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PTO Verdict
“The Matriarch turns camber and reinforcement into pop. That same bite asks you to stay on top of the board.”
Best for: Advanced riders seeking pop from loaded turns and natural takeoffs, with firm-snow edge hold from traditional camber. Open terrain and longer arcs suit this demanding platform. The rider needs to stay centered and finish turns deliberately.
Not for: Beginners, riders who skid most turns, or those who prioritize slow presses. For frequent switch riding, the centered D.O.A. is the clearer fit; for deep snow, start with The Navigator or Kazu Kokubo Pro. The smallest Matriarch is 155, with CAPiTA's 130-190 lb range, so check that starting point before sizing up.
At a Glance
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Description
CAPiTA The Matriarch 2026/27 is a directional freeride snowboard developed with Torstein Horgmo. At 158, its waist measures 25.7 cm. The design takes a freestyle background into natural terrain, with a shape intended chiefly for riding nose-forward.
Inside The Matriarch, the Transcend Core combines paulownia and poplar with full-length Bamboo Power Beams. Triaxial layers sit on both sides of the core in its Hybrid SuperCarbon HolySheet TRI/TRI layup, which incorporates carbon. Two Fairmat carbon strips, each 20 mm wide, add reinforcement. CAPiTA describes the bamboo and carbon components in terms of power and response.
Alpine V4 gives The Matriarch traditional camber with slightly raised contact points and large-radius tips. The reference stance sits back 0.8 inches, and the nose is 4 mm wider than the tail. CAPiTA rates the flex Directional 7 on its own scale. PTO places this construction with advanced riders who can load the board deliberately; it is a demanding starting point for learning linked turns.
Fit begins with five lengths: standard 155, 158 and 161, plus Wide 157W and 160W. The smallest 155 has a 130-190 lb rider range. Factory boot-size guidance starts at US Men's 8-10 in standard widths and 10+ in Wide. Check the actual boot shell at your chosen binding angles as well as the weight range.
The Matriarch uses a sintered Hyperdrive ADV XT base, so include regular waxing in the upkeep. Bindings are not included. For a different starting point within CAPiTA, the D.O.A. offers a centered twin shape, while The Navigator and Kazu Kokubo Pro use powder-oriented outlines. The analysis below separates those choices by turning, snow and sizing needs.
Specs
- Rider Type: Freeride / All-Mtn
- Shape: Directional 0.8” Setback
- Profile: Alpine V4 Directional
- Sidecut: Blended Radial
- Flex: Directional 7
- Glass + Resin: HYBRID SUPERCARBON™ HOLYSHEET™ TRI/TRI MAGIC BEAN™ RESIN
- Base: HYPERDRIVE™ ADV XT • Die-cut
- Core: NEW! TRANSCEND CORE™
- Topsheet Tech: PLT Technology • Metallic Screen + Gloss/Matte Print
- Additive: NEW 2 x 20 mm FAIRMAT™ CARBON AMPLIFIERS
- Available Lengths: 155 · 158 · 161 · 157W · 160W cm
- Waist Width: 25.2 cm (155) · 25.7 cm (158) · 25.9 cm (161) · 26.3 cm (157W) · 26.5 cm (160W)
- Effective Edge: 1158 mm (155) · 1180 mm (158) · 1203 mm (161) · 1173 mm (157W) · 1195 mm (160W)
- Nose / Tail Width: 29.7 / 29.3 cm (155) · 30.0 / 29.6 cm (158) · 30.3 / 29.9 cm (161) · 30.6 / 30.2 cm (157W) · 30.9 / 30.5 cm (160W)
- Sidecut Radius: 8.0 m (155) · 8.1 m (158) · 8.2 m (161) · 8.05 m (157W) · 8.15 m (160W)
- Reference Stance (cm / in): 55.8 / 22.0 (155) · 55.8 / 22.0 (158) · 58.4 / 23.0 (161) · 55.8 / 22.0 (157W) · 58.4 / 23.0 (160W)
- Suggested Rider Weight (lb / kg): 130-190 / 59-86 (155) · 140-200 / 63-90 (158) · 150-210 / 68-95 (161) · 140-200 / 63-90 (157W) · 150-210 / 68-95 (160W)
Details
- Type
- Snowboard
- Vendor
- CAPiTA
- SKU
- 21021000-MSC-155
- UPC / GTIN
- 810161590872
155
CAPiTA The Matriarch
By PTO Ski & Snowboard, Based on CAPiTA's 2026/27 catalog and official model specifications; riding recommendations are PTO's interpretation of the design
Construction and sizing analysis · Analysis dated
These 10-point scores express PTO's editorial assessment of suitability for each use. They are not customer ratings or instrumented measurements; the analysis below explains the trade-offs.
The take
“The Matriarch turns camber and reinforcement into pop. That same bite asks you to stay on top of the board.”
The Matriarch is for a rider who wants to spring out of a turn and carry that energy into a natural takeoff. PTO's reading of its traditional camber and bamboo-and-carbon reinforcement is pop and firm-snow edge hold, coupled with a demanding release. Skid the turn or fall behind the board and that bite becomes a liability. It asks you to ride the edge, not just stand on it.
At 158, the Matriarch pairs an 8.1 m sidecut with 1180 mm of effective edge. Together with its Directional 7 flex rating, those dimensions put it on PTO's list for open, longer turns. Short, low-speed corrections take more attention. Riders spending their day on tight turns or slow presses have little reason to take on that demand.
Both the Matriarch and Mercury are directional. The Mercury has Resort V2 hybrid camber, a Directional 6.5 flex rating and a half-inch setback, against the Matriarch's traditional camber and 0.8-inch setback. PTO favors the Mercury for a rider seeking a softer-flexing resort option; its Death Grip sidecut is a further design difference. Frequent switch takeoffs and landings point toward the centered true-twin D.O.A.
For deep-snow priorities, The Navigator has a broad rockered nose and a tapered tail. Kazu Kokubo Pro pairs a powder nose with greater taper than the Matriarch's 4 mm. Those shapes are where PTO sends a powder-first buyer. A directional freeride label covers several different jobs; choosing between them starts with the snow you are buying for.
Width and length need separate decisions. CAPiTA lists the Matriarch 158 and 157W for the same 140-200 lb range, with waists of 25.7 cm and 26.3 cm. The smallest 155 covers 130-190 lb. Official boot guidance is US Men's 8-10 for standard sizes and US Men's 10+ for Wide, followed by a check of your actual shell at your binding angles. Size by weight and riding first, then find the width that clears your boots.
The Hyperdrive ADV XT base needs regular waxing. CAPiTA's 2026/27 catalog lists Matriarch MSRP at $729.95, versus Mercury at $699.95. The decision is between different flex, profile and construction choices. Spending more on a demanding board only makes sense when that is the response you want.
Bindings we'd pair with it
Mount point: Directional reference: 0.8 in setback; 22 in stance at 158. Our pick: Choose bindings around your boots and preferred support.
Deck only; bindings are not included.
Common Questions
- Is The Matriarch a women's board?
- CAPiTA lists The Matriarch in its men's range; the Artemis is the separate women's freeride model. The Artemis uses Resort V2 hybrid camber, so it is a different design. Choose by rider weight, boot fit and the response you want.
- Does The Matriarch use a Titanal reinforcing sheet?
- No: The Matriarch uses two 20 mm Fairmat carbon amplifiers and Hybrid SuperCarbon glass for reinforcement. Its TRI/TRI glass layup places triaxial fiberglass above and below the core.
- The Matriarch or the Mercury?
- Both are directional: The Matriarch uses traditional camber, Directional 7 flex and 0.8-inch setback. The Mercury has Resort V2 hybrid camber, Directional 6.5 flex and a half-inch setback. PTO favors the Mercury for a softer-flexing resort option, and the Matriarch for an advanced rider seeking a more demanding cambered platform.
- Is The Matriarch a powder board?
- The Matriarch is a cambered freeride board with 4 mm taper and a directional stance, aimed at taking freestyle riding into natural terrain. For a purchase focused on deep snow, start with The Navigator's broad rockered nose or the Kazu Kokubo Pro's powder nose and greater taper. That routing follows their shapes and CAPiTA's design descriptions.
- Do I need The Matriarch Wide?
- CAPiTA suggests US Men's 8-10 boots for the standard sizes and US Men's 10+ for the Wide sizes. Treat that as a starting point, then check your actual boot shell, binding angles and clearance. At a shared 140-200 lb rider range, the 158 is 25.7 cm wide at the waist and the 157W is 26.3 cm.
- What is this analysis based on?
- The specification facts come from CAPiTA's 2026/27 catalog and official model information. PTO's riding recommendations interpret the profile, dimensions and construction, and the displayed suitability scores are editorial estimates.