If you’re really into charging around at Mach 10, the new ‘Superdrive’ sintered base will be to your liking. There’s still a bit of playfulness to the DOA, however, thanks to the biax fibreglass that’s a bit easier to manipulate than the triax alternative.

“The DOA is as tough as old boots, with Kevlar-reinforced sidewalls and two carbon beams running almost from end to end”

The graphics are more muted than they’ve been for the last few years, so fans of the classic DOA look may be a little miffed, but it’s horses for courses at the end of the day. What’s not up for debate is the quality of the image – and thanks to CAPiTA’s unique process, the way the topsheet is bonded to the rest of the board leaves it lighter as well as better looking.

That’s just one example of the clever tech found at CAPiTA’s own factory/R&D centre, the Mothership, and the CAPiTA Defenders Of Awesome has put it all to excellent use. It’s already cemented its status as a winning all-rounder, so if you’re in the market for one of those, bets don’t come much safer.

The CAPiTA DOA is my go-to weapon. I ride that board pretty much all season.

It works for everything I need, from the Laax park to Japan pow. It’s a fun, playful board that can master anything; cruising down the piste doing butters or hitting jumps in the park.

If I could only choose one board for the whole season it would definitely be this one! And not only because the graphics are always on point.

Let the healing begin!