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With such a lofty name, the CAPiTA Defenders of Awesome Snowboard has a lot to live up to. But after four years, this shred deck lives up to the hype. From park laps to high alpine mornings and afternoon beer-soaked wiggle fests, the Defenders of Awesome will perform in spades. If you're looking for one deck to do it all, the DoA has got you covered. Grab a board that specializes in one thing: being awesome. Who doesn't want to be awesome?
Hybrid Camber Profile – Hybrid Camber Profile boards take full advantage of the benefits of traditional camber, zero camber, and reverse camber. This next generation design allows you to get the pop and response of a cambered board with all the predictability and easy turn initiation of zero camber or reverse camber shapes.
5.5 – (1 Soft - 10 Stiff)
DS Select RFC Sustainable Dual Core™ – Poppy lightweight poplar core combined with beech stringers for increased power and durability.
Carbon Fiber Beams – Known for its rigidity, high tensile strength, low weight, high temperature tolerance, and low thermal expansion, Carbon Fiber is one of the most popular materials used in today's high performance applications. This lightweight, strong material, when molded into a snowboard, increases power and response while remaining ultralight.
Dynaweave™ Fiberglass – The Dynaweave™ configuration features triaxial fiberglass on the top of the core and biaxial fiberglass beneath, creating more response while increasing strength and durability. Combine this layup with a specialized resin and one of the many additives CAPiTA has available and you get a high performing board tailored to meet your style of riding.
Plant Based Evo Resin – Low temperature requirement, consistent and durable output. This resin system has a bio-content of 60% renewable, agricultural raw materials. It is plant based that does not compete with primary food sources and is produced with no waste or green house emissions.
Fortress™ Kevlar Bound Sidewalls – Sidewalls are bonded by a Kevlar "S" wrap from the top of the sidewall to the underside of the fore. For 2016/2017, a new kevlar shape provides an even lighter weight technology that binds the sidewall and core material together like no other.
Wax Infused Enduro™ Base – This base material strikes a unique and sought after balance between high performance and low maintenance. These bases are highly wax absorbent and allow longer time periods between waxing sessions.
Titanal Base Inlay – Titanal is a high strength hardened aluminum wrought alloy with excellent compression strength to weight ratios. A perfect top core structural reinforcement, these 20mm Titanal struts resist longitudinal compression.
Multitich™ Silkscreen + Sublimation + Die-Cut Base
360° Steel Edges
Multitech™ Level 7 DeepSpace™ Silkscreen + PAM16000™ Topsheet – Advanced ink bonding and curing technologies for a killer graphic.
PLT Topsheet Technology™ – Environmentally-conscious PLT technology reduces the need for harmful chemicals while creating a high-quality topsheet.
Stainless Steel 2 x 4 Inserts
Size (cm) | 148 | 150 | 152 | 154 | 155W | 156 | 158 | 158W | 160 | 161W |
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Effective Edge (mm) | 1176 | 1192 | 1208 | 1224 | 1231 | 1240 | 1256 | 1256 | 1272 | 1280.5 |
Tip Width (mm) | 287 | 290 | 293 | 295 | 301.5 | 298 | 300 | 305.4 | 304 | 309 |
Waist Width (mm) | 244 | 246 | 248 | 250 | 258 | 252 | 254 | 260 | 257 | 262 |
Tail Width (mm) | 287 | 290 | 293 | 295 | 301.5 | 298 | 300 | 305.4 | 304 | 309 |
Sidecut Radius (m) | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 8 | 8.1 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.3 |
Stance Range (in) | 24.1 | 24.1 | 25.1 | 25.1 | 25.1 | 26.1 | 26.1 | 26.1 | 26.1 | 26.1 |
Stance Range (mm) | 613 | 613 | 639 | 639 | 639 | 664 | 664 | 664 | 664 | 664 |
Width | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Wide | Regular | Regular | Wide | Regular | Wide |
When Union pro rider Scott Stevens needs a binding that'll empower his creativity in the park, he looks to the Union Contact Snowboard Bindings. With a soft flex and full coverage multi-zone EVA bushings, these babies have both the cushioning and forgiveness needed for progressive park riders. Oh, and not to mention the Contact Snowboard Bindings are super lightweight, making them super easy to throw around on spins and flips.
Duraflex MD Baseplate – A minimal contact footprint allows for even board flex and is compatible with the 4x2 mounting pattern, as well as The Channel from Burton. With a mere 5% binding to board contact area, the MD Base enhances natural board flex, boosting performance and overall durability.
Full Bottom Multizone EVA Bushing – Multizone Full Bottom Bushing System allows for natural canting, incredible vibration damping and a surfy feel.
Mini Disk (MD) – A minimal contact footprint allows for even board flex and is compatible with the 4x2 mounting pattern, as well as The Channel from Burton.
Asymmetric S2 Highback – Union took their multi-zone philosophy and tweaked it towards the outside for boosted lateral support and control when pressing, buttering and spinning off jumps.
3D Asymmetric Straps
Injected Aluminum Buckles – Union's Aluminum Buckles are the perfect combination of function and reliability. Strengthened with springs and a long lasting ratchet mechanism for easy, fast ratcheting power.
Extruded 3D Aluminum Heelcup – Made of extremely durable extruded aluminium, designed to minimize toe drag while optimizing heel hold.
Canted Gas Pedals – Ideal for riders using a wide stance, Canted Gas Pedals supply extra leverage for ollie power. Canting also allows the ankle and knee joints to be aligned, alleviating pain.
Grade 8.8 Hardware – The most commonly used hardware is made from "mild steel" that has a property class of only 4.6. Considering how much stress a binding is under, Union uses only the strongest steel on ALL hardware.
Tool-Free Adjustments – No screwdrivers needed - Flip the levers for a quick and easy on-hill adjustment.
Union offers a lifetime warranty on baseplates and heelcups. If you break, or even crack your baseplate or heelcup during riding, they'll replace it for life. Guaranteed. All other parts are covered for 1 year from date of purchase.
Size | S | M | L |
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Weight (g) | 765 |