The CAPiTA The Matriarch is the brainchild of freestyle snowboarding legend, Torstein Horgmo and is the perfect park to powder snowboard designed to be the complete package. For the first time since the NAS, CAPiTA have created a snowboard that is full camber, giving you all the stability you could need, from endless jump lines in the park to the steepest and deepest lines at Natural Selection. Take this profile, add in a tapered and directional shape, and the all new Transcend Core with Fairmat carbon amplifiers, you get a lightweight snowboard that has all the tech to make it fast and agile while having the versatility to have maximum control in any condition.
* Base colours are random. If there is a specific colour you are looking for please contact us to see if we have it. *
Board Type: All Mountain-Freeride
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.
Freeride snowboards are built for steeper, off-piste terrain. These boards are ideal for aggressive riding and usually for more advanced riders.
Flex: 7/10 (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: Advanced
Advanced snowboards are stiffer and more responsive, designed for high-speed control, precision riding, and handling challenging terrain or tricks.
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 V4 Directional
CAPiTA's Alpine V4 Directional is a pure camber shape with a smooth transition into a low tip and tail height. The slightly elevated contact points all the board to flex like it is a freestyle board yet still float perfectly in powder.
Sidecut: Blended Radial
CAPiTA's Blended Radial sidecuts incorporate a single-radius arc through the board's midsection, paired with a custom-designed blend zone at the contact points. By adjusting the length of these blend zones and tailoring them to specific riding styles, the board's overall performance is significantly enhanced.
Width: Standard, Wide
Standard width boards deliver exceptional edge-to-edge quickness and responsiveness while providing enough platform space for riders with average boot sizes.
Wide boards are for those with large boot sizes and provide extra flotation, reduced drag, and never feel clunky or cumbersome underfoot.
Inserts: 2x4 Inserts
These offer a tighter hole pattern, allowing for more precise stance adjustments.
Board Construction
Topsheet: PLT Technology - Metallic Screen, Gloss/Matte Print
CAPiTA uses their exclusive PLT Technology which 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: Hybrid SuperCarbon HolySheet Tri/Tri with Magic Bean Resin
The Holysheet fiberglass construction utilises fiberglass weaves designed for high tensile strength and low elasticity. By incorporating a greater roving count without increasing weight, this configuration enhances board strength and responsiveness. For peak performance, tri-axial fiberglass layers are strategically positioned above and below the core, with carbon additives interwoven into the actual fiberglass laminate offering the highest level enhancement in the durability, stability, and ride quality of the board while reducing the weight significantly.
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.
Core: Transcend Core with 2x20mm Fairmat Carbon Amplifiers
CAPiTA's Transcend Core is. an ultra lightweight core that is created with full length Bamboo Power Beams, giving the board maximum power and response. The Fairmat Carbon Amplifiers are natural flax woven carbon strands in the nose of the boards bringing the reactivity and lightweight of carbon into the construction of the snowboard. This creates a uniform flex and reinforcement that is light, snappy, and durable.
Base: Hyperdrive ADV XT Base, Die-Cut
The Hyperdrive ADV XT base is made with a premium sintered polyethylene material for the highest levels of anti-friction due to the high molecular mass of this base. This base is extra thick for enhanced durability.
CAPiTA uses advanced laser-guided die-cutting technology to ensure razor-sharp edges and exceptionally bold, vibrant colors for their bases.
| Length | Effective Edge (mm) | Waist | Nose/Tail | Taper (mm) | Sidecut (m) | Ref. Stance | Weight (kg) |
| 155 | 1158 | 25.2 | 29.7/29.3 | 4.0 | 8.0 | 55.8 | 59-86 |
| 158 | 1180 | 25.7 | 30.0/29.6 | 4.0 | 8.1 | 55.8 | 63-90 |
| 161 | 1203 | 25.9 | 30.3/29.9 | 4.0 | 8.2 | 58.4 | 86-95 |
| 157 Wide | 1173 | 26.3 | 30.6/30.2 | 4.0 | 8.05 | 55.8 | 63-90 |
| 160 Wide | 1195 | 26.5 | 30.9/30.5 | 4.0 | 8.15 | 58.4 | 68-95 |
All measurements in cm unless noted
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.
