Capita Black Snowboard of Death 2024 Snowboard Review
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- BSOD: bit.ly/46UypWR
Mega Death: bit.ly/3ZXcGeF
The Black Snowboard of Death still isn't a cheap board, but it almost seems it when you compare it to the Mega Death.
A very solid all mountain board, that I would happily ride.
that switch ollie 180 @1:15 is so smooth!
Really pushed the limits on that run 😂
ya, a very cruisy lap
In Switzerland, this entire section would be a age 4-5 children learning hill :D
I previoisly owned the 22/23 BSOD in 159...im 5 ft 8, 180lbs, size 8.5, it was perfect free ride size for me (also owned the 20/21 in a 156 and was not great in pow, but still pretty good all mtn)...looking to replace with a mega merc 158w to test my high speed switch carve and switch pow riding..
I'm 6'1 185lb 10.5 boots. What size of megadeath would you recommend? Given the waist width I'm leaning towards a 157W or 162. I currently ride a burton custom 158W which has the same waist width as the 162. Interested in carving groomers and going fast which has me leaning 162 for edge to edge ease and extra stability from the length.
I think you have it right. The 157w would be good if you were after something a bit more playful, or wanted to spend more time with quick turns in tighter trees. Seeing you want to ride fast, the 162 will be the easy better choice I think.
Which do you prefer, this or the jones flagship ? I love to go fast, but we seem to get a lot crappy snow and sometimes icy conditions
I like the BSOD a little better, it will feel the tiniest bit more direct than the Flagship bit.ly/3SFdaTs The spoon/rounded nose and tail will make things a bit smoother and more forgiving, but that doesn't really bother me. Really both are going to be quite solid in icy conditions.
How did you find it riding switch? Love your videos man
It felt fine riding switch, nothing super odd to get used to really, and it doesn't have a crazy shape
Hi,
Will definitely get this year BSOD, but I am sill really not sure on the size. Need help.
I am 182cm (6”11), 78kg (172lbs) and boots US10.5.
I have been riding for 20 years, and plan on using this board as an all mountain, do it all board. For fast big carves on groomer, powder, trees and some side hits.
Cannot decide between 157w, 159 and 162.
Would really appreciate any insight. What would you recommend?
Thanks!
Sorry, obviously it was 5"11 and not 6"11
I think the 159 is going to be the best. It will feel solid all around, and still has a decent waist width that is almost at the "wide" end. If you want to spend much more time carving hard, then maybe the 157w or 162, but I don't think they are going to be needed for most situations.
Thank you! Really appreciate your input.
Thanks for all the reviews man!
How would you compare this against the Stratos? (have you ridden the 24 stratos yet?
Also how does it compare to the mercury/mega merc?
Cheers man and keep up the good work, best reviews out there!
I haven't ridden the 24 version, I am not sure if/what the changes are. The extra taper on the Stratos was noticeable in a good way, always a help for carving. The BSOD doesn't have a hugely different feel than the Mercury/Mega Merc, just a better shape if you want something directional. Both BSOD and Stratos would be great all mountain boards. If you really like carving/powder, the extra shape in the Stratos will be better, the BSOD is just a little more standard/classic.
@@SnowboardRobot thanks so much mate.
So many great options it's crippling me 😂
Really frustrating I don't have a spot to go and demo some boards..
I'm leaning towards the stratos I think... Or the mega merc (if I could actually find that in stock anywhere)....
Sorry for all the questions mate but how would you sum up the differences between the stratos and mega merc??
Nice one!
Hi, thank you for the report. I know you like the Salomon Ultimate Ride too, which was till today my first choice. Do you think it could be a good choice the BSOD? Best Ralf
I have a bsod '23 it rides like butter, is there much difference?
Not sure, this was the first BSOD I have ridden, so I can't compare it to any of the older versions yet
Can you compare this to the nitro team? I’m considering selling my 22’ bsod without riding the team first. For me the bsod is super precise and makes everything almost too easy I’m hoping the team has a little more playful personality but still good for boosting jumps/side hits. I do like how the bsod handles tight tree runs but if I can have just one board that’s good all around I may not need it. I ride with the kids and they aren’t doing the black diamond trails anyway. Thanks in advance for your insight, love the reviews!
I found the Team to be a more precise board overall than the BSOD, with the full camber profile. The Team definitely sits in that "do everything" category of boards, but I would probably consider something like the Mercury. Rocker on the nose and tail to make it a bit looser, but still plenty of strength when you do ride hard, and plenty of pop.
Thanks! To be honest I really didn’t want to part with the bsod for me it’s one of the best I’ve ridden. I can’t wait to try out the team though. If it’s better than or as good as either my old Ride Yukon or my Never Summer premier t1 I’ll be perfectly happy! Thanks again!
@@j.davenport6065i just go with a superdoa, plenty of board, with some play in the tips. Rides smooth, and the camber to flat profile is great.
I’m 5’9” 160 boots size 9. What you think 159 too long? Or should I get 156? Thank you.
156 is the safe choice, but if you want more freeriding/powder/off piste then you could go bigger
Or I could go dedicated ice board for bulletproof ice days then maybe this as or flagship as a daily driver / pow board. If so what would you recommend as a dedicated ice board and bsod or flagship as my other ( unfortunately I can only afford 2) ? Tia
You could go for the BSOD as a daily/do everything board, and then the Easy Rider ua-cam.com/video/nNkCD-Z8jeE/v-deo.html as a board for icy riding. Or, if you want one board for everything, then the Never Summer Valhalla bit.ly/3uGYyuH has the same profile, but in a more useful directional shape.
@@SnowboardRobot many thanks
In your opinion do you think Burton cartel x binding would pair well with this deck ? Thanks heaps
Yep that would be ideal, if I owned this board its the bindings I would put on it
How would you compare the torsional and overall flex of the BSOD vs Mega Death?
Overall and torsional flex felt the tiniest bit easier on the Mega Death, though it was still more stable at really high speeds than I would have guessed a board like that should be. I guess it felt like it shouldn't be so stable because it was so light/full of carbon.
How is riding switch on this board?
Nothing major to worry about - the directional shape didn't really seem to affect it too much. If you did want to stick closer to a twin shape for lots of switch, the Mercury ua-cam.com/video/hiF2RiX_dpQ/v-deo.html or Mega Merc bit.ly/3SA9Avm could be better.
what conditions did you ride the megadeath in that made you feel the BSOD is better fit for you personally? i get my megadeath monday and am curious
Same conditions as this was filmed in. So technically the mega death is "better", much lighter and quicker, but I liked the solid and damper feel of the bsod. If someone gave me a mega death I would happily ride it, but I was mainly thinking about the big price jump between the two.
@@SnowboardRobot that is fair the price is kinda crazy for your average boarder hahaha i wonder does the BSOD have the same base structure as the megadeath? ill have to look if it does. sucks you couldnt hit some powder where it probably excels. awesome review tho! got a follow from me!
This vs mega merc… what are the main differences? Cheers
More directional shape and profile on the BSOD, if you want to ride a ton of switch the Mega Merc might be a bit better. Other than that they are both light, fast and expensive.
Austria Power💪🏼
What difference between mega death?
Mega Death has a very fast base, same shape and profile as the BSOD, but no fiberglass, just carbon so it is very light/expensive.
hope you can do the Mega Merc soon! would be awesome to see
I don't have a video review of it, but here is the written one snowboardrobot.com/snowboard-review/capita-mega-merc/
Dope thank you! Awaiting your next video review :)
Capita Slush Slasher would also be an awesome, late in the season ofc@@SnowboardRobot
How would you compare this to the jones aviator 2.0?
The Aviator 2.0 bit.ly/3uxsmKj does feel a bit more full on - a bit more aggressive overall. Good edge hold with the Aviator, pretty snappy. Both boards are very comfortable at high speed, but I did like the more damp solid feel of the BSOD a bit more. I figure that if you don't ride too much switch, might as well get as much directional shape as you can.
@@SnowboardRobot that’s great thanks. I tend to ride spring more than anything else so freeze thaw / slush and crappy snow. I like to carve fast and play around on the mountain. Which would you recommend?
Cheers
I'd go for the BSOD, or the Never Summer Easy Rider if you are going to ride in a bunch of ice as well ua-cam.com/video/nNkCD-Z8jeE/v-deo.html @@Durski1976
@@SnowboardRobot that’s great thanks for the quick reply. I thought jones had disrupted side cut to help with ice ? That’s why I was leaning that way. Does the bsod have something like that ?
Oh yeah they do, but it is nowhere near as good on ice as the the Easy Rider, which is miles above in grip@@Durski1976
Do you prefer the Aeronaut or the BSOD?
I still liked the Aeronaut, but I would choose the BSOD as my one board if I had to pick between the two. The BSOD probably isn't as light as the Aeronaut, but I just liked how stable and consistent it felt.
@@SnowboardRobot ok. Thanks for your answer and nice reviews. Is the Aeronaut chattery at speed ?
Not particularly, even with the longer nose, but there is something in the BSOD that makes it feel a bit more grounded overall @@erikhellebaut
@@SnowboardRobot Aeronaut, BSOD, or the Mercury for Intermediate with no park, just all mountain, resort groomers, and playing around.....not a ton of switch
@@Calisnr Aeronaut, it is more playful than the bsod so I think you would have more fun on it
I am an intermediate snowboarder from east coast going to my 3rd year, really willing to buy this board. Considering my background, would it be harmful in anyway to get this board? Is it "too advance" or too unforgiven that would harm my progression in any way?
You definitely could do it, though it will be a board that will always have a bit more to give, no matter how good you get. A slightly friendlier option would be the Navigator, it would be worth having a look at as well bit.ly/48mXGdf
@@SnowboardRobot I just got it, love the board 1000 times, it is my go to ride. A intermediate can totally enjoy it. Very fast, predictable and fun. Thank you so much for relying!