THE SWORD
Warriors of pre-modern Japan, the samurai comprised the country's ruling military class, and were so bad ass that they became the highest ranking social caste for over 250 years. Through largely underground in the 21st century, modern samurai employ a similar range of weapons to their ancient counterparts, including bow and arrows, spears and guns. Their main weapon, however, has always been the sword.
The NAS - commonly referred to as the Nippon Archetype Sword - is said to have magic powers when wielded the enlightened warrior's hand. An (x) factor of sorts. A (Kazu) factor if you will.
Samurai were supposed to lead their lives according to their ethics code of Bushido. You may know this as "the way of the warrior." Strongly Confucian in nature. Bushido stresses concepts such as loyalty to one;s master, self-discipline and respectful, ethical behavior - when not destroying everything in your path.
Rider Style + AbilityKazu is a boss. A bonafide Japanese BAD ASS in all CAPiTAl letters. He kills it in the back country and slays park kickers, and hangs air time out of a super pipe with one of the best styles in the game. With terrain features getting bigger and speeds getting faster, Kazu relies on one bad ass board to withstand the forces he creates. The NAS, traditional cambered, the NAS is powerful, predictable and flat-out charges.
Shape + FlexFlex Rating: 7 out of 10
Positive Camber
Progessive Sidecut
A true progressive sidecut consists of two or more radii blended together to accommodate the three stages of a turn. They provide easy turn initiation, while offering greater control and stability throughout the turn, and maximum power when exiting.
Construction + CoreRFC Sustainable Select Core:
The original eco-friendly core. It's proven track record offers an environmentally conscious consumer a sustainable alternative without sacrificing any of the energy or stability expected form a CAPiTA. These cores have been re-forestation certified by a leading environmental agency for nature and habitat sustainability, and made with a single species of poplar grain for smooth, consistent ride.
Special Blend EVO Tech:
Eco Friendly wet lay-up process that uses a polyurethane based resin component requiring lower consumption of energy and yielding higher technical properties. This adhesion process improves the factory's working environment, as it does not contain some of the same harsh chemical characteristics used in resins at other factories. Using an optimal blend of biaxial glass in conjunction with structural additives to customize performance.
Base + EdgesWax Infused Sintered Base:
These bases are created by taking pellets of ultra-high-molecular-weight Polyethylene and compressing them through heat and pressure. The miniscule spaces left behind absorb wax and allow for extended periods of high-speed shredding as the wax wicks to the surface while you ride. This prevents your base from drying out and keeps the surface feeling freshly waxed throughout the day.
BrandCAPiTA
AbilityIntermediate to Advanced
ProfileCamber
FlexMedium Flex
StylePowder
ShapeDirectional Twin
GenderMens
Year2015
