Review of the 2011 Capita Horrorscope Snowboard
Reverse camber, rocker, banana, etc. Whether you support it or not, alternative camber (or in this case flat kick) technology is here to stay. Capita introduced the Horrorscope as an early release board in the 2008/2009 season. It was a huge hit both graphically and performance wise. The unveiling of the Horrorscope introduced Capita’s Flat Kick Technology which is now utilized in 50% of the line. The ability to lock into presses and turn without hanging up was attractive to both beginners and experts. For 2010/2011, the Horrorscope has been revamped to offer an even looser more skate inspired feel.
The Horrorscope FK was born as a late release limited edition board and is now one of the most sought after boards in snowboarding. Featuring pre-loaded positioning for expert level jibbers, and easy turning, mindless shredding for those intermediate riders that want to expedite the learning curve. The demand was so strong, Capita made multiple production runs and still sold out before a single chairlift opened in North America. Transworld Snowboarding Magazine’s 2010 test result held the Horrorscope FK as the #3 men’s board in the world under $400, while it beat nine of the top ten boards on price.
One of the biggest changes for 2011 is the core. The 2010 Horrorscope featured a WDT engineered core with wood stringers. For 2011, Capita pulled the wood stringers leaving the Horrorscope with a 100% WDT engineered jib core. The WDT core was designed to give jibbers and park riders the softer flex patterns they want without sacrificing durability. Short for “Wood Derived Technology,” the patented process of pressure bonding wood composite material retains the classic feel of a full wood core board while increasing flex values. Basically, by pulling out the wood stringers from 2010, the 2011 Horrorscope features an even softer flex.
Another major change to the 2011 Horrorscope is the introduction of Capita’s new “Urban FK.” Urban FK means that the board is flat between the insert packs and starts to kick up at the inner most insert on each side while the 2010 Horrorscope began to kick up past the inserts. This allows for an even more loose and skatey feel. Other features that round out the Horrorscope are a true twin shape and flex, an extruded base, die-cut/screened two part base graphic, 360 degree stainless steel edges, ABS bomb proof sidewalls, and art by Sacramento artist Skinner Davis. For 2011 the Horrorscope is also offered in a multitude of sizes. It comes in a 147, 149, 151, 151 wide, 153, 155, 155 wide, and a 157.
Having ridden every Horrorscope since the board’s inception into the line, I can honestly say that this one is the most fun to jib on. With the new Urban FK and full WDT core, it is definitely loose and easy to press. I did not like hitting jumps bigger than 40 feet on it, as it feels a little “floppy and sloppy.” After riding a Capita Ultrafear, I realized that stiffer reverse camber boards are more my style for all mountain freestyle. However, if you are looking to jib anything and everything at your local mountain or want a board that kills it in the streets, take a look at the 2011 Capita Horrorscope. Another surprising aspect of the 2011 Horrorscope was how well it handled in the powder. I really enjoyed taking my 153 into the deep stuff. It’s affordable price of $359 and a 2 year warranty makes it something everyone from beginners to experts can enjoy.
Related posts:
- 2010 Capita Indoor Survival FK Review
- 2010 Capita Horrorscope – Park Specific Detune
- Review and Comparison of the 2010 Burton Blender and Capita Space Metal Fantasy Snowboards
- Parker's Upgrade – 2010 Capita Ultrafear
- Weekend Dec 5-6 Giveaway – 2010 CAPiTA Limited Release Ultrafear FK Snowboard of Radness
48 Comments
Thanks Parker. I think I could make a Horror 55 my everyday board.
Stoked to see that there's a 57 next year. Or was there one this year? I never looked. So many boards I would like next year.
I'd never hit a 40 footer on any board. Well, maybe a hoverboard that couldn't crash. Actually, that would be sweet. I think I'll invent one.
just noting a little typo.
other than that, great review, and excellent song choice. Makes me wonder whether or not I'll stick with the Horrorscope for 2011, I think I'm gonna go Green Machine FK.
Where is the typo?
I guess it's not really a typo, but you first said it was an early release board, and then you said it was a late release. It was a late release.
after riding my 2010 again today, i think i might go with an indoor fk 54 or something for my "jib" board next year.. horror is sooo soft.
Spenser, let me know if you want to get rid of your horror
ditto. but second i guess
I would sell my horror 153 from this video if anyone is interested
Is the WDT core a fancy way of saying particle board? Particle board is not a bad thing and has advantages as a core for a snowboard.
from wiki
"Particleboard is cheaper, denser and more uniform than conventional wood and plywood and is substituted for them"
and
" Medium-density fibreboard and hardboard, also called high-density fiberboard, are stronger and denser than particleboard"
just don't get it wet!!!
sounds like it might save a shit ton of weight and be strong enough for a snowboard application.
By the way, great review. Mentioning how this board performs in pow was a real selling point beyond the obvious jib, and hooked me at the end.
Sending you a PM Parker
my friend already has dibs on it.
Is that a joke? Your friend join Easy Loungin.
my friend already has dibs on it.
Dude…I thought I was your friend?
pm'ed
iliek it, just probally a little too soft for me.
i dont know if its just me, but i dont know what this sentence means
I'll give it a shot
i dont know if its just me, but i dont know what this sentence means
"Is that a joke? [Did] your friend join Easy Loungin[?]"
or maybe he was saying it like he was asian?……
just sayin'………
just for the record, i'm joking.
I'm guessing you know what a joke is? And yes I skipped a word… Your friend should join easy loungin.
i dont know why it would be a joke.. i guess thats why i didnt get it
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Calling dibbs for friend while people here want it. I think it's, I don't know what I think it is. I just think loungers should have first shot. That's just me, I'm not selling, nor do I want to buy it so it doesn't really matter. I should have stayed out of it. None of my business. Whatever, carry on.
are you saying spenser should have said to his friend "no, i won't sell you my horror in case someone on easy loungin might be interested"?
Absofuckinglutely
Ha, big time duh moment, I thought Spenser was saying he had dibbs on parkers board.
ooooooooh, no i was talking about mine, haha.
i think my friend called dibs on it as soon as i bought it. he thinks the horrorscope is the best snowboard ever made and he doesnt want to ride anything else.
Catfight avoided. Bummer.
hahaha
I think the Horrorcope is fun in pow. Not what I would choose everyday, but for a few runs it is fun to pow butter around on a soft board. It's definitely a different feeling in pow on a short twin board.
For sure. I rode my horror (rip) in endless pow in Lake Louise in November and had a blast.
parker are you guna be on the ultrafear at all this season?
and does the new rocker make it wicked unstable? (compared to previous years)
By this season do you mean the 2010/2011 season? If so then the ultra will be my primary board. The horror isn't stable enough for me to jump on, but some people will
ah yes i meant next.
ok cool just wondering
whats the rocker on the new ultrafear? jib or regular? maybe i missed this.
I would assume regular but am not sure
hoping for regular.
i would be pretty surprised if it wasnt regular.
my guess is urban FK, since it is the "extreme" version of the horror, which has urban FK.
its still a totally different board..
i think its more common to see stairmasters in urban settings and extremes in more aggressive park settings.. at least thats what they were built for, so.. i dunno. not that it matters to me, im not riding either one..
watever if its jib ill pick up an indoor.
i know they are different, if they weren't they wouldn't have both of them (maybe, they did run the indoor survival & outdoor living both for a few seasons, and those pretty much identical). just like the extreme is different than the stairmaster.
but both parker and CAPiTA themselves have described it as an "extreme" horrorscope. so i do, too.
I think it will have regular flatkick, but I could be wrong
What don't you like about jib fk?
What don't you like about jib fk?
well havent ridden it so i cant be sure but i wouldn't be getting the board for rails so id rather have a little more edge hold with regular fk.