smaller the radius, the better the turning ability. A large radius brings a smoother ride at high speeds.
Running Length: 125.6 cm
The part of the edge that has contact to the snow. Shorter=agile, longer=more control
Nose Width: 30 cm
Waist Width: 25.4 cm
Tail width: 30 cm
Rider Weight: 63kg / 90kg
Compatibility: Standard Inserts
Riding Style:
- All Mountain
- Freestyle
Riding Level:
- Advanced
- Intermediate
Stiffness: 6
Flex: Medium
Country of production: Austria
Gender: Men
Eco:
- Recycled materials
- FSC® certified wood
- More sustainable

Features

Resort V1 profile
Twin shape
Dual Blaster V2™ core
Fortress™ Kevlar Sidewall Protection
Carbon Fibre Boosters
Special Blend fibreglass with Magic Bean™ resin
Quantum Drive™ base
360 degree HRC steel edges
Full ABS1000 sidewalls
4 x 2 stainless steel inserts

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(4.8)

Very good

I am snowboarding since I am 11 years old. I love to ride on the slopes, powder and hit some side hits. Since i was 11 I didn’t change my board too much, i was riding a 161, which was very stiff. I chose the DOA as a friend recommended it to me, i went to the "rent your ride" shop and rented the board to test it first. It immediately felt really great under my feet, very light and it did everything I wanted in a board. For me it was important that the board felt easy, I wanted to go fast on the slopes without compromising on stability but at the same time I wanted to have flex and the opportunity to take the board to deep powder.
Since I have shoe size 44, I chose the DOA wide. I tested the 155 and the 157 but with my height of 187 and my weight of 80kg the 157 wide seemed to be the better choice for me.

I tested the product on the slopes first to see how it feels under my feet and to see how it behaves in certain situations. Then i took it to the park and some deep powder. I just wanted to make sure that it is an overall good board and that I can use it in every condition if i have to. The material feels really high-quality. It is perfectly flexible to get a very good pop, at the same time it is very manoeuvrable on the slopes and in powder. I truly have nothing that I would change or improve on this board.

In conclusion and I can say that the DOA really is a board for very experienced as well as people who just started with snowboarding. I lent my board to a total beginner, who never snowboarded before, he was able to ride proper turns after half a day. On the other hand, i know really experienced rider who would not ride another board due to its variety and reliability. Before I would buy the product, I would recommend everyone to test it and see which size fits you.

About me:

I am eric and have worked at Blue Tomato for 0,5 years. I am a Snowboarder with over 17 years of experience, mainly riding All-Mountain. I am 187 tall and I bought this product in size 157 .

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I read all the reviews before and was still shaky about it as it is a considerable amount of money however I’m only writing this to ensure that people don’t think twice about buying this board. It is unbelievable. Amazing on rails, presses, and groomers. I ride fast and there was not too much chatter that it was noticeable. If you want the best all round board for park and resort this is the one. Even in powder it wasn’t bad at all. Buy it

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Pedí una tabla en blue tomato y la verdad que la experiencia ha sido muy buena. Hicieron el pedido mediante la empresa GLS de envios, en 3 dias tenia la tabla de snowboard en casa en perfecto estado y venia desde Alemania! Lo recomiendo mucho!

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About CAPiTA

Not only do Capita produce some of the best snowboards on the market, but they do so whilst keeping their impact on the planet as low as possible. Their hydro powered production facility, known as The Mothership, lets out zero (that's right ZERO) harmful emission setting a new standard for environmentally friendly boards. Their goal is to keep the spirit and joy of snowboarding alive for generations to come. We hope to see more companies follow in their footsteps.