Capita Space Metal Fantasy Snowboard Review – By Steph W

Capita Space Metal Fantasy Written Review Review by The Good Ride

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Size: 143
Days:  4+
Conditions: Mostly spring conditions with a little powder mixed in here and there.
Riders:  Steph
Boots:  Vans Ferra Pro
Bindings: Union Ultra

Sizes Availible: 139, 141, 143, 145, 147, 149, 151, 153

I LOVE all the sizes this board comes in. There is literally a size for everyone. Not many boards come in this small of size increments.

Approximate Weight: Medium bordering on light.

On Snow Feel

Nice stable feel between the feet for one footing and flat basing.  Typical flat to rocker feel to it that many like. Not as squirlly as a full reverse camber board. The flat section between the feet helps stablize the ride while the rocker on the nose and tail keep it feeling catch free.

Edge Hold

Missing the edge hold that most of us really appreciate in harder conditions but it’s not really a board with a lot of grip in icy conditions. It does best in average to good snow conditions.

Flex

This board comes with a 4/10 flex on the Capita scale. It is pretty soft and easy to manipulate. It has changed over the years with all the new tech from the core, resin, fiberglass, sidewalls and top sheet. So even though the Capita Space Metal Fantasy has the same shape and specs as past models it’s got a completely new personality underfoot when compared to the older boards. It’s softer but just as damp and more dynamic/playful than the earlier models.

Turn Initiation

The Space Metal Fantasy is quick to turn.  It’s sizing runs on the smaller side so you might expect it to turn faster but it feels pretty stable and not that twitchy for it’s size.  It’s not a dynamic turner like the Paradise Falls but it’s pretty good for a flat to rocker board.

Turning Experience

Pretty boring for those that really enjoy a good turn but that’s not why you get a board like this. You get this to butter and jib. It is easy to turn and takes minimal effort. The Space Metal prefers smaller, skidded turns rather than larger carve turns.

Skidded Turns

Very easy to skid/slide all over the mountain in a variety of terrain and snow conditions.

Carving

Not a good carver and if that’s what you are more into then it’s more about the Paradise Falls.

Powder

The Space Metal Fantasy does pretty well in powder for being a true twin. The flat to rocker camber profile help it to float in average powder conditions. But for deeper days, might be best to have a more powder specific ride in the quiver.

Off Piste

This board manuvers well through bumpy snow and in off piste conditions. However, there isn’t a lot of edge grip. So as long as the conditions are decent, it is fun to ride off piste and through trees. It is quick to turn in tight trees, and is fun to go find some natrual features and tree jibs with.

Speed

For being a jib specific board, it handles speed pretty well. It is not a super damp ride, but doesn’t feel unstable when riding fast. The Space Metal comes with a sintruded base, which helps to give it more glide than a board with a standard extruded base as well.

Switch

Almost as good as it gets switch.  Only an Asymmetrical Twin would be better.

Jibbing

If you buy the Space Metal Fantasy this would be the reason. It’s the best jib board Capita makes and one of the better women’s jib boards out there on the market. It’s the kind of board that makes you better at any level. This board rolls onto rails easily, and takes minimal effort to throw around. The Wah-Pow! sections on the nose and tail give it a little extra pop in ollies and off jumps. And the catch free feel on snow allows for weird landings and mistakes with minimal consequences.

Pipe

Not ideal for the pipe. The Paradise Falls will be a better option there. But is fun in a slushy, spring pipe situation.

Jumps

The Capita Space Metal Fantasy has decent pop for a flat and rocker board. It would be good for those just learning to hit jumps or just starting to spin. You can land a little off balance and still get away with it because the board is so forgiving. Fun for playing on small to medium jumps. However if air is your #1 priority then the Capita  Birds of a Feather is a better choice.

Overall

The Capita Space Metal Fantasy could be suitible for a lot of different ability levels. It is a great jib board. And one of the only women’s specific jib boards out there. It comes in huge range of sizes. And would be great for a beginner park rider, or a more advanced rider that wants to lap the jib park all day. This could also be a good option for a beginner rider just starting out. It is forgiving and easy to turn, light under foot, and has a fun carefree personality. So whether you are looking for a catch free ride, or a rail slaying jib board, the Space Metal Fantasy might be one to check out.

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