The Capita Super DOA is one of the lightest boards going around, and you can really feel that lightness on snow.
One of the downsides of lightness in a board is often they can feel too chattery or unstable, but the Super DOA manages to elude those downsides. While it's not the dampest board going around or anything - it's not that kind of board, I found it damper than you'd expect it, given it's snap and lightness and it remains remarkably stable at speed.
In this review, I will take a look at the Super DOA as an all-mountain-freestyle snowboard.
As per tradition here at SnowboardingProfiles.com I will give the Super DOA a score out of 100 (based on several factors) and see how it compares with other all-mountain-freestyle snowboards.
Overall Rating
Board: CAPiTA Super DOA 2026
Price: $799
Style: All-Mountain-Freestyle
Flex Rating: Medium (6/10)
Flex Feel on Snow: Medium (6.5/10)
Rating Score: 85.6/100
Compared to other Men’s All-Mountain-Freestyle Boards
Of the 33 current model all-mountain-freestyle snowboards that we tested:
❄️ The Super DOA ranked 14th out of 33
Overview of the Super DOA’S Specs
Check out the tables for the Super DOA’s specs and available sizes.
STYLE:
All-Mountain-freestyle
PRICE:
$799 - BUYING OPTIONS
Ability Level:
flex:
feel:
DAMPNESS:
SMOOTH /SNAPPY:
Playful /aggressive:
Edge-hold:
camber profile:
HYBRID CAMBER
HYBRID CAMBER - Capita's "Resort V1 + Flat Kick Tech" profile
SHAPE:
setback stance:
CENTERED
BASE:
Sintered | Capita's "HYPERDRIVE™ / ADV XT BASE"
weight:
Really light
Camber Height:
4.5mm
Sizing
LENGTH (cm) | Waist Width (mm) | Rec Rider Weight (lb) | Rec Rider Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
152 | 248 | 110-150 | 50-68 |
154 | 250 | 120-180 | 54-81 |
156 | 252 | 130-190 | 59-86 |
158 | 254 | 140-200 | 63-90 |
160 | 256 | 160-220+ | 72-100+ |
155W | 260 | 130-190 | 59-86 |
157W | 262 | 140-200 | 63-91 |
159W | 264 | 140-200 | 63-91 |
161W | 266 | 160-220 | 72-100 |
163W | 268 | 170-230+ | 77-104+ |
Who is the Super DOA Most Suited To?
The Super DOA is best suited to more advanced riders who really like to get air, ride in at least a semi-aggressive fashion and want a board that can lay down a good carve and handle a good amount of speed, for when they're lining up big features, keeping up with their buds or just want to carve up the groomers or bomb, before/after the park and in between side-hits, etc.
Could be a one-board-quiver for those who don't ride powder that's deeper than a few inches. For those who do, this would make a really good daily driver for he right right rider, paired with a powder/freeride board and/or a softer, more playful freestyle oriented board.
TEST/REVIEW DetailS FOR THE Super DOA
O.k. let’s take a more detailed look at what the Super DOA is capable of.
Demo Info
Board: CAPiTA Super DOA 2026, 156cm (252mm waist width)
Date: March 17, 2025
Carving
I really enjoyed carves on the Super DOA, as I have every time I've ridden this board. Fun for all types of carves and while it does have a speed limit, I found it held on well to carves even at decently fast speeds.
Turning
Ease of Turning/Slashing: It's not super easy to initiate turns on or slash out the tail. It feels better locking into an edge. But it's not too bad either. I find it a little better in this respect now versus when the Super DOA first came out.
Maneuverability at slow speeds: While I didn't find it effortless or anything or lightning quick edge-to-edge at slow speeds, it was pretty decent. I had to put a bit of oomph into it to get it quickly whipping edge-to-edge but when I did it was pretty agile - and that bit of effort wasn't a whole lot or anything.
Catchiness: It's not without catch. There's definitely some catch-risk there. Certainly not ultra catchy and won't punish you for the slightest error, but you can't get away with too much.
Speed
Was nice and stable at speed and overall a pretty fast board. It had its speed limit for sure, and you wouldn't expect it to be right up there with the most stable at speed boards, with this flex level.
Uneven Terrain
Crud/Chunder: It wasn't super easy for it to get bucked around in rough snow, but it certainly wasn't un-moveable either. And while it's certainly not a super chattery board overall, it's not uber damp either, so you do feel some chatter when things get choppy.
Trees/Bumps: Fairly agile, when you give it the energy it needs, so was decent enough. Wouldn't be great in powdery trees though.
Powder
There were a few pockets of leftover fresh snow around, but mostly tracked, but it was enough to get some feel for how the board would go in deeper powder. Based on feel in what we had and specs, the Super DOA isn't going to be great.
Even in the shallower stuff, it felt like it wanted to drop that nose into the snow and being a true-twin centered board with only very minimal rocker sections before the tip/tail, I can't see it being easy keeping its nose up in deeper powder.
Jumps
This is the Super DOA's best quality, IMO.
Pop: Fairly easy to access pop and really nice total pop. I think the lightness of the board really helps here as well - you get full value for your pop efforts. It's one of those boards when you first try to pop it off a lip, side-hit or roller or whatever your first little pop is and you get a bit surprised with how much air you get.
Approach: A really good mixture of maneuverability and stability. Best of both worlds here. You do have to work for that maneuverability a little bit and speed checks aren't catch-free, so you have to be a little careful there, but all-round, just really good on approach for any sized jump.
Landing: Stomper! This thing stomps landings with the best of them, in my experience. And it's not too unforgiving when you get it wrong either. There's some leeway there, so you can ride it out, even when you haven't landed perfectly.
Switch
Unsurprisingly, it felt good riding switch, given it's shape and stance. Transitions were fine too - not without catch-risk, but so long as you don't get it too wrong, it's fine.
Spins
The only real downside to spins on this board is that bit of catch-risk when setting up to boost and on landing if you under or over rotate.
Otherwise, it's really good. Super light and super easy to rotate and great pop to get you that extra bit of height to ensure you get your rotations around. While it's not the easiest (though not the hardest either, for sure) to complete an under-rotation after landing or when reverting, it doesn't over-spin after landing at all, so you know if you time that full rotation just right, you're going to be riding out straight and smooth.
Jibbing
While this board is better for jibbing than past editions, in my experience, it still wouldn't be my go to to hit the jib line in the park (particularly for how good it is on jumps - just to miss the opportunity to hit jumps on this thing almost feels wrong!). Now, I'm not the strongest jibber, so I prefer riding a really catch-free, super easy to maneuver board on jibs. In saying all of that, you should be fine with it, if you're a confident, experienced jibber - it just might not be one that you'd be using to learn new jib tricks on.
Butters
There's a bit of stiffness to the tip/tail, but certainly not super stiff or anything, so you do have to lean some weight into the ends to get it to press, but it's not an excessive amount of effort required. Locks in well when you can get it to that lock in point.
Rotations aren't without catch-risk, so you need to focus to get that right, but not ultra-catchy or anything, as mentioned above.
Score Breakdown and Final Verdict
Check out the breakdown of the score in the table below.
| FACTOR | Rating (/5) | Weighted |
|---|---|---|
| Jumps | 4.5 | 18/20 |
| Carving | 4 | 8/10 |
| Turns | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Switch | 4.5 | 9/10 |
| Speed | 4 | 8/10 |
| Spins | 4 | 8/10 |
| Butters | 3.5 | 7/10 |
| Jibbing | 3 | 3/5 |
| Crud etc | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
| Trees | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
| Pow | 2 | 2/5 |
| TOTAL (after normalizing): | 85.6/100 |
It's hard to find a board this light, but that also maintains a certain level of dampness and stability. But the Super DOA manages it.
No, it's not the dampest board you'll ever ride. And no, it's not the most stable in rough snow you'll ever ride - but for how light it is and the advantages you get from that, it does manage a surprising amount of dampness/stability.
And with how much you can boost this board, your knees and back are going to thank you for that extra bit of dampness, because this thing sure does feel like a rocket under your feet when you get it loaded up.
More Info, Current Prices and Where to Buy Online
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Hey Nate,
How does the Super DOA compare to the Rome Agent pro? I have the Super DOA in 154 and enjoy how lightweight it is while being stable on carves at higher speeds. I would love to keep all these attributes while finding something that’s a bit easier to butter and is a little more forgiving. Do you have any recommendations? My boot size is on the smaller end at 7.5 so I’ve enjoyed ~250mm waist widths for the maneuverability but would explore larger options if it’s not too sluggish.
Thanks!
Hi Jack, thanks for your message.
The Agent Pro, in my experience, butters easier than the Super DOA and is a bit more forgiving. In terms of feel, I would say the Super DOA is “semi-locked-in”, which really means it prefers to be locked into an edge, but you can release the tail and tail slash out with some effort, but not as much effort as what I would feel a “locked-in” board. The Agent is what I would describe as “Stable”, which means it doesn’t feel loose by default, but you can easily skid out and speed check, etc, when you want to with little effort and can lock in an edge when you want to (up to a certain speed limit). So kind of in the middle. Feels stable in general and can lock in or loosen up when you want it to, without too much effort. As opposed to a looser board which prefers to pivot/skid a bit and it’s more effort to lock in than to slash. It’s default is more to slash/skid. Hope that makes sense. I don’t usually explain this in detail, but wanted to explain in what way the Agent Pro feels more forgiving.
In terms of the things you like about the Super DOA, I’d say the Agent isn’t as stable for high speed carves. It feels really good for moderate speed carves, but has a lower comfortable speed limit than the Super DOA, in my experience. It’s not a long way behind or anything though. It’s also not as lightweight. I weighed the Agent Pro at 2,880 grams for the 157 – 18.34g/cm and the Super DOA 156 at 2660grams (5lb 14oz) – 17.05g/cm. This doesn’t always translate to how light a board feels to ride, but in this case the Super DOA did feel a little lighter on snow, to me, vs the Agent Pro. But the Agent Pro didn’t feel heavy or anything.
It’s not out yet, but the YES Greats XTRM is something that might interest you if you could wait for 25/26 models. I tested it recently and it’s just as easy to butter as the regular Greats, but it’s considerably lighter and has a bit more pop too. And it’s right there with the Super DOA in terms of carving, IMO and it’s even lighter. The Regular Greats could work too – not quite as stable on higher speed carves as Super DOA, but close. Not as light though. Also not that light, but another option to look into is the Never Summer Easy Rider.
Hope this helps with your decision
Hi Nate
Thank you for your great reviews. They are really helpful 👍
I am having a real hard time trying to decide which size Super d.o.a should I choose. I am experienced rider (about 30 years) and I am 6.3″ tall and weight 208lbs. My boots are Adidas tactical lexicon size is 11.5us. Last season I had Salomon Huck knife 162 as my park board. I want a super doa for my next park board, and according to specs, effective edge and width, I could size down all the way to 158w. Other option is 160. I have ridden the regular doa size 162 and it felt a little too long due to the 3.3cm longer effective edge than Huck knife 🤔 I am not doing any big jumps because of my age and knee injuries. Just want a light weight board to have fun with my family. My other boards are Lobster creamer 161w, Bataleon beyond medals x 161w, Salomon assassin pro 163w, and Capita Mercury 160w.
What do you think?
Thanks
-Antti
P.s keep up the good work 💪
Hi Antti
Thanks for your message.
Given it would be your park board, that you want something to have fun with your family and you have other longer boards in your quiver, I think the 158W or 160 would be what I would be considering for you. I would put your “typical all-mountain length” at around 163/164, but as a park board, particularly with the effective edge being as it is (and typically more freestyle oriented boards do have more effective edge vs overall length), I like to size down by at least 2cm and up to 6cm, so that puts both those sizes in range.
Typically I would say that the 160 would be too narrow for 11.5s, with an insert width of around 267mm (assuming a 22″ (560mm) stance width), but for how low profile the Tactical ADVs are, I think you’d actually be fine on it, assuming you were going to be riding with a duck stance, like +15/-15 or similar. But even with a zero degree back binding angle, you’d be looking at total overhang of around 4.6cm (2.3cm per edge) which should be fine, unless you’re wanting to do really deep carves on it.
But that doesn’t make the 158W wrong and your foot size will be fine for the 158W. And it’s not that much wider than the 160 – at around 270mm at the inserts (again assuming that 22″ stance width – if you have a wider stance width, then that insert width would be wider (meaning less overhang and less chance for boot drag). So, if you wanted to go a little shorter to make it easier to whip and throw around, then the 158W, IMO, is within range for your dedicated park board. Often a 158W can actually feel a bit bigger than a regular width 160, depending on the board, but in this case the 158W is only subtly wider than the 160, so it should feel overall a little bit smaller.
If it was me, I’d probably be leaning 158W, to give you that slightly bigger contrast to the rest of your quiver.
Hope this gives you more to go off for your decision
Thank you for your answer.
Sorry I forgot to mention my stance, which is 60-61cm, so it’s about 24″, and angles +15/-12. Maybe with 158w i would go with 15/15 duck, and a bit narrower stance, about 58-59cm.
But still, like you said 158w would differate itself more from my other boards.
Hey Antti
With those angles and that stance width, I think you’d be fine to fit on the 160, if you wanted to, but the 158W would also work well width-wise, and give that bit more of a contrast in your quiver.
Love the site – it’s been my go to regarding snowboard reviews.
I’m an intermediate rider who loves to carve, am super comfortable at high speeds and am looking to start getting into some jumps and side hits.
I recently purchased a 2022 super DOA 156. I’m 6’4” and 190lb, wearing a 12 boot.
The board is brand new, never ridden. Do you think I could get away with this board, or should I keep it pristine and look for a larger wide board?
Thanks, keep up the excellent work!
Hi Matthew
Thanks for your message. Yeah, with 12s, I would look for a larger board. With 12s, you’re very likely to get boot drag on the 156 when carving, IMO. It’s pretty short for your specs too. I would put your “typical all-mountain length” at around 162. With the Super DOA, you could ride it a little smaller, but I wouldn’t go smaller than the 158W for your specs. The 161W would also be suitable. Let me know if you want any recommendations and/or sizing for a different board.
Hope this helps
Nate what size of Super DOA would you advice? I am 179cm (5′ 10″) and weigh 72kg (158lbs) weight. Shoes US11 . I believe either 155W or 158W . What size would you advice?
I am looking for DOA (or Free thinker) as a second board for resort riding and fast edge-to-edge riding, switch riding and jumping. I currently own a Jones MT as my primary all round board but looking for something with higher stability at high speed good for bombing.
Hi Peter
Thanks for your message. Apologies for the slow response, was travelling overseas and haven’t had the chance to get to your message until now.
I would put your “typical all-mountain length” at around 156/157, so for a board like the Super DOA, I would go for the 155W. That said, given you’re looking for stability at speed, the 158W would give you more of that. But I’d still be leaning 155W, given you have 11s and while you do need to go wide for this board, you’re close to not needing to, so I would err on sizing down from that all-mountain size, rather than up.
Hope this helps and hasn’t come too late
No problem Nate, appreciate and thanks for reply! I was sure my messages haven’t been saved that why I was trying in the different threads. Sorry for that. I still hasn’t made any decision yet. I’m waiting for some sales, but it looks like in the EU, Capita is already out of stock in most sizes, so I’m waiting for some offers from Burton… Thank you and take care
You’re very welcome Peter. Yeah, really behind and comment notifications aren’t working quite as they should but waiting until I’m caught up before I look into fixing it.
Hey Nate,
Thanks for the great review. I haven’t upgraded my snowboard since 2007, as I’ve been riding an old Forum Destroyer 2007 (158cm) for this whole time. I couldn’t find much information about the old board, I bought it when I was starting out, but I do remember it being rated stiff and for intermediate/expert. I recently purchased the Capita Super DOA 2024, the 161W (I’m 6′ and 255lbs and a size 13 boot, but been riding on 158cm just fine), and likely looking to slim down a bit to the 220 range in the near future :). I’m used to bombing hills all-mountain, limited amount of park other than jumps, and usually don’t hit powder. This review helped me and I think this board will be a solid and familiar upgrade from the old Forum Destroyer I used to ride, or at least I hope so!
Hey Dan
Thanks for your message. I think the Super DOA fits your riding style well, from what you’re describing. And size-wise I think that should work well too. I would put your “typical all-mountain length” at around 164/165, but given you’re used to 158 and haven’t had any issues with it, and given that 161 isn’t too far below that, I think the 161W should work well and will still be good at 220lbs as well, so I think it’s a good bet.
Hello Nate!
I want to buy new Super DOA. I previously owned a 158 Super DOA. But now it is damaged. I really like it. I am currently considering the size. I am 188cm tall and weigh 88kg. The boots size US10.5. I bought it and use it in the park most of the time, so I am considering 158 or 158w or 155w. I hope you can give me suggestions, and I hope you can recommend a Union bindings with super doa. Thanks
Hi Gilbert
Thanks for your message.
I would put your “typical all-mountain length” at around 161/162, but given that you’ll be mainly using it in the park, I wouldn’t go that big. So I think the 158 would be a good bet. Width-wise, I would say it’s just enough for 10.5s, assuming you’re riding with +15/-15 binding angles or similar and your boots aren’t too bulky or anything. Otherwise the 158W could work. The 155W could also be an option, but it is getting on the smaller side for you, IMO. And the width isn’t super wide for your boots either. It’s not that much wider than the 158, so there wouldn’t be a case for sizing down even more because of width, IMO. But if you were looking to have a board that was going to be predominantly for playful freestyle and jibbing/buttering etc, then that size could work. But if you’re doing bigger jumps and that kind of thing, I think you’d want more stability for landings and approach.
I’d be leaning 158 again. And assuming you had no boot drag issues on your previous 158, I think that would be the best size. If you felt like you were getting drag issues, then I’d go 158W. Unless you want something more playful/not doing any bigger jumps, then the 155W. But then again, if you were doing really playful/creative freestyle like lots of buttering/jibbing, then I’d probably go a different board, anyway.
Hope this helps with your decision
Thanks! And I hope you can recommend a Union bindings with super doa
Hi Gilbert. Sorry, I forgot the second half of the question!
I answered it in my head! I would go Falcor on the Super DOA, especially if you’re doing a lot of freestyle. The Strata would also work though, if you wanted to go a little softer with your bindings but my first choice personally, for the Super DOA, would be the Falcor.
How about Union Atlas?
Hey Gilbert
Union Atlas would work. It’s a good flex match to the Super DOA, IMO, but I’d go Falcor over Atlas, in this case, because it has the better board feel. Better for ollies, butters, etc, generally getting more feel/flex out of the board, making it better for freestyle/park, in my experience. Atlas wouldn’t be wrong, but I’d be leaning Falcor for that extra board feel.
Thanks for the advice, I will choose Super doa and Falcor
You’re very welcome Gilbert. Hope they treat you well and you have a great season. If you think of it at the time, let me know how you get on, once you’ve had a chance to get them out on snow.
Hey Nate
Did you prefer the 156 in super doa to the 158? I’m pretty much same specs as you except 11us boot. I rode the 158 wide 2023 super doa this season. And have thought about getting the 155wide?do you think the loss of stability vs nimbleness would be ok?
Cheers
Tim
Hey Tim
Yeah, for this board for the kind of riding I would be getting it for, I would be erring to the 156. I would typically go for more 157 to 159, if I’m wanting something for a bit of everything, including powder, and while the 158 would be better in terms of stability at speed as well, I would personally trade a little bit of that for a little bit more lightness (though this board is already super light!) and agility and for spins, butters, etc. There would be some sacrifice to the stability at speed going to the 155W from the 158W for sure, but I still found the 156 really decent in terms of stability at speed.
Hope this helps with your decision
Hi Nate,
I’m in the process of finding a snowboard that would complement my Burton HTH 156 and Jones Strom Wolf 158. I’m wondering if you could provide some advice on the sizing of the Super DOA snowboard that would work well with my existing boards.
For your reference, I’m 6 feet tall and weigh 190 pounds. Size 10 Vans Infuse Boots
Thank you!
Hi Seth
Thanks for your message.
If I was purely basing it off your specs and it was going to be your one-board-quiver, then I’d say go 158. Or even up to 160, but I’d be leaning 158 for that particular board. However, if it’s going to be part of your quiver with the other sizes in your quiver and it’s going to be predominantly used as your all-mountain-freestyle board and not your do-everything board, I would be erring 156, particularly based on the rest of your quiver. If you were going to be using it predominantly for the park, you could even go as short as 154, but otherwise, I’d go 156.
Hope this helps with your decision
Hi Nate, and thanks for yet another splendid review.
I am looking to replace my Burton Free Thinker from last season that is already fairly beat up, after 200+ days of riding (fortunate to have indoor facilities during off season in Oslo as well).
I’ve loved the Free Thinker in many ways but I’m after something a little more playful for this time, I spend my time close to 50/50 between the steel and the jumps, but I feel like to Free Thinker has been more jump leaning, and even though it’s working on the steal I want something that will be a little more forgiving and easy to press and butter without losing any pop and stability for bigger jumps. I want the board to be light too.
I have a separate board, the Skeleton Key, for powder, so I don’t really care about float for the park board, and it has be a true twin since I’m riding close to 50/50 regular and switch.
For reference I am 171cm tall an weigh 68kg, and I have been riding the Free Thinker in a 150 size. I ride the Burton Cartels and has a small enough boot size that any drag is a non issue no matter what board.
My options after some research and help from your reviews are the following:
– Capita Super DOA, even though it has the same flex rating on paper, it’s supposedly softer in the tip and tail making it easier to press and butter, and it has great pop and is stable at speed? I am on paper towards the 154 size, but I was thinking to perhaps size down to 152 to get more of the qualaties I’m after with this board?
– Bataleon Evil Twin +, Much of the same as the above on paper, light poppy and stable and should be great for rails? But, 3BT scares me since I have only ever had traditional camber boards, any tips here?
– Ride Zero, this should be a great all around park board with possibilities to hit everything well, maybe just what I need and want? Is it light though?
I appreciate any guidance and help I can get.
Thanks
Hi David.
Thanks for your messages (I got the other one too, but not publishing it just to keep it clean as all the info was the same).
Firstly, in terms of sizing. Yeah, I would put your “typical all-mountain length” at around that 154 mark, but given how you’d be using it sizing down a bit from there likely makes sense. While you may not have any issues with boot drag, it’s still helpful to know your boot size. A board can be too-wide as well as being too narrow. In some cases, if a board is a little bit too wide, it’s not a problem, but often makes sense to size down the length a little bit. So, if you could let me know your boot size, that would help with sizing.
Super DOA: I would say that it’s a little easier to press than the Free Thinker but not by a huge amount. Also depends on the model of Free Thinker you have. The 2023 model was softer and more forgiving than previous models. If you have an older model of Free Thinker, then you’d likely notice the difference a bit more, but if you’ve got a 2023 Free Thinker, then I don’t think you’d find the Super DOA more playful. It is certainly light, has great pop and is stable at speed, particularly for how light it is. It’s the kind of board I’d size down for even if your feet are a perfect fit for the width, so I think 152 would be the way to go, if you did go for this one. Note that the 2023 Free Thinker I tested was almost as light as the Super DOA – in fact it was exactly the same weight, but the Super DOA was a 158 and the Free Thinker a 157, so the Super DOA marginally lighter per cm.
Bataleon Evil Twin +: Now, this is a completely different kettle of fish. Quite a bit more playful and softer flexing. I felt it at a 5/10 flex. It’s not as stable at speed as the likes of the Freethinker or Super DOA, but it’s not terrible. Some stability there, but you’d definitely notice a reduction of that vs the Free Thinker. Nice and easy to press. Not like the easiest board out there or anything, but noticeably easier than the likes of the Freethinker or Super DOA. I rode it last winter, but haven’t had a chance to publish the review yet, otherwise, I’d just link you to that. But yeah, it’s great for jumps, but would be, IMO, a good improvement in terms of jibs. So you’d be sacrificing some stability for better butters/jibs. The 3BT is interesting. Not everyone likes it but I do (and I’m certainly not the only one). You can still carve, but it takes a little getting used to the feel for it. The engagement point is a little further away when you’re leaning into a carve, if that makes sense. When you first ride it, it doesn’t quite come when you expect it. But once you get the feel for it, I find that you can still lay carves on it, you’ve just got to make a bit of an adjustment. It’s pretty light too. The model I tried weighed in at 2720g (or 17.66g/cm). For reference the 2021 model of the DOA I weighed was 2680g (16.96g/cm) but I also retested this in the 2024 model but this time in the 156 and it was 2,660g (17.05g/cm). The 2023 Free Thinker was 2680g (17.07g/cm). All of these boards are light vs the average. The average of all boards I’ve weighed over the years is 18.71g/cm. Note also that weight can fluctuate from board to board, just being the nature of wood cores, but all 3 of these boards should be lighter than average regardless of the one you get. Here is our Evil Twin review. The Evil Twin Plus feels quite similar, but a little stiffer and lighter.
Ride Zero: I haven’t ridden the Zero specifically, but I did ride its predecessor, the Machete. And I was never a fan. On paper, it sounded like a board I would like. But in reality, it didn’t do much for me. You can see my review of the Machete here. But that said, I haven’t ridden the Zero specifically and it was the 2020 model of the Machete I think I rode, so it’s been a while. However, none of the Ride boards I’ve tested have felt overly light. And those that I’ve weighed haven’t been overly light on the scales either. Again, I don’t know specifically about the weight of the Zero, but the Twinpig was the last Ride board I weighed. You can check out my review of the Twinpig here, which has it’s weight on it there.
Hope this gives you more info to go off
Thank you so much for this really detailed response. Just what I needed.
For reference, my Burton Ion boots are size EU 40,5, but then Burton boots supposedly has smaller imprint so I don’t know what that tells you? It’s been quite perfect for all my previous boards, with just about covering the board without any drag.
I was leaning towards the super DOA while I wrote this (maybe you could tell), but from your response I’m now leaning towards the evil twin +. Especially since I thought that had a stiffer feel, much like the Super DOA.
Am I missing any obvious board in your opinion, considering my needs and wishes?
I am happy to sacrifice a little bit of stability for a more butter/jib friendly feel, and torsional flex is also very important since I feel the free thinker is a little stiff in this region which makes it hard to set up for jibs when you have little space between rails etc.
Also, I rarely hit jumps that are bigger than 10 mettes (30+ feet) since that is my limit to date to actually charge and do tricks, so as long as the board is stable for those medium-large size jumps it’s good enough.
Excited to hear your feedback.
Thanks for the extra info David.
Size-wise for the Evil Twin+ I would go 151. You could go 154 as well, but, IMO the combination of the length/width makes it a little bigger than ideal, particularly if you’re looking for it to be more freestyle/playful.
If you were to go Super DOA, the 152 would be your best bet, for sure, IMO. But yeah, I think the Evil Twin+ sounds like it would suit what you want well – and definitely stable enough for medium jumps.
Hey so I got the 2021 free thinker for my first year snowboarding and honestly I really loved it even though I was learning, it was super fast and stable and I never really had any bad falls or edge catches I was wondering however in terms of flex how would u compare it to the custom or the super doa
Also I’m 5’9 130lbs and I rode a 154 do you think becuase of my wieght I should size a little down?
Hi Keagan
I would say the Custom and Super DOA are a similar flex to the 2021 Freethinker. If you didn’t have any issues with the Free Thinker, I think both the Custom and Super DOA could work for you. For your specs, I would put your “standard all-mountain length” at around 151, so I would size down a bit from 154. E.g. for Custom, I’d look at the 150 and for Super DOA, the 152. But if you could also let me know your boot size, to confirm.
Heyy nate,
Im looking to try a new board, I am considering 154 Super DOA. I am mainly looking for progress in park(just starting out in park), learn butters and so on but also I wanna still go fast all around the mountain with my friends. Your comment regarding this board being punishing scares me a bit. Currently Im riding 156 Burton Custom X 2008. How punishing Super DOA compared to Burton Custom X. I feel comfy with Custom X but tbh I never tried any other board so I cannot compare to anything. Pls let me know if you think 154 Super DOA is a good choice for me. I weigh 69 KGs 178cm tall and have boot size of US 9.
Thank you so much!
Hi Bobby
Thanks for your message.
If you’re used to riding the Custom X, then don’t worry about it being punishing! The Custom X is a much stiffer, more aggressive board that is more punishing of poor technique than the DOA. So you shouldn’t have any problems there. It will feel mellow and playful compared to your Custom X, IMO.
The one thing to think about with this board is that it comes with a structured base that doesn’t work great in all conditions. I didn’t like it and I’ve had others mention it too. But with a good base grind to remove that structure, you should be good (if it’s something that you don’t like).
Size-wise, I think the 154 would be a good size for your specs and what you’re wanting to do, IMO – that’s exactly what I’d go with for you.
Hope this helps with your decision
hey nate , I see on the 2023 model that the superdoa got a new core , topsheet and omni tune . I was wondering if you had a chance to take a look and/or ride it and if you feel anything had changed or if it was worth the difference given that i see there is a price increase this year. (although i do see several other boards received price increases and this may be likely due to inflation and more expensive manafacturing costs. )
Hey Mike
Thanks for your message.
I didn’t get on the 2023 Super DOA unfortunately, so not sure how much difference those changes made. But my instinct that it would be subtle. The price increase is likely just a general increase. Prices have gone up across the board for snowboards this year – which is typical of any year, but a bigger price hike this year compared to any other year that I’ve tracked prices (since 2014). And yeah, I’d say it’s most likely because of a combination of factors such as inflation and supply issues that everyone has had the last couple of years.
Wanted to buy a special gift for my son 15 year old and still growing
He’s 150lbs, size boot 10.5
What your thoughts in terms of size for his board I was looking to surprise him with a super doa and can put my hands on a 158
He has 10.5 burton step on phoron boots with large bindings
Will the 158 work?
Hi Stephane
Thanks for your message.
For his weight, I think the 158 is going to be too long. I think he would be good with it width-wise, but I think it’s a bit too long for his weight. I definitely get that he’s still growing and want it to be something to grow into, but I think that’s probably a step too far, IMO. I would consider the 155W. It’s still, IMO, something that he can grow into, but will be a better size for right now as well. And if his feet are growing, there’s that little bit more width to grow into – without it being too wide for his feet right now either. But if you could also let me know his height, to confirm, that would be great. Weight and boot size are definitely more important, but I still like to take height into account.
Thanks Nate, his current height is 5’11”
Hi Stephane
Yeah, I would still go 155W, if you can. The 158 is a little long for right now – and that slightly wider width allows room for foot growth. And I don’t think the 155W will get too short too quickly.
Hi,
Thanks for the review ..
Could you please tell me if there is a big diffrence between Super DOA 2020 and 2021?
I already have the 2020 n i love it .. the best board that i ever had.. but like to know more about this one.. Thanks
Hi Arshia
Thanks for your message.
I wouldn’t say there’s a massive difference but there’s certainly a difference. Technically speaking the 2021 got a new core and new “carbon tape”. In reality I felt like the 2021 was lighter (though the 2020 was already super lighter) and a little poppier – again the 2020 was really poppy, so it’s kind of crazy that this board got even lighter and poppier. But whilst the 2021 was an upgrade, IMO, they’re not light years apart or anything. I did prefer the 2021 model, but if you already have the 2020 model, I’d stick with it. For the money, you’re not going to get anything earth shatteringly different or anything.
Hope this helps with your decision
Hi Nate! Thanks for running such a great resource for all things snowboarding gear!
I am 5’11” and 185 lbs. I have a size 11.5 Burton Moto boot.
Looking at the Super DOA as a do it all. Used to be a park rat, but really enjoy carving now, hiking bowls and trees. Would the 158w be wide enough for my boot size and laying down some carves? There is a 161w that gives an extra 2mm at the waist, but seem like it would be hardly noticeable. I’ve never rode anything over a 157mm so I see those long board lengths and it makes me nervous.
I still want to lap the park after the snow gets tracked out on the medium jumps and rails. Does this board sound like it will work for me?
I’ve been riding with old Capita midlife. So not scared of a stiff camber.
Thank you!
Hi William
Thanks for your message.
I think you could ride a 161, but for I wouldn’t for this board. If it was a powder/freeride board with plenty of that length outside the contact points in the nose, then around 160/161 would be a good bet – and if you’re riding style didn’t include park. For the Super DOA for you, I would go 158W. And I think it will be wide enough. It’s not ultra wide, but I think it would be fine for Moto’s. If you’re doing full on eurocarves and have a flat back binding angle (e.g. 0-3 degrees kind of thing), then it might be a little narrow but otherwise should be fine, IMO).
Note that the Moto are quite soft boots for this board – so when you’ve worn them out and need new boots, I would go with something a bit stiffer (but try to stay with a low profile boot, to make sure that width stays good).
Hope this helps
Thanks for the response, Nate!
I got the Motos after coming off of some very stiff 32’s and wanted to try a light, playful boot. I have really been eyeing the Vans Infuse boot, though! Do you think or know if Vans are low profile enough?
Hi William
Last time I measured the Vans Infuse it was 2.4cm longer than Mondo – and a different year’s model I measured and different size, was 2.5cm over mondo, so yeah pretty low profile. Last Moto I measured was also 2.5cm over mondo, for reference. But you could stick with the Moto for now and see how you like the combo, but in my experience, I would prefer stiffer boots for that board, ideally.
Hey Nate,
I am thinking about getting the super doa. I am 6’3, 90kg, 11.5 in boots, intermediate rider. Should I get the 161W or 163W?
Hi Jason
Thanks for your message.
I’d go 161W for a couple of reasons. 1. as an intermediate rider, I’d err on the shorter side and 2. even not taking that into account, this is a board you can ride a little shorter. I would put you at 163W for your “standard all-mountain size” but I’d go 161W for this board.
Hope this helps with your decision
Hi Nate, love your website and your passion, thanks!
I’m an intermediate rider, 10 years experience, been riding a burton custom flying V since 2013, and think it is time for a new board.
Mainly ride on piste, and for me most important is good turnability, and stability, and grip when turning (also when icy).
In a snowboardstore here in Amsterdam they recommended the super DOA. What do you think? the ‘unforgiving’ part that you write, and the super high speeds that I read here and there concern me a bit. Do you think this is a good board for me or do you have another recommendation?
Thanks!!
Hi Oscar
Thanks for your message.
My instinct, from what you’re describing, is that the Super DOA probably isn’t the best match. Can you give me a little bit more about how you like to ride, then I can narrow down what I think would be the best options.
1. How/where do you like to ride? You’ve given some on this in terms of turnability, stability and grip and mostly on piste. Do you ever ride powder? Ever trees? Any freestyle? Even if not necessarily park – do you like to do butters, side hits etc? Is it icy a lot where you mostly ride?
2. Specs: If you can let me know your height, weight and boot size. This would really help for choosing the right size, but also can influence the choice of board as well (e.g. heavier set riders typically shouldn’t go too soft and lighter rider’s not too stiff)
Thanks Nate, glad I found this site, my gut feeling says the same.
here is the info you requested
1) I mostly ride on the piste/groomers, sometimes go off along the side, with a bit of powder sometimes and trees, no park. So lets say 85% piste, 15% powder/trees, 0% park/freestyle, don’t really do butters. And unfortunately it can be icy sometimes and this makes me a bit insecure sometimes in terms of grip/edge. I often go with a group of friends that go pretty fast, I’m usually one of the last to catch up (not that I care), with my current burton custom 2013 flying v. I think its not because the board is to slow, but because I’m slowing down to much myself when I feel I’m losing control. So I guess I’d like a bit more edge control and stability for carving, but also some manoeverability when on the sides/between trees. does that make sense? Does such a combination of stability/good in icy conditions/edge control + playability even exist?
2) Im 175cm tall, 72kg, boot size 9/9.5
I’m currently doubting between:
1) yes standard
2) capita DOA
3) capita super DOA
4) burton custom camber (could go flying v again, but already have that, allbeit from 2013).
5) perhaps something I don’t know about yet?
I am looking for 156cm, but perhaps you have a better recommendation
thanks again, going to have to order tomorrow if I want to be on time for my trip, so hope you can help me decide 🙂
Hi Oscar
Thanks for the extra info.
I would be leaning YES Standard from that list, because it’s the best in icy conditions – and it’s the best for powder, for when you get it, IMO.
In terms of sizing, something around 156/157 is your best bet, IMO. For the Standard, however, it’s quite wide and something you can ride a little smaller, depending on your boot size. For you, I would consider the 153. The 156 is still doable for your specs. There’s certainly a trade-off – the 156 will be better for speed, stability at speed and float in powder, but he 153 will be more agile.
Given that you do sometimes ride powder and you get icy conditions a lot, I would be leaning:
– Standard (I’ve included again, because I think it could certainly work for you)
– Jones Mountain Twin 157
– Rossignol One 156
I wouldn’t go Flying V again, if you experience icy conditions a lot. The Custom camber is an option, but not as good in powder. Same for Super DOA/DOA – and they’re more freestyle oriented, which doesn’t sound like it’s what you need.
Hope you get this in time.
Perhaps, since I’m 99% going regular, i should look at an all mountain directional board instead? like the rome ravine?
Hi Oscar
Given you’re not really riding switch or doing anything freestyle, you certainly could go more directional. I haven’t ridden the Ravine as I haven’t tested Rome to date (though I now have a contact at Rome and should hopefully be able to get on some Rome gear this winter, which I’m super excited about!), so I can’t say much about it. On paper, I think it would work for what you’re describing, but I have no experience in terms of how it rides, how good it is in icy conditions or anything like that.
If you didn’t want to go too stiff, you could look at some options from here (though pay attention to the score breakdowns (as always) and hit me up before you pull the trigger as some may not be as suitable – i.e. more powder specific) or you could check out these if you were happy to go stiffer.
Hey Nate,
I was wondering if you could help me decide which size I should get for the super doa? I’ve been riding a 156 custom x and am looking for something a little more forgiving. I’m almost never in the park but I like to ride aggressively, jump off everything, ride switch, and explore the entire mountain including steep/ice/gnarly terrain. I will have a dedicated pow board for deep days for what it’s worth.
I’m about 160lbs with all my gear on, wear size 8 boot and I’m on the fence between 154 and 156. Do you have any recommendations?
Thank you much!
Hi Jason
Thanks for your message.
I can see your debate between those sizes. Both are certainly possibilities for your specs. Because of your boot size, I would typically say go to the 154. And also because this board has a lot of effective edge versus overall length, sizing down a little bit makes sense. I’d say 156 is your more “standard length” but in this case, I’d be leaning 154. However, since you’re coming from a 156 Custom X, my concern is that it might mellow things out a little too much. Going 156 Custom X to 156 Super DOA is already going to be noticeably more forgiving (and the Super DOA isn’t super forgiving or playful or anything – definitely a more aggressive board, but in comparison). You’re looking at going from (by my feel) a 9/10 flex to a 6.5/10 flex. And in terms of camber profile, you’re getting some subtle flat zones and even more subtle rocker zones. But this board is still predominantly camber – and rides more like a camber board.
So yeah, typically I’d say 154, and I definitely don’t think that’d be a wrong size for you, but I’d be leaning 156, mostly because of the board you’re coming from (and 156 is still definitely in your range).
Hope this helps with your decision
Thanks for the thoughtful response Nate.
Choosing between sizes is a nightmare and I appreciate you helping me out. I know the 156 wouldn’t give me any heel/toe drag issues in any conditions since the custom x didn’t and it’s a little thinner at the tips/tail.. do you think the 154 would be the same in terms of heel/toe drag? like euro carving and all that in soft conditions. I agree with you about the sizing down because of effective edge but not if I will ever boot out. Also, would the speed of the two sizes be relatively same just one would be more stable?
Thanks again Nate
Hi Jason
The 156 will be a little faster as well as a little more stable at speed. You’ll likely notice the extra stability, but the difference in terms of actual speed will be pretty subtle and you may not really notice it.
I’d be very surprised if you got any boot drag on the 154, with 8s. You’re looking at around 260mm at the inserts. The 156 around 262mm at the inserts – and the Custom X roughly the same at around 262mm. Unless you have like a zero degree back binding angle and super bulky boots I can’t see you having any drag issues on the 154, even euro carving.
Hey Nate,
Thanks for the response.
Is it safe to assume the 154 will be better at jumps and side hits than the 156 besides the really large features? The effective edge on the 156 seems like a lot on paper so I think I’m leaning towards the 154. The custom x’s 1195 effective edge felt really good.
Hi Jason
Yeah, I would predict that you would prefer the 154 for sidehits and regular jumps. Really large features, you might like the extra stability of the 156, but for most jumps/sidehits, I’d say you’d prefer the 154.
Thanks for your insight Nate! You’re the king! Enjoy the season!!
You’re very welcome Jason. Hope you have an awesome season too! Let me know what you go with and how you get on, once you’ve had a chance to get it out on snow.
Hey Nate,
One more question, what do you think about pairing this with a 157 kazu for pow? Knowing that would you prefer one size over the other? I also forgot to mention my stance is a little less than reference so the width at inserts is a couple millimeters less. I also wouldn’t mind too much overlap since I just ride aggressively 90% of the time.
Thanks again!
Hi Jason
Firstly, I’d still be surprised if you got any boot drag with the 154, even with the narrower stance. But I can do some calculations, if you’d like to try to be more certain. I’d just need the brand and model of your boots (and year if you know it) or the measurement on the outersole of your boots.
If you were going to pair with the 157 Kazu, that would have me leaning more to the 154. The Super DOA and Kazu are very different already, so you could still go 156 SUper DOA and 157 Kazu and they’d still compliment each other. But having the 157 Kazu in the quiver, means you could get the benefits of going shorter on the Super DOA and the downsides of going shorter wouldn’t matter as much, as you’d have that longer board in the quiver.
Hey Nate,
Would you be able to calculate drag for me? My boot’s outer sole is about 28.5cm or so. My angles would be I think +6/-6 at lowest depending how I’m feeling. My stance width would be the on the narrowest inserts at 20.5 inches. Let me know if you need more info.
Thank you!
Hi Jason
The Super DOA 154, if it was with the stance width I rode the 158 at, it would be around 260mm at the inserts. With a 20.5″ stance, I would say more like 256mm at the inserts. With a 28.5cm boot length, that would give you around 2.9cm total overhang, with no binding angles. With a minimal angle like 6 degrees, that wouldn’t take much off, but let’s say 2.8cm total overhang, or 1.4cm for toe side and 1.4cm for heel side, assuming perfect centering of boots. That’s not a lot of overhang. Without knowing the toe bevel height on the boot, it’s hard to say the exact angle you’ll get with that, but I’d predict it to be around 75 degrees, which is a pretty big angle to work with.
If you wanted to be even more sure you could measure the height of the boot off the ground, with your boots strapped into your snowboard in your bindings. A little tricky to find the position to measure to – but essentially looking to measure to the point on the tip of the boot that’s likely to hit the snow first – see this for more if those instructions didn’t fully make sense.
Hey Nate,
Thanks for that link, it’s very informative! Also, would it make sense to have my all mountain board have more effective edge than my free ride board? It probably doesn’t make sense for my all mountain board to have more edge than my free ride, right?
Hi Jason
Yeah, I would say I wouldn’t want my all-mountain board to have significantly more. But having the effective edge similar, I think works well. Then with the Freeride board, you’re getting the longer overall length (with a freeride board, that extra length will be in the nose predominantly), because of more board outside the contact points, which helps with float in deep pow and can also help with variable terrain. But when on nice groomers, you’ve got a similar feel, as far as effective edge goes. So I don’t think the 157 Kazu and 156 Super DOA are too far at odds, with the little bit of effective edge on the 156 Super DOA, but I think the effective edge match between the 154 Super DOA and 157 Kazu is more optimal.
Hey Nate
I hope that you are doing well. I am looking for a new snowboard and already have two candidates but I am not sure which one I should pick. My riding level is at the beginning of expert. The to snowboards I am looking for are the CAPITA DOA 22 and the CAPITA Super DOA 22 but I am not sure if it is worth to spent de 200$ extra for the Super DOA. Maybe you can help me.
Greetings Nico
Hi Nico
Thanks for your message.
I think it depends on what you want out of it. As an expert rider, I would be leaning Super DOA, but it’s not necessarily the case depending on the ride you’re looking for.
The Super DOA is a little stiffer (6.5/10 by my feel versus 6/10 for the DOA by my feel) and it’s got more explosive pop. The DOA is still poppy for sure, but the Super just gives that bit more.
The Super DOA is a little lighter too. But both boards (typical of Capita) are nice and light, but if you want even lighter the Super DOA is lighter.
I felt like you could carve a little harder on the Super D.O.A, but the regular DOA is just that little bit more nimble at slower speeds. For jumps the Super DOA is better for the most part, IMO – bit more of a stomper on landings and that little bit more pop. But I preferred the DOA just a little more for sidehits, just because of being a little more nimble. But the Super DOA was still awesome for sidehits – especially because of all that pop (and effortless pop too).
I preferred the DOA slightly for jibs – just being that little bit softer and little bit more nimble. Neither are jib-awesome, IMO, but DOA just a little preferred over the Super.
So yeah, the Super DOA is that little bit more explosive and lightweight, but there are reasons to go DOA, if you preferred to go slightly softer flexing and have a bit more for jibs. I’d be leaning Super DOA for you as an expert rider, but it does really depend on what you want to optimize the most in your riding.
Hope this helps with your decision
Hi Nate:
I am 6’2″ tall, weigh 82kg, and boots size US10.5. I currently own Burton Skeleton Key Camber158 and Nitro Optisym Snowboard156 and Gray mach Carving snowboard 160w. I want to buy another versatile board that can take care of sliding, jumping and props.
Currently considering super doa and Nitro team camber, please recommend which one is more suitable for me, and I would like to know which size is the best.
Thanks!
Hi Gilbert
Thanks for your message.
For jumps I’d say the Super DOA is a little better. But both are great for jumps. The Super DOA just has a little more pop and is super light, so you can really take off with that thing. But for approach, landings and everything, they’re both very good.
For jibbing, neither are amazing, but I’d say the Team just a little better – mostly because it’s a little more agile at slower speeds, so it makes setups a little easier.
I preferred the Team for turning/carving, but just subtly better, IMO.
Size-wise, I’d say 158 for the Super DOA – or even down to the 156, given what you’ll be using it for mostly, and given how much affective edge that board has, by the sounds of it. 156 bordering on too narrow though. If you weren’t going to be doing any aggressive carves on it you might get away with it, but otherwise it’s probably too narrow. The 155W definitely an option too. It’s not ultra wide for a wide board and you’re still getting a good amount of effective edge there – and given how you’ll be using it, it’s certainly an option.
For the Team Camber, probably 159, but again, it’s bordering on too narrow. Assuming you’re still going to be laying carves on it, you might need to go wide on that board. It’s doable in the 159 width-wise, if you weren’t planning on laying too deep a carve on it. The 157W is also a possibility, if you think you’ll want to be able to lay some good carves on it still. It’s quite wide for 10.5s though.
On balance, just because I think the sizing would be better, I’d be leaning Super DOA, and either 158 or 155W.
Hope this helps with your decision
Thank you Reply
If it is super doa158 and Burton Custom Camber 158, which one do you recommend, thank you
Hi Gilbert
I find the Burton Custom Camber and Nitro Team Camber to be very similar boards – so what I noted for the Team Camber versus the Super DOA applies here too. But sizing is different, so the 158 Custom Camber is, IMO, a slightly more suitable size for your specs, IMO. The 158 has more effective edge and is a little wider than the 159 Team Camber – though only really at the front insert, so I think if you were leaning Team Camber but the sizing wasn’t working then the Custom Camber is a slightly better fit size-wise, IMO.
In terms of width, there isn’t a lot in it. For reference:
– Team Camber 159: 261mm at front insert and 263mm at back insert
– Custom Camber 158: 263mm at inserts
– Super DOA 158: 264mm at the inserts
Personally, like to stick to 260mm+ at the inserts (equivalent 265mm+ for 10.5s) if I’m going to be really carving. Though that said, I haven’t run into boot drag issues on boards with 258mm/259mm insert widths (263mm/264mm equivalent for 10.5s), but I think that’s really as narrow as I would want to go.
Hey nate!
Was wondering your opinion on the gnu headspace 2021 , surprised you don’t have a review!
I’m currently torn between super doa paired with malavitas & a headspace 2021 with strata a! Both 155W, I’m an experienced rider with intermediate park skills looking, who mainly rides park, looking to improve still!
6’1 190lbs!
Look forward to hearing back!
Thanks!
Hi Ty
Thanks for your message.
The Headspace is one GNU board that’s eluded me. I rode one year’s back, but didn’t have my testing system setup as well as it is now, so don’t have a review for it. It’s one I definitely want to get on this year, if I can get my hands on one. So unfortunately I can’t really provide any insight there or a comparison to the Super DOA. I would be pretty confident that it would pair well with the Strata though.
Size-wise, given that you’ll be mostly riding in the park, I think 155W works for both Super DOA and Headspace, depending on how appropriate they are for your boot size.
Hope this somewhat helps
Hi Nate,
I recently came across your site and it’s been an awesome resource. It’s also cool that I’m about the same build as you (I’m 6′-1, 175lbs, 10.5 boot) so it helps with sizing choices.
I have the current version of the Kazu Pro 157. I’m looking to get another board that would be a good alternative to that one and has some different features. For my second one, I’d want a board that’s better for switch riding, jibbing, and butters. Does this mean that I should focus on true twin shapes and avoid another directional? I’ve narrowed down my choices to either a Capita Super DOA, Capita Mercury, Capita DOA, or Burton Custom. Which of these would be a better secondary board to have that doesn’t ride too similar to the Kazu? I’m definitely open to other suggestions and brands as well. Thanks for the info and keep up the good work!
Hi Henry
Thanks for your message.
I don’t think you necessarily have to go True Twin, but I would go at least Directional Twin, if you’re looking to ride switch with it – and for the likes of butters and jibs. However, I think going True Twin makes sense as you already have a directional board, and it gives you the best option for switch/butters/jibs and gives a good contrast to the existing board in your quiver.
From those options, I would say that the DOA offers the biggest difference to the Kazu.
But if you wanted a bigger contrast and something that’s better for butters and jibbing, then I would consider something from one of the following:
>>My Top 10 Men’s Freestyle Snowboards
>>My Top All-Mountain-Freestyle Snowboards
You can check out the specific scores (like buttering, jibbing, switch etc) in the score breakdowns.
The DOA would certainly be different enough to have in the quiver versus the Kazu and would give you something that’s softer, easier to butter and better on jibs – and certainly better for riding switch, but if you really wanted to maximize those particular things there are other options that will be better for jibbing/butters.
Hope this helps
How does this compare to the Capita BSOD? What kind of rider would choose this over the BSOD?
Hi Timo
The BSOD is more directional in a couple of ways. It has more rocker in the nose. The SuperDOA is camber to flat – with very subtly rocker tip and tail. The BSOD has more rocker in the nose. It’s also got a directional flex pattern, directional sidecut, a setback stance and a mild taper. The Super DOA on the other hand is a true twin shape, flex, camber everything about it is twin. Which makes the BSOD a more one-directional rider (you can certainly ride it switch too, but not as good for riding switch) and overall more focused towards powder. The Super DOA more freestyle focused.
The BSOD is, by my feel, marginally stiffer too – though not massively so.
I would say the BSOD is a freeride board bordering on all-mountain and the SuperDOA an all-mountain freestyle board. The BSOD better in powder, better carving and better at speed. The Super DOA better in the park, on jumps, riding switch etc. The Super DOA isn’t like a playful soft freestyle board or anything. It’s still good at speed and on a carve, but just overall more freestyle focused.
Hope this helps
Thanks. Very useful summary. Would you be able to come up with a board that would fall in between these two. Something that would be more all-mountain than the BSOD but less freestyle than the Super DOA?
Hi Timo
From Capita, the Mercury is the most obvious that comes to mind. From other brands, I would check out the likes of:
>>My Top 10 All Mountain Snowboards
>>Top 6 Aggressive All Mountain Snowboards
Depending on how aggressive you wanted to go
Hello, I recently looked for a snowboard for the new snow season. Currently Jones Mountain twin, Nitro Team, Capita super DOA are three choices.
My general situation: I am a novice. This is my second snow season. Burton Process has been used before. But I think this board is not suitable for me. I love sliding, and there is no specific direction. I hope to find an interesting, stable board that is easy to use.
Of these three snowboards, which one would you recommend? thank!
Hi Duan
Thanks for your message.
I would go with the Mountain Twin from those 3, based on what you’re describing. The Team and Super DOA are a little more aggressive/advanced than it sounds like would suit what you’re describing. The Nitro Team Gullwing would be more suitable, IMO, than the Team Camber. But from those 3, I would go Mountain Twin for sure, for you.
Hope this helps with your decision
Thank you for your reply.
In addition, I spend more days skiing on the ski slopes, and almost every year I have to ski on the ski slopes. MT is still the best choice, right?
Hi Duan
I’m not sure what you mean by “ski on ski slopes”. If you mean you have to ride on the groomed trails most of the time, then yes I think the MT is still the best choice for you.
OK！ Thank you for your reply! I bought 157cm Mt.
Hi Duan
You’re very welcome. Hope the MT treats you well. Happy riding!
Hi Nate,
I am 5’9 and 150 lbs with boot size 8.5. I have a Kazu in 157 and a Yes Greats 154 in my quiver and am considering adding a SuperDOA.
Do you think it is worthy and would you suggest to have a 154 or 156? I only had chance to try out 152 last season and it is a bit too short.
I would like to ride it whenever there is no new snow and with 20% on small/medium park jumps (no rail/box) + 80% resort (more sidehits/jumps but occasionally layout carves).
The major consideration of having a SuperDOA over Greats is the better pop and larger sidecut radius. But I would keep the Greats for icy/hard snow and butter and skid turns with child 🙂
Many thanks in advance,
Cheers,
Hi Zhou
Thanks for your message.
Based purely on specs, I would say between the 152 and 154 – and since you found the 152 too short, then 154. However, based on your other boards you could consider the 156. That said, the effective edge on the 154 Super DOA is longer than on the 154 Greats already and the same as the 157 Kazu. The 154 Greats is of course wider, so that’s a reason to size shorter on that. It’s a tough call, but I would be leaning towards the 154.
Hope this helps with your decision
Hi Nate,
Thanks for the lighting fast reply and your suggestions. That is a very good and solid point of the edge length: I would prefer not to have a twin board with even longer edge than my Kazu.
I used to stay on the ground and carve a lot but am beginning to hit some sidehits/jumps. Would you think the SuperDOA is a good choice over something full camber like DC the 156? I have read from other reviews that the (Super)DOA was not that good at turns and carves… which will be still my emphasis on mountain. My test ride of the SuperDOA 152 was at beginning of last year and I could not remember the feeling anymore (I bought the Greats after the testing).
Besides, I could get a new 2019 DC 156 at 250 Euro and the SuperDOA starts at around 470 Euro… even this is not the most important factor 🙂
Thanks a lot
Hi Zhou
I think the SuperDOA would serve what you’re looking for, but going with full camber might not be a bad call. I think having something full camber would be maybe a better compliment to your quiver overall. Something a little more different overall for your quiver. Not that the SuperDOA is that close to either of the Kazu or the Greats, but might be good to have a full camber in there.
I haven’t ridden the DC The 156, so I can’t comment on that board specifically, but a full camber option might be a good way to go. Note also that DC uses “running length” for their specs rather than “effective edge”. Some places take them to be the same thing, but they’re different measurements. Not sure what the actual effective length is on the DC The 156, but effective edge is always longer than running length, so it will be longer than the 1160mm that might be stated on some websites as “effective edge”
Hi Nate,
my best thanks!
With your help I decide to pick up a SuperDOA in 154 for getting more air and sending bigger. Is there a considerable change from 2021 model in comparison to 2020?
For a full camber board I will try before buying… I alway imagine I love a full camber but every year I tried the Custom X it was too much board for me 🙁
Hi Zhou
The 2021 SuperDOA has an updated core – and new carbon stringers in the core too. I did find the 2021 felt just that little bit snappier and lighter – but it was already a light board, so not a big difference there, but just a little bit snappier overall. But it’s not like worlds of difference to the 2020 model or anything.
The Custom X is A LOT of board. It’s not just the camber on the Camber X though, it’s also the flex. It’s a 9/10 flex feel to me on that board. Like really stiff. Flex makes a big difference. A softer flexing full camber board is a much different story. Next time, if you get the chance try something softer flexing full camber and see how you like it.
Hi Nate,
Many thanks again for the suggestions! Eventually I got a 2021 Super DOA in 154 and it rips! Got to ride about 10 days before the shutdown here. It is super fast and super poppy. But it is quite demanding while riding.
I keep my Greats 154 for more leisure riding or on icy snow, as well as for practicing switch. However, I am not good at buttering and found the Greats even harder for me to butter than my Super DOA at the same length, probably because of my 160 lbs is on the lighter side for the Greats.
Therefore I am looking for something to replace the Greats, that should be less demanding than the Super DOA, butters easier than the Greats/SuperDOA, grips on hard/icy snow, and still has good pop and can carry a little amount of speed for all mountain. Currently I could get good deals on: Asymulator 152, Box Knife 151/154, Headspace 152/155, Greats 151. Currently leaning on Asymulator 152 or Headspace 152/155… Could you give me some further tips?
Specs: 5’9 160lbs and US8.5 boots (very reduced footprint).
Thanks!
Hi Zhou
Thanks for the update.
I found the Greats and Asymulator pretty similar for butterability. Interesting that you found the Greats harder to butter than the Super DOA. I found the Greats quite a bit easier to butter than the Super DOA. But yeah, sizing down will certainly make it easier to butter. So Asymulator in 152 will be a little easier than 154 Greats to butter, IMO, and Box Knife in the 151 should be a good bit easier to butter too. But the 154 Box Knife, I don’t think will be that much easier than the Greats, depending. I found the Box Knife 157 pretty similar to butter as I found the 156 Greats. Greats 151 would certainly be easier to butter too – and for your boot size a better width too, IMO.
I haven’t ridden the Headspace, but I imagine it’s similar in butterability as the Box Knife, so going 152 would give you a bit more butterability, I would say.
A couple of others that sprung to mind that might fit what you’re describing well are the Never Summer Proto Slinger and the YES Dicey
Thanks Nate,
I would say my experience with the Greats does not quite match the reviews on the internet. I came from the Kazu Pro 157 and found the Greats more nimble and more playful at the beginning. However I also found it damp and stiff. For me it is very stable at speed, carves well but a bit too tight, and performs excellent in pow. That‘s saying, I had a unexpected pow day of >30cm with my Greats and it felt not far behind the Kazu.
In comparison with the Super DOA I found the Greats stiffer in hand and on snow. As stated before, I feel it is also harder to butter…
I would speculate that my 150-160 lbs and muscles are less ideal for the Greats 154. Or maybe I just prefer the lighter, snappier feeling of Capitas.
I have bought the Asymulator 152 at halfprice and will get the Headspace 152 if it was halfprice too. Currently because of the lockdown here in Europe there are lots of good deals… I really love to give the Greats 151 a try but the last year model is sold out. The two boards you mentioned are also on my list, but since there are new in 2021, they are still expensive. Especially the NS snowboards are way more expensive in Europe than everywhere else…
I will report how the Asymulator rides in comparison to the Greats. Lets see whether it matches your words 🙂
Hi Zhou
Thanks for the update. Really look forward to what you think of the Asymulator 152 and Headspace 152 in comparison.
Hi nate,
I was thinking of getting the super doa when winter clearance sales start in a couple months. I’m an intermediate rider (3-4 seasons) and have been on the regular doa the last 2 and a bit years and love it. I’ve been thinking about upgrading for a little more aggressive and faster ride but wasn’t quite sure what size to go for. I love riding park and will probably still keep my regular doa for more of jibby and small to medium jumping board. I’m 5’9 1/2, 78-80kgs with a size 9 boot and ride a 154 for the regular doa. Would you suggest I go for the 154 again or should I go up to the 156? I will probably spend about 60% of my time in the park and 40% on groomers, does that mean I should keep it to the 154 for park and due to it being slightly stiffer or should I just be on the 156? Thanks for your help in advance
Hi Jaydon
Thanks for your message.
I would be leaning towards the 156 for you, for the SuperDOA. Since you already have the DOA in a 154, I think it makes more sense if you’re going to be holding onto the 154 DOA. Since you’re still going to be riding a lot of park on the SuperDOA, that does leave consideration for the 154 SuperDOA for sure, but for better stability at speed and for something better for bigger carves, then I like the 156 for you – and still not something that you won’t be able to ride in the park. The SuperDOA will naturally give you more stability at speed and naturally better for bigger carves for sure, but as a bigger contrast to the DOA, I like the sound of the 156 for you, and it’s a size that’s definitely doable for your specs. If you were to just get the Super DOA and not keep the DOA, then I might think 154, because of your 60/40 park/mountain split, but as part of a quiver with the DOA 154, I would be leaning 156.
Hope this helps
Hi Nate,
Awesome, thanks again for all your help! Cheers
You’re very welcome Jaydon. Happy riding!
Hi Nate,
After some research I selected the following set:
Capita SuperDOA 158W
Rome Katanas
Vans Aura Pro US 12
I’m curious about your opinion about this. Is this a good combination in your eyes?
And is the board wide enough for my shoe size? The bindings are on the second widest possibility and have an angle of 15/15.
Thanks!
Kai
Hi Kai
Thanks for your message.
I think that setup works. I haven’t tested the Katanas, but based on specs and what others say about them, I’d imagine they’re about a 7/10 flex. The Super DOA I found to be around a 7/10 flex. The boots are a little softer (5/10 flex, IMO) – but still pretty close, in terms of a flex match. Ideally, maybe a little stiffer in terms of the boots, but I think they’ll certainly work.
In terms of width, it’s on the narrower side for 12’s, IMO, but I’d say you should be fine, especially given the stance width and binding angles. And given the low profile nature of the Vans Aura Pros.
Hope this helps
Hi Nate,
I have looked for stiffer boots, especially from Burton and Adidas because of the small footprint. Unfortunately, boots from those brands felt less comfortable than the Vans so the choice was quickly made.
I ride the board fairly short and I should be able to bend the board a bit more with my weight. In my opinion, the board should therefore feel a bit more flexible.
But thanks for your answer and keep up the good work. Love reading your reviews.
Hi Kai
Yeah, definitely if the board is on the shorter side for your weight, then the flex will feel less to you, for sure.