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Capita Kazu Pro

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#1 ·
Has anyone ridden this board? I am trying to figure out why it's labeled strictly as a powder freestyle board. It has a deep sidecut, does have a slight taper, and directional s-rocker style nose. It sounds like it's going to be similar to the Mercury in flex.

It seems to me this would be a powder capable ripper, correct? The width is 255 on a 157.

Just trying to figure this board out, because it sounds like it's more all mountain - powder plus performer.

Anyone have one?
 
#2 ·
Hate to say reviews of this board are few and far between. There are a couple in passing throughout this forum but there isn't anything substantial.

I was also looking at this board recently but I wasn't satisfied with the lack of reviews and the size specs, so I dumped it. I think if you have relatively smaller feet this would be an awesome board, but it looks like it's fitted more towards Kazu than us Western counterparts.

Good luck,
ThatsNotFennel
 
#3 ·
The waist width is actually a mid-wide on the 157 at 255 mm. That's not small.

Like I said, I'm struggling to see why it's considered a powder board, when it seems like it's more of a hard charging board with a rockered nose in the realm of a Flight Attendant.

Is this board basically a Mercury with tapered tail? Stiffer?
 
#7 ·
No need for a review. :)

Big differences to say a Flight Att:
- Non-blunted tips. This adds board surface instead of edge length.

- Tail shape. This sharp tail acts sort of like a swallow as it reduces tail surface, but keeps some meat back there which is neat. Also, makes the tail more aggressive for turning off the tail.

- Extra width.


I would say this is much more similar to a Landlord than FA.
Rocker tip, then camber all the way to the back. Non-blunted tips. Also similar tail shape... this tail is awesome.

The difference to the LL is the width, as the LL is pretty narrow. And setback, the LL has tons. So the LL is more powder-freeride and this Kazu is more pow-freestyle. But definitely, this is a powder board.

I guess the width lets them get away with less taper/setback to keep the board more twin-balanced...
 
#8 ·
I've read a review or two here and other sources and the people seem to like it. I just wish they had this years board in the 160's. I can't remember what exact thread the small reviews here were, but I believe one was in the 2018 thread or show us your quiver thread. It was rather recently. I hope that helps.
 
#12 ·
I'm thinking this is more similar to the Branch Manager - kinda Capita's more affordable version. Which isn't a bad thing at all. Both are designed in collaboration with Japanese powder masters. Similar shape, camber profile, taper. BM has deeper sidecuts, Kazu has longer effective edge. If it rides nearly as well as the reviewers have been saying about the Branch Manager, it should be sweet.

But, one has to wonder why there aren't any usable reviews on it this late into the season? Either ppl are not interested (not), or are not finding it interesting enough to write about (may be?), or the small sizing has kept most interested reviewers away (most likely?) Whatever, I am always drawn to mystery boards that grab my fancy. Having a blast on the similarly obscure Slash Aurora this season so its looking more and more likely Kazu will join my stable soon.
 
#13 ·
Not really. Different design/concept to the Branch Manager.

BM has a similar concept to the Dupraz..... big and long mellow rockered nose with the rocker starting AFTER the contact points (so basically full camber to the contact points), with a very sharp sidecut radius and a very short effective edge length. Pretty normal/standard tail as well.

On the other hand.... the LL and Kazu have the rocker starting after the inserts, but before the nose contact point with a more normal effective edge length (it's still shorter than carving boards; but not super short like Dupraz, Fissile, BM etc). The sidecut in the Kazu and LL is also more normal..... still sharp, but not super sharp like the BM.
 
#14 ·
I've been riding the 151 since last year and just recently got a 157. It can definitely be ridden as an all mountain ripper, similar to the Mercury or BSOD. Those are the three main decks in my quiver that I will rotate through. Both of them are fast and can really rail turns. I ride the 151 almost like a souped up Slush Slasher and the 157 is like a SCUD missile. I definitely take them out on groomers, park, etc. Anything specific you want to know?
 
#17 ·
You said you've ridden the Mercury and BSOD. How does it compare on groomers? Which of the BSOD and Kazu is more aggressive? Currently have a 59 BSOD. Looking for a more freestyle oriented compliment that is a plus performer in powder but still a great resort deck that can be fun switch.
 
#19 ·
The BSOD I have is from a few years back, when the flex was a bit softer. I haven't spent time on the new BSOD, which is supposed to be back to the traditional flex its had throughout its history. Between my 56 BSOD (2014-2015? whatever one with the yellow base) and the 57 Kazu (next years), the Kazu is more aggressive. Bigger size, stiffer core, camber all the way to the tail, etc. I am curious how the new 56 BSOD would compare to the Kazu.
I love railing turns both on the Mercury and the Kazu. Mercury feels a bit "faster" out of turns, I'm assuming due to the progressive sidecut; however, both of the Kazu decks hold an edge really, really well on groomers.

Thanks. I'm 150/8.5 and have been unsure about size between 154 and 157.
I'd go 154 for sure.
 
#23 ·
I ride a 156 BSOD and have a 151 Kazu that I have a lot of fun on. Not too much overlap, IMO. The boards will ride completely differently.

I'm kind of torn. I'm looking at getting one and was trying to figure out what size. My old board is a 158 NS SL. I was looking at EVO's Capita sizing chart and for my weight (170), I fall in the range of 159-161 for most boards, but for the Kazu, it says I should be looking at the 154? Any one riding one that can comment?
How tall are you? You'll be able to ride either the 154 or 157. Depending on your riding skill, preferences, etc. one will be better for you than the other. What do you like to ride? HOW do you like to ride?
 
#22 ·
I'm kind of torn. I'm looking at getting one and was trying to figure out what size. My old board is a 158 NS SL. I was looking at EVO's Capita sizing chart and for my weight (170), I fall in the range of 159-161 for most boards, but for the Kazu, it says I should be looking at the 154? Any one riding one that can comment?
 
#34 ·
Well, I bought one, and am happy to say the board is outstanding. What it is. Absorbs chatter, has pop in droves, and is actually pretty quick edge to edge due to a happy medium torsional flex. Didn't get a chance to ride it in powder, but it did rip some groomers with it. The board absorbs eats up terrain pretty well.

I have it for sale FYI on the Buy Sell Trade forum. Reason being, while it's an outstanding board, it's so similar to my Arbor Iguchi, and has enough overlap with the BSOD, that it doesn't fit a quiver when I don't get enough days to take advantage. Literally three runs on it, MINT. PM if interested. These are gone in a '57 in stores. Sorry for the shameless plug.
 
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