Capita DOA: Full Breakdown
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The quick verdict: The seven-time Good Wood winner and the Custom Flying V's fiercest rival: crisp pop, true twin precision, and a fast base. Brilliant for confident riders, catchier than its fans admit for everyone else. ~$580-600
Overview
CAPiTA's D.O.A. (Defenders of Awesome) is one of the most awarded all-mountain freestyle boards ever, with seven straight Transworld Good Wood wins. The current version runs Capita's Resort V1 profile with Flat Kick tech: camber underfoot blended with flat and reverse zones toward the tips, on a light poplar and paulownia core with carbon stringers that give the board its signature springboard pop. A Quantum Drive sintered base keeps it fast. The honest caveat comes from The Good Ride, which cautions that the DOA gets over-recommended to riders who are not ready: its pronounced contact points reward precision and punish sloppiness.
Where It Shines
- Outstanding ollie power and jump performance from the carbon-loaded camber
- Excellent switch riding thanks to the true twin shape
- Light, energetic, and quick edge to edge with a fast base
- Versatile across groomers, jumps, and side hits
Tradeoffs to Know
- Technical, locked-in feel that is unforgiving for progressing intermediates
- Mediocre powder float for a centered twin
- Edge hold is only average on true ice, and butters take more effort than they look
Who It’s For
Confident intermediate-to-advanced freestyle riders who ride the whole resort and hit jumps. Riders wanting more forgiveness in variable snow should compare the Burton Custom Flying V and GNU Riders Choice.
How It Compares
Read the matchup in our Burton Custom Flying V review, where the DOA features as the primary rival alongside the GNU Riders Choice.