This year, I was invited back to the EWSRA tradeshow to see some of the new 2026 Capita snowboards that will be released next season. I took these pictures and wrote down these notes while I was at the show.
Update: As of March 5th 2025, Capita began to sell three boards from their 2026 lineup.
- The 2026 Capita Merc
- The 2026 Capita Bird’s of a Feather
- The 2026 Capita SB Resort Twin
These just started to hit retailer’s shelves. See Blauer Boardshop’s inventory
and EVO’s inventory over the next few days to be one of the first to ride these boards.
Here’s the 2026 board preview for Capita.
The indoor photos below are from the actual EWSTA tradeshow, while the outdoor photos are from an on-snow demo a few days later. This year, I got to demo and review the new DOA and Capita Darkhorse for 2026, so some of these pictures are from the demo event for those boards.
For 2026, Capita has two new models to share about.
The New Capita Dark Horse
Check out our full review of the Capita Dark Horse that I just posted.
The Dark Horse is the greenish board that I am riding above in the gallery. This board will take the place of the Capita Outsiders in the lineup. However, this time it’s going to come in a cheaper price tag of $500 USD (rather than $600).
The Dark Horse is an entry-level freestyle/resort board with a true twin shape, a radial sidecut, a Park V1 camber profile, a superdrive (sintruded) base, and a medium flex rating of 6 out of 10.
I rode this one, and it actually felt more pressable than that. I’d say it’s closer to a 4.5 or 5, so more of a soft-to-medium flex. I go into more detail about this and how it helps the board butter and jib here in the review.
The Return of the Stairmaster
Well, this time, it’s actually the Spring Break Stairmaster instead of being on the Capita lineup. The Stairmaster is an entry-level park board with a true twin shape, a radial sidecut, a Park V1 camber profile, a superdrive (sintruded) base, and a medium flex rating of 5.5 out of 10.
Current Model Change Notes
There are also some existing model updates that are worth noting.
Here are the ones I know so far:
- The Capita Ultrafear is celebrating its 16th birthday with a shape change back to its original rounded nose and tail.
- The Super DOA is getting an update to its 3D milled out core. The Super DOA’s core now features Capita’s new Thermopolymer Starship Core and re-engineered D-shaped contouring. This update adds to the versatility of the board by improving its response while still making it versatile enough to press into features in the park.
- The 2026 Outerspace living and Paradise were given carbon boosters to add to their pop and response.
- These models are expected to be released in early September of 2025. We are estimating it will be around September 12th of 2025.
I’ll add more notes as I learn them.
If you want to see more images, check out the EVO gear preview.
Everything below this line is news from previous years at the show.
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Update: Three Prereleased 2025 Capita Snowboards
Capita just released three 2025 boards around 197 days early.
You can now buy the 2025 Aeronaut, the 2025 Mega Death, and the 2025 Resort Twin right now as of 2/29/2024.
You can learn more about these three boards here.
The Capita SB Resort Twin has returned for a second season and is now available in three new sizes: 152cm, 155 Wide, and 158 Wide. The 2025 Resort Twin was released early on 2/29/2024, so you can buy this board right now.
The 2025 Capita Snowboards Lineup
Here are a few product images of the new models. I’ll be adding to this over the next few weeks.
The 2025 Capita Aeronaut Snowboard
The Aeronaut is designed by Capita team rider Arthur Longo. This board is a directional twin with a camber profile that was designed to pay homage to the directional cambered boards of the 90s. It is designed specifically to go all over your local resort and is ready to charge through powder or groomers while having the additional pop to launch you off every side hit you find.
The 2025 Capita Aeronaut features the Alpine V3 profile.
The Aeronaut has two upgrades for 2025:
- It has the new Hyperdrive ADV XT Die-Cut Base
- It comes in four new wide sizes 156 Wide, 158 Wide, 160 Wide, 162 Wide
The 2025 Capita Aeronaut is expected to ship on September 2024.
The 2025 Capita Mega Death
The Mega Death is the supercharged version of the Black Snowboard of Death. This board features a lighter core, a full mega carbon topsheet, and a faster base from the original Black Snowboard of Death.
The Capita Mega Death features the Alpine V1 profile.
The Mega Death has two upgrades for 2025:
- It has the new Megadrive XT Die-Cut Base
- It comes in one new wide size165 Wide
The 2025 Capita Mega Death is expected to ship on September 2024.
The 2025 Capita Mega Merc
This is a premium version of Capita’s award-winning Mercury snowboard. They call this version the “Mega Merc.” The Mega Merc returns for the 2025 season in an incredible looking new graphic.
The Capita Mega Merc is a directional twin with a stance set back by half of an inch. The slight setback stance helps the board float easier in powder without giving it any issues while you ride switch stance.
This snowboard features Capita’s V2 resort profile. It has is a traditional camber between your feet with rocker zones in the nose and tail. It looks like this.
The Mega Merc has two upgrades for 2025:
- It has the new Megadrive XT Die-Cut Base
- It has a new type of glass and resin configuration called Hybrid Holy- Sheet™ Tri / Tri Megacarbon
- The 2025 Capita Mega Merc is expected to ship in September 2024.
The 2025 Capita DOA
The Capita DOA is back with one upgrade with its glass and resin configuration. It now features Capita’s new Hybrid HolySheet™ Bi/Bi directly woven into its Carbon Boosters with Magic Bean resin. This is said to give it a more precise feel while making it a little lighter. There are no new sizes for the DOA have been added.
The D.O.A. is still on the Resort V1 Profile Camber.
The 2025 Capita DOA is expected to ship in September 2024.
The Current 2024 Capita Snowboards Lineup
Here’s what’s currently available in the capita’s 2023-24 lineup.
Capita added three new snowboard models for the 2024 Season.
- The Capita Aeronaut
- The Capita Mega Death
- The Capita Ultrafear Reverse (This one did not get renewed for 2025)
The 2024 Capita Aeronaut Snowboard
The 2024 Capita Mega Death Snowboard
The 2024 Capita Mega Death is practically sold out now.
The 2024 Capita Ultrafear Reverse Camber
Before 2021, the Ultrafear was on the Park V2 profile, which has a flat section between your feet. For 2024, that version of the Ultrafear has returned. Capita has released a new separate version Ultrafear that is back on the V2 profile. It’s called the Capita Ultrafear Reverse.
Here is a diagram of the Park V2 profile.
The camber Ultrafear on the Resort V1 profile will also be available with a different, darker graphic that you can see here.
The 2024 Capita Ultrafear reverse is expected to ship on October 2nd 2023. You can preorder it now.
Three Early Releases You Can Get Soon
There are three 2024 snowboards that are getting released early.
The Capita Super DOA, Mercury, and The Navigator’s 2024 graphics are getting released in February of 2023. Check the new arrivals at either Evo or The House to see if any are available online.
New 2024 Graphics
Here are previews of the new 2024 capita snowboard graphics.
Capita DOA 2024
Capita DOA Wide 2024
Capita Super DOA 2024
Capita Mercury 2024
Capita Mega Merc 2024
Capita Outerspace Living 2024
Capita Ultrafear Camber 2024
Capita Pathfinder Reverse 2024
Capita Pathfinder Camber 2024
Capita The Outsiders 2024
Capita Kazu Kokubo Pro 2024
Capita Kazu Kokubo Pro 2024
Capita Indoor Survival 2024
Capita Black Snowboard of Death 2024
Capita Birds of a Feather 2024
Capita The Equalizer 2024
Capita Space Metal Fantasy 2024
Capita Paradise 2024
Capita Children Of The Gnar 2024
I will continue to add to this post as I learn more, so check back soon.
Where You Can Learn More
You can read more over on Evo’s 2024 Gear Preview.
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