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Capita Black Snowboard of Death Snowboard Review

$499
Advanced to Expert All Mountain to Freeride
Directional Hybrid Camber Shape
FYI- This is not a Mid/Wide board. The extension of the side cut at the waist makes the board look bigger than it seems.
The black Death doesn't hold back. Its got a pretty stiff flex, rather narrow waist (except for the extension in the very middle) and rides fast. The Black Death Inc should be considered if you are looking at the Rome Anthem, Custom X or any aggressive mostly mountain snowboard. It's directional shape and aggressive flex make it a very fast fun board for people who like to straight line and carve out big turns. It also isn't too bad in the Pipe or on big kickers. The Black Death has a small camber between the feet and then slowly kicks up like rocker after the bindings. This makes for a great all conditions ride and provides better float in powder than the old camber board. Also the turn initiation will be a bit easier than the camber version but it's still not easy. Just because the 2011 Black Death is now a hybrid shape it doesn't mean that it's now a super jib friendly snowboard. This is still a very aggressive board for carving, doing things big and hitting runs at a high speeds. For 2012 the BSOD is still the same design and ride except it's a bit lighter. Check out the detailed review below.

How It Rides
Groomers	Excellent	Speed	Excellent	Flex	Stiff	Rails/ Jibbing	Rough
Powder	Good	Weight	Light	Carving	Excellent	Pipe	Good
Turn Initiation	Moderate	Edge Hold	Excellent	Switch	Good	Jumps	Good

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The Good Ride Take

The Capita Black snowboard of Death Review by the Good Ride

Size 159
Riders- 5'10", 200lbs size 9 shoe. 5'11" 175lbs, size 8.5 shoe, 5'11 175lbs Size 10.5 shoe
Bindings- Union Force SL's

The Capita BSOD was a board both riders really enjoyed. It is a very fast aggressive board that isn't for everyone but will be amazing for others. The BSOD ia inbetween the Yes Big City and the Rome Anthem in terms of stiffness and all mountain performance and design. The BSOD has more camber than the Big City and more rocker than the Rome Anthem. If you are looking for a camber like performance on groomers but want better float in powder the BSOD will do a great job as your one aggressive all mountain snowboard. This was one of my (the editor's) favorite boards of the year. Just to reiterate this is not a mid/wide board even thought he waist is pretty wide. The "death grip" side cut has an extension in the middle of the waist but the rest of the board is narrow. Just look at the 2010 camber snowboard specs to get an idea.

Groomers- If you spend most of your time riding on groomed runs there aren't many boards that are it's equal in this situation if you like high speed turns and a more aggressive approach to riding groomers. The camber like feel was quite refreshing in this world of rocker boards but it's still a little more forgiving than it's old camber predecessor. The BSOD is rated at a 6 in terms of Capita's flex but we felt it rode stiffer than that. It's going to be ok when the groomers get chopped up but it's not going to be ideal.
Powder- If you compare this to the Yes Big City it's not going to be as good but it's a little less work than the Rome Anthem. Still the rocker at the tip and tail help alot over a regular camber board. In addition to the rocker the BSOD has a decent set back and a directional shape that is more twin like than directional which helps keep it afloat as well.

Turn Initiation/Carving- This board takes a little work to get from edge to edge but it's very easy for it's stiff flex. Don't get us wrong this board still requires you to be on your game almost all the time and it could make you pay if you aren't. You can make tight quick turns through trees or just fooling around on groomers as well as big high speed carving turns. The BSOD might be one of the best hybrid camber carving boards we have tried. It's right up there with the new Rome Anthem. It has a nice spring out of every turn that helps you gain momentum and set you up for the next turn.

Speed- This board is very fast. The flex is stiff, the base is fast (maybe capitas best base) and the board is chatter free. We didn't really open it up due to the very hard conditions but found the modest speeds we brought it to chatter free and very comfortable.

Weight- Not a feather weight but pretty light. Nothing noticeable on the bad side at all.

Edge Hold- The mostly camber shape and the little extension (we are guessing 1/2 cm) at the center of the board makes for amazing edge hold. We'd say it's almost there with Magnetraction and very grippy in almost any condition. Even in the hard conditions we felt very comfortable making turns and never felt like our edge will wash out. It felt like it had limitless edge hold similar to the magnetraction side cuts we have ridden.

Flex- This is a stiff board but it doesn't act as stiff as it is. Must be the hybrid camber.

Switch- This is a directional board but it seems a bit on the twinish side. It wasn't bad riding switch but you could tell the difference when you did.

Rails/Jibbing- Not that much fun. It's too stiff.

Pipe- Many people like a stiff aggressive board in the pipe. If you don't size up too much the Capita Black Snowboard of Death will do a great job in the pipe. The edge hold is great and the BSOD has a good personality for Pipe Riding. It can be a little unforgiving but for the most part this is a great pipe board.

Jumps- The new hybrid camber tech is still really springy. It's not the poppiest board out there but does a very good job when it comes to generating your own air. It's also very easy to launch of a man made kicker. Like in the pipe it can be a bit unforgiving but for the most part its very fun lapping a roller coaster or hitting a kicker after a long seep groomer run.

The Good Ride Take on Capita and Union
(same parent company)

Union- Union really lead the charge with the concept of eliminating the dead spot bindings create on snowboards. Because of that they have some of if not the easiest turn initiation out of any binding we have tried. The bindings with the Force style base plate really shows this and can make a stiff snowboard turn easier than most bindings out there. The bindings with the Contact style base plate have a more mellow turn initiation. The last few years many companies have picked up on this design style and Union isn't alone any more in this category. Still Union makes some of the best bindings in the industry. One of the only complaints we have is the buckle on the toe strap is very difficult to undo when it’s cranked down. We would like to see something like the ankle strap buckle that releases with little effort. Another complaint is the adjust-ability of their bindings. You can make some minor tweaks to make the bindings work for you but Union pales in comparison to Burton when it comes to adjust-ability. If you aren't that into adjusting and want possibly the best turn initiation in the industry the Union's are your choice.

Capita- Capita knows how to make a good sturdy park and all mountain board. They even have a good Pow board that’s priced appropriately for the amount of times you’ll use it a year. As you start to look closer in the tech of Capita you can see little issues like some of their boards still have an extruded base instead of a sintered base. You won't really see this on their high end boards like the Black Death but you will see it on their mid to entry level boards. Because of this style of production you can sometimes find a Capita snowboard for $100-$200 less than some of their competitors in that class range. If you are willing to put up with low tech in some places but still receive good performance Capita might be a good choice for you.

The Good Ride Take on Hybrid Camber
For the most part there are two types of hybrid camber that we see out there these days.
1. Mostly Rocker Hybrid Camber
This type of ride, like many boards, has camber and rocker but unlike other rockered boards the center has a mini camber. This is usually 1-3mm high, sits only between the bindings and then curves up right after. From a distance this board looks like a rocker board but when you look closer you see the little camber between the feet. This is not as loose as hybrid rocker but it’s very close. It is very stable between the feet and easy to one foot or flat base in any condition out there. Mostly Rocker Hybrid Camber is very versatile. You will see this design on anything from Freestyle to Freeride style snowboards. This will work well with all ability levels and riding styles.

2 Mostly Camber Hybrid Camber
There are all types of designs but this type usually looks like a Camber board and rides much closer to an old school Camber board. ONe thing you will notice is usually when you step on the board the tip and tail rise up a lot more than a normal camber board will. Some are mostly camber and others have a bit more rocker but you will always notice they have camber. This allows for a stable, fast carve friendly feeling you get with camber but also makes it more catch free and floaty in powder. This doesn't float effortlessly like hybrid rocker, mostly rocker hybrid camber or flat to rocker but it does better than camber. You will mainly see this on aggressive freestyle to all mountain to freeride style snowboards.

Company Information

Capita Black Death 2012

SLIM - NO GYM!
THE BLACK DEATH WORKOUT! Dear CAPiTA, To put it lightly, I’ve had a stressful year. My doctor prescribed regular exercise and my therapist told me I need to find a deep release. I’ve seen a couple different personal training managers, but they can’t focus on my resistance training or cardio intervals because they keep checking themselves out in the mirror. I was just about fed up when a friend told me about The Black Death Workout. Now I too can Harness the Darkness™, and what’s best is – I can do it from my very own home! No membership fees, no stinky locker rooms or weird naked people. Just me and my hour long flab-blasting session. Now, I can knock out my jiggly spots and face my day feeling more sexy and powerful than ever. It’s an all new me, and I owe it all to you. Thanks CAPiTA! Sincerely,
David

Why You'll Like It:

It’s an any day, all-terrain, freestyle beast. The Black Snowboard of Death integrates camber where you need it for power and stability through variable terrain with reverse camber where you want it for control in powder conditions. We’ve added Death Grip™ - a unique reverse sidecut blend in the mid section to compliment this hybrid camber design. This combination retains high-speed control in any situation and continues to build upon the Black Death legacy epitomizing all-terrain freestyle design.

Program Features
Flat Kick P2 Superlight Core Custom Weave - Basalt Wax Infused Rotation Sintered Base Flex 7 Award: Good Wood 2011
4 x 30mm Wide (Basalt)

DETAIL:

P2 SUPERLIGHT core
Custom Weave Fiberglass Configuration
4 x 20mm Basalt V Tech Reinforcements

Wax Infused Rotation Sintered Speed Base
Death Grip™
Glow In The Dark Layered Silkscreened Topsheet

Silkscreened + OG Die Cut Base Graphics
PLT Topsheet Technology
360 Degree Steel Edges

Full ABS Sidewalls With Full Length Screened Graphics
4 x 2 Inserts
Logo Base Inlay

CAMBER TYPE: FREERIDE FK

Freeride FK

Capita Black Death 2011

When the Tree of Life was bearing its first fruits and magic was still in its infancy, raw and unfettered, Talents of The Art performed unspeakable summonings. Reaching deep into the unknown, they tore both gods and demons from their home worlds to be tethered and used like mules and oxen.

This arrogance by The Talents finally lead to a great rebellion by The Summoned. They sought revenge for the injustice they suffered and ravaged the land, seeking to devour all of humanity.

Realizing their great aberration, the remaining Talents, those who weren't ripped apart by the initial onslaught, banded together and performed The Ritual of B’sod. Sacrificing their lives to mend the wound they've caused, they repelled The Summoned and sent them back to the netherworld. Yet the most powerful of the demons, The Bereft, they could not send back.

Using the last of their lifeblood, they quartered his body and sealed him into four separate tombs. These were buried and the veracity of these events were long made into legend. But the wards have weakened over the countless millennia and the ancient magic that once held back the savage raw energy is failing.

Witness! For there is naught else to do.

The irresistable power of death is about to be reborn.

Armament

P2 SUPERLIGHT Core • Custom Weave Fiberglass Configuration with Basalt Reinforcements • Wax Infused Rotation Sintered Speed Base • Year One Die-cut Base Graphics • Metallic Screened PLT Topsheet Technology • 360 Degree Steel Edges • Full ABS Sidewalls With Full Length Screened Graphics • 4x2 Inserts • Aluminum Logo Base Inlay

Completely re-engineered for 2010, the 10 Year Anniversary – Black Snowboard of Death integrates camber where you need it for power and stability through variable terrain with reverse camber where you want it for control in powder conditions. We’ve added a unique sidecut blend in the mid section to compliment this unique camber design. This combination retains high-speed control in any situation and continues to build upon the Black Death legacy epitomizing all-terrain freestyle design.

Capita Black Death 2010

Story

In the year 2000, skulls on a snowboard graphic bordered on lame for anyone with an inkling of originality. The aesthetic reigned as a wretched plague marginalizing our creative culture. There were truly no parameters for its presentation or escape from its meaningless image. We were frothy mouthed and sick. Physically tired I can tell you, from seeing skulls on snowboards. With what started as an obvious mockery of our industry and ourselves, we lashed out and released The Original Black Snowboard of Death.

The sarcasm was appreciated by some, completely missed by others. We walked a fine line being both critical of artistic stagnation and also true fans of the dark arts.

The boards ended up becoming our best selling series for four years in a row and showcase the only graphic theme that has spanned all nine years of our existence. It’s a testament to the fact that no matter how tired it might seem, the exploitation of darkness, rebellion, and the unknown will always connect with a certain portion of society.

The materials, shaping, and technical make up of these boards have evolved greatly over the last nine collections. However, to honor the series and the loyal fan base that loves these boards, we have revived the Original Merchant Of Death skull and die cut, the obvious reality that, “Death Sells.”

Creation Theory

Black Death, Inc. incorporates the sidecut theory and ride-ability of it’s award winning ancestors, and continues the Black Death legacy epitomizing all terrain freestyle design. With a lightweight and snappy AIR core, lightning fast base, and bomb-proof sidewall construction this series will undoubtedly retain the title of one of the best all terrain snowboards in the world.

Features

DS + ENT – Entrapped AIRcore • Custom Weave – E Class Fiberglass Configuration • Carbon Kevlar RV Reinforcements • Wax Infused Sintered Speed Base • OG Die-cut Base Graphics • Metallic Screened PLT Topsheet Technology • 360 Degree Steel Edges • Full ABS Sidewalls With Graphics • Aluminum Logo Base Inlay • 4x2 Inserts

* Previous Transworld Good Wood Award Winner

Specs

Capita Black Death 2012

Length	Effective Edge	Waist	Nose/Tail	Sidecut	Setback (Inches)	Max Stance (Inches)
156	1199	25.30	29.62 / 29.59	8.30 > 1.50 > 7.78	.50	24
159	1225	25.60	30.03 / 30.00	8.50 > 1.50 > 7.90	.50	25
162	1251	25.90	30.44 / 30.41	8.60 > 1.50 > 8.00	.50	25
165	1277	26.20	30.86 / 30.82	8.80 > 1.50 > 8.20	.50	26

Capita Black Death 2011

Length	Effective Edge	Waist	Nose/Tail	Sidecut	Setback (Inches)	Max Stance (Inches)
156	1199	25.30	29.60	8.30 > 7.78	.50	24
159	1225	25.60	30.00	8.40 > 7.90	.50	25
162	1251	25.90	30.40	8.60 > 8.00	.50	25
165	1277	26.20	30.80	8.80 > 8.20	.50	26