Tech Features - Core
The essence of each snowboard is its core. The core, in large part, will determine the overall characteristics of a given snowboard, even before one sheet of fiberglass is laid across it. Each CAPiTA deck starts off with a wood core, tip-to-tail, rail-to-rail, allowing for uniform flex, greater control of turn initiation, and incredibly fast response.
The P2 SUPERLIGHT core was built for a high performance return of energy in a lightweight and versatile core. From razor sharp turns on demand, to huge ollies, this core was engineered with all-terrain technical freestyle riding in mind. Comprised of an even mix of poplar and paulownia, it is strong enough to meet the needs of the Black Death customer while saving considerable weight.
These special cores have been reforestation certified by a leading environmental agency for nature and habitat sustainability. Constructed with the highest grade poplar woodgrain extending from tip to tail, the RFC SUSTAINABLE DUAL core incorporates two strips of beech along the insert rows for increased core strength. They yield superior performance characteristics for energy and stability, and offer the environmentally conscious consumer a sustainable alternative.
The DS SELECT core was built for next level performance. Lightweight, with no irregularities or finger joints, the DS core is constructed with the highest quality poplar and beech woods. Beech is placed along the rails, enabling the rider to hold a solid edge while carving, eliminating chatter at high speeds and contributing more power to ollies and landings. Poplar strips are fused with the beech sections for flex consistency and vibration absorption. The DS SELECT offers a consistent, comfortable, and powerful ride in a certified sustainable full wood core.
The RFC SUSTAINABLE core is the O.G. eco core. Its proven track record offers an environmentally conscious consumer a sustainable alternative without sacrificing any energy or stability expected from a CAPiTA. These cores have been reforestation certified by a leading environmental agency for nature and habitat sustainability just like our other RFC cores, but made with a single species poplar grain for a smooth, consistent ride. Extending from edge to edge and tip to tail the wood grain has no knots or finger joints, enhancing response.
Engineered for ‘anytime, anywhere’ performance reliability, the SS SELECT provides a perfect balance between energy and stability. Vertically laminated poplar is lightweight and has a long grain orientation. There are no irregularities or finger joints allowing for consistent flex throughout the deck.
The WDT core was designed to give jibbers and park riders the softer flex patterns they want without sacrificing durability. Short for ‘Wood Derived Technology,’ the patented process of pressure bonding wood composite material retains the classic feel of a full wood core board while increasing flex values. Engineered for freestyle, park, and street rail boards the WDT core has high elasticity characteristics surrounding low-density wood fibers. This balance provides a new realm of lightweight, soft flexing boards, with a damp ride and dependable durability.
