Great review Tj, as a DOA rider, I completely agree with everything. Doesn't do well in power but it's a resort destroyer. Carves great with solid sharp edges, and has a ton of pop on jumps. Definitely not a beginner board because it's stiff and aggressive.
i got to test this board. it is fucking amazing. i opted into the bsod instead for the more freeride focused setup. but this board absolutely rips aswell. highly recommend it
You've absolutely hit the nail on the head in this review! I bought it last season and was surprised how aggressive it is at first compared to what people were saying in other reviews. Nonetheless, I absolutely love this board and would recommend it to anyone with a bit of experience, it's pretty much my go-to board, unless it's deep or I want to play around a bit more
I just bought it but after watching this review I kinda regret it. I was between doa, Capita OSL and K2 Raygun pop(it was only 300$). I'm been riding a skatebanana for like 13 years occasionally I want to improve and learn to ride a camber board. I hope I like it and don't get too many edges.
@@arlokkkk yo im an intermediate rider making this my 2nd season this winter. I bought this board about a few weeks ago and only been able to use it a couple times(been busy and can't find a time to go rip the slopes) but this board is amazing! Im riding a 152 and this board did wonders for me. I haven't caught any edges yet but compared to last season, my heel and toe carves felt amazing and i was able to get more lower to the ground. it was kinda hard for me to do tail butter and kinda had to position myself way back so i could bend the board and get that flex. talking about flex, this board felt good doing my ollies and u get that spring action. i was able to do bs and fs 180's with ease and even almost landed a tamedog! this board does feel aggressive and it feels amazing hitting sidehits. I haven't hit the park yet but I will soon so im excited
@@steezy1692 Thanks for the feedback man! I also got a 152 one. I didn't buy the bindings yet and I might keep my old Burton Mission bindings which still in good shape. What binding did you get for it? Yea man, so the reason I got this board is more for the spring action for ollies and sidehits air. My old board is a rocker board so It doesn't get air height. Dude, do you also have a 240sx s14? I see it on your profile pic. Thanks!
@@arlokkkk Yea man no problem! haha no this is just a pfp I like but i do drive a 280zx in mint condition! For my bindings, I got the new union ultra this season so my landings are soft when im hitting air which is why i got it. I’m trying to progress on hitting bigger jumps and DOA is going to be my new daily driver! the only downside about this board for me is the flex making it harder for me to learn butter tricks. but overall, the board has that nice aggressive feel to it when you really put in the work and have fun. If hitting air and doing ollies is what you’re trying to go for then I think you will definitely enjoy it! I’m still deciding wether if im going to get me another board with softer flex so I can learn how to do all that butter tricks or not. but yeah man, whenever you get the chance to ride the DOA, let me know how it goes for u!
@@steezy1692 Nice! I got a 98 s14 mint too. The Union Ultra is the most dampening for landing? I was looking for the atlas or strata, or even the force which has more foam. The atlas is not as dampening but the rubber is good for removing the board vibrations so I'm not sure yet. Also, I was thinking in the burton cartels too. Yea man, the doa will not be butter or jib friendly due to mid to stiff flex. Can't wait to try it out and see how it likes to catapult me on jumps. I'm also trying to step up the game to hit bigger jumps from mid jumps. Since you talked about butter, I should keep my skatebanana to learn butters and jibs. Have you thought of getting the ride shadowban? it has a soft flex and it's a directional twin board which will also be good for the deep powder days. The doa is horrible for powder. Do you ride on northeast as well? Thanks again!
Got a chance to ride this board last year. It is honestly one of, if not the best board I've ever ridden for all mountain riding, side hits, and aggro carving
I can't decide if I want the doa or the murcery, I use union force bindings. I mostly like to go fast down the groomers with the odd side hit. Dont know how to butter yet but I want to start learning them next season
Love this board, love this company, love the graphics they put out and more importantly I love the riders that they employ. Cant wait for the preseason to be over so I can bust this bad Larry out!
hey man, i'm looking for an intermediate board. i can carve at an intermediate level and go off small jumps, but i'd like to learn to use the mountain as a park. not always bombing, but hitting small side jumps, learning to do ground tricks, maybe going into the park to hit a low box. i'm old, 40+, so i'm looking for a do it all board. i currently ride an NS proto ct from 2011. what do you think? capita doa, mercury, or something like a ride shadowban? or even an NS protosynthesis?
I started snowboarding, I was bad, bought this board and suddenly carving just.... carved.. is it me or is it the board? Its probably the board. Amazing board!
Thanks for your review and experience tips. I think it could help if you could also provide your shoe size and stance (width and angles) details as well. These parameters are key for me when evaluating board width. Thanks
Hello! I had for 4 years the Capita DOA and switched to a Bataleon Goliath, which I find less playful. I was thinking of going back to the Capita DOA for the next season but now that I see the SuperDoa I'm curious, is it very different from the Goliath? I think they seem to be just as stable but the SuperDoa delivers a friendlier flex or I'm wrong?
TJ, my stratas won’t let me mount my bindings centered on to this board. How did you mount your bindings? Are u centered? I currently have unions mini disks.
Do u Think the 155wide can fit me? I already ride 155 Salomon Villain im 180cm tall and 75kg, was thinking to go up to 157 for more "all Mountain feeling"
Hi TJ, could you possibly do a review on the Vimana boards. They are all hand made and are some of the best boards i have ever riden. They are also made in Norway
hey man I have a question ,why don't they make snowboards wider because whenever I go to buy shoes I have a size 12 but everyone in the store only says 11 to 12 is the most popular size ,why have such a narrow snowboard you clip your your toes? have a good one👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Bigfoot's miss the boat on boards, I have 12.5-13 feet so I have to find boards with a 268+ waist width to keep my toes out of the snow. Try the ride warpig, the 157 has a 277ww.
TJ is the man! I love capita but I think im the only person who rode this board last year for a few days and thought this board is way overhyped. It's not a bad board but def not my fave in capitas line. But really cool that we have so many choices of snowboard shapes
It's definitely a solid do-it-all twin for most people that have been riding a while, and of course its reputation attracts a lot of people to it. But I agree there are definitely many other great snowboards out there as well, which are your favorite on Capitas line? mine are probably the Super DOA and Navigator
@@BoardArchive Def want to try the navigator as ive heard great things about it. I tried the demo last year of the Indoor survival and honestly, I felt like it was more stable and could rail a turn better than the doa. just me though! Love your reviews keep doing the thing!
@@_ChrisUpton same dude. It’s way to rockered and super squirrelly. Demoed it a few years back but growing up on camber, if you’re good enough to ride camber it feels way better on everything more pop too
has anyone tried both the doa and super doa? i have a ride machete but looking for a new deck. i'm all mountain, mild park, but hit natural jumps etc. i'm aggressive on ice coast blues and every now and then blacks. groomers not powder. any recommendations?
sounds like the super doa would be more your style from what you described. we will have an on snow comparison between the two boards on the channel in a couple of weeks
@@arlokkkk yeah, setting the stance back will help for sure. For resort powder, I think you’d be alright sometimes but it definitely wouldn’t be my go to.
hey, TJ. I have a 2018 DOA and i love it. I wanna get this year's edition HOWEVER i stumbled upon the Capita Outsiders and im now conflicted which one i should get.
So it looks like the outsiders board is - outsider is more park focused that all mountain. But I am finding different things on this right now. I placed my order in for a 2023 DOA 155W
@@arlokkkk I ordered my DoA I did not order the super DoA (I already have a very aggressive snowboard that I I think the super DoA would fit into perfectly) I so fucking confused if I should go for the super DoA or the normal DoA..... Buf dude tell me how you like it. Mine comes on Tuesday and I should be on the mountain by Friday. Huge storm coming to Tahoe
It's coming! I tried to film it at Big Snow earlier but it didn't really work out. I have a bunch of Bataleons arriving soon, and that comparison is on the books
Question about the DOA, maybe some other DOA riders could help me on this as well. I currently ride a 154 at 200 lbs 5’7”. I like more of a wider stance when squating and have been fiddling with the widths for 10+ days on hill. I honestly cant seem to get the right fit and not sure where to go. I currently have it set to 12 -12 with the front binding on centered referenced point and the back binding one setting farther than the reference point. Not sure if I need to be symmetrical? When I put the bindings on ref points its too narrow. Love carving but I cant ollie or do jumps. If I put the bindings one set further from ref point I cant carve but jumps and ollies feel a lot better. So atm I leave it to front on ref and back binding one further from ref. Its an alright set up but not sure where I should go from here. It never feels perfect. Would love some help and advice.
You might be experiencing toe drag depending on boot size. I’m 6ft 145 pounds with 11.5 boot with a 15 degree duck stance. I set my stance as 21.5 centered on the board because of my height and size boot. I ride between a 156 and 160 and usually a wide board any size over a 10.5 boot you should look at a wide option but your weight should choose your board to be honest. As for ollies your probably not engaging correctly or not centered on the board making it more difficult
First year DOA rider. And tan into the same problem bruv. Running the 23 DOA in a 156 And all I can tell you, is use a tape measure to check your stance. The “center” highlights/markings around the bolts, they are NOT center on mine. You would think if anything they would set the stance toward the back if anything (which makes little sense because it’s a twin) but after measuring multiple times, the bolts are set farther towards the NOSE. Weird right? So I had to get a little technical with the measuring to make sure my stance was actually centered. Luckily UNION strats give so much customization in the plates.
@@BoardArchive Yeah! Love that board, buddy rides one, borrowed it for few laps last year. Wish it had slight set back but i can always move bindings off center.
TJ PLEASE HELPPPPP. I am torn between this or the bataleon evil twin. Want something with a little softer flex, but not so soft where it’s super compromising like the disaster you reviewed. Want to be able to progress on butters, presses, and small-medium jumps but also take anywhere on the mountain.
Hey TJ, great video as always. I just grabbed DOA myself, it will be my first board so looking forward to test it out this winter in Austria as well. The only thing I am not 100% sure about is the size. I went for 161W as I am quite massive - 100 kg and 185 cm with boot size 46 1/3 - USA 11.5. Do you think that was good move? As you said this board is narrow and I would prefer to avoid heels or toes sticking out while bombing it down the slope. Thanks for any insight!
I'm 91 kg (200 lbs) and same height as you. I opted for the same board size and can say that I have not had any issues with it. I absolutely love it. I've got size 12.5 feet and haven't had any toe or heel drag.
I’m a lanky guy but I’m 6ft I have a 11.5 boot i ride 156w’s and the waist width of this 161w is actually really good pretty close to my 159 spring break pt I don’t see you having any problems we actually just picked out this board for one of my buddy’s similar build to you
Totally agree, great all around board, amazing pop for flat/jumps but its deffinatly a little stiff for butters and stuff making it a little harder in park situations sometimes.
@@federikx77 they have changed the core. It made board much much softer. Buttering is extra easy and flex point has been moved way back closer to inserts. It also vibrates more than 22 model (as every soft board). So it's basically a VERY different board than previous models. If you enjoyed previous DOAs as these middle of the road flex - it's not the story this year.
Hi all. Looking for some advice here. Im 5’11(180cm) and 180lb to 185lb-ish, US 10. Would you recommend me getting the 156 158 or 157W? I am interested in the wide option simply because I like the blue version over the red and blue fits my outfit more😂.
What’s your foot size? I am 175-180ish pounds. 6’2” and my boot size is 13. I got a 159 wide. It’s the only board I’ve ever ridden that I don’t suffer from toe drag on. I really like it. I also liked the blue better than the orange so it’s a win lol
My bad, did not see the size 10. I would go to a shop and get fitted. Too much extra space between your foot and the edges of the board could cause issues with control
@@arlokkkk I went with the shop recommendation, but I didn’t realize til later that there is no forward lean adjustment. But Im hoping that wont be an issue.
What was your previous board? Do you think an intermediate rider could use it? I've been riding for 13 years but just occasionally like 5 times a season. But the problem is that the board that I'm using is a very mellow one and has a rocker V shape so is very different than the DOA.
@@arlokkkk Oh dude, you'll be fine! It will take a few laps to get used to the Camber but I think this would be a good transition from rocker to Camber... Very versatile and actually good at speed surprisingly! My previous board was a Burton Custom, great board for all mountain but not great for the park... the DOA is one of the best do it all boards 🙌 but keep that rocker for lazy days where you just wanna goof around and butter everything.. 🧈 😜
if anyone is serious about buying this board I’ll sell you one for the low. I have one three weeks old I’ll sell you. 2023 DOA. Size 156. Virtually brand new. I can send you pics through ig or whatever is easiest. Amazing board. Little stuff for me and my bad ankle. Sorry if this is looked down upon here TJ.
This board is mediocre at best. The sidecut is horrible. I dont care if its freestyle focused, if it can't carve right its not worth the $. Specially this steep of the price tag.
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Great review Tj, as a DOA rider, I completely agree with everything. Doesn't do well in power but it's a resort destroyer. Carves great with solid sharp edges, and has a ton of pop on jumps. Definitely not a beginner board because it's stiff and aggressive.
Do you think is better than the ride shadowban, Capita OSL and Raygun pop?
@@arlokkkk I can't speak for any of those boards. Try to demo/rent them at a shop if possible. Or just go with whatever TJ says, he's pretty on point.
@@nolanspoerl8686 thanks man!
@@arlokkkkI’m actually debating on the shadowban, osl, and doa. Which one did you end up going with ?
Your riding has gotten so much better TJ! The nose press abck 1on the curve rail! Fire
i got to test this board. it is fucking amazing. i opted into the bsod instead for the more freeride focused setup. but this board absolutely rips aswell. highly recommend it
I got the new DOA 2 weeks ago, I was really hoping you'd cover it, thanks for the vid
just got one too. I hope is good
@@arlokkkk Haha me too. Cant wait to try it out.
@@kapitany120 noice!!
You've absolutely hit the nail on the head in this review! I bought it last season and was surprised how aggressive it is at first compared to what people were saying in other reviews. Nonetheless, I absolutely love this board and would recommend it to anyone with a bit of experience, it's pretty much my go-to board, unless it's deep or I want to play around a bit more
I just bought it but after watching this review I kinda regret it. I was between doa, Capita OSL and K2 Raygun pop(it was only 300$). I'm been riding a skatebanana for like 13 years occasionally I want to improve and learn to ride a camber board. I hope I like it and don't get too many edges.
@@arlokkkk yo im an intermediate rider making this my 2nd season this winter. I bought this board about a few weeks ago and only been able to use it a couple times(been busy and can't find a time to go rip the slopes) but this board is amazing! Im riding a 152 and this board did wonders for me. I haven't caught any edges yet but compared to last season, my heel and toe carves felt amazing and i was able to get more lower to the ground. it was kinda hard for me to do tail butter and kinda had to position myself way back so i could bend the board and get that flex. talking about flex, this board felt good doing my ollies and u get that spring action. i was able to do bs and fs 180's with ease and even almost landed a tamedog! this board does feel aggressive and it feels amazing hitting sidehits. I haven't hit the park yet but I will soon so im excited
@@steezy1692 Thanks for the feedback man! I also got a 152 one. I didn't buy the bindings yet and I might keep my old Burton Mission bindings which still in good shape. What binding did you get for it? Yea man, so the reason I got this board is more for the spring action for ollies and sidehits air. My old board is a rocker board so It doesn't get air height. Dude, do you also have a 240sx s14? I see it on your profile pic. Thanks!
@@arlokkkk Yea man no problem! haha no this is just a pfp I like but i do drive a 280zx in mint condition! For my bindings, I got the new union ultra this season so my landings are soft when im hitting air which is why i got it. I’m trying to progress on hitting bigger jumps and DOA is going to be my new daily driver! the only downside about this board for me is the flex making it harder for me to learn butter tricks. but overall, the board has that nice aggressive feel to it when you really put in the work and have fun. If hitting air and doing ollies is what you’re trying to go for then I think you will definitely enjoy it! I’m still deciding wether if im going to get me another board with softer flex so I can learn how to do all that butter tricks or not. but yeah man, whenever you get the chance to ride the DOA, let me know how it goes for u!
@@steezy1692 Nice! I got a 98 s14 mint too. The Union Ultra is the most dampening for landing? I was looking for the atlas or strata, or even the force which has more foam. The atlas is not as dampening but the rubber is good for removing the board vibrations so I'm not sure yet. Also, I was thinking in the burton cartels too. Yea man, the doa will not be butter or jib friendly due to mid to stiff flex. Can't wait to try it out and see how it likes to catapult me on jumps. I'm also trying to step up the game to hit bigger jumps from mid jumps. Since you talked about butter, I should keep my skatebanana to learn butters and jibs. Have you thought of getting the ride shadowban? it has a soft flex and it's a directional twin board which will also be good for the deep powder days. The doa is horrible for powder. Do you ride on northeast as well? Thanks again!
I’d love to see a review on the super doa
Got a chance to ride this board last year. It is honestly one of, if not the best board I've ever ridden for all mountain riding, side hits, and aggro carving
Is this board good to get some air from side hits? Does it has a good pop?
@@arlokkkk yes
@@lacrosse4higher does it allow for alot of speed in a straight with min turns?
@@Jordan-pi5uz 23 model is a lot more softer. Not a good a good choice for pure speed bevause it will chutter
I currently ride this board, its the best board I've ridden for all mountain riding, carving and side hits. I would highly recommend!
yew! Thanks for sharing some feedback!
How flexible is this board ?
I can't decide if I want the doa or the murcery, I use union force bindings. I mostly like to go fast down the groomers with the odd side hit. Dont know how to butter yet but I want to start learning them next season
What snow pants u wearing, been tryna find a nice match for the white board
What kind of Pants are these TJ, the brighter ones?
Looks good to the black Jacket/Hoodie.
Should I buy the capita doa or the Salomon huck knife?
Awesome review as always! Can you review the K2 Afterblack?
Love this board, love this company, love the graphics they put out and more importantly I love the riders that they employ. Cant wait for the preseason to be over so I can bust this bad Larry out!
Love to hear it! Hope you enjoy the DOA this season dude
I feel they nailed everything except the graphics, satanic symbolism.
@@WontSeeReplieswhy everything gotta be satanic these days 😪
Burton custom camber, this board, or a Proto ultra / Proto synthesis ?
Considering buying this board this year 🤔 🔥
This years model is a LOT softer than the one reviewed so be sure to check both of them.
Got new DOA 159w with step on bindings, can wait to drive it..
hey man, i'm looking for an intermediate board. i can carve at an intermediate level and go off small jumps, but i'd like to learn to use the mountain as a park. not always bombing, but hitting small side jumps, learning to do ground tricks, maybe going into the park to hit a low box. i'm old, 40+, so i'm looking for a do it all board. i currently ride an NS proto ct from 2011. what do you think? capita doa, mercury, or something like a ride shadowban? or even an NS protosynthesis?
I started snowboarding, I was bad, bought this board and suddenly carving just.... carved.. is it me or is it the board? Its probably the board. Amazing board!
Thanks for your review and experience tips. I think it could help if you could also provide your shoe size and stance (width and angles) details as well. These parameters are key for me when evaluating board width. Thanks
Got this to replace my current daily, the Evil Twin, but I'm not sure if I'll like it as much
Please let me know if you like it or not. Evil Twin is a excellent board.
Hello!
I had for 4 years the Capita DOA and switched to a Bataleon Goliath, which I find less playful.
I was thinking of going back to the Capita DOA for the next season but now that I see the SuperDoa I'm curious, is it very different from the Goliath? I think they seem to be just as stable but the SuperDoa delivers a friendlier flex or I'm wrong?
TJ, my stratas won’t let me mount my bindings centered on to this board. How did you mount your bindings? Are u centered? I currently have unions mini disks.
I have union ultra with mini disks and they centered fine to my DOA 153w.
Im 6,1 160pound, If I wanna ride a super doa would u recommend me a 156 or 158 ? thx
Hello! I bought DOA 2024 and now i need bindings. I see torsetein horgmo use union atlas, like you. Are good? Or ar to rigid?:) thank you :)
The doa used to be one of my favorite boards im a lil sad capita started making stiffer boards but they are still amazing all mountain boards
hey tj, i wanna focus on learning euro carves and revert euro carves, do you have any recommendations?
Do u Think the 155wide can fit me? I already ride 155 Salomon Villain im 180cm tall and 75kg, was thinking to go up to 157 for more "all Mountain feeling"
Can’t wait to see your video on the ultras (if you do one). Any spoilers you can give?
How would you compare its pop to sb resort twin pop?
Hi TJ, could you possibly do a review on the Vimana boards. They are all hand made and are some of the best boards i have ever riden. They are also made in Norway
That sounds awesome, I'll see if they will send one out
hey man I have a question ,why don't they make snowboards wider because whenever I go to buy shoes I have a size 12 but everyone in the store only says 11 to 12 is the most popular size ,why have such a narrow snowboard you clip your your toes? have a good one👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Bigfoot's miss the boat on boards, I have 12.5-13 feet so I have to find boards with a 268+ waist width to keep my toes out of the snow. Try the ride warpig, the 157 has a 277ww.
hi Tj what stance angles you use on doa?
Wich binding do you suggest with this ?
maan I'm also in Austria, can you tell where I can ride now? Some nice resort with a lot of snow?
Yessss. I have this board and I love it.
Its not too park oriented?
TJ is the man! I love capita but I think im the only person who rode this board last year for a few days and thought this board is way overhyped. It's not a bad board but def not my fave in capitas line. But really cool that we have so many choices of snowboard shapes
It's definitely a solid do-it-all twin for most people that have been riding a while, and of course its reputation attracts a lot of people to it. But I agree there are definitely many other great snowboards out there as well, which are your favorite on Capitas line? mine are probably the Super DOA and Navigator
@@BoardArchive Def want to try the navigator as ive heard great things about it. I tried the demo last year of the Indoor survival and honestly, I felt like it was more stable and could rail a turn better than the doa. just me though! Love your reviews keep doing the thing!
@@_ChrisUpton same dude. It’s way to rockered and super squirrelly. Demoed it a few years back but growing up on camber, if you’re good enough to ride camber it feels way better on everything more pop too
@@_ChrisUpton agreed, Indoor Survival > DOA all day. TJ, get on the Indoor!
@@alexs825 yeah I had one for a few days and it was super squirrelly! Sold it and got a Lib tech dynamo!
has anyone tried both the doa and super doa? i have a ride machete but looking for a new deck. i'm all mountain, mild park, but hit natural jumps etc. i'm aggressive on ice coast blues and every now and then blacks. groomers not powder. any recommendations?
sounds like the super doa would be more your style from what you described. we will have an on snow comparison between the two boards on the channel in a couple of weeks
@@BoardArchive sounds good, thanks!
Anyone know what happened to the Capita Horrorscope series? Those had some awesome graphics and looks like it may be discontinued?
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Another legit review TJ man. I’ve always loved this board, but I agree not a good choice for powder. Capable carver though for sure. 🤙🏼
Do you think if I offset the stance a bit back I could get thru some resort powders sometimes?
@@arlokkkk yeah, setting the stance back will help for sure. For resort powder, I think you’d be alright sometimes but it definitely wouldn’t be my go to.
@@RobGams maybe I should keep my skatebanana for the powder days
hey, TJ. I have a 2018 DOA and i love it. I wanna get this year's edition HOWEVER i stumbled upon the Capita Outsiders and im now conflicted which one i should get.
Having the same problem
I ride the outsiders and I love it. not sure what's the difference between outsiders and DOA. seems similar
So it looks like the outsiders board is
- outsider is more park focused that all mountain.
But I am finding different things on this right now.
I placed my order in for a 2023 DOA 155W
@@iukeay just bought one too. I hope is good
@@arlokkkk I ordered my DoA
I did not order the super DoA (I already have a very aggressive snowboard that I I think the super DoA would fit into perfectly)
I so fucking confused if I should go for the super DoA or the normal DoA.....
Buf dude tell me how you like it. Mine comes on Tuesday and I should be on the mountain by Friday. Huge storm coming to Tahoe
How much riding should you get between wax's? How often is often haha
I'd say around 3-5 days on the mountain, or if you notice the board glide change or dry spots on the base. I try to wax every 3 days
Have you ever tried the indoor survival 2023? How would you compare it? I own it
are you going to review any PUBLIC snowboards? specifically the statement?
I know you’re on it because you said on your live stream but I can’t wait for the ET vs ET+ video
It's coming! I tried to film it at Big Snow earlier but it didn't really work out. I have a bunch of Bataleons arriving soon, and that comparison is on the books
@@BoardArchive awesome! Can’t wait. Got the new ET the other week as my first personal board on your recommendation
You should try OES Twin Tip snowboards))
Nothing but capita love here, merc, doa, outsiders ultrafear… lets goo
I didn't need to look far for my BRz comment on this one
@@chuck__van 💀
And the B.S.O.D. Black Snowboard of Death
Do I see union ultras? 👀 what did you think of them?
Any difference from last year’s DOA
the 2023 DOA has a slightly lighter core, with 2 more strips of paulownia added compared to the 2022
Question about the DOA, maybe some other DOA riders could help me on this as well.
I currently ride a 154 at 200 lbs 5’7”. I like more of a wider stance when squating and have been fiddling with the widths for 10+ days on hill. I honestly cant seem to get the right fit and not sure where to go.
I currently have it set to 12 -12 with the front binding on centered referenced point and the back binding one setting farther than the reference point. Not sure if I need to be symmetrical? When I put the bindings on ref points its too narrow. Love carving but I cant ollie or do jumps. If I put the bindings one set further from ref point I cant carve but jumps and ollies feel a lot better. So atm I leave it to front on ref and back binding one further from ref. Its an alright set up but not sure where I should go from here. It never feels perfect. Would love some help and advice.
You might be experiencing toe drag depending on boot size. I’m 6ft 145 pounds with 11.5 boot with a 15 degree duck stance. I set my stance as 21.5 centered on the board because of my height and size boot. I ride between a 156 and 160 and usually a wide board any size over a 10.5 boot you should look at a wide option but your weight should choose your board to be honest. As for ollies your probably not engaging correctly or not centered on the board making it more difficult
First year DOA rider. And tan into the same problem bruv. Running the 23 DOA in a 156 And all I can tell you, is use a tape measure to check your stance. The “center” highlights/markings around the bolts, they are NOT center on mine. You would think if anything they would set the stance toward the back if anything (which makes little sense because it’s a twin) but after measuring multiple times, the bolts are set farther towards the NOSE. Weird right? So I had to get a little technical with the measuring to make sure my stance was actually centered. Luckily UNION strats give so much customization in the plates.
To clarify: measure from dead center nose to dead center of front binding plate. And same goes for the tail and back binding. If that makes sense.
Review the new Solomon dancehaul
Swanny has one and he really likes it
I want someone to put this up vs a Neversummer Proto Ultra
Salomon Dancehaul review??
Do a yes the greats review 👌
Love that board...but i am upgrading to Super DOA this year
Super DOA is dope! Much stiffer torsionally, and a great all-mtn/freestyle choice
@@BoardArchive Yeah! Love that board, buddy rides one, borrowed it for few laps last year. Wish it had slight set back but i can always move bindings off center.
TJ PLEASE HELPPPPP.
I am torn between this or the bataleon evil twin. Want something with a little softer flex, but not so soft where it’s super compromising like the disaster you reviewed. Want to be able to progress on butters, presses, and small-medium jumps but also take anywhere on the mountain.
DOA fs
That skier just wanted to slide rails right on your tail.
Hey TJ, great video as always. I just grabbed DOA myself, it will be my first board so looking forward to test it out this winter in Austria as well. The only thing I am not 100% sure about is the size. I went for 161W as I am quite massive - 100 kg and 185 cm with boot size 46 1/3 - USA 11.5. Do you think that was good move? As you said this board is narrow and I would prefer to avoid heels or toes sticking out while bombing it down the slope. Thanks for any insight!
Yeah, I have the same issue. Thanks for any insight too :)).
I'm 91 kg (200 lbs) and same height as you. I opted for the same board size and can say that I have not had any issues with it. I absolutely love it. I've got size 12.5 feet and haven't had any toe or heel drag.
@@kylesung182 Thank you! That's really comforting. In this case I can't wait take it on snow.
I’m a lanky guy but I’m 6ft I have a 11.5 boot i ride 156w’s and the waist width of this 161w is actually really good pretty close to my 159 spring break pt I don’t see you having any problems we actually just picked out this board for one of my buddy’s similar build to you
you need to check out the Ride Zero
Totally agree, great all around board, amazing pop for flat/jumps but its deffinatly a little stiff for butters and stuff making it a little harder in park situations sometimes.
What do you think about using on powder?
@feder7x havent got enough yet to say, got it at the end of last season and im in ny soo
23 model is way way softer unfortunately.
@@svtimmy what do you mean?
@@federikx77 they have changed the core. It made board much much softer. Buttering is extra easy and flex point has been moved way back closer to inserts.
It also vibrates more than 22 model (as every soft board). So it's basically a VERY different board than previous models. If you enjoyed previous DOAs as these middle of the road flex - it's not the story this year.
Do the mercury please
Hi all. Looking for some advice here. Im 5’11(180cm) and 180lb to 185lb-ish, US 10. Would you recommend me getting the 156 158 or 157W? I am interested in the wide option simply because I like the blue version over the red and blue fits my outfit more😂.
What’s your foot size? I am 175-180ish pounds. 6’2” and my boot size is 13. I got a 159 wide. It’s the only board I’ve ever ridden that I don’t suffer from toe drag on. I really like it. I also liked the blue better than the orange so it’s a win lol
My bad, did not see the size 10. I would go to a shop and get fitted. Too much extra space between your foot and the edges of the board could cause issues with control
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Do the capita mega merc
just bought mine
DO BATALEON EVIL TWIN TJ!!!😩🙏
I will try to get it covered in December!
No do bateleon evil twin+, he already did a video about it
@@xaviermarcotte3732 do both coz why not😆
@@Ahmad-ck7lj Yes one video with both of them to show us the difference should be great
pathfinder camber ?
Bought the 157W and Union Ultra’s at the ski & snowboard show this year. Cant wait to try it.
why did you go with the Ultra binding and not the strata or str? I'm asking because I just bought this board and I'm deciding in what binding to get.
@@arlokkkk I went with the shop recommendation, but I didn’t realize til later that there is no forward lean adjustment. But Im hoping that wont be an issue.
Your 150 on a 154 board, I’m 165 on a 160. Sounds like I should’ve gone for a smaller 156 instead..
Got this board in June. Its awesome! You should get it!
What was your previous board? Do you think an intermediate rider could use it? I've been riding for 13 years but just occasionally like 5 times a season. But the problem is that the board that I'm using is a very mellow one and has a rocker V shape so is very different than the DOA.
@@arlokkkk Oh dude, you'll be fine! It will take a few laps to get used to the Camber but I think this would be a good transition from rocker to Camber... Very versatile and actually good at speed surprisingly!
My previous board was a Burton Custom, great board for all mountain but not great for the park... the DOA is one of the best do it all boards 🙌 but keep that rocker for lazy days where you just wanna goof around and butter everything.. 🧈 😜
@@begoodification thanks for the advice dude. I put my old board for same but keeping it would be a good idea for lazy days butter and jibs.. Thanks!
Great review, i just don't like the graphics on the DOA
Fair enough!
Do salamon sleepwalker
Capita doa or Salomon huck knife
2023 BURTON BLOSSOM REVIEW
if anyone is serious about buying this board I’ll sell you one for the low. I have one three weeks old I’ll sell you. 2023 DOA. Size 156. Virtually brand new. I can send you pics through ig or whatever is easiest. Amazing board. Little stuff for me and my bad ankle. Sorry if this is looked down upon here TJ.
I love my DOA
So you haven’t got the 2023 version? This is last years release
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so why did u put it in thumbnail then as 2023? I don’t want to see last years version when the new one has been out for months
@@fred_sturgessdude it's got a different picture on it. The review stands
Apparently they've softened it up heaps in 23. Now The super DOA has the stiffness of the older versions.
If anyone looking for a 159w version, I’m selling a brand new one (CZ/DE/AT) 🎉
Wish you would've reviewed this years version of it. Apparently they made it a lot worse
First!!
got em
Outsiders is way better
This board is mediocre at best. The sidecut is horrible. I dont care if its freestyle focused, if it can't carve right its not worth the $. Specially this steep of the price tag.
Most overrated board of all time thanks to media hype. So many better boards that do the job better