CAPITA · THE BLACK SNOWBOARD OF DEATH
THE BLACK SNOWBOARD OF DEATH
25/26 season
Colour
Color makeup
Multicolour
Design
Illustration
Expert reviews 2
A directional board bridging freeride and all-mountain. Edge hold, high-speed stability and glide are its strengths, and improved setback has made powder float better too. It suits advanced riders who want aggressive carving; if switch riding is a big part of your day, other options are better.
Base shape (camber)
Directional camber
A directional camber running from a flat section toward the tail into early rise just before the nose. Setback was improved in recent seasons, bettering powder float.
StiffnessHigher means stiffer
A medium flex at 6.5 out of 10. Edge hold and stability are good, and pop and carving response stay alive.
Where it shines
Who it suits
For advanced to expert riders. It doesn't suit intermediates who need to skid and slide, and it performs for riders who commit and drive it.
Good
- ✓Strong edge hold and stable at speed
- ✓Fast base glide
- ✓Good pop and carving responsiveness
- ✓Usable as a one-board quiver bridging freeride and all-mountain
Not so good
- —Some reviewers say the heavy base structure makes the glide feel less smooth
- —The recent topsheet change makes it deflect more on irregular snow
- —The directional shape limits switch performance
- —Unsuitable for intermediates who need to skid turns
Capita's signature model for the 25 years since the brand's founding, an all-mountain freeride board that combines high-speed carving with powder float through a hybrid profile of centre camber and nose rocker. It brings together technologies including the Death Grip sidecut, carbon-reinforced construction and a high-performance base, and comes strongly recommended to upper-intermediate and above freeriders. It's optimised for high-speed carving, powder and all-mountain freeriding rather than park.
Base shape (camber)
Hybrid camber
A hybrid camber construction: traditional camber through the middle, flat-rocker toward the tail and pure rocker at the nose. The wide rocker area at the nose raises powder buoyancy, while the centre camber provides strong rebound and stability in turns.
StiffnessHigher means stiffer
A medium-stiff flex with the stiffness suited to high-speed riding and hard carving, while turn initiation stays smooth. Carbon Flex Amplifier V and Carbon Fleece Power Shield concentrate stiffness where it's needed.
Where it shines
Who it suits
A medium-stiff flex and high-speed carving performance aren't suited to beginners; it's a board aimed at higher-end intermediates through advanced freeriders.
Good
- ✓The Death Grip sidecut provides excellent edge grip on ice and hardpack
- ✓The nose rocker construction secures excellent float in powder
- ✓Carbon Flex Amplifier V and carbon fleece deliver strong power transmission when carving
- ✓A thermopolymer Hover Core with recycled plastic inserts realises low weight and easy steering
- ✓The Hyperdrive ADV base provides a very fast, highly durable running surface
Not so good
- —Optimised for all-mountain freeriding rather than park riding, so it isn't suited to park use
- —Its flex and character present a barrier to entry for beginners
