The Capita Matriarch Men’s Snowboard 2027 is a new directional all-mountain and freeride snowboard developed with freestyle legend Torstein Horgmo. Designed around the idea of taking a freestyle approach to the entire mountain, it combines powerful camber, lightweight construction and a tapered directional shape to create a board that can move seamlessly between park laps, natural features, powder and challenging freeride terrain.
The Matriarch is built for riders who want a snowboard with genuine versatility but don’t want to sacrifice power or precision. Its Alpine V4 Directional camber profile, Directional 7 flex and 0.8-inch setback provide strong edge control and stability, while the lower tip and tail heights and elevated contact points help the board maintain a more freestyle-friendly feel and improve flotation in softer snow.
Key Features
- Directional all-mountain/freeride construction
- Directional 7 flex
- 0.8″ setback
- Alpine V4 Directional camber
- 4mm tapered shape
- Blended Radial sidecut
- New Transcend Core™
- Full-length Bamboo Power Beams™
- Fairmat™ Carbon Amplifiers
- Hybrid Supercarbon™ HolySheet™ Tri/Tri construction
- Magic Bean™ Resin
- Hyperdrive™ ADV XT sintered base
- Standard and wide sizing
- Designed with Torstein Horgmo
- 2×4 binding mounting system
Alpine V4 Directional Camber
The Matriarch uses CAPiTA’s Alpine V4 Directional profile, combining traditional camber with a directional freeride shape. Camber is concentrated through the middle of the board to provide strong power, edge hold and stability, while the tip and tail use smoother, lower-rise transitions.
The elevated contact points and larger-radius tip shapes help the board release more naturally and provide additional float in powder. This combination allows the board to retain the energetic response of a freestyle snowboard while offering the directional performance required for deeper snow and technical terrain.
Directional Shape and Freestyle DNA
The Matriarch’s directional shape incorporates 4mm of taper and a 0.8-inch setback, giving the board a natural preference for riding forwards while keeping the stance versatile enough for freestyle-influenced riding.
The taper helps the board move through softer snow with less effort, while the blended radial sidecut provides predictable turn initiation and consistent edge engagement. The result is a snowboard that can be driven hard through groomers and variable terrain but remains playful enough to hit natural transitions, side hits and park features.
Transcend Core™
At the centre of The Matriarch is CAPiTA’s new Transcend Core™, designed to provide a lightweight combination of strength, response and energy. Full-length Bamboo Power Beams™ run through the core to increase power transfer and maintain a consistent, lively flex.
This construction helps keep the board agile despite its medium-stiff directional character, giving riders a strong response without creating an unnecessarily heavy or cumbersome ride.
Fairmat™ Carbon Amplifiers
The Matriarch adds two 20mm Fairmat™ Carbon Amplifiers to the core construction. These use recycled aerospace carbon to reinforce the board while helping maintain a low overall weight.
Combined with the Transcend Core™, the carbon amplifiers increase response and power transmission, helping the board remain composed when ridden aggressively while retaining the energetic character needed for freestyle riding.
Hybrid Supercarbon™ Construction
CAPiTA combines the core with Hybrid Supercarbon™ HolySheet™ Tri/Tri fibreglass construction and Magic Bean™ Resin. The triaxial laminate provides torsional control and structural strength, while carbon-infused materials help create a responsive, lightweight chassis.
The result is a board with a strong power-to-weight ratio, making it capable of handling speed and demanding terrain without losing the lively response expected from a freestyle-influenced design.
Hyperdrive™ ADV XT Base
The Matriarch is finished with a Hyperdrive™ ADV XT sintered base, designed for high levels of glide and durability. Its high-molecular-mass polyethylene construction is engineered to minimise friction and maintain speed across changing snow conditions.
The increased base thickness also provides additional durability, making it well suited to a board intended for everything from regular resort riding to freeride terrain.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model | CAPiTA The Matriarch 2027 |
| Category | All-Mountain / Freeride |
| Shape | Directional |
| Setback | 0.8″ |
| Taper | 4mm |
| Flex | Directional 7 |
| Camber | Alpine V4 Directional |
| Sidecut | Blended Radial |
| Core | Transcend Core™ |
| Core Reinforcement | Bamboo Power Beams™ |
| Carbon | 2 × 20mm Fairmat™ Carbon Amplifiers |
| Construction | Hybrid Supercarbon™ HolySheet™ Tri/Tri |
| Resin | Magic Bean™ Resin |
| Base | Hyperdrive™ ADV XT |
| Binding Mount | 2×4 |
| Available Sizes | 155, 158, 161, 157W, 160W |
Sizing
The Matriarch is available in 155, 158 and 161cm, alongside 157W and 160W wide options. Published sizing guidance places the 155cm around riders weighing approximately 59–86kg, the 158cm around 63–90kg, and the 161cm around 68–95kg. The 157W is aimed at approximately 63–90kg and accommodates larger boots.
As with any directional board, rider weight, boot size, preferred riding style and desired handling should all be considered when selecting the appropriate length.
Who Is It For?
The CAPiTA The Matriarch is aimed at intermediate to advanced riders who want to combine freeride performance with a freestyle mindset. It is particularly well suited to riders who like to explore the whole mountain rather than keeping their riding confined to a single discipline.
It can handle groomers, natural terrain, side hits and park features before transitioning confidently into powder and more demanding freeride terrain. Its directional shape and 7 flex favour riders who appreciate stability and precision, while the lower tip and tail profile maintain enough versatility for creative riding.
Summary
The CAPiTA The Matriarch 2027 brings together directional freeride performance and freestyle creativity in a lightweight, technically advanced package. Its Alpine V4 Directional camber delivers powerful edge control, while the tapered shape and elevated contact points improve flotation and manoeuvrability in softer snow.
With a Transcend Core™, Bamboo Power Beams™, Fairmat™ Carbon Amplifiers, Hybrid Supercarbon™ construction and Hyperdrive™ ADV XT base, The Matriarch is built to deliver strong response and control without unnecessary weight. For riders looking for one board capable of moving from park features to powder and technical mountain terrain, it offers an unusually broad performance range.
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