This Board Took Me to the Next Level | CAPiTA Defenders of Awesome (DOA)
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- Опубликовано: 23 июл 2024
- It was time to spend a little bit more and get a board beyond the beginner skill level. After tons of research, and consulting my riding partner, I decided to go with the CAPiTA Defenders of Awesome 159 Wide Snowboard.
In this video I unbox my new CAPiTA Snowboard, give some product shots, take it for a test run at Stevens Pass, and give my concluding thoughts on this board and everything about it. Hope you enjoy and find this helpful!
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Chapters
0:00 - Intro/Unboxing
1:25 - First Look
3:20 - Installing Bindings
3:53 - Riding
5:12 - Airs
6:15 - Rails
6:48 - POV
8:02 - Thoughts
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Treated myself to a DOA this previous Christmas and I couldn’t be happier with my purchase. It has improved my riding to a whole other level and I would recommend this board to anyone who is looking to advance their skills in the park or all mountain riding!
Great review!
@@benfife1721 Dude couldn't agree more. I saw the increase in my riding immediately. Thanks for watching!
I just picked up the 2023 DOA and I can't wait to try it out!
@@CAP416 same bro just got mine online today!
How about more intermediate-beginners?
I bought one in August, and I can't WAIT to get on it this winter!
Hell yeah dude, gonna be a great winter! Gotta let me know your thoughts after a few rides 🤙🏼
rode this board last season and improved so much
Love to hear it!
Said goodbye to my 1990 K2 fat bob and copped the DOA today and I noticed a HUGE difference in my progression.
Bought this as my first board!! skipped teh whole aspect of beginner board! - cant wait to keep improving this season
I bought this yrs one aswell and I was surprised, best value for money board on the market
So agree!
Love my DOA, if you want a all mountain board check out the Mercury that thing is a gem
Burton est tool has the only 2 Phillips heads you need and it's a smaller form factor.
I got one of the intergalactic marauder series. This board is the shit and I am still completely satisfied about it.. hope the pro wont scrap away the regulair version over time. This board rides like a dream.
For starter, beginners and non advanced riders: Dont start with it, grow into it, then ride it.
Love this.
Hey man, great video appreciate the insight. A question I would have for your that I did not see in the video, is how tall are you? I have the same size boot but torn between 157w, im 6' 2" and 155lbs. What do you think?
Hey Ryan thanks for the review, really helpful. I'm considering upgrade my board to Capita DOA or Bataleon Evil Twin Plus this year for resort riding, do you have any experience in Bataleon?
Hey man, thanks for watching! Unfortunately I have zero experience with Bataleon. I’d love to provide something insightful, but I got nothing! Haha. I’ve historically used K2, Rossi, and now CAPiTA.
Just got mine. Too😊😊😊😊😊
Just ordered a more advanced board for myself too! Did your old board have camber like the DOA does? I’m coming from a GNU hybrid rocker kind of board to a board that’s closer to full camber and curious on how fast I’ll get used to it
My old board was a straight beginner board that had quite a big of flex and was like 80% rocker. For me personally getting the DOA I just realized how long I’d been riding a board way below my skill level. Hope this helps!
I started with the doa as a beginner last year, and did not know what I was doing with it, I came back this year and wow I was amazed at what the board could really do. So much pop, and can get pretty deep while carving! I am very impressed with the doa!
i just bought it last week waiting on it now
Gonna be sick dude. It’s so much fun!
I want to demo a super doa so insanely bad but literally can’t find one anywhere.
Hey Ryan thx for the video man, I just bought the DOA on 159W size too, can’t wait to hit the slopes. I’m using the Bataleon Whatever as first board even tho is quite fun u need to get it to work, thrilled that as per your experience you felt better skills improvement. How’s the carving on it? Have you tried it on icy surfaces?
Greetings from Argentina 🇦🇷 🫶🏻
Hi, would you recommend this board for a beginner who have just managed to do S turns, relatively alright, and still working on making it smoother... TIA!
Personally from your scenario you described I wouldn’t recommend this board for you. This board is really great for more intermediate riders who are looking for all mountain as well as airs in the park. From what you are describing you could spend a lot less $$ on a board that meets your needs. For example I think you wouldn’t like the edges on this board as a beginner. We all hate catching an edge haha. You should check out the Yes. Basic Snowboard or the Salomon Pulse. Those boards have great control and are way more forgiving. Hope this helps!
@@fitzthegreat Thanks for your super duper quick response! I was just thinking of getting a traditional cambered board to have a good foundation rather than hybrid or rocker profiles. Any such boards recommended? Capita Pathfinder?
@@dpj9421 If you feel like you're ready to take it to a level just above a beginner, then actually yeah the Pathfinder would be a great choice because it's actually hybrid camber, but leans a little more camber heavy. However, from the reviews I've seen it's still forgiving. Might not be a bad choice to go this route because this board will probably last you for a long time in terms of it's abilities. If you're really new and you are only concerned with foundation, go with one of the boards I previously recommended or a similar more beginner oriented board. Also...try and buy your board from REI so you can return it up to 1 year even if you've beat the hell out of it. If you get the Pathfinder and feel like it's too much camber, return it for something else!
Just buy the board you want, and learn how to ride it. As long as it’s not a $1000 board with a bunch of tech you don’t need. DOA isn’t gonna kill you
How do you feel about the wider platform? I'm around 5'11" and a ~10/10.5 boot... and I like more of an all mountain type of board. Almost thinking something like a 157W would be ideal... not sure if they offer that exact spec, but something like that.
Being someone with big clunky feet (size 12) I loved the switch to the wide. It totally changed a lot for me in terms of stability and not feeling like my toes were going to dip into the snow every time I carved. A 10/10.5 you will probably be good with the standard width, but I'm no expert and can't say for sure!
@@fitzthegreat Found a 158 spec for ~$500, and I’m like THISSSS 👌 close to ordering it!! Haven’t owned my own board in years…
@@drummerAVA DO IT. The gnar calls. You can't put a price on gnar.
@@fitzthegreat The gnar called and I answered… just got it! PUMPED!!
lookin sick! what camera do u use?
Thanks! GoPro Hero 8 and GoPro Max!
Think I'll get one, can get it for a great price.
I think you might be me..! I’ve been riding for a long time but only annual trips for a week or two. I have had my own Atomic Cold Smoke since 2007 or 8, Burton custom bindings and 32 Boa boots all from the same year. The board is quite heavy and stiff but has been ok. Everything else needs replacing now so I picked up a DOA and paired it with the new Burton step on boots and bindings… with such a jump I’m hoping I really see and feel a big difference.
Hence seeking confirmation bias type reviews lol!
I guarantee you will! I had a big ole K2 board for like 10 years and I never knew what a difference a board like the DOA could actually have. Can’t wait for you to feel that float when you hit a jump next time you’re out. It’s a HUGE difference.
As someone who broke their collar bone also you sold me on this board.
Clavicle bros unite. I’m sure you’ll dig it, let me know!
@@fitzthegreat I just placed my order in :) I will get it shortly and I will be on the mountains shredding
What year is the board? Btw, Great video. 👍🏼
Thank you! This is the 2022!
what other boards did you consider before buying the DOA?
The other boards I considered were the Burton Flight Attendant, Burton Instigator, Burton Kilroy, and the Salomon Assassin!
@@fitzthegreat Flight Attendant is a much different beast than the DOA
@@keng3230 oh yeah I’m sure, that’s why I decided to not go with it and chose DOA instead. Wanted something a bit more advanced than my crap Rossi beginner board, but nothing too fancy to where I’d do myself a disservice!
@@fitzthegreat I chose a FA as my first real board after a beginner board and it did indeed make me a much better rider but I finally understand what people mean when they say, "if you get lazy the board sneaks up on you" in review. You had to be focused 100% of the time you're on it. I've demo'ed a DOA and finally pulled the trigger years later. Looking forward to getting more time on it
@@keng3230 ah I can imagine. I am so guilty of getting lazy sometimes and then we all know how that goes 😂. Love my DOA for the park, it’s a blast doing airs.
The stability is more due to you getting a wide sized board.
Whats your weight and height?
230 and about 6 foot!
whats the song you used?
It's called Get Back (feat. Jon Keith) by Ruslan
@@fitzthegreat much appreciated sir 😁👍
If you have large feet get a board made by Donek. Mine is 318mm at the waste, 357 at nose and tail. 157cms length, 11m side cut radius. Advantage - no heel or toe drag, stability like you can’t imagine. Speed with a race grind. Both my Doneks took me to a new level too. I know what you mean. Happy shredding.
Donek is what Ryan knapton rides right?
You should try out some other stances I think you’d be more comfortable
This is the kinda board you get on and say "what the hell have I been doing with old gear". Nothing beats practice and skill. But your gear can change your game as well.
Couldn’t have said it any better man!
A Torq board?! C'mon, man!
I’m gonna be honest, I have no idea what this means
I have the DOA. Thing rips
couldn't agree more!
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Stomp pad 🤣🤣🤣🤦🏻♂️