{"product_id":"capita-defenders-of-awesome-snowboard-2027","title":"Capita Defenders Of Awesome Snowboard 2027","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Defenders of Awesome series boasts an impressive reputation, and this years board is no exception. It has earned the prestigious most coveted design award in snowboarding for an impressive seven consecutive years, making it \u003cstrong\u003eCAPiTA’s top-selling snowboard\u003c\/strong\u003e and one of the most coveted boards globally. The D.O.A. showcases an innovative hybrid camber design, combining the lively and responsive characteristics of a traditional camber board with the predictability of a reverse camber. There are now additional sizes available, to cater for all sizes of rider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe utilisation of the P2 Superlight Core™ not only reduces weight but also enhances durability and provides exceptional pop. The Hybrid HolySheet™ is directly interwoven with Carbon Boosters for a precise, featherweight construction. Alongside advanced techniques like the Fortress™ Aramid Bound Sidewalls and the high-speed Quantum Drive™ base, these boards are elevated beyond their affordable retail price. The D.O.A. series stands proud as the ultimate go-anywhere, do-anything freestyle deck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/0204\/4793\/files\/DOA-Stat-Page.jpg?v=1778496114\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlex - Medium (5.5\/10):\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft enough that it's super easy to butter, press and jib but with enough firmness that it holds pretty well at speed too.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrue Twin Shape, 0mm Setback:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boards built with fully symmetrical specs; sidecuts, flex patterns and nose and tail lengths. True Twin boards are great for freestyle riding and progression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResort V1 Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Resort V1 Profile boards take full advantage of the benefits of traditional camber, zero camber and reverse camber. This next generation design allows you to get the pop and response of a cambered board with all the predictability and easy turn initiation of zero camber or reverse camber shapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eP2 Superlight Core:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extremely lightweight and versatile core combined with high impact resistance and maximum pop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid HolySheet™ Bi\/Bi: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe HOLYSHEET™ fibreglass configuration features fibre weaves with a high tensile strength and low modulus of elasticity. With a higher roving count in the same weight of glass, you can have a stronger and more responsive board without adding extra weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 x 30mm Carbon Fibre Beams:\u003c\/strong\u003e Increases power \u0026amp; response from the board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagic Bean™ Resin: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis resin system is poppy, powerful, and extremely durable. MAGIC BEAN ™ resin yields much stronger and more rigid qualities allowing Capita to decrease the wood core thickness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantum Drive™ Base (Sintered):\u003c\/strong\u003e Formulated with a progressive blend of compressed ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene.  This base features higher density for durability and absorbs more wax to wick longer and ride faster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlended Radial Sidecut: \u003c\/strong\u003eFeatures a single radius arc through the midsection of the board combined with a custom designed blend zone at the contact points. Varying the length of these blend zones and tailoring them specifically for certain aspects of riding greatly improves a board’s performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePLT Topsheet Technology™:\u003c\/strong\u003e PLT™ technology is exclusive to CAPiTA MFG and magically bonds the topsheet to an already pressed snowboard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat size Capita D.O.A. should you buy?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe size of snowboard that you should buy is based upon lots of different factors. Two of the most important determining factors are rider weight and snowboard boot size. You can use the chart below to help you decide what size snowboard to buy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend that you select a 'wide' snowboard if your boots are UK10.5 or larger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended Rider Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e154cm = 54-81 kg \/ 120-180 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e156cm = 59-86 kg \/ 130-190 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e157cm Wide = 63-90 kg \/ 140-200 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e158cm = 63-90 kg \/ 140-200 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e159cm Wide = 68-95 kg \/ 150-210 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e160cm = 72-100 kg \/ 160-220 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e161cm Wide = 72-100 kg \/ 160-220 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSnowboard Waist Width:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e154cm = 25.0cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e156cm = 25.2cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e157cm Wide = 26.0cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e158cm = 25.4cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e159cm Wide = 26.1cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e160cm = 25.7cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e161cm Wide = 26.2cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thesnowboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/contact\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003econtact us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e if you'd like any more help choosing your correct size or if you'd like any more technical information on the D.O.A.\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/0204\/4793\/files\/Snowboard-review-fase-with-bataleon-whatever-2026.jpg?v=1748099337\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot the Capita Snowboard you are looking for?  Look at all our \u003ca title=\"Capita Snowboards\" href=\"\/collections\/snowboards?sort_by=best-selling\u0026amp;filter.p.vendor=Capita\u0026amp;filter.v.availability=1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapita Snowboards.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWant to know tech, take a look at our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Capita Snowboards Tech Guide\" href=\"\/pages\/capita-snowboards-tech-guide\"\u003eCapita Snowboards Tech Guide.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Capita","offers":[{"title":"154cm","offer_id":57246241456505,"sku":"21030301-MSC-154","price":499.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"156cm","offer_id":57246241489273,"sku":"21030301-MSC-156","price":499.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"157cm Wide","offer_id":57246277239161,"sku":"21030401-MSC-157","price":499.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"158cm","offer_id":57246241522041,"sku":"21030301-MSC-158","price":499.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"159cm Wide","offer_id":57246277271929,"sku":"21030401-MSC-159","price":499.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"160cm","offer_id":57246241554809,"sku":"21030301-MSC-160","price":499.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"161cm Wide","offer_id":57246277304697,"sku":"21030401-MSC-161","price":499.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/0204\/4793\/files\/capita-defenders-of-awesome-snowboard-2027-the-snowboard-shop-4652661.jpg?v=1779845191","url":"https:\/\/thesnowboardshop.co.uk\/products\/capita-defenders-of-awesome-snowboard-2027","provider":"The Snowboard Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}