Why We Keep Recommending the Capita D.O.A.

I know you've heard of the Capita D.O.A. (Defenders Of Awesome), but why does it always come up when shopping for a new board?

At Aspen Ski and Board, when we're selling someone a board we grab two to three options that we believe fit your riding style the best after asking you a few questions. For many people the Capita D.O.A. checks a lot of the boxes. That is why we often have it in the lineup when helping you find your next board. 

The D.O.A. is one board that can do a bit of everything. It is categorized as a resort board by Capita, but it is much more than that. It is the Swiss Army knife of snowboarding. It can handle it all from the park and groomed trails to going off piste out West. Still it definitely has its limitations and isn't going to excel in all of these conditions, but if you run into anything new, there is no need to worry about the board being able to handle it. 

This board is best suited for fresh intermediate to advanced riders. The D.O.A. is a true twin, which means it is symmetrical and can be ridden either direction. It has reverse camber in the tip and tail and positive camber in the middle. It has a happy medium flex (5.5), which allows the board to be stable at high speed and also forgiving. 

The board has a P2 SUPERLIGHT core which makes it extremely lightweight and versatile, that allows for high impact resistance and maximum pop. Combined with the QUANTUM DRIVE base which features higher density for durability and absorbs more wax, enabling longer and faster rides. Combining those two creates a super adaptable board that can handle almost anything you throw at it. 

Do you need a wide snowboard?

For the Capita D.O.A. it is highly recommended that if you have a snowboard boot bigger than a U.S. mens size 11 you should buy the wide version. The reason for this is so when you are on edge you do not have too much overhang from your toes and heel causing you to drag or catch when repositioning the board.