Side Hit Launch Pad: Why the 2027 CAPiTA Aeronaut Belongs Under Your Feet

If you’ve watched even five seconds of Arthur Longo riding, you already know the style. The guy treats the entire resort like a personal skatepark. He doesn't just ride down the mountain, he orbits above it, turning tiny cat track rollers into deep space launches and finding side hits where nobody else even thinks to look.

To ride like Arthur, you can't be on a soft or lifeless deck. You need something that snaps and holds an edge at high speed, stomping deep landings without flinching.

Check the 2027 CAPiTA Aeronaut, Arthur’s signature directional whip built specifically for high speed freeriding and maximum air. At Milo, our staff is completely hooked on this board because it is one of the most exciting decks hitting our shop wall this season.

Full Camber, No Apologies

While a lot of modern boards rely heavily on rocker everywhere, the Aeronaut keeps things classic, fast, and aggressive underfoot.

The limited release colorway

It uses CAPiTA’s Alpine V3 profile, which packs an aggressive 7mm of traditional camber through the body of the deck. That camber zeros out right before the end of the sidecut, giving you that explosive pop and super stability you need when hauling ass toward a jump. But because the tip and tail transition smoothly, it doesn't feel catchy or twitchy when you're setting up your line or laying down a deep carve on morning groomer.

Rated at a 6 -7 out of 10 directional flex, it hits the perfect sweet spot, stiff enough to charge through choppy snow and hold a clean trench, but maintains enough torsional play to throw grabs mid air, and keep things playful.

What’s Under the Hood?

CAPiTA builds out of the legendary Mothership facility in Austria, and they stuffed the Aeronaut with top tier tech to keep it ultra lightweight and insanely durable:

• Panda Hover Core: Premium Poplar and Paulownia wood laced with embedded Bamboo rods. It delivers a ridiculous amount of spring load without feeling heavy underfoot.

• CarbonFlax Amplifiers: Three wide strips of carbon and flax fiber run through the deck to absorb high-speed chatter while amplifying your tail pop.

• HyperDrive ADV XT Base: A custom forged, race grade sintered base that holds wax like a sponge and keeps you gliding past everyone else on flat cat tracks.

Recommended Binding Setups: Dial in the Ride

A board with this much snap needs the right binder to bring out its personality. CAPiTA and Union are practically family, and two specific Union models take this board in slightly different directions depending on your riding style:

Option 1: Union Force (The All Mountain Workhorse)

If you like to charge hard, carve tight, and stomp landings cleanly, match the Aeronaut with the Union Force.

• The Vibe: Locked-in control and lightning-fast response.

• Why it works: The Stage 9 Duraflex ST baseplate and Molecular Bushing dampening system give you max power transfer from edge to edge. It matches the Aeronaut’s full camber profile perfectly, eliminating delay when you drive hard into a turn or set up for a massive launch.

Option 2: Union Ultra (The Freestylers Choice)

If you prefer a surfy, springy feel with maximum cushion, go with the Union Ultra (which is actually what Arthur Longo frequently pairs with his setup).

• The Vibe: Maximum flex, dampening, and board feel.

• Why it works: Built with Union's Mini Disk and molecular bushing system, the Ultra lets the Aeronaut flex naturally underfoot without stiffening up the midsection of the board. It absorbs shock on harsh flat landings and gives you the freedom to tweak out methods and nose-butters.

CAPiTA Aeronaut vs. CAPiTA D.O.A. (Defenders of Awesome)

So "How does the Aeronaut compare to the D.O.A.?" While both are resort shredding powerhouses built by CAPiTA, they are built for entirely different riding mentalities:

The Bottom Line: Choose the D.O.A. if you want a do it all park twin that rides switch seamlessly, presses rails, and feels forgiving in all conditions. Choose the Aeronaut if you want to charge faster, drive harder through carves, and launch higher off terrain features without worrying about washing out.

Complete Size & Spec Breakdow for the Aeronaut

Find your size before you head down to the shop to flex it in person:

Drop in at MILOSPORT

Ready to upgrade your quiver? The 2027 CAPiTA Aeronaut, Union Force, and Ultra Bindings are in stock and waiting on the rack. Stop by Milo to check out the graphics up close, talk setup options with the crew, and get mounted up for the season.