CAPiTA Snowboarding

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Overview

CAPiTA Snowboarding designs and sells snowboards, splitboards, and related apparel for men, women, and kids. The brand operates in the snowboarding industry with a focus on innovation and progression, producing boards at its own facility powered by 100% clean energy. It maintains headquarters in Seattle and manufacturing in Austria, emphasizing snowboarder-driven development.1235

History

CAPiTA Snowboards was founded in Seattle, Washington, USA, in 2000 by Blue Montgomery, who sought to rejuvenate the sport through rider-focused innovation. The company established the CAPiTA Mothership, the world's first snowboard manufacturing facility powered by 100% clean energy, located in Austria. CAPiTA MFG GmbH, the Austrian entity, received B Corporation certification in December 2024.237

Product Lines

Product LinePositioningPrice Range
Men's SnowboardsAll-mountain and freestyle performance$500 - $8005
Women's SnowboardsVersatile terrain-specific designs$450 - $7505
Kids' SnowboardsYouth progression boards$300 - $5005
SplitboardsBackcountry touring$700 - $1,0005
ApparelFunctional outerwear and layers$100 - $4005

Manufacturing

Snowboards are handcrafted at the CAPiTA Mothership facility in Austria, powered by 100% self-generated clean energy. The company owns and operates this dedicated manufacturing site, distinct from its US headquarters.2345

Notable Products

  • Super DOA Snowboard - High-performance all-mountain freeride board featured in factory tours and gear recommendations.4
  • Outerspace Living Series - Women's freestyle and all-mountain snowboards for versatile riding.5
  • D.O.A. Series - Freestyle-oriented boards known for durability and pop.5
  • Splitboards - Backcountry boards designed for touring and off-piste exploration.5

Reputation

CAPiTA is regarded by snowboarders for its commitment to innovation, clean energy manufacturing, and progression-focused designs run by riders. Enthusiasts and pros value the quality handcrafted in Austria and environmental efforts, though some note higher price points compared to mass-produced alternatives. The brand holds B Corp status, enhancing its standing in sustainable snowboarding.2347

Sources (7)
  1. https://www.zoominfo.com/c/capita-snowboarding/351997689
  2. https://www.bcorporation.net/find-a-b-corp/company/capita-mfg-gmb-h/
  3. https://capitasnowboarding.com/pages/the-factory
  4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRE7NAGQCTY
  5. https://capitasnowboarding.com
  6. https://www.shayboarder.com/2008/08/visiting-capita-headquarters.html
  7. https://snowboardmag.com/videos/inside-capitas-new-factory-the-mothership-connection