CAPiTA Defenders of Awesome 2025
The 2025 CAPiTA Defenders of Awesome (or DOA) has continued its reputation as being one of the most sought after snowboard every year and the number one selling snowboard in the CAPiTA line for seven years. Like its name, everything about this board is awesome; from its responsive hybrid camber profile that will keep you stable underfoot and offer enough pop to jump off and over everything in sight, to its lightweight, high impact resistant core for an increased lifespan, to the harder, faster, stronger Sintered Quantum Drive base that will leave all your friends in the dust as you fly down the mountain. With such a stellar reputation you'd think the rumours couldn't possibly be true, but this board boasts performance and power beyond its price point, and with an unprecedented 7 consecutive Transworld Good Wood awards, the DOA talks a big game and backs it up without question. BUY NOW AT MELBOURNE SNWBOARD CENTRE.
* Board graphics are size dependent and cannot be swapped between sizes.
Board Type: Park Laps and Everywhere Else
Camber Type: Resort V1 Profile 
Positive Camber through the middle of the board with a small section of Flat from after the inserts to the contact points, and small rocker sections in the tip and tail for a catch free ride. This board rides with the pop and great carving skills of a camber board, but you won't dig your nose and tail contact points in quite as hard which means less unexpected bails after landing your tricks.
Flex: 5.5 / 10 (1=soft, 10=stiff)
Great medium flex that can hit big jumps, press rails, and ride all over the mountain.
Shape: True Twin
Constructed the same from nose to tail, this board will ride switch and regular equally well for controlled jumps, landings, turns, and spins.
Blended Radial Sidecut
Blended Radial Sidecuts feature a single radius arc through the midsection of the board combined with a custom designed blend zone at the contact points. Varying the length of these blend zones and tailoring them specifically for certain aspects of riding greatly improves a board's performance.
Core: P2 Superlight Core
The P2 Superlight Core features internal Poplar strips fused with a more dense and powerful lightweight Paulownia wood through the insert area and along the rails. This is an extremely lightweight and versatile core and is combined with high impact resistance and maximum pop.
Fortress Kevlar Bound Sidewalls - Flyweight Kevlar is laid up above the sidewalls for extra control and power in your turns.
2 x 30mm Carbon Fibre Boosters - Carbon Fibre is laid parallel to the edge along the length of the board for more pop and power with minimal added weight.
Hybrid Holysheet Bi/Bi with Carbon & Magic Bean Resin - Custom weighted Biaxial top and bottom fiberglass increases strength and durability, which is impregnated with high performance, environmentally responsible, plant based resin.
Base: Quantum Drive Base
Harder, faster and stronger than their normal sintered base, this base will keep you zooming.
Additional Features:
- Multitech Level 5 DeepSpace Silkscreen +PAM 16000 Topsheet with Metallic Underlay
- Multitech PAM16000 + Silkscreen Base
- PLT Topsheet Technology
- 360 Degree HRC48 Steel Edges
- Full ABS1000 Sidewalls
- Stainless Steel 4x2 Inserts
SIZE CHART
| Length (cm) | Effective Edge (mm) | Waist (mm) | Nose / Tail (cm) | Sidecut (m) | Max Stance (cm) | Weight Range (kg) |
| 148 | 1176 | 244 | 28.7 | 7.6 | 61.3 | 40 - 68 |
| 150 | 1191 | 246 | 29.0 | 7.7 |
61.3
|
45 - 68 |
| 152 | 1207 | 248 | 29.2 | 7.8 | 63.9 | 50 - 68 |
| 154 | 1222 | 250 | 29.5 | 7.9 |
63.9
|
54 - 81 |
| 156 | 1233 | 252 | 29.8 | 8.0 |
63.9
|
59 - 86 |
| 158 | 1256 | 254 | 30.0 | 8.1 | 66.4 | 63 - 90 |
| 160 | 1270 | 257 | 30.4 | 8.2 | 66.4 | 72 - 100+ |
| 162 | 1287 | 159 | 30.6 | 8.3 | 66.4 | 82 - 110+ |
| 153 Wide | 1185 | 256 | 29.9 | 8.0 | 63.9 | 54 - 81 |
| 155 Wide | 1205 | 258 | 30.2 | 8.1 | 63.9 | 59 - 86 |
| 157 Wide | 1239 | 260 | 30.5 | 8.2 | 66.4 | 59 - 86 |
| 159 Wide | 1259 | 261 | 30.7 | 8.2 | 66.4 | 63 - 90 |
| 161 Wide | 1280 | 262 | 30.9 | 8.3 | 66.4 | 72 - 100+ |
| 163 Wide | 1294 | 263 | 31.1 | 8.4 | 66.4 | 77 - 104+ |
- Not sure which size to get? Check out our snowboard size chart here.
- Not sure if you need a wide board or not? Find out here.
- Want to find out about snowboard cambers and shapes? Click here.
- Want to find out about different types of snowboard edges (magne-traction)? Click here.
- Want to find out about the difference in snowboard bases? Click here.
- Want to find out about snowboard construction? Click here.
ESTIMATED REGULAR SHIPPING TIMES
Our regular shipping sends all of our packages with a courier and gives them Authority to leave (ATL) the item at your provided address. For this reason we recommend customers pick one of our '+ Signature' shipping methods, which will result in StarTrack obtaining a signature prior to delivering the item(s), in addition to parcel tracking which is offered with all delivery methods. Please note, if you select a delivery method without a signature, you accept all responsibility for the item once StarTrack has successfully completed the delivery. If you would like us to ship to a PO Box you must select EXPRESS SHIPPING. There are additional fees charged by the courier for deliveries to PO Boxes, which must be covered by the customer.
VIC: 2-5 Business Days
Melbourne: 1-2 Business Days
NSW: 2-7 Business Days
Sydney: 1-3 Business Days
ACT/Canberra: 2-4 Business Days
QLD: 3-14 Business Days
Brisbane: 3-4 Business Days
SA: 4-14 Business Days
Adelaide: 2-3 Business Days
WA: 7-14 Business Days
Perth: 3-14 Business Days
NT: 3-14 Business Days
TAS: 3-14 Business Days
ESTIMATED EXPRESS SHIPPING TIMES
If you need your gear right away make sure you use our express system. We are proud to be one of the few companies in Australia who can ship package in 1-3 days anywhere in Australia. The closer you are to an airport the quicker you will get your item and the majority ship next day.1-3 DAYS ANYWHERE IN AUSTRALIA!
ESTIMATED INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING TIMES
We now offer international shipping world wide. Most items take 1-2 weeks to be delivered but this is not guaranteed as some packages can get held up in customs. We also cannot guarantee any additional fees due to customs in your country. Please contact your country's import department to find out exactly what sort of fees you are looking at. In our experience the more your package costs the more likely it is to get held up. Please use our quote system available in the shopping cart to see what the shipping costs are.
MELBOURNE SNOWBOARD CENTRE RETURNS POLICY
We are confident in our products and our sales staff to make sure you end up with the best possible products. If you have any questions on products please give us a call or send us an email and we are happy to answer your questions so that you can make a more informed decision. Even with the best help you can sometimes end up with the wrong size so we are happy to process exchanges that result in a new product or store credit lasting up to 12 months and can be further extended by request. Please always contact us first before you send anything back.Gear must be sent back in the condition you received it and with the original box and/or packaging, including manufacturer tags where applicable.If you feel that your gear is eligible for a warranty evaluation by the manufacturer due to defect in its materials or workmanship, contact us and we can walk you through the appropriate steps. Please include any photos of the problem so we can expedite the process. Find out more on our warranty page.
EXCHANGES
Sometimes you need to exchange a product for something else—it happens. Exchanges with Melbourne Snowboard Centre only require a few minutes on the phone or via an email.
To help expedite your exchange request, please provide as much detail as possible in your email. Include the order number, purchase date, product brand and description of the total order.Melbourne Snowboard Centre does not pay for shipping on exchanges and you will be asked to pay the shipping in both directions. Whenever possible we will try to give you the best rates possible and arrangements can be made to bundle your exchange into another order if you are planning on purchasing more products. If you spend an additional $50 we will ship your exchange for free.You have up to 30 days from the date of purchase to process an exchange but the value of the exchange is based on the current price of the item not the original price paid. Exchanges that take place after 30 days will be taken on a case by case basis. Please take the time to carefully package your returns.
It is the responsibility of the customer to pay costs related to the repair of returned items damaged in shipping due to improper packaging.To help expedite your exchange, please include a copy of your original invoice with a note describing what items you want to exchange for. If you no longer have a copy of your invoice please include your name, the order number, purchase date and any notes from conversations and emails with our staff.
RETURNS
We work as a local independently owned shop and do not offer basic ‘change of mind’ returns. If you have extenuating circumstances we can process a return with a 20% restocking and processing feeas well as the original price of shipping if the shipping was provided for free by us. As with exchanges we also ask you to pay the shipping for the return and it must be processed within 30 days of the original purchase. We encourage our customers to first consider exchanges because it will save them more money. If you still prefer a return please follow the same steps as you would for an exchange starting with calling us or sending us an email with your order number, purchase date, product brand and description of the total order. Return fees will not be processed if we have made a mistake in an order or you wish to process a successful warranty.
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ABOUT OUR COMPANY
Who are we? What do we stand for? Why should you care?
Melbourne Snowboard Centre was started in 1996 with the desire to bring the love of the mountains to the city of Melbourne. We have had a small shop that has grown a loyal following over the last few decades and in 2009 we moved into our current home which has allowed us to grow into one of Australia’s largest snowboard stores. In 2012 we started selling online and have continued to provide the same dedication and customer service via email and over the phone that we are known for in store.
Privately owned by Michael Chiminello who continues to spend 7 days a week on the shop floor (except when the Tigers make it to the finals, luckily this doesn’t happen often). We are dedicated to providing the best customer service, best product and best selection to all our customers many of which have been with us since the beginning.
Our staff have nearly all done seasons and most work their butts off during the Aussie winter to head to Canada, US, Europe and Japan during the summer. We are all completely dedicated to snowboarding and whenever we do make it up to the snow we are usually testing out different brands and new products.
During the summer we are lucky enough to not have to rely on another industry to keep us going and can focus on 100% snowboarding all year round. We run an annual trip to Japan taking over 70 of our loyal customers with us to explore some of the best snow in the world.
Whether you live in Melbourne and the surrounding area or anywhere in Australia we are always happy to help our customers find the perfect product that will best suit their ability and style.
It is not uncommon for our customers to drive up to 3 hours to visit us and find our giant range of products which include all the best brands and styles in the snowboard industry. We try and partner up with brands through out the season to support giveaways and have a few sausage sizzles on any sunny weekends.