The CAPiTA Defenders of Awesome (DOA) continues to uphold its legacy as one of the most sought after snowboards each season, maintaining its status as the best selling board in CAPiTA’s lineup. True to its name, this board delivers awesome in every aspect, from its dynamic hybrid camber profile, ensuring stability and explosive pop for launching off any terrain, to its ultra lightweight, impact resistant core, designed for durability. Plus, the high speed Sintered Quantum Drive base guarantees you’ll be leading the charge down the mountain, leaving your crew in your spray. With a track record that speaks for itself, you might doubt the hype but with numerous consecutive Transworld Good Wood awards, the DOA doesn’t just make bold claims it proves them on every ride.
* Base colours are size dependent and cannot be swapped between sizes. *
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:Twin
A twin-shaped snowboard is symmetrical with an identical tip and tail, designed for equal performance riding forward or switch. It’s perfect for freestyle tricks, spins, and jumps, offering balance, stability, and control in both directions.
Camber Type: Resort V1 + Flat Kick Tech
CAPiTA's Resort V1 + Flat Kick profile combines the best of traditional camber, zero camber, and reverse camber, enhanced with Flat Kick Tech. This advanced design delivers the pop and response of a cambered board, paired with the predictability and effortless turn initiation of zero or reverse camber shapes.
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 - Digital and Screen Print with Metallic Underlay
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.
This construction incorporates an ideal blend of bi-axial fiberglass above and below the core with additional carbon interwoven into the bottom layer of fiberglass. This offers 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 while further reducing weight.
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: P2 Superlight Core
CAPiTA's P2 Superlight Core is lightweight while staying very versatile due to the Paulownia and Poplar wood used to create a core that has high impact durability while offering maximum pop.
Base: Quantum Drive Base - Sublimation Print
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.
Sublimation is a fine-tuned process that brings graphics to life with bold, vibrant colors. By using heat and pressure, ink is embedded into the base material rather than just sitting on top, making the designs pop. Since the base is thicker and more opaque than topsheets, this technique enhances colour depth and clarity.
Union Force Binding
Redesigned from the ground up, the Union Mens Force Bindings provide an even smoother and more responsive ride than we could even think possible. Just about every part of this binding is new and improved and has been designed to give you everything you would ever need to destroy groomers, stomp tricks in the park, and float effortlessly through powder.
Never again will you have to debate on which binding you should buy to be able to handle anything the mountain can throw at you, the new and improved Force has your back through condition. It is no wonder it is the preferred binding of choice for not only majority of Union team riders, but professional snowboarders all over the world.
Ride the best. Ride the Union Force.
Binding Type: All Mountain
Flex:7/10 (Mid)
Board Compatibility:This Union binding comes with a Camber Disk which adds a small amount of camber to the mounting disk to help keep your mounting hardware tight all season long. Compatible with 2x4, 4x4, and channel binding mounting systems.
Baseplate:
S9 Duraflex ST
The S9 Duraflex ST baseplate offers Union's highest levels of strength and energy transmission.
Highback:
S19 Duraflex ST w/ Non-Stick HP EVA
The S19 Duraflex ST highback has a layered construction which allows riders to achieve stronger edge to edge response while still maintaining torsional flex for a comfortable ride. While the Non-Stick HP EVA on the inside of the binding repels snow and ice build up on your binding.
Buckles:
Magnesium S2 Ratchets w/ Steel Base
The Magnesium S2 ratchets are the perfect answer to the elements. A fully integrated spring protected from the harsh outside provides you with one of the best ratchets to date. Longer life span and better spring return guaranteed.
Straps:
Exoframe 6.0 Ankle Strap + TS 5.0 Forcegrip Toe Strap
Padded comfort meets response. The Exoframe 6.0 Ankle Strap features Molecular Ankle Strap Padding all the way over the edge of the plastic Exoframe strap body. This new design helps to minimise foot and ankle fatigue by reducing pressure points.
The TS 5.0 Forcegrip Toe Strap easily shapes to any snowboard boot and offers maximum grip from all angles.
Cushioning:
Molecular Bushing System
The Molecular Bushing Suspension System acts as an additional layer of dampening and shock absorption between you and your snowboard.
Additional Features:
Extruded 3D Aluminium Heelcups:
This heelcup increased the stiffness of the binding, increases response, and is adjustable to help you dial in the perfect fit.
Tool-less Forward Lean Adjuster:
No tools needed for this one, just flick the tab down and slide the panel for more response or a looser feeling ride on the fly.
Grade 8.8 Hardware:
Union ensure their hardware is reliable by using the strongest steel available on the market.
Tool-less 3.0 strap adjust:
Whether you're letting a friend borrow your bindings or you just need to fine tune your fit, you can adjust your straps on the fly without the need for tools.
Canting:
The footbed of this binding is angled to better align your joints and provide a more natural feeling, less fatiguing ride.
Size
Effective Edge (mm)
Sidecut (m)
Nose/Tail Width
Waist Width
Ref Stance
Weight (kg)
148
1176
7.6
28.7
24.4
50.8
40-68
150
1191
7.7
29.0
24.6
53.3
45-68
152
1207
7.8
29.2
24.8
53.3
50-68
154
1222
7.9
29.5
25.0
53.3
54-81
156
1233
8.0
29.8
25.2
55.9
59-86
158
1256
8.1
30.0
25.4
55.9
63-90
160
1270
8.2
30.4
25.7
58.4
72-100
162
1287
8.3
30.6
25.9
58.4
82-100
164
1301
8.4
30.9
26.1
58.4
86-111+
151 Wide
1170
7.8
29.7
25.5
55.9
49-68
153 Wide
1185
8.0
29.9
25.6
55.9
54-86
155 Wide
1205
8.1
30.2
25.8
55.9
59-86
157 Wide
1239
8.1
30.5
26.0
58.4
63-90
159 Wide
1259
8.2
30.7
26.1
58.4
73-100
161 Wide
1280
8.3
30.9
26.2
58.4
73-100
163 Wide
1294
8.4
31.1
26.3
58.4
86-104+
All measurements in cm otherwise specified
Mens Bindings
Size
XS
S
M
L
XL
US Mens Boot Size
5.5
5.5-7.5
8.0-10.0
10.5-13.0
13.0-15.0
US Womens Boot Size
4.0-6.5
6.5-8.5
9.0-11.0
-
-
US Kids Boot Size
3K-5.5
5.5+
-
-
-
UK Boot Size
2.0-4.5
4.5-6.5
7.0-9.0
9.5-12.0
12.0-14.0
Euro Boot Size
34.0-37.0
37.0-40.5
41.0-43.0
43.5-46.0
46.0-48.0
Mondo Boot Size
21.0-23.5
23.5-25.5
26.0-28.0
28.5-31.0
31.0-33.0
Womens Bindings
Size
S
M
L
US Mens Boot Size
5.5
5.5-7.5
8.0-10.0
US Womens Boot Size
4.0-6.5
6.5-8.5
9.0-11.0
US Kids Boot Size
3K-5.5
5.5+
-
UK Boot Size
2.0-4.5
4.5-6.5
7.0-9.0
Euro Boot Size
34.0-37.0
37.0-40.5
41.0-43.0
Mondo Boot Size
21.0-23.5
23.5-25.5
26.0-28.0
Kids Bindings
Size
Mini
S
M
US Mens Boot Size
-
5.5
5.5-7.5
US Womens Boot Size
4.0
4.0-6.5
6.5-8.5
US Kids Boot Size
11C-3K
3K-5.5
5.5+
UK Boot Size
10K-2.0
2.0-4.5
4.5-6.5
Euro Boot Size
28.0-34.0
34.0-37.0
37.0-40.5
Mondo Boot Size
17.5-21.0
21.0-23.5
23.5-25.5
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 exchangesubject to the following conditions:
Item is returned within 30 days from the date of purchase (or date of delivery for online orders).
Proof of purchase included
The item/s must be sent back in the condition you received it and with theoriginal box and/or packaging in resalable condition, including manufacturer tagswhere applicable. It is the customers responsibility to ensure all returned items are delivered to Melbourne Snowboard Centre in their original condition.
Item is not marked as 'clearance'
We cannot offer returns on any Facemasks, Neckwarmers, Thermals, Socks or Chains due to hygiene and/or the nature of their use.
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 viaemailin 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.
