Greetings Avran! Based on your recommendations I was going to get Mercury or Mega Merc this season. But after your latest stream, where you talked about global shipping crisis and issues with supply pipelines, I realized that shit might not even make to Mother Russia before season. So after reading comments here about similarities between Mega Mecr and lasts year BSOD, I went to a local shop and sniped last 2021 BSOD which was waiting me there whole summer. Hope I did a good choose and the difference will be not that huge. Want to say a big thank you for all the effect and enlighten you bring to a snowboarders of the internet!
Was waiting for this review to drop. I am glad I went for the 2021 whilst I still could. I guess I can unwrap it now and stop asking you stupid questions. Thanks again for all the advice, keep the reviews coming. Much love xx
This must be why you changed your tune on Katana's for the BSOD in one of your livestreams. I have last years BSOD and you had recommended the Katana for that one.
You nailed it I have last years black snowboard of death and will ride it one more season next year though im going to the mega merc I tried it end of last season and it's by far my favorite board ever
2019 BSBOD OWNER HERE: Love this board But I am a NUBE I like how it kinda of auto catches and prevents you from catching an edge. ALSO! Copper mountain is amazing.
I have a Nitro Cannon with Union Atlas bindings and a Capita Horrorscope with Union Contact Pros and I’ve definitely eyeing one of these up for a bit now and this sold me. Couple that with a pair of Union Atlad FC and I think it would be insane.
Based on your 21 review I ordered one. Looks like I was sent a 22 though. Ugh! I’m sure it will be killer, just may be a bit stiff. Great reviews as always!
With the stiffness, camber profile, and wide versions, is this also filling the void left by discontinuing the Warpspeed (i.e., a board that will try to kill you if you go in the trees)? Specs look a lot like the 2018 Warpspeed.
I have this in a 61W to replace my warpspeed 61. While you're likely correct about where it fits in the line, the new BSOD is still softer than the warpspeed was.
@@AngrySnowboarder I saw it mentioned in top underhyped boards but that’s all I could find. Didn’t see it mentioned in soon to premier vids also. Idk what I’m doing wrong ;(
You rode the 156 even though technically you were 10lbs over the weight range for the board, I'm assuming that's just what you were given, and didn't have a choice in the matter. If you did, what would you choose for yourself? I'm pretty close to your stats, so it would help. Thnx in advance
I have the 2022 BSOD and struggle to have fun riding it - too stiff to get good pop off rollers/side hits/jumps, etc. Takes more effort and I still get half the result compared to my other boards when I load up to pop off something. It's good for hauling ass through rutted out snow and steep terrain, but other boards can also do that while still having some actual snap. This is a dad snowboard - for those guys who only go straight and fast. It's built well but not the deck for me.
Watched your 2021 review first and thought I found my board... sounds like I missed the boat on last year's version. What would you recommend that's similar to the 2021 and comes in a wide enough profile for 11.5 boots? Thanks for giving people the heads up on the drastic changes as well!
Based on your review and others I looked at I bought the 2022. I absolutely love this board and apart from breaking my rib cage last year at keystone from being an idiot, it has never disappointed me or made me feel like I needed another board for what I was doing. That said, I am trying to get more into side hits and putting more emphasis on glade runs and just trees in general. I LOVE Capita. Would you suggest a Mega Merc or a Super DOA? Or am I way off base for what I am trying to do? Basically, I want to do the freeride stuff I've been doing with the 22 BSOD but add in the occasional side hit if I'm feeling frisky and spending lots of time in tree areas. BSOD is emphasis on death when you get into the trees. Hahahaha
@@AngrySnowboarder Honestly, I am not entirely sure. I've been snowboarding 16 years and have always leaned more into All Mountain Freeride. The BSOD is the first directional board I have ever owned. So a twin I think is what I would want to have a little bit more play back and forth. As far as flex goes, I've never really had a soft flex board or anywhere close. So it's unfamiliar territory for me. Definitely softer than the 22 BSOD. Something with more torsional flex and can be more giving in those narrow tree areas to maneuver through the tracks in the glades. I'm trying to learn how to butter again but Its a full time job trying to on a BSOD. 😅 Still my favorite snowboard I have ever owned. I'm the first to the base everytime now with my friends. 😎
Hi Avran, I have a cosmetic defect on my 2020 flagship cracks in the tail topsheet for now it does't affect the ride , i really like the way my flagship ride, nimble and stable when i want , riding hard pack and pow tree runs , bumps and any shit in my way, if i have two option keep it has it is or go through the warranty get refound and get a BSOD that i never tried what do you think?
Would you day the Berzerker is more approachable than the BSOD, more like the 21? I'm 172cm and 74 kg size 8 boot. I'm really close to pulling the trigger on the Berzerker and asking my shop to order me one for next year. I plan on getting the 153 as I prefer shorter boards, and like to be quick and whippy. Currently I'm riding an old timeless 148 from 2003 and looking for a modern board that will feel similar.l, something that snaps and pops me into each turn. I carve, and free ride mostly. But if the Berzerker is as stiff as the way you describe this BSOD sounds like it might not be what I'm after.
How different is this from last years Super DOA - I like to bomb blacks, carve and go 60MPh+ I was pretty disappointed in the Super DOA last year, gave up on edge hold at high speeds IMO.
@@thefinesse7697 So the 2022 is a lot stiffer and more aggressive. With them adding the Mega Merc to the line which is essentially the 21 BSOD it makes sense. I say if you can find one, snag it.
Ok so I'm a little confused. I know brands have their own way of determining flex, but this thing is super duper soft flexing imo compared to my 2021 iguchi pro camber. This confuses me because people have said that the iguchi had a flex of 7 and it seemed true to the flex after the softer models of past years. If I had to compare this year's bsod to that, it's flex feels like a 5 and the iguchi feels like an 8. I wonder if I got a dud from capita or if it has to do with the rocker zones? Even when on the board the flex feels loose to me.
@@AngrySnowboarder I understand that but does it make sense to you that a 21 iguchi camber would feel so much stiffer than a 22 bsod? I know you haven't reviewed the 21 guch but it just seems so much stiffer. I got the bsod to charge but I'm wondering if the guch at its stiffer flex would be a better charger. And yes I know I'm overthinking because that's what I do dammit!
Thanks for the reviews. I have a 2017 merc and looking for an upgrade. This board sounds like it will work. Wonder what to go with 56 or 59. I am 5 08 200lb with a size 9.
I don't get why they would change this board when it seemed like literally everyone loved last years model, and keep that good press momentum going. It would make it an easy sell to when reviewers would be like its just like last years model go buy it. idk who knows why they did it im just some goober.
Once again debatable. The edge grip on the Salomon sucks on ice, it just lacks the radius it needs to make the kink point work well. Stability is about the same. Pop is better for jumps on the Ultimate but not the same in an ungroomed capacity as the BSOD. Clearly you haven't ridden both of these boards back to back.
@@AngrySnowboarder Ive ridden the BSOD quite some days and found it had a lack of pop and carving capabilities however its quite a good board for high speed. Is there something like the BSOD but a bit more aggressive? I have the 2015 model is 2022 different more stiff?
Greetings Avran! Based on your recommendations I was going to get Mercury or Mega Merc this season. But after your latest stream, where you talked about global shipping crisis and issues with supply pipelines, I realized that shit might not even make to Mother Russia before season. So after reading comments here about similarities between Mega Mecr and lasts year BSOD, I went to a local shop and sniped last 2021 BSOD which was waiting me there whole summer. Hope I did a good choose and the difference will be not that huge. Want to say a big thank you for all the effect and enlighten you bring to a snowboarders of the internet!
I have the 2021 BSOD it will actively try to kill you, but once you get it under control ooooh boy is it fast and fun.
Appreciate the within line year to year comparisons you can make through doing it year on year. Nice job.
Was waiting for this review to drop. I am glad I went for the 2021 whilst I still could. I guess I can unwrap it now and stop asking you stupid questions. Thanks again for all the advice, keep the reviews coming. Much love xx
I just ordered one, I’ll drop a comment when I get it and test it/ compare to your review. Thanks for this 👊🏼
Loved the bsod last year, fav deck ever ridden. Glad I got two.
Yes Sir, Respect. Next after this season, would love to see and ride yours design decks. Nothing big, like Austin season eqpt. Good luck, stay safe
Nice summer Brolstice. Real nice 👍🏿 bro
This must be why you changed your tune on Katana's for the BSOD in one of your livestreams. I have last years BSOD and you had recommended the Katana for that one.
Yep that's why the change is there. They beefed it up, needs a beefier binding.
You nailed it I have last years black snowboard of death and will ride it one more season next year though im going to the mega merc I tried it end of last season and it's by far my favorite board ever
2019 BSBOD OWNER HERE: Love this board But I am a NUBE I like how it kinda of auto catches and prevents you from catching an edge.
ALSO! Copper mountain is amazing.
I have a Nitro Cannon with Union Atlas bindings and a Capita Horrorscope with Union Contact Pros and I’ve definitely eyeing one of these up for a bit now and this sold me. Couple that with a pair of Union Atlad FC and I think it would be insane.
Based on your 21 review I ordered one. Looks like I was sent a 22 though. Ugh! I’m sure it will be killer, just may be a bit stiff. Great reviews as always!
I'd definitely get that fixed instead of settling for something you didn't order.
Sounds like a total death-cookie destroyer. I'm thinking of some runs on Kirkwood that this would just be perfect for on the 4th day after a big dump.
The BSOD is a board I’ve always wanted but never buy for some reason, I got a Ride Commissioner for this season how do you feel the two compare?
YOOO Sick review my friend. I'm looking at this deck and the Ride Algorythm!! I'd love to see an algorithm review or ride burnout review sometime!!
There's literally one of each in the Ride Snowboards playlist.
@@AngrySnowboarder MY GUY TY
@@AngrySnowboarder is the ride algorithm '22 model much different from the '19 model ?
@@evanmalin1685 Graphically yes.
I can't wait to get one as soon as possible. Woohoo
I had an Atomic “hatchet” from like 15 years ago, and I swear the base skull design is the exact same as the BSOD.
It's not.
Just bought this plus nitro phantom carvers with my refunded Vail season pass. Definitely feels stiff that's for sure.
Sup Angry, do you think I can get away with Jones Mercury bindings on the new 2022 BSOD ? Cheers
100%.
@@AngrySnowboarder Thanks, Bodhisattva!
With the stiffness, camber profile, and wide versions, is this also filling the void left by discontinuing the Warpspeed (i.e., a board that will try to kill you if you go in the trees)? Specs look a lot like the 2018 Warpspeed.
Yes essentially.
I have this in a 61W to replace my warpspeed 61. While you're likely correct about where it fits in the line, the new BSOD is still softer than the warpspeed was.
Did you ride the new ultrafear? If so how does it compare to the doa?
When can we expect the review for the 2022 Indoor Survival on the back left wall?!?
Wise man say it’s scheduled already and if you had notifications on you would know that.
@@AngrySnowboarder I'm not seeing it anywhere and I'm subbed :(
@@AngrySnowboarder Touché, notifications are now on but I also looked and I can’t find it either.
@@AngrySnowboarder I saw it mentioned in top underhyped boards but that’s all I could find. Didn’t see it mentioned in soon to premier vids also. Idk what I’m doing wrong ;(
You rode the 156 even though technically you were 10lbs over the weight range for the board, I'm assuming that's just what you were given, and didn't have a choice in the matter. If you did, what would you choose for yourself? I'm pretty close to your stats, so it would help. Thnx in advance
Kind of at the mercy of what marketing sends to me. Then they changed that board in 2023.
@@AngrySnowboarder reckon you would do the 159 if given the choice of any sizes?
@@pollackrocket yeah.
Black S.O.D. or Jones Ultra Flagship for mostly hard carving, but wanting optimal float in Pow?
Jones.
Thanks again Avran. Keep it Angry!
Hi Angry! Have you riden capita's Mega death yet? 🧐
Review dropping in September or you can join www.angrysnowboarder.vip and get access to the written one early.
I have the 2022 BSOD and struggle to have fun riding it - too stiff to get good pop off rollers/side hits/jumps, etc. Takes more effort and I still get half the result compared to my other boards when I load up to pop off something. It's good for hauling ass through rutted out snow and steep terrain, but other boards can also do that while still having some actual snap. This is a dad snowboard - for those guys who only go straight and fast. It's built well but not the deck for me.
Sounds like you need to up your game.
Watched your 2021 review first and thought I found my board... sounds like I missed the boat on last year's version. What would you recommend that's similar to the 2021 and comes in a wide enough profile for 11.5 boots? Thanks for giving people the heads up on the drastic changes as well!
They have some for sale on C3ww.com but the replacement is the Mega Merc.
@@AngrySnowboarder Would the 162 2021 be too long to shine? I'm 6'1" 175 lbs
Might just need to eat more muscle cheese.
So goddamn glad I own a 21.
Based on your review and others I looked at I bought the 2022. I absolutely love this board and apart from breaking my rib cage last year at keystone from being an idiot, it has never disappointed me or made me feel like I needed another board for what I was doing. That said, I am trying to get more into side hits and putting more emphasis on glade runs and just trees in general. I LOVE Capita. Would you suggest a Mega Merc or a Super DOA? Or am I way off base for what I am trying to do? Basically, I want to do the freeride stuff I've been doing with the 22 BSOD but add in the occasional side hit if I'm feeling frisky and spending lots of time in tree areas. BSOD is emphasis on death when you get into the trees. Hahahaha
How much softer do you want to go?
@@AngrySnowboarder Honestly, I am not entirely sure. I've been snowboarding 16 years and have always leaned more into All Mountain Freeride. The BSOD is the first directional board I have ever owned. So a twin I think is what I would want to have a little bit more play back and forth. As far as flex goes, I've never really had a soft flex board or anywhere close. So it's unfamiliar territory for me. Definitely softer than the 22 BSOD. Something with more torsional flex and can be more giving in those narrow tree areas to maneuver through the tracks in the glades. I'm trying to learn how to butter again but Its a full time job trying to on a BSOD. 😅 Still my favorite snowboard I have ever owned. I'm the first to the base everytime now with my friends. 😎
Probably just want a regular Mercury honestly.
@@AngrySnowboarder Thank you for this recommendation! Any suggestion on size for a 5'8" 200lbs person? 😅
@@williamfissell1069 59
Hi Avran, I have a cosmetic defect on my 2020 flagship cracks in the tail topsheet for now it does't affect the ride , i really like the way my flagship ride, nimble and stable when i want , riding hard pack and pow tree runs , bumps and any shit in my way, if i have two option keep it has it is or go through the warranty get refound and get a BSOD that i never tried what do you think?
Go with what you know.
Which do you prefer, last years BSOD, or the Mega Merc? Thanks
I prefer snowboards.
@@AngrySnowboarder which one tho
@@nickvoulelis1707 SNOWBOARDS!
Would or does weight play a factor in ability to compress the board?
Will you be reviewing that Indoor Survival behind you? That's on my short list, but there aren't any reviews on the 2022 IS yet
No, I just put it there so people would leave comments like this.
Would you day the Berzerker is more approachable than the BSOD, more like the 21?
I'm 172cm and 74 kg size 8 boot. I'm really close to pulling the trigger on the Berzerker and asking my shop to order me one for next year.
I plan on getting the 153 as I prefer shorter boards, and like to be quick and whippy.
Currently I'm riding an old timeless 148 from 2003 and looking for a modern board that will feel similar.l, something that snaps and pops me into each turn.
I carve, and free ride mostly.
But if the Berzerker is as stiff as the way you describe this BSOD sounds like it might not be what I'm after.
If you're going that small you'll be fine.
This or Mega Merc or Lib EJack Knife for speed carving groomers until my legs last and then more relaxed afternoon ride and occasional Side Pow?
I guess the Mega Merc if those are your three choices, but I feel something like the Nitro Suprateam would fit better.
surprised the recommendation was union atlas and not union falcor. Why is that? isn't falcor stiffer?
Cause it matches the board better.
Is this 2022 model similar in stiffness to 2020 model? Wondered if it is worth upgrading.
No completely different board.
Hey I realise you didn’t note it as one of the main comparable boards but how would you say this compares to the alchemist? Thanks
Yeah to an extent. I really think in the Capita line the Kazu is probably closer.
Will there be a review of the Rome Ceavers?
Just the Mike Ceavers.
@@AngrySnowboarder shit. You got me, ment Cleaver*
156 or 159? I’m 5”11 185lbs
both like me same stats and get 2 of each of the 2021 model
How different is this from last years Super DOA - I like to bomb blacks, carve and go 60MPh+ I was pretty disappointed in the Super DOA last year, gave up on edge hold at high speeds IMO.
Hell yes!
When are you dropping indoor survival review?
The future.
Should I buy the 2021 instead of this newer model? Do you think the 2021 deck is better than 2022?
Can you find a 2021?
@@AngrySnowboarder yep I can pick one up today should I get the 2021 or the new one do u think?
@@thefinesse7697 So the 2022 is a lot stiffer and more aggressive. With them adding the Mega Merc to the line which is essentially the 21 BSOD it makes sense. I say if you can find one, snag it.
@@thefinesse7697 Would love to hear where you can find a 2021!!
@@TimiCole eBay
This or the Flagship for bombing? Riding with Falcors.
Dealers choice.
is there any difference from the 21 to the 22 model? I want to purchase one and I'll just get the new model if there was no change.
Yeah.
Did you not watch this?
@@dan.r9220 when I wrote that the review wasn’t out….
Ok so I'm a little confused. I know brands have their own way of determining flex, but this thing is super duper soft flexing imo compared to my 2021 iguchi pro camber.
This confuses me because people have said that the iguchi had a flex of 7 and it seemed true to the flex after the softer models of past years. If I had to compare this year's bsod to that, it's flex feels like a 5 and the iguchi feels like an 8. I wonder if I got a dud from capita or if it has to do with the rocker zones? Even when on the board the flex feels loose to me.
Numbers don't mean shit.
@@AngrySnowboarder I understand that but does it make sense to you that a 21 iguchi camber would feel so much stiffer than a 22 bsod? I know you haven't reviewed the 21 guch but it just seems so much stiffer. I got the bsod to charge but I'm wondering if the guch at its stiffer flex would be a better charger.
And yes I know I'm overthinking because that's what I do dammit!
2 different brands, 2 different factories, 2 different core constructions, 2 different possibilities of a manufacturing issues, etc. etc.
@@AngrySnowboarder thanks for the reply!
How did it perform in the pockets of powder?
Like a snowboard.
Capita bsod, Jones Apollo.... done
Thanks for the reviews. I have a 2017 merc and looking for an upgrade. This board sounds like it will work. Wonder what to go with 56 or 59. I am 5 08 200lb with a size 9.
Big jump in flex stiffness. Be prepared for that, you want the 59.
Do you think regular width 162 will be ok for us boot 11.5-12 or I should go with wide 161w? 162 width is 262mm whereas 161w is 267mm
It'll work, wouldn't be my first choice.
so its not a dialy driver. ok thats fine. solid board but stick with my 2021 bsod
I don't get why they would change this board when it seemed like literally everyone loved last years model, and keep that good press momentum going. It would make it an easy sell to when reviewers would be like its just like last years model go buy it. idk who knows why they did it im just some goober.
Because they made the Mega Merc and turned this more into what it was always intended for.
@@AngrySnowboarder ah ok.
Burton Cartel X?
What is a binding from Burton Snowboards for $400 Alex.
Just asking how it would be on this board.
While we’re here, any thoughts on sizing? 5’8 170-175. 156 vs 159. Thanks for what you guys do!
56 and yes.
"I'm SO GLAD Capita stiffened back up the BSOD" ~said NO ONE
I can think of a lot of people that said they’re glad.
I am a butter master, I will see myself out of here.
Salomon the Ultimate much better
Debatable.
@@AngrySnowboarder Ultimate: better edge hold, more stable high speed, better jumping, more snap. BSOD is more mellow
Once again debatable. The edge grip on the Salomon sucks on ice, it just lacks the radius it needs to make the kink point work well. Stability is about the same. Pop is better for jumps on the Ultimate but not the same in an ungroomed capacity as the BSOD. Clearly you haven't ridden both of these boards back to back.
@@AngrySnowboarder Ive ridden the BSOD quite some days and found it had a lack of pop and carving capabilities however its quite a good board for high speed. Is there something like the BSOD but a bit more aggressive? I have the 2015 model is 2022 different more stiff?
@@robikanobi That was 4 different versions ago. Hell I think that was made in a different factory.