Hello and welcome to my Capita Paradise review.
In this review, I will take a look at the Paradise as an all-mountain-freestyle snowboard.
As per tradition here at SnowboardingProfiles.com I will give the Paradise a score out of 100 (based on several factors) and see how it compares with other all-mountain-freestyle snowboards.
NOTE: This review is only updated to the 2022 model. We have changed this board’s category and waiting to retest it before we update for the latest model. The changes for the 2023 model don’t appear to be too significant, so most of this review likely still applies, but as we have moved the category now to all-mountain, we want to re-test it before updating.
Overall Rating
Board: Capita Paradise
Price: $449
Style: All-Mountain-Freestyle
Flex Rating: Medium (5/10)
Flex Feel on Snow: Medium (5/10)
Rating Score: 85.6/100
Compared to other Women’s All-Mountain-Freestyle Boards
Out of the 25 women’s all-mountain-freestyle snowboards that I rated:
Overview of the Paradise’s Specs
Check out the tables for the Paradise’s specs and available sizes.
Specs
Style: | All-Mountain-Freestyle |
Price: | $449 |
Ability Level: |  |
Flex: |  |
Feel: |  |
Turn Initiation: | Medium-Fast |
Edge-hold: |  |
Camber Profile: | |
Shape: | |
Setback Stance: | Centered |
Base: | Sintered |
Weight: | Light |
Sizing
LENGTH (cm) | Waist Width (mm) | Rec Rider Weight (lb) | Rec Rider Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
139 | 229 | 80-130 | 36-59 |
141 | 231 | 90-140 | 41-63 |
143 | 233 | 90-140 | 41-63 |
145 | 235 | 100-150 | 45-68 |
147 | 237 | 100-150 | 45-68 |
149 | 239 | 110-160 | 49-73 |
* the 139 is a new size as of the 2022 model
Who is the Paradise Most Suited To?
The Paradise is best suited to anyone who likes to ride the resort and the park - and for anyone who likes to ride the resort like a park. You can also just use this board as a resort cruiser, if you don't ride freestyle - great for just doing that too.
Not really suited for deep powder, but perfectly good for taking off groomer and in shallower powder - Ashly said she had a lot of fun in the trees on this board.
Whilst not strictly a beginner board, is good for high level beginners, looking to progress to a more intermediate level. It's the perfect board for that high-end beginner to low level intermediate looking to progress.
The Paradise in More Detail
O.k. let’s take a more detailed look at what the Paradise is capable of.
Demo Info
Board: Capita Paradise 2020, 149cm (239mm waist width)
Date: April 14, 2019
Conditions: Great vis first thing but started closing in and then snowing 10:30. Then on and off throughout the day. But vis was never terrible – in patches good and in patches OK.
Groomers were quite smooth and fast, especially compared to the day before, which was nice.
Nothing crazy in terms of fresh snow, but 1cm (0.5") overnight and few more than that in the days leading up - some fresh patches still to be found.
Relatively cold with a little wind, but not much - wind not as strong and not quite as cold as the day before. -4 with wind. Still pretty cold for April 14th!
Bindings angles: +15/-12
Stance width: 490mm (19.3″) - reference is 530mm (20.9")
Stance Setback: Centered
Width at Inserts: 246mm (9.69") - Ashly rode a little narrower than the reference stance - at reference stance the width is likely to be around 248mm (9.76") - based on measuring the 147 version of this board earlier.
Weight: 2340g (5lbs, 2oz)
Weight per cm: 15.92g/cm
Average Weight per cm: 16.48 grams/cm*
*based on a very small sample size of 8 boards that I weighed.
Rider Height: 5"6" (168cm)
Rider Weight: 130lbs (59kg)
Rider Boot Size: Women's US8.5 Ride Hera
Bindings Used: NOW Vetta, Small
Flex
Ashly felt that it was softer in hand than her own board (GNU Gloss) but when she got it on snow it was a stiffer feel. But still not more than medium - 5/10, maybe even bordering on a little softer - like 4.5/10.
Powder
Nothing really deep lurking around, but there was a bit of shallow fresh. And Ashly felt that the Paradise felt pretty good in there.
Based on specs, the Paradise isn't going to be a an awesome deck in deeper powder. But for an all-mountain-freestyle board it's a little better than average - with slightly longer nose and tail than you'd usually find - and the rocker tip and tail helps too. It's a really good option for those that like to ride a lot of switch in powder.
Carving & Turning
Carving: Not a super deep/aggressive carver, but you can get a carve in on this board.
Maneuverability at slow speeds: Nice and agile at slow speeds. Good for trees and approaches to side-hits - and those still learning to turn and still riding slowly or those that just like to cruise.
Smooth or snappy: Ashly described the Paradise as having a controlled and smooth feeling turn.
Speed
Ashly felt that the Paradise was a little more stable at speed vs the Gloss. Not by a massive amount, but just that little bit more.
Uneven Terrain
Ashly described the Paradise as being effortless in bumpy terrain as well as crud.
Let’s Break up this text with a Video
Jumps
Overall the kind of board that's really fun for jumps of pretty much all sizes.
Pop: Really good pop, without being epic - but that pop was nice and easy to access.
Approach: Nice and nimble for trickier side-hit approaches, but at the same time stable enough at speed for faster approaches to larger jumps.
Landing: Solid landing platform without being an absolute stomper for bigger jumps
Side-hits: Really, really good for side-hits. Easy to spin, nice and light, easy to access pop and nice and agile.
Small jumps: Almost ideal for small to medium jumps. And a great option for those who are just learning their jumps too, and who want to progress beyond just the small jumps.
Big jumps: Not quite as good for big jumps, but still doable. But medium jumps are probably it's sweet spot.
Switch
It's a true twin, so basically the same going either direction.
Spins
Ashly found the paradise was easy to get spins around on. And that's not surprising given that it's light, easy to extract pop from and the torsional flex isn't too stiff.
Jibbing
Good for jibs without being the ideal jibber.
Butters
Not the softest, most buttery board ever, but better than the average board to butter on.
Score Breakdown and Final Verdict
Check out the breakdown of the score in the table below.
RATING | SCORE WEIGHTING | |
|---|---|---|
JUMPS | 4.0 | 16/20 |
SWITCH | 4.0 | 8/10 |
JIBBING | 3.5 | 7/10 |
CARVING | 3.5 | 7/10 |
POWDER | 3.0 | 6/10 |
SPEED | 3.5 | 7/10 |
UNEVEN TERRAIN | 4.0 | 8/10 |
SPINS | 4.0 | 8/10 |
BUTTERS | 4.0 | 4/5 |
PIPE | 3.5 | 3.5/5 |
TOTAL after normalizing | 85.6/100 |
Overall, the Paradise is a nice and versatile all-mountain-freestyle ride that is just about perfect for those at that high-end beginner to low-end intermediate phase that want something that will still be good for them, when they're more advanced.
Whether you want to mix it up between the groomers, trees and park, ride the whole resort like a park or just cruise, this board fits all that criteria.
More Info, Current Prices and Where to Buy Online
If you want to learn more about the Paradise, or if you are ready to buy, or if you just want to research prices and availability, check out the links below.
- CANADA
- UK/EUROPE
If you want to check out some other women's all-mountain-freestyle snowboard options, or if you want to compare how the Paradise compares to other all-mountain-freestyle snowboards, then check out the next link.
Hi Nate,
I am 55kg/120 pounds and 162cm/5’3. I just learned to carve this season. I don’t ever plan on going super fast or doing any tricks. Just want to get comfortable and cruise down the mountain. Would you recommend this board and, if so, what size?
Hi Reg
Thanks for your message.
I think this board would suit you well, based on what you’re describing. I would be leaning 143 size wise. But if you could also let me know your boot size to confirm that sizing.
Hope this helps
Hi Nate, I’m hoping to grab a new board while there’s some sales going on this weekend & I would love your help. I am 5”2’, 120-125lbs, & size 8 boot. I live in northern Michigan, so sometimes the conditions are icy and also spend a few weeks out west riding each winter with my family. According to your skill chart, I am probably a level 5 but now that my kids are all comfortably bombing the hills I am looking to progress more myself and want something that feels stable in chop, powder, & flats. Is that possible? 🙂 I’m not looking to hit the park up, other than cruising through watching my kids. I currently ride a Rossignol Gala 142.
I am considering the Capita Paradise, but unsure of what size would be a good fit for me. Is 143 too narrow? Should I go up to 145?
Or if there’s any other boards you’d suggest I’m open. Thanks so much!
Hi Jenny
Thanks for your message.
I would put your “standard all-mountain” length at around 144cm, so either the 143 or 145 is doable, but I would be leaning 143 in this case. It should be wide enough. The only thing would be is if you had a pretty flat back bindings angle (i.e. 0-3 degrees), then it might be pushing it, but otherwise I think you’re good width-wise on that. The Paradise, in our experience, isn’t the best in terms of icy conditions, so that would be my one question mark on that. If you wanted to stick with Capita, I would be leaning The Equalizer. It’s a bit of a step up but I think you should be able to manage it – and it’s a little better in icy conditions. It’s a little more directional but if you’re not going to be riding switch or doing a lot of freestyle type stuff, then that’s fine – and it’s not so directional that you can’t ride switch on it.
Happy to suggest some other non-capita options, if you wanted. Let me know. If you do go Paradise, I wouldn’t call it the wrong choice, I’d just make sure to regularly check your edges to make sure they’re sharp and potentially ride with a slightly wider stance when conditions are really icy.
Hope this helps
Nate, Sorry. This is a follow-up to my comment. I’m starting to realize after what I wrote that for all-mountain riding I’m perhaps more of an intermediate 6 who is really ready to become advanced but for any freestyle riding I’m still firmly a beginner/intermediate (e.g. I confidently bomb blues, carve very nicely and easily link turns, but am still trying to consistently land box jumps and haven’t mastered riding switch at all). Sorry – just adding this additional information to really see if the Paradise is the right board for me to advance on …
Thanks again and sorry for the reposting!
Hi Marina
Thanks for your messages.
I think the Paradise could work for what you’re describing. In your case, it’s finding a balance of something that will help you to progress in your carving, tree riding etc, but also be friendly enough to help progress your freestyle skills. So, I think the Paradise certainly falls in that category. I mean you could go with something a little more advanced, but that would likely slow your freestyle progression, unless you were to get a second board used primarily to ride freestyle.
Some other potential options include something like the GNU Ladies Choice, Never Summer Proto Synthesis or Lib Tech No.43.
Size-wise, I would put your standard size at around 144. Given your comfortable at 142 and that you’re wanting to bring in more freestyle riding, I think something around that 142/143 would be a good bet. For the Paradise, the 143 would be your best bet, IMO. If you’d like specific sizing for any other options, let me know.
Hope his helps
Nate, Thanks for your reply! Now I’m leaning toward the GNU Ladies Choice, 142.5cm. Do you think that would that slow my freestyle progression or be too difficult to ride at first? I liked that the edge hold seems better…
Hi Marina.
As an intermediate level 6, I think you should be fine with the Ladies Choice – and will suit how you’re wanting to ride well, IMO. And 142.5 would be your best size too, IMO.
Hi Nate,
I’m getting ready to purchase my first board after years of renting! On a rental board, I am firmly an intermediate level 5 (according to your articles-it’s a perfect description of my riding level!). I am eager to progress further. I would like to more confidently ride blacks and experiment more in the terrain park. Overall I ride mostly groomers but have found I really enjoy more diverse terrain (like going through trees off trail etc). I like to carve a lot (LOVE the “surfy feel” of snowboarding) and can’t imagine myself charging down a mountain super fast any time soon.
I am seriously considering the Capita Paradise as my first board, but not sure if it will allow me to progress to the higher intermediate levels. What do you think?
Last season I used 142cm rental boards and felt very comfortable. I’m 5’1”, 125lbs, and wear a women’s boot size 8.
Would the Paradise 141 or 143cm be appropriate? Also open to other suggestions size- and board-wise!
Thanks a lot for your help!!
Hi Nate
I’m a low intermediate snowboarder looking to buy my first snowboard for the season (I live in NZ). I’ve just started learning how to control my speed via carving/skidded turns, but have only just progressed from late beginner level to intermediate this season. I want a snowboard that I’m able to progress further with and use for a couple more seasons without the need to upgrade as I improve, but don’t really know if I’m more of a freeride or freestyle snowboarder. Therefore I probably want a “jack of all trades” type snowboard. So far I’ve narrowed it down to a few options: the 2023 Salomon Women’s Wonder, the 2023 Capita Paradise, The Hello YES and potentially the GNU Ladies choice. Would you please be able to help point me in the right direction?
I have US Womens size 8 snowboard boots at the moment (though could potentially be downsizing to a 7/7.5), weigh 70 kg/154 pounds and am 170 cm tall/5 foot 7. Thanks! 😊
Hi Sophia
Thanks for your message.
Firstly, I think you’ve narrowed it down to a really good list for what you’re describing and there’s not really a wrong choice among them. From what I understand NZ gets icy conditions quite regularly. If that’s the case for the mountain you typically ride, then I would be leaning YES Hello and GNU Ladies Choice, just because they perform a little better in icy conditions.
Length-wise, I would put your “standard length” at around 152. As a lower intermediate rider I would err a little shorter, but you don’t have to go too much shorter. Something in the range 149-151 would be a good bet, IMO. With 8s you should be good width-wise with anything in that length range with boards – and even with 7s/7.5s they will be a good width.
Hope this helps
Hi Nate. Thank you so much for your response! I ended up going with the YES Hello and I’m really happy with my choice.
Hi Sophia
Thanks for the update and awesome to hear that the Hello is working out well for you.
Hi Nate
Thanks for all the detailed reviews, hoping you can give me some suggestions too!
I’m an intermediate rider, dabble in park, just small-medium jumps and boxes. Live in NZ and ride all season. Mostly just love riding all mountain, having fun on side hits and powder when it happens. Really need an all mountain board, something that is fun, stable and lots of pop.
I’ve got a Gnu Bnice at the moment but want something a little more advanced, I’ve tried the Gnu Ladies Choice and loved it. I also tried Capita Birds of a Feather and the reverse camber wasn’t for me, loved the pop though. I tried the Equalizer and liked it too but directional. Wondering if I should try the Paradise as it looks good. Or any other suggestions?
I’m on a 142, weigh 60kg and 5 foot 2ish. Set up 15, 15.
Hey Jessica
Thanks for your message.
The Birds of a Feather is what I’d call Hybrid Camber but with flat sections towards tip and tail as opposed to rocker sections. A typical Hybrid camber is camber between the feet and camber underfoot, with rocker after the inserts, towards the tip and tail. In the case of the BOAF it has flat sections instead of the rocker sections. The B-Nice and Ladies Choice have what I call Hybrid Rocker. They have rocker between the feet, then camber underfoot and towards tip and tail. The B-Nice though is predominantly rocker, with only very subtle camber. The Ladies Choice has a higher camber content (and is stiffer among other differences). The Equalizer, like the BOAF is a Hybrid Camber, but it has rocker towards the tip, rather than flat. It does have flat towards the tail, and the camber extends close to the tail than it does to the tip – part of what makes it directional. Reverse camber is typically used as another name for “rocker” – the closest of those to reverse camber in my books is actually the B-Nice. The Paradise is hybrid camber too, like the other Capita options, but it has rocker both tip and tail. Feels more like the Equalizer in some ways than the BOAF.
But in any case, the Ladies Choice will be the more familiar feel to the B-Nice, but certainly not the same and a more all-mountain capable ride. Since you’ve already tried it and liked it, I think that’s a good option – and it ticks all the boxes for what you’re after, IMO. It’s good in icy conditions too, which you get quite a bit in NZ right? It’s not amazing for powder, but it’s OK and can handle shallow powder fine. If you’re not seeing a lot of deep powder, then it’s enough for powder. If you’re in powder quite a lot and it gets quite deep, then you might find yourself wanting a better board for powder, but otherwise it should be fine.
The Paradise I think would certainly work for you. It’s not as poppy as the BOAF, but decent pop and really light. A little better for powder than the Ladies Choice and certainly better for powder than the BOAF. Not quite as good in powder as the Equalizer though. Not as good for icy conditions as the Ladies Choice, IMO. But if you have the chance to try the Paradise, it’s certainly worth giving a go.
Some other options include:
– YES Hel Yes
– Lib Tech No.43 (relatively similar to the Ladies Choice but not quite as good for powder)
– Jones Twin Sister
Size-wise, I’d put your standard all-mountain size, assuming an advanced level, at around 145. But given you’ve got a bit of freestyle going on in there and at an intermediate level, something in that 142/143 range is probably a good bet. But if you could also let me know your boot size to confirm that sizing range – boot size also important for sizing.
Hope this helps
Thanks heaps Nate! I think I’ll trial the Paradise and see how I get on 🙂
You’re very welcome Jess. If you think of it at the time, let me know how you get on.
Hi Nate,
I just purchased the 2021 Capita Paradise 145. I was wondering if you could give me some boot and binding suggestions? I’m an intermediate rider but have not replaced my equipment in about 10 years. All of the new tech is very new to me. I have a size 5.5/6 foot if that makes a difference.
Thank you so much
Hi Kris
Thanks for your message.
I would pair the Paradise with something around a 5/10 to 6/10 flex. And that should suit your level well, too. Check out the following for some good options in that flex range:
>>Top Women’s All-Mountain Bindings
>>Top Women’s Freestyle Bindings
>>My Top Women’s All-Mountain Snowboard Boots
>>My Top Women’s Freestyle Snowboard Boots
Note that some will be outside that flex range, so just double check when you’re looking at them.
Hope this helps
Hi Nate!
I need your help!
I’m debating between the Capita Paradise & Yes Emoticon. I’m a beginner and just want an easy/fun board that I can control and turn easily and doesn’t go too fast. I will primarily be snowboarding in SOCAL (Mt. high/Big Bear). I have the women Burton limelight boa boots size 8, I’m 5’5 and weigh about 110lbs. If you can also recommend the board length and what you think is the best bindings to go along with either board that would be super helpful. Thank you!!
Hi Holly
Thanks for your message.
I would say that the Emoticon is the more beginner suitable. That said, the Paradise isn’t a terrible choice for a beginner. I would say it’s good for a high-end beginner bordering on intermediate. For a pure beginner, the Emoticon would be the better choice. However, the Paradise probably has better sizing for your specs, which evens it out.
Size-wise, I’d say something around 143, if you were a more advanced rider, but it’s a good idea to take off a little size as a beginner. So something around 138-141 would be a good bet for your specs, IMO.
For the Paradise, you could go either 139 or 141 – the 139 would be the easier ride – and given that it’s slightly less of a pure beginner board, would be the size I would be leaning towards on that board for you.
The 143 is the shortest Emoticon. As a beginner, it’s bordering on too big – depending on boot size as well.
But if you could also let me know your boot size (or shoe size if you’re not sure of boot size). Boot size also important for sizing.
Hope this helps
Nate I need your help!
I’m an intermediate rider, 140 lbs, 5’5. I want an all mountain board and think I’ve read too many articles/talked to too many people, and now I don’t know what board to get. I don’t really ride the park, mainly just groomers, tree runs, etc. I ride with all skiers usually, so I have to keep up with them. I had a really bad fall in January and am still recovering, so I’m kind of scared now, but in conclusion I want to go fast except I want an “easy” board (is that possible?)
I was riding birds of a feather when I got hurt, so I might be tainted from that board unless you think I should give it another go (I did get new boots that were a different flex than I usually ride, so maybe I can blame that hah!)
Thank you for your help!!
Hi Logan
Thanks for your message.
You might have to make some compromise on speed, if you also want easy going, but there’s definitely some boards out there that strike a good balance between both. The Birds of a Feather certainly isn’t a catch free board, so if you’re looking for something that has a little less consequence for errors there’s definitely a number of options – and like I said, can definitely strike that balance so that it’s still not awful at speed.
Before I dive deeper looking for options, can you also let me know your boot size – just helps to find the best size. Also if you could let me know the size of Birds of a Feather you were riding before, so I can take that into account as well.
Thanks for the reply and for your help!
I want to say I was riding 148, but it’s possible it was 150? My boot size is a 9.
Hi Logan
Apologies, I should have asked for this before, but can you also let me know the brand and model of your boots (can make a big difference to width).
But here’s a list of possibilities that are pretty easy going but can handle a good bit of speed as well:
– Capita Equalizer 150 (you could also go Paradise, but based on how you describe your riding, going a little more directional makes sense)
– Arbor Swoon Rocker 148 (if you’re OK with no camber in the profile)
– Jones Twin Sister 149
– Jones Dream Catcher 151 (it’s a board you can ride a little longer, which is why I’ve included the 151 versus the 148)
– Never Summer Lady West 149 (a little stiffer but otherwise easy going)
– Rossignol Frenemy (no 2022 model, but the Rossi Airis is replacing it and it’s a very similar model – so if you’re looking at 2022 models, then the Airis but for 2021 and earlier models, the Frenemy)
– Salomon Wonder 148
– YES Hello 149
If you can just let me know the boots, then I can just double check those for width.
Thank you for all those suggestions, really appreciate the help.
I am switching to the Ride Karmyn Zonal boots this year, size 9.
You’re very welcome Logan. Thanks for the boot info.
I think the widths of those boards in those sizes will be a good match to your boot size. The only one that would really be borderline is the Lady West (236mm waist width), but even that would likely be fine, depending on binding angles. The only thing is if you rode with a really straight back binding angle, then it would be pushing it being too narrow and probably not worth the risk. The Swoon Rocker also has a 236mm waist, but it’s quite wide at the inserts compared to the waist (251mm at the inserts), so you shouldn’t have any issues there. The rest should be a really good width in those lengths.
Hello nate
am looking at capita paradise or capita birds of feather
am a beginner am 4’11 and 125 pounds , boot size is 6.5
what size would you recommend ? and which board ?
Hi Marj
Thanks for your message.
As a beginner, I would definitely look at the Paradise rather than the Birds of a Feather. The Bird’s of a Feather is a relatively aggressive board and not the easiest to ride for a beginner – so yeah hands down Paradise in this case, IMO.
Size-wise, I think you could ride either the 139 or 141, but I would probably be leaning to 139 in your case. Firstly because as a beginner it’s a good idea to err on the shorter side and secondly because of your boot size, I like the combination of width and length of the 139. I wouldn’t say the 141 would be a wrong choice though, but I’d be leaning 139.
Hope this helps
Hello Nate! Thanks for your helpful review on this board.
I’m an intermediate rider that mostly likes to cruise on groomed runs, but sometimes experiments with the park features. I was looking at the Capita Paradise as well as the Niche Minx, and was wondering if you had any suggestions? I am 5’5″, 143 lbs, and wear a size 9.5 boot.
Thanks!
Hi Mey
Thanks for your message.
I think both would work if you’re pretty casual when cruising groomers. The Minx is better in the park, but the Paradise is a little better for when you want to ride faster or carve a little deeper.
Size-wise though, I think the Minx is better. The Paradise is a little too narrow for 9.5 boots. I would say either 147 or 149, but probably 147, given that you like to ride park as well, but even the 149 is probably a little too narrow.
The Minx should be wide enough in both the 146 and 149. Both sizes work, but again, because you’ve got some freestyle in your repertoire, I think the 146 is probably the best size. However, if you do ride more aggressively on groomers and wanted the Minx to be better at speed, then sizing to the 149 would give you a bit more there, with a little bit of sacrifice in terms of park riding.
Hope this helps
Hi Nate! Thanks for providing such great reviews!
I’m currently deciding between the Capita Paradise and the Yes Emoticon. I want to have fun in the park but don’t see myself doing anything very advanced there so I would like a more do-everything board that I can take all around the mountain and even explore some powder. I’m from Vancouver so we get our fair share of powder but I’ve also experienced some pretty icy runs especially at night. I’d consider my skill level upper beginner and want a board that I can keep using for a long time. I’m 5’7, 130lbs, and a size 8W boot. I’m leaning towards 146 for the Emoticon and 147 for the Paradise. Would love to hear your opinions on this?
Thanks!
Hi May
Thanks for your message.
Both certainly, IMO, satisfy the “good for a beginner but can last a long time through your progression”. The Paradise is a little better in powder, but the Emoticon better in icy conditions, so there would be a bit of a trade off there. Emoticon maybe slightly better for the park, but both good in there.
Size-wise, I think the 146 for Emoticon is a good bet but for the Paradise, I would go 145.
I also think the YES Hello should be on your radar. A little more all-mountain focused than park, but still fine to ride in the park. Better than both in powder and good in hard/icy conditions. You would loose a small bit park-wise, but not that much and kind of get the best of both worlds of the Emoticon and Paradise in terms of ice/powder and still doable for an upper beginner level.
But certainly the Paradise and Emotion are suitable. The Emoticon you would loose a little in terms of powder, and the Paradise you’d probably want to do an edge sharpen more often to keep those edges sharp for the icy conditions.
Hope this helps
Thank You For Your Review.
My shoe size (mondopoint 24.5) but my boot size is 9 (32 STW Boa) Do you think size 145 is too narrow for me?
Hi Nasha
Thanks for your message.
It’s pushing it being too narrow. You might get away with it. It’s a good width for your foot size, but not ideal for the boot size. But if you could let me know your binding angles and also how deep you tend to carve (like how high up you get on your edges) that would help determine if you’d get away with it or not.
Thank You for your comment!
My binding angles are 15/-15 and I am not an agressive rider, its unlikely that I will be one.
I have also trilogy bindings (M size) if it does affects.
Hi Nasha
Then I think you’ll get away with it width-wise. The Trilogy M should fit fine on the board too – baseplate isn’t too long for it or anything.
Hi Nate,
I’m a female snowboarder, 157 cm, and an intermediate rider. I am looking for a new all-terrain board. I primarily snowboard on the East Coast at resorts that can be icy, so edge hold is an important consideration for me. Right now I am deciding between the Capita Paradise and Yes. Hello. Which of the two would you recommend?
Thank you
Hi Sarah
Thanks for your message.
In terms of edge-hold in icy conditions, the Hello would be the better choice, IMO. Otherwise, they’re both good, versatile boards. But on that fact, I’d go Hello. In terms of sizing, I’m happy to give my opinion. I would just need your weight and boot size. I like to take height into account as well, but weight, boot size, riding style and ability are all more important factors, IMO.
Hope this helps
Hi Nate, thank you very much for the help! I really appreciate it.
In terms of sizing, I am 156cm, 59kg, and my shoe size is 7W. I’m leaning towards the Hello 146. Would love to get your thoughts.
Thanks,
Sarah
Hi Sarah
I think the 146 is just right for your specs. Definitely the size I’d go with for you for the Hello.
Hello Nate,
I am currently looking at either the capita space metal fantasy or the paradise and wanted to hear your opinion on it. I see myself to be a high end beginner looking to progress to the intermediate level. I am 162cm and weigh 60kg with boot size US 7.5 female. Would you be able to give me your opinion on which may be more suited to me and also a recommended board size?
Thank you!
Hi Kate
Thanks for your message.
If you think you’ll ride the park in the future, then I would be looking at Space Metal Fantasy, because even if you change points at some point down the line, you could keep it as your park board and upgrade to a better all-mountain board.
But if you think you won’t ride that much park or none at all, and don’t want to have to upgrade boards for a long time, and want something to do a bit of everything and not have to think about changing for a longer time, then I would go Paradise. It’s a slightly higher ability board, but still something that’s good for that high-end beginner bordering on intermediate looking to progress – and if you’re not looking to have to upgrade again any time soon, then it’s a good bet.
Size-wise, I would say something in the 143-145 range for your specs/ability – as a pure beginner I would say 142-144 and as an advanced rider I would say 145-147.
So for the Paradise, it’s a tough choice between the 143 and 145. Either one would be suitable, IMO, but here’s a couple of general things to consider:
– the 145 will give you subtly more float in powder and more stability at speed
– the 143 will give you a bit more agility and be a little more buttery, a little easier to ride and a little better for freestyle stuff
For the Space Metal Fantasy, I would be weighing up between the 141 and 143. I would go a little shorter with the Space Metal Fantasy for a couple of reasons:
a. it has more effective edge vs overall length, so will feel longer; and
b. if you went this option, it would probably eventually become your dedicated park board, and typically you want your park board to be shorter.
Hope this helps with your decision
Hi Nate,
I’m currently tossing up between the Yes Emoticon or Capita Paradise Snowboards… I’m 160cm, 55kg, and consider myself a high-end beginner / low-end intermediate rider.
I should also mention that I am from NZ and although we do get powder our snow can get a little icy/slushy in areas of the mountain depending.
What would you recommend for me?
Hi Amy
Thanks for your message.
Both are great boards for your level, IMO, in terms of being at that point where they’re good for riding now, but will also be something that you can ride a long time through your progression. But I would be leaning towards the Emoticon in your case, just because it’s better in icy snow conditions.
Size-wise, I think the 143 would be your best option. If you were to go Paradise, I would probably go 141, though the 143 there would also be doable. But if you could also let me know your boot size (or shoe size if you don’t know your boot size), just so I can see if the width of those sizes is appropriate.
Hope this helps
Hi Nate! Wish you a belated happy new year!
it’s very detailed review and helpful info.
I happened to find that Ashly’s own board is GNU Gloss which i am currently looking at and comparing with Paradise. I saw Paradise’s performance is quite good in your review, in accordance to many tips I learned from other Chinese websites. However there’s very few review about GNU Gloss, even i search on English websites.
As an intermediate skateboarder (158cm 41kg female) from China, which one is a better choice for next level progress per your perspective? Compared to Paradise, how much score would you give to GNU Gloss?
Many thanks!
Hi Emma
Thanks for your message.
The GNU Gloss is a very good intermediate option, IMO. It doesn’t score as well as the Paradise (75.8/100) but does score well as an intermediate option (84.1/100). But it is a good option for progressing on. But the Paradise is also. However for your specs, I think the Gloss would be the better option. Firstly, because it has a softer flex. The Paradise, even though it’s more medium flex, might feel a bit stiffer for your weight, even in the smallest size. The other reason, is that I think the 141 in the Paradise is too long for your specs. The Gloss comes in a 136, which I think would be a great size for you. But if you could also let me know your boot size, just to make sure the width of the Gloss would be suitable, that would be great.
Hope this helps