The CAPiTA Sidewinder is a playful yet precise carving knife of a snowboard and is built to thrive on freshly groomed runs while floating confidently through soft snow, offering a smooth, controlled, and above all else a fun ride. Its durable, lightweight Dual Core construction delivers premium performance, while its Alpine V3 Directional camber shape makes turn initiation effortless and the slightly tapered shape paired with an snubbed tail creates strong, responsive power through every carve, letting you cruise down the mountain with speed, stability, and in total control.
* Base graphics are random. If you are looking for a specific colour, please contact us to see if we have it. *
Board Type: All Mountain
All Mountain snowboards are versatile boards that excel across various terrains, from groomed runs to off-piste. These boards offer solid edge control and responsiveness, making them a great option for riders who want one board to do just about everything.
Flex: 5.5/10 (1=soft, 10=stiff)
Offering a balanced blend of flexibility and stiffness, mid-flex boards are versatile and suitable for all-mountain riding. They provide enough responsiveness for carving while maintaining some forgiveness for playful or casual riding.
Ability Level: Intermediate
Intermediate snowboards offer more responsiveness and stability at higher speeds, with a slightly stiffer flex for better control on varied terrain and more advanced manoeuvres.
Shape: Tapered Directional
A tapered directional snowboard features a shape where the tail is narrower than the nose, providing enhanced control and stability in deeper snow. This design improves floatation in powder and allows for smoother turns, making it ideal for freeride and backcountry riding. While it excels in one direction, the taper helps the board naturally guide you through challenging conditions.
Camber Type: Alpine V3 Directional
CAPiTA's Alpine V3 Directional profile features a deeper traditional camber that tapers to zero just before the end of the sidecut. These subtle zero-camber sections deliver enhanced control while preserving the responsiveness and power of a classic cambered board.
Sidecut: Progressive
CAPiTA's Progressive sidecut combines two or more radii blended together to accommodate the three stages of a turn. This design ensures smooth turn initiation, enhanced control throughout the turn, and maximum power when exiting.
Width: Standard
Standard width boards deliver exceptional edge-to-edge quickness and responsiveness while providing enough platform space for riders with average boot sizes.
Inserts: 2x4 Inserts
These offer a tighter hole pattern, allowing for more precise stance adjustments
Board Construction
Topsheet: PLT Technology - Digital + Screen Print with Metallic Underlay
Exclusive to CAPiTA, PLT Technology bonds the topsheet into the already pressed snowboard without having fiberglass structure to show through the topsheet. This creates a seamless connection and does not require an additional layer of lacquer to smooth out the top of the snowboard, saving on both using environmentally unfriendly materials and adding unnecessary weight to the snowboard.
CAPiTA creates their incredibly detailed and vibrant topsheet designs using a combination of digital and hand screen printing methods. Their PAM16000 Printing technology utilises 16,000 individual inkjet nozzles to produce flawless digital graphics with solventless, water-based UV ink—delivering exceptional accuracy, quality, and speed. Additionally, every CAPiTA topsheet includes a portion that is silkscreened through a hand screen printing process, adding unique texture and depth to the final design.
Laminate: Special Blend Fiberglass and Magic Bean Resin with 2x20mm Carbon Aramid Boosters
This construction incorporates an ideal blend of bi-axial fiberglass above and below the core, measured for optimal performance, and is laminated with structural additives to fine-tune ride characteristics creating an easy to ride board that offers high degrees of forgiveness.
The Magic Bean resin system, developed over three years, is plant-based with high bio-content, zero waste, and no greenhouse emissions. It requires low production temperatures while delivering high yield, strength, and durability. Its enhanced rigidity allows for a thinner wood core, reducing weight while increasing energy return for a lighter, more responsive board.
Carbon fiber is known for its strength, lightness, and heat resistance. CAPiTA customises its properties, amount, and location in the board to boost power and responsiveness while maintaining an ultra-lightweight design. Carbon Aramid is a combination of carbon and aramid to offer all the properties of carbon with the high tensile strength and impact resistance of Aramid.
Core: Dual Core
CAPiTA's Dual Core is a lightweight, responsive Poplar core paired with Beech for enhanced power and durability.
Base: Quantum Drive Base - Die-Cut
The Quantum Drive base is built for speed and durability, this sintered base holds more wax for a longer, faster ride. It’s designed to stay smooth and strong, making it a top choice for riders who want reliable performance in any condition.
CAPiTA uses advanced laser-guided die-cutting technology to ensure razor-sharp edges and exceptionally bold, vibrant colors for their bases.
| Size | Effective Edge (mm) | Sidecut (m) | Nose/Tail Width | Waist Width | Ref Stance | Setback | Weight (kg) |
| 153 | 1178 | 6.6/6.25 | 31.4/29.9 | 25.4 | 53.3 | 2.0 | 54-81 |
| 156 | 1201 | 6.8/6.4 | 31.7/30.2 | 25.6 | 55.9 | 2.0 | 58-86 |
| 159 | 1225 | 7.0/6.5 | 32.0/30.5 | 25.8 | 55.9 | 2.0 | 65-92 |
| 162 | 1248 | 7.1/6.6 | 32.3/30.8 | 26.0 | 58.4 | 2.0 | 70-97 |
All measurements in cm otherwise specified
We are confident in our products and our sales staff to make sure that you get the best help and gear that are most suitable for your adventures.
We are a local, independently owned store and do not offer ‘change of mind’ refunds (this includes incorrect sizing), however we're happy to offer you a store credit or exchange subject to the following conditions:
Store credits, lasting up to 3 years, will be issued for the amount paid at time of purchase for the particular item being returned. They are issued via email in which you'll receive a 13 digit code that you can use at checkout online or in store.
Unfortunately stock levels vary and we are not able to stock all products in all sizes, which may result in your desired exchange product or size not being available. In the event that your desired exchange product is not in stock, a store credit will be issued.
Should you not want a credit or exchange, in extenuating circumstances Melbourne Snowboard Centre may issue a refund minus a 20% restocking fee.
