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Capita Stairmaster Extreme and Stairmaster Extreme Wide Snowboard Review

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Capita Stairmaster Extreme and Stairmaster Extreme Wide

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$429
Intermediate to Expert Freestyle to All Mountain Freestyle

Camber Twin Shape
2011 Good Wood Award Winner
Capita does a good job with making snowboards at a reasonable price that perform well despite some of their tech handicaps.  This is the evolution of the Capita Stairmaster.  It has the same qualities as the stairmaster but it's lighter and also has a sintered base instead of an extruded base which is much better.  The Stairmaster Extreme is a good camber snowboard with lots of spring and a medium flex but still has a playful thing about it's self.   It's also the kind of freestyle board that performs pretty well out of the park, can carve well and hold a little speed if the mood calls for it. The 2010 and 2011 are pretty similar. The 2012 seems to have a tiny bit less effective edge than the 2011 and 2010 which makes it a little less catchy. The Extreme still fills a need for those technical freestyle riders looking for the traditional ride of a camber board at a reasonable price.

How It Rides

Groomers Good

Speed Good

Flex Medium

Rails/
Jibbing
Good
Powder Rough

Weight Light

Carving
Good

Pipe Good
Turn Initiation
Moderate

Edge Hold Good
Switch Excellent
Jumps Excellent

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The Good Ride Take

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.

 

Company Information

Capita Stairmaster Extreme 2012

NEW EXTREME PROGRAM! TRY IT TONIGHT!

Everything starts out ironically for underachievers. Like, hey check it out, I’m ironically blowing all my money at the bar. I’m ironically getting fired from my job. I’m ironically dropping out of school and partying all the time. My house is ironically a shit hole covered in a sea of beer cans and cigarette butts. I’m ironically a total burn out gypsy dirt bag. Then one day it dawns on you that nothing is ironic at all. You’re generally apathetic towards anything unrelated to good times, girls, skateboarding, rock shows, house parties, or going snowboarding.

At CAPiTA, we don’t judge. We understand. We embrace what feels natural, and encourage you to follow your own path in life. Hey, after all, at least you’re good at something right? Let’s face it – you party to the extreme, so we made you an EXTREME party machine. It’s a pretty simple concept really. First, you get your money together. Then you wait till it’s bar time. Then you indulge in a few EXTREME beverages. Then you turn up the volume. Then, if you’re lucky, you meet some good lookin’ lady friends. Then you have a few more EXTREME beverages. Then you wonder who turned on the fog machine as the people you’re with wonder what the hell you’re talking about. Then you start wondering how your new lady friends are hotter than they were an hour ago. And then… well, we can’t really remember what happens, but we know this: Results vary. Use at your own risk. Repeat program as necessary.

Why You'll Like It:

Maybe because this board won the 2010 Dew Tour Slopestyle Championship? Or maybe you prefer the X-games silver medal? Hmmm… Or, because of the Transworld Snowboarding Top Ten Good Wood award for one of the best freestyle boards on the market? In any case, the EXTREMES are for a special customer looking for a unique product that not everyone else is going to have. They’re geared toward a progressive park shredder that doesn’t want to break the bank, but is looking for more performance than the standard Stairmaster construction. They feature an epoxy glass configuration, sintered base, and cambered construction so they’re fast, strong, and have mad pop off park jumps. Combine that with a specially designed dampening system placed along the edge between the inserts, and these boards yield enhanced impact resistance as well. The performance in relation to price tag of these versatile freestyle boards is unmatched, and as a result, they’re the first ones to sell out every year.

 

Program Features

Traditional Camber DS Select Core Custom Weave - E Class
Wax Infused Rotation Sintered Base
Flex 6
Award: Good Wood 2011

 

IN DETAIL:

  • DS Select RFC Sustainable Core
  • Die Cut Sidewalls with 1.5mm Dampening System
  • Custom Weave – E Class Fiberglass Configuration
  • Wax Infused Rotation Sintered Speed Base
  • Silkscreen Base Graphics
  • 360 Degree Steel Edges
  • 4 x 2 Inserts
  • Aluminum Logo Base Inlay

CAMBER TYPE: TRADITIONAL

 

Capita Stairmaster Extreme 2011

Armament Designation
DS Select Core
Custom Weave - E Class
Wax Infused Rotation Sintered Base
Flex 6
SpecOps:
  • ENHANCED PARK
TYPE:
  • EXTREME
  • FREESTYLE COMBATANT
CLASS:
  • TRUE TWIN
  • SUPER DESTROYER
CONFIG:
  • TRAD. C
Story
The ultimate goals of young adult life are pretty simple: meet new friends, have a good time, and try not to do anything stupid. Easy enough, right? Well, in case not, we’ve consulted an acclaimed expert to help. As an international man of leisure, an authority on the realm of fraternization, and an experienced older man in general, Dr. Corey Smith presents you with an official cheat sheet for this winter’s social events. Please cut out and carry with you always...

The 11 Commandments of partying:

10. Thou shall bring the same amount of the opposite sex with you to the party.

9. Thou shall bring and share ye own booze.

8. Thou shall not close talk me.

7. Thou shall not spill ye bong broth on furniture.

6. Thou shall not have sexy time on my bedding.

5. Thou shall not swoop another man’s girl.

4. Thou shall not engage in deep philosophical conversation while high.

3. Thou shall not talk to me about how good you are at snowboarding.

2. Thou shall not pee in my closet.

1. Thou shall party hard yet still be able to shred the following day.

God speed and good luck.

 

Armament

DS SELECT Core • Die Cut Sidewalls with 1.5mm Dampening System • Custom Weave – E Class Fiberglass Configuration • Wax Infused Rotation Sintered Speed Base • Die-Cut / Screened Combo Base Graphics • 360 Degree Steel Edges • 4x2 Inserts • Aluminum Logo Base Inlay

 

The EXTREMES are for a special customer looking for a unique product that not everyone else is going to have. They’re geared toward a progressive jib and park shredder that doesn’t want to break the bank, but is looking for more performance than the standard Stairmaster construction. They feature an epoxy glass configuration, sintered base, and cambered construction so they’re fast, strong, and have mad pop off park jumps. Combine that with a specially designed dampening system placed along the edge between the inserts, and these boards yield enhanced impact resistance as well. The performance in relation to price tag of these versatile freestyle boards is unmatched, and as a result, they’re the first ones to sell out every year.

 

 

Capita Stairmaster Extreme 2010

Story
Through remote viewing, time travel, and a solid understanding of the new fundamental physics I have created, I have made many new discoveries. In three dimensional time we are all subconsciously becoming who we despise. Life is a cosmic train wreck none of us can keep our eyes off of. We are finally catching up to every second of the past we created. Our dreams in which we astro projected into our future fantasies are unraveling into a sixth dimensional hyper reality. Some of us are beginning to realize these chaos nightmares of the masses are coming into fruition and we are unable to modify our future. Everyone's getting their kicks before the whole shithouse goes up in flames. The time has come to enter psychic wars that unnatural broadcasts send into the hearth of every home. Your 42" plasma flat screen is watching you as you lay limp under it's glow. Reprogram your cerebral circuits to transmit what you receive and embrace quantum interconnectedness. Exalt the new mysticism. Drop out, not bombs. Too much remote, not enough control.

X to the O – Corey Smith
Creation Theory
The EXTREMES are limited in production and are primarily for a special customer looking for a unique product that not everyone else is going to have. They’re geared toward a progressive jib and park shredder that doesn’t want to break the bank, but is looking for more performance than the standard Stairmaster construction. They feature an epoxy glass configuration, sintered base, and cambered construction so they’re fast, strong, and have mad pop off park jumps. Combine that with a specially designed dampening system placed along the edge between the inserts, and these boards yield enhanced impact resistance as well. The performance in relation to price tag of these versatile freestyle boards is unmatched, and as a result, they’re the first ones to sell out every year.
Features

DS SELECT Core • Custom Weave – E Class Fiberglass Configuration • Wax Infused Sintered WTR Speed Base • Screened Base Graphics • 360 Degree Steel Edges • Die Cut Sidewalls with 1.5mm Dampening System • Aluminum Logo Base Inlay • 4x2 Inserts

 

Specs

Capita Stairmaster Extreme 2012

Length Effective Edge Waist Nose/Tail Sidecut Max Stance (Inches)
148 1150 24.80 29.10 7.80 24
152 1155 25.20 29.50 7.90 24
152 WIDE 1155 25.70 30.00 7.90 24
156 1190 25.50 29.90 8.10 25
156 WIDE 1190 26.00 30.40 8.10 25
159 1215 25.80 30.20 8.30 25

Capita Stairmaster Extreme 2011

Length Effective Edge Waist Nose/Tail Sidecut Max Stance (Inches)
148 1170 24.80 29.10 7.80 24
152 1190 25.20 29.50 7.90 24
152 WIDE 1190 25.70 30.00 7.90 24
156 1220 25.50 29.90 8.10 25
156 WIDE 1220 26.00 30.40 8.10 25
159 1245 25.80 30.20 8.30 25

 

Capita Starimaster Extreme 2010

Length Effective Edge Waist Nose/Tail Sidecut Max Stance (Inches)
148 1170 24.80 29.10 7.80 24
152 1190 25.20 29.50 7.90 24
156 1220 25.50 29.90 8.10 25
152 WIDE 1190 25.70 30.00 7.90 24
156 WIDE 1220 26.00 30.40 8.10 25

 


Pictures

Capita Stairmaster Extreme 2012

Capita Stairmaster Extreme 2011

Capita Stairmaster Extreme 2010


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Average user rating from: 1 user(s)

 

Overall Rating:
 
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful
really good board for the price.
handles will in the park and also holds an edge on groomers at high speed.
only complaint is in the powder you have to keep the nose pulled up pretty much the whole time and it gets a little tiring, but for someone who likes to charge groomers fast and wants arguably a high-end park board, this is for you.
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Reviewed by stefan
February 23, 2012