The newly redesigned Capita Ultrafear perfectly hits the twin park board sweet spot where it is easily pressable and snappy for hitting jumps, but it’s also so smooth and stable to carve with. For having a 5.5/10 flex, this board is more pressable than you would expect it to be.
Chapters
The Resort V1 profile gives you some extra pop with its camber zone between your feet. At the same time, it’s also got extremely forgiving flat sections in its nose and tail. These flat sections give you a hinge point for taller presses that are easier to balance on than most other medium-flexing camber twins would be. It’s also great on groomers, and it’s built like a park-destroying tank with its cork and reinforced steel edges. This board is ready to handle whatever park features you want to hit (or accidentally clip).
The Ultrafear is a three time winner of the Transworld Good Wood awards. This has been my main freestyle snowboard for a few years, and I got to review it again for the 2027 season. Here’s what I thought and how its changed over the years.
The Review Score Highlights
The Ultrafear earned a 89.1 out of a possible 100 in our Park / Street boards rating scale. Here are the stats from the review.
Capita Ultrafear Camber 2027 Snowboard
Sizes Available: 147, 149, 151, 153, 153 Wide, 155, 155 Wide, 157
Flex: It is on the softer side with a 4 out of 10 flex rating. Note that Capita calls this a 5.5 out of 10. It is softer than that.
Main Reason I Bought This: It is a pressable park board with positive camber that can still hold its own on jumps and groomers.
Bindings That Pair Well With It: Union Ultra or Union Force
Main Features
- Perfect 5.5/10 flex (profile makes it feel more like a 4/10 flex) – It is easily pressable and yet still perfect for jumps
- It is durable – Carbon Aramid Body Armor, Reinforced steel edges with cork built into them
- Hybrid positive camber profile of the board is playful when you need it to be and aggressive when you need it to be (Profile was updated back in 2022, and now it has more pop.)
- Lighter than ever – 2024 now has the P2 Superlight core
- Fast, easy to maintain base
- 360 Edges
- It has a damp feel for a softer board – there is cork built into the deck to absorb shock and keep it riding smooth
What’s New for the 2027 Ultrafear?
If it’s been a few years since you looked at the Ultrafear, it has been completely reshaped. For 2027, it has a more rounded twin shape instead of the arrow-like pointed shape it had for the better part of a decade. The goal of the Ultrafear’s tech story is still the same, though. Capita made “a pressable yet poppy park board that’s indestructible at an affordable price.” That’s consistent with the latest version, too. Now, it’s just lighter, has two carbon stringers running lengthwise through the entire board for pop, and has added cork for dampening and extra shock absorption.
Here’s a diagram that covers the latest version’s construction.
The new shape felt like the same old Ultrafear, it just felt a hair lighter and less catchy than it used to feel.
Ultrafear vs the Capita DOA
In Capita’s lineup I think of the Ultrafear as being the more jib-friendly version of the Capita DOA. The Ultrafear has a wider width and reinforced edges that just make it better suited to jib with. The tech in both boards is starting to look very similar, though.
If you’re looking to do more all-mountain riding than park riding, consider the Capita DOA. However, if you spend a lot of time in the park, that’s where the Ultrafear shines over the DOA.
The Ultrafear is a park beast. It is phenomenal at butters, jibs, and jumps. That’s what it does well.
In contrast, it doesn’t carve as well in ice as well as the DOA does. The DOA is a bit more well-rounded for the resort. It is decent as a jib board and great as an all-mountain board.
They are both excellent snowboards in their respective categories.
Why Did I Buy the Capita Ultrafear Snowboard?
I chose the Capita Ultrafear snowboard because I’ve spent a lot of time in the park last season and wanted to get my first dedicated park board for this season.
The main attributes I looked for in a park board were these:
- I wanted a soft to medium flexing board at around a four out of a ten rating.
- It needed to have a positive camber profile.
- It needed to be able to jib and be well rounded enough for hitting jumps.
One massive push for me to buy the Camber Ultrafear was that it was upgraded to Capita’s camber Resort V1 Profile. I love that upgrade because it is the same profile as the Capita DOA, which I was used to riding already.
Basically, the board profile now has a positive camber section between your feet, flat under your feet, and a slight reverse camber (rocker) right before the tip and tail. In previous years the board was primarily flat between your feet, and now there is some camber to give it more pop.
So How Does the New Capita Ultrafear Feel to Ride?
How the Ultrafear Carves
The Ultrafear camber is a smooth ride that is great for taking slower, more drawn-out wide turns. This board has a catch-free feel to it, and it can butter or press with very little effort. While this is a fun board to carve around with, it is meant more for someone who is interested in riding the park over it being a carving focused freeride snowboard.
How the Ultrafear Jibs
The Ultrafear shines on rails and boxes. The camber profile hugs the rail while the rocker sections in the tip and tail make it easier to spin in and out of features. Additionally, the board is around 4-6cm wider than most boards in its class. The added width combined with the flexible torsional flex help give the board a skate like locked-in feel while hitting rails.
How the Ultrafear Jumps
It gives you an extra little boost of pop for hitting jumps or ollieing on flat. The hybrid camber profile helps you land your spins if you’re slightly off-axis. This board is probably perfect for small to medium sized jumps in all conditions. It can be right at home hitting large jumps too. However, I’d be careful if it was icy out. The Ultrafear can wash out while landing on ice when your weight is slightly off balance.
What do I like/dislike about the Ultrafear?
Likes
Softer flex
I like its softer mid-flex. The Ultrafear is a snowboard that can butter and press easily. As you read about this deck, you will notice that Capita rates its flex as a 5.5 out of 10. I can’t entirely agree with that. Compared to the DOA, which is rated at a 5.5 out of 10, the Ultrafear is closer to a 3.5 or 4 out of 10. Its a more flexible medium. It is the perfect park board for both jibs and hitting jumps.
Wider waist width
I like that it is slightly wider than the other boards in my quiver. The Ultrafear has a stable feel to it as you ride. You will notice the stability when you’re 50-50ing or doing a nosepress. It feels like its easier to balance on this snowboard over most other boards. It also is really fun to carve on this deck. I find myself taking wider turns and enjoying the feel of every turn.
Fast base / Easy to Maintain Base
The base on this board is fast, perfect for jibs, and doesn’t require a lot of maintenance.
Lightweight
I love how lightweight this deck is. It is the lightest board I’ve ever owned. This year, the core is was upgraded to the P2 Superlight core. It feels more maneuverable.
Easy to ride / Catch free
I love the catch-free feel of the resort V1 profile. There have been times where I wasn’t exactly perpendicular on a front boardslide, and the profile allowed me to slide as if I was doing a front feeble. I have yet to catch an edge while riding the Ultrafear.
Great for learning to spin off jumps
The Ultrafear is an incredibly forgiving board to hit jumps with. It almost feels like I am cheating compared to some of the other boards I am used to riding. If you land slightly off-axis, the wider base of the board helps give you an extra split second to correct yourself and ride away.
Basically, the board is so catch-free as long as you are balanced, you should be able to ride away from most of your under-rotated spins.
The design
Lastly, I love looking down and seeing this graphic when I look down.
The cool factor is definitely there while riding this snowboard. There is something to the fact that you ride better when you have gear that you think looks cool. It is similar to the confidence you would get if you were dressed well. Sometimes, that little added confidence is all you need to just send it and land a new trick.
Dislikes
I only have one detail that I don’t like about this board.
Riding on ice – Unfortunately, the Ultrafear doesn’t carve so well on ice or rutted-out terrain. It gets the job done. However, it would help to consider the deck more as a park board than an all-mountain board with an exceptional level of edge hold. It’s loose and skate-like, and on ice, it doesn’t have any extra technology built into its edges to help it gain traction.
The Ultrafear is freestyle snowboard first and an all-mountain board second. It is not meant to hold its own on icy, steep terrain. Instead, it is a do everything in the park perfectly type of snowboard. If you’re looking for an all-mountain board that can also perform decently in the park, check out the best all-mountain snowboards award list.
Who Is the Ultrafear a Good Fit For?
The Ultrafear is a great fit for any rider who wants to spend time in the park or the streets perfecting their rail game. If you’re going to be jibbing and jumping, this is the deck for you. This deck can be good for riders of any experience level, too. If you’ve been riding reverse camber boards, the Ultrafear will be a great entry into riding a positive camber board thanks to its catch free, flatter nose and tail.
Capita Ultrafear SnowboardSpecs
| Size (cm) | 147 | 149 | 151 | 153 | 153Wide | 155 | 155Wide | 157 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rider Weight (lbs) | 90-150 | 90-150 | 100-150 | 110-170 | 110-170 | 120-180 | 130-190 | 140-200 |
| Effective Edge (mm) | 1129 | 1147 | 1166 | 1182 | 1182 | 1198 | 1198 | 1213 |
| Tip Width (mm) | 289 | 292 | 295 | 297 | 302 | 299 | 304 | 301 |
| Waist Width (mm) | 248 | 250 | 252 | 254 | 259 | 255 | 260 | 260 |
| Tail Width (mm) | 289 | 292 | 295 | 297 | 302 | 299 | 304 | 301 |
| Sidecut Radius (m) | 7.6 | 7.65 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 7.86 | 7.9 | 7.96 | 8.1 |
| Stance Range (in) | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26.6 |
| Stance Range (mm) | 584 | 609 | 609 | 609 | 609 | 635 | 635 | 675 |
What Other Benefits to the Ultrafear Are There?
The 2025 Capita Ultrafear Camber is insanely durable. The Ultrafear has been upgraded to include Capita’s Carbon Aramid Body Armor in the latest version (prior to 2021, it had carbon kevlar body armor). The body armor protects the contact points while increasing the pop and responsiveness of the snowboard. Capita also managed to decrease the vibration you would feel riding this by adding more cork into the edges. When you look at the sides of the board, you can see the cork.
This adds to the durability and dampness of the board.
The pointed nose and tail act as reference points to help you balance while hitting rails and jumps. I use these to know that I am directly centered on the rail or going off the lip of the jump.
So Do I Recommend the Capita Ultrafear?
Absolutely!
If you are looking for a dedicated park board that is great for both jibbing and jumping, get the Ultrafear before it sells out. Overall, the Ultrafear is the perfect freestyle snowboard for beginner to advanced park riders who want a durable, playful, and fast deck.
Summary
The Capita Ultrafear is the perfect park snowboard. It has technology built into it that makes it easy to jib, jump, and press. Additionally, it carves well outside of the park. The only potential downside I found was that it doesn’t carve well on steeper pockets of ice or rutted out terrain. If you are looking for a dedicated park board to add to your quiver, get the Capita Ultrafear.
Where Can You Buy a Capita Ultrafear?
You can buy the Capita Ultrafear snowboard here.
About the reviewer
Rider Name: Steve Weber
Home Mountains: Big Boulder, Jack Frost, Montage – North Eastern Pennsylvania (Lots of east coast ice) and Stratton VT for the 2027 Demos
Size / Model / Year Reviewed: The board I reviewed was a 2027 Capita Ultrafear size 153. It’s a deck that I’ve spent 100+ days on because I’ve also owned an Ultrafear in 151cm back in 2024. While the boards are shaped different, they felt familiar to one another.
Rider Weight: 142lbs
Bindings Used: Union Ultra Bindings
Boots Used: Thirty Two STW Boa
Image Gallery from Review:
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Steve Weber is the passionate snowboarder, skateboarder, and author behind Board of the World. He understands that most gear reviews focus on having the perfect snow conditions, but his testing methodology is different. Living in Pennsylvania, Steve describes exactly how a board performs when the conditions aren’t perfect. His reviews cover performance on ice, hardpack, and flat-out brick conditions. So Steve is the guy reviewing boards for the conditions that East Coast riders actually face.
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For the last six years, Steve has poured his passion into writing in-depth, unbiased reviews that help riders make informed decisions about the gear they’ll use. He gets his first look at new gear each January at the EWSRA January Mart and rides the next season’s boards at the EWSRA on-snow demo in Stratton, Vermont. These events give him a direct line to learning about the new gear tech a few months in advance. He also consults on a local snowboard shop’s website and helping the team decide which gear to stock for the season. When he’s not writing reviews, Steve is often found riding at Montage Mountain and testing out new boards.
Can you compare it to the Huck Knife in terms of flex? Pop? Ease of buttering? Carving ability?
You rate the Ultra Fear as a 4/10 and the Huck Knife as a 4.5 but you also rode different sizes and I’m curious how much of an impact that makes. If you rode the Ultra Fear in a 153, would it feel similar to the HK you think or do you still think it would be softer and easier to butter?
Thanks
Thanks for the questions, Mark! Please know these boards are both so similar to the point of there being no wrong decisions. Both rip and you’ll have fun with either one. Pop wise and carving wise I’d rate them as offering around the same level of performance. The main difference is that the Huck Knife has a special type of flex. It’s tips are made to be softer and more pressable than the center of the board between your feet. So while the board sounds a bit stiffer, its actually the more pressable and easier to butter of the two. I ultimately went with the Ultrafear. It’s my main park board. I love mine for how light it is and the fact that its the type of park board that doesn’t feel like its lacking on the park spectrum. It jumps as well as it jibs.
Good luck in your board search, and have fun out there!
I’m about your weight at 145, about 154lb w gear, 5’10, intermediate rider but beginner jibber. I’m debating between the 149 or 151 ultrafear. What would you suggest?
Hey Christopher, I’d point you towards the 151cm out of those two sizes. I own a 151cm and its still very jib friendly while being stable enough to carve around with friends. The Ultrafear has a generous sweet spot for pressing in to features so its jib strengths come more from its profile and where you’ll lock in on the nose and tail (and not necessarily from a buttery soft flex pattern where you’d have to size down to get the feel Capita were going for). The 151 will flex, be a stable platform to learn to jib with, and still treat you well as you keep up with friends outside of the park.