Capita Mercury Snowboard Review
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- Опубліковано 17 жов 2024
- Capita Mercury
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The Capita Mercury is a snowboard that is ready to rip anywhere, anytime, and Jackson Hole provided some excellent conditions to test this one out. We found technical big mountain lines in Corbet's Couloir, smooth powder, rock drops, and tree lines while exploring throughout the day. The Mercury features a directional twin shape, slight setback, camrock camber profile, and medium stiff flex; this offers solid performance in a wide variety of conditions with minimal compromise. The versatility of this snowboard stood out to me, as well as its very fast base, and significant amounts of stability. While this isn't a powder specific snowboard it will be manageable in powder if you set the stance back, and will also work well in the terrain park although I would say it leans towards the jump side of the spectrum when it comes to freestyle riding. Overall I was very impressed with the performance of the Mercury and would recommend it to more advanced riders interested in this style of snowboard. Let us know what you think of the Capita Mercury snowboard in the comments, thanks for watching.
Hey TJ, good review once again. One thing I think would be helpful to viewers is if you told us what other boards are comparable to the tested board.
yes plz!
Seconded! It's would also be good if you could take it through the park and rip some carves on a groomer. I know you touched on it at the end, but the main thing that sets you apart from other (credible) reviewers is that you show AND tell in your reviews. Worth the extra run or 2 imo.
I have been looking for a new board... So many options so little time
Seanpaulnz01: Jones Mountain Twin, Yes Typo...similar shapes.
Jones has a bit longer „spooned“ nose (good for powder) but is still a twin + lib techs „mellow magnetraction“ edges for grip on ice and shitty conditions.
The Typo has set back and mid bite for grip, which is optically the opposite of the mercury’s death grip.
Mid bite: Bump to the inside on the edge in the middle of the board.
Death grip: bump to the outside.
Seanpaulnz01 yes typo , Jones Ultra man twin, Bataleon Goliath , Jones man twin ,
Most versatile board I've ever ridden. I lap this thing in the park, go to races on this, send it off drops, I set it back and brought it to Japan for that powder. Really sick board.
Im taking my 159 merc to Japan good to hear it did well there. I was thinking it would be ok with the stance set right back. Thanks
The guy I talked to at Rythm in Japan raved about this board for all mountain riding. I am considering it for my quiver ...
I really like the look of the Capita Mercury, one of the 'cleanest' boards out there in my opinion
I'm not digging the 2020 graphics. I prefer the 2019 and previous years.
6AM ya this years Mercury has a much better graphic than this one
I have the 2018-155 capital Mercury ! Awesome board finish with the smile in my face every time I ride it ! I’m 73 kg / 5,8 height , advanced rider , Tj , you are right ! On the reviews . Difficult to find the sweet spot ! For freestyle park , out side of the reference stance , but this is my opinion don’t move the back stance , move the front binding one insert ( 2 cm ) so you have at least 1 cm more nose than tail . Works perfect in the park . For free ride use the reference stance . Cheers ! I have been riding ! Capota TFA several years and this is my first year on the Mercury ! 35 days riding the Mercury now ! Yesterday O was in powder day !!! WOW 😮 ,
@@StilleStormen 155 is fun to ride , but bigger mountains you will need the 157 and plus ! ( like Tahoe / mammoth / ) but like big bear snow summit ( Sweden ) I will stay with 155 ....
There probably wasn't much hard pack out there but were you able to put the death grip sidecut to the test at all? If so, how does it compare to magne traction? Thanks so much for the review! Been waiting for this one for a while.
Hi there, great review and nicely sums it up. I'm riding Mercury 159 18/19 (I'm 182/80kg) and I just love this board. I've done 13 days on it ~10 of groomers and 3 of a pow and just few easy rides through the park (so can't really give feedback on this).
But as far as groomers goes this board is amazing. I've done 90km/h easily with no popping front/rear. It just shreds through the bumps. If you want all mtn board and you like to carve, this deck is for you. You can lay down to the ground in carves and if you push the edge aggressively it will catapult you out of the turn.
I didn't really had a full pow days, but I was riding trees in about ~30cm deep soft powder. The board is very agile and gives you lots of feedback - loved it.
I'm riding recommended stance with Flux DS bindings.
I'm about your specs looking to buy one of these, do you think the 155 would still be able to ride as aggressively?
@@malintous1 I think you should be fine, because the deck is pretty stiff. But it might be a bit short for the powder, especially if you won't push the bindings back. There is also 157cm version - maybe consider this option too?
@ awesome thanks, didn't realise there's a 157 will definitely try find one that'll be perfect, if not there's a 155 on sale. Thanks alot handy to hear from someone who's ridden it.
I don't know why but seeing you guys fall once in a while makes me believe you are as honest as you seem... like you're not afraid to show that pros eat snow from time to time! Thanks guys!
Hey guys, I have 2018 Mercury and I can say this board is amazing! It feels awesome in Pow and very nice in the park. Also can say it's very stable, both for carving and for jumps. Upgraded to it from Salomon Pulse and I really got in love with this snowboard ^_^
The only downside, it's pretty stiff for buttering and freestyle tricks, but not for me, I'm more all mountain/ pow rider.
I snagged a Mercury at the beginning of the 2018-19 season...it took me a while to dial in the set up...once I got the hang of it I can just charge through all conditions...great all round board
David Nacy what angle ar you running? Im on 6-18 for speeding.
What did you have to get used to?
As an intermediate I had to detune the tip and tail as I found it easy to catch edge (vs DOA 160 which I also ride) however once I was firmly at the advanced riding level, I have really warmed up to this board. The stiffness, at first, took some getting used to but now broken in. Yes, very stable board. Ty TJ!!
How do you detune the tip and tail?
Hey TJ, great review! I currently own a DOA 58w (size 12 boots, 200 lbs) and am considering a second board for days with no parks around (including pow). I am torn between the Mercury 161and the k2 simple pleasures 156. I am concerned the first one will be too similar to my doa (and maybe too narrow, cant really understand the waist width with the death grip) and that the second will not have the pop I love from the doa for rollers and side hits. Any thoughts?? Thanks and keep up with the great work!
Out of curiosity how long is an average run not black diamond and not racing but having fun hitting side features? TJ mentioned 2 hour wait in line. Here in the Midwest (northern Minnesota) definitely no mountain but also no wait in line probably 50% time on hill and lift. I'm gonna say 20 minutes up 20 minutes down average. I've never been to lutsen or bohemith so I can't speak for them. But if you gotta two hour wait I can't imagine you get a two hour ride down.
Hey TJ how did you like the falcors on the mercury? I got the same set up just waiting for snow.
Cheers
Do you recommend this for beginning-intermediate boarders? Just finished my first full season last year and started some blue runs. Want a board that is versatile for me now with some room to grow. THanks!
Same question
Same
Hey TJ, great review as always! How would you compare the Mercury to the Burton Custom Camber for versatility?
I've been waiting to hear your review on this for awhile. Seriously thinking of making Capita one of my next boards
Yo this was a year ago you ever get it?
Hi! I doubt between kazu and mercury.They are very similar except kazu is a direccional board but is close a twin board.What board do you prefer?
If you had to choose between the mercury and algorythm witch one would you go for? Thank you. O also what bindings?
Ey TJ, what stance are u Using for all-Mountain Riding and backyard riding?
Thank you in advance, and have fun in revelstoke;)
I like to rip mostly groomers but I like to hit powder, bowls and trees when the days call for it will this board be suited for thats?
Good afternoon! The minimal stance width of my bindings on Capita Merc 159 is 55,5cm. Is it to big for my 178cm height? (If we speaking about all mountain and freeride)
Hey TJ, what size are you riding on the Mercury vs your weight? I'm 170lbs and I tried the 157, and I found it a bit big, but I'd like to hear your thoughts.
Jeff Lun I got the 155 and find it too small lol, wanna trade?
The Mercury or Burton Deep Thinker for terrain like this video?
would love to see updated gear reviews from both kevin and Tj. I know Kevin just put one out, but would love to hear how some of the gear holds up after use throughout the season. for example do your boots get to soft after a lot of use. or just anything you guys have noticed throughout the season.
Hey TJ! Great vid! Isn't the sidecut of this board directional?
just bought the 2020 157 and im loving it. Holds up in bad conditions. Thanks for the review!
Been waiting for this review. Thanks TJ. Mercury is definitely on the short list. Would love it if you could review the Rossi One LF & Jones Mtn Twin. Great content as always.
JCMSUP NC: just search for it. he already reviewed it and angy snowboarder too...
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What’s your stance angles? And do you like the DOA in powered?
Nice review. What's your favourite board you've tested this season and why?
I love riding the Mercury around Jackson Hole. Handles everything you throw at it!!
how would you compare the mercury to the magic carpet it terms of riding in powder/variable terrain, and landing drops?
Mercury is much more aggressive than the magic carpet and will do better in the variable stuff and high impact drops. I think the Pow 3BT may give the magic carpet an edge in powder, but I haven't gotten to try that one in pow yet
19/20 Falcors and Mercury, amazing.
Dude im riding that + k2 myasis and its a dream
All of Las Vegas finally got 1 inch of snow all around the city!! And it’s still snowing as of right now.
youre one of my fav snowboarders
I ride the 159, it totally rails on groomers! Super fast, super stable. Haven't ridden that much pow yet.
SAMCA3005 could you tell your weight, please?
@@ЮрийЛубенченко-к9й I'm 5'9 and way 210. Usually the board is meant for someone a little taller.
SAMCA3005 I’m 178cm, and I felt that minimal stance of 159 a bit wide for me) like the board and think about bindings Rome Katana for next season, they have possibility of the changes of the base angles for wide stances, think it should help with feeling of this board.
Whats your boot size ?
This is an incredibly fast board on groomers and hard pack. Can't speak for deep pow as I live on the East Coast. I did have a de-lamination issue after 3-4 days of riding though. Capita swapped it out immediately.
Out of curiosity, what year of Mercury was that Dominic? If you don't remember the year, what was the art on the top sheet?
I'm on the East Coast as well. How does it do on our wonderfully hard ice?
Hey can someone help me out with the binding stance please, I usually ride 15/15 mirrored duck but I am worried that it directional, any recommendations??
Another dope review TJ, this board caught my eye a couple of seasons ago, but I like my Outerspace Living too much. Sick pow line and slash at the 5:21 mark in this video too, slick skills!? Yew!👍🤙.
haha thanks Rob! That is my favorite shot from this day, Kevin killed it on that one
Board Archive dude, that was a killer shot. Prob. my fave from this edit👍. Could you do a tutorial sometime on how to get that body position and not just slide out or fold over? That would be sick.
Does this suit for begginer to intermediate rider never riding park but good at edge roll change or carving ?
With all the powder around everywhere a sick review wound be libtech way finder vs orca. Orca is unobtainable with inventory but wayfinder looks so dope and still available
Guys, i was expecting to see you doing some butters and ollies with this board as usual. Everyone had already mentioned how good this board performs in groomers and powder and capita actually says that the grip and performance is high. But i was interested in knowing how that middle stiff flex ( 7/10) actually feels. How good and how playful is this board for buttering and doing small jumps. Also how friendly is it for jibbing although that is not made for. Cheers in advance!
What kind of beanie do you wear under your helmet?
You guys planning to swing by Tahoe? There’s sooo much snow right now
Great review TJ now it’s time to hop on the Bataleon party wave and review it
‘S King Kielbasa tj’s Don’t ride well Bataleon boards ! Is difficult to get use to a board like Bataleon , when you are riding so many different board .
Hey TJ, would i be able to ride this guy with boot size 12? 159 or 161? Keep up the good work guys.
My 157 has 10-10.5 inches under the front foot.
got a pro deal on this board and i gotta say... its amazing! the edges however, seem to dull faster than boards ive owned in the past.
I've never waited in line for over 2 hours to catch a chair in my life!!! :/ I guess i will just stick with Sunrise n Purg as my winter playlands. 2hs!!! Do you have any idea how many runs you might get in a day waiting that long??? maybe 3! On a good day i can get 20+ runs. Sunrise has 3 peeks though. So if one lift gets busy i dip. Plus they run 2 snowcats.
Size 11.0, weight 160. Would you recommend the 155 or 157?
Im 5’10-11 and 180-190 and ride a 159 Mercury. If you do freestyle go shorter, if you want versatility go 157
CAPITA MERCURY OR BURTON CUSTOM CAMBER... :/ any ideas?
I wanne buy a board and i need to schose between flat ore clasic camber, i know what the difernce is, but i wanne know, how big is the diference, is it realy that diferent?? Please help me out?🙏
It depends on your riding skill and guessing you are not an advanced rider you should not choose a classic camber but more like a rcr
@@metthanos and how about the flex, is it better to have a lot ore is a stiffer board more fun
@@enginesandmore1013 If you are a beginner a softer board is more forgiving than a very stiff board
@@metthanos i can snowboard can take some smal jumps, with a stif normal camber board an i like it, but wanne take sope bigger jumps not freestyle, but just when i want, with that in mind, what wouod you recomend?
@@enginesandmore1013 What's the brand/model/size of your current board? If that's known he'll have a better chance of suggesting a good 'step up' for an all mountain board.
Another great review! It would also be helpful if you mention what level riders would be best suited for each board - is it beginner/learner friendly, better for intermediates, or should it only be used by an advanced rider (i.e. if it's a board that's plotting to kill you 😉)
This one is definitely more intermediate unless you are willing to learn the hard way
@@emanuelhenriksson7100 Yeah it struck me as such. I just think it would be helpful if he could mention that in each video, just something like "If you're learning this board is pretty forgiving" vs "this is good for intermediates looking to progress" vs "don't touch this thing unless you're advanced, it will try to kill you" 😉
Lauren no beginners board !!! Mercury !
Or you could just go look on the Capita website yourself and it tells you directly on there.
@@patrickkelly4654 I'm not actually asking about the Mercury specifically; I've said in both my comments that I think it would be useful if he mentions the suitable rider level in all of his reviews, not least of all because he may disagree with what the manufacturers/retailers say, just like how he sometimes disagrees with the official flex-rating for example, so it's good input to have from him.
This Year going back to europe? would love to have a chance to snowboard with you guys!
My favorite board so far!!
Sad you didnt catch that drop but the board looks awesome might have to demo it this year
I bought this deck and overall it’s a blast but one big draw back is it does not do well on icy conditions it does not hold an edge well on icy conditions.
You should review the capita asymulator
Sick! Any upcoming review on the evo x gnu board?
Hi TJ, thanks for the review.
I’m 6’, 150lbs, 10.5 (reduce footprint), Burton Photon boots and Gensis bindings.
I’m Intermediate to advance, snowbording about 12 years, 8 days a year.
Most of time I’m on slope, some small jumps some of the lips, some curving...
Powder when possible, never park.
I like to ride short boards around the 153 and that what I’m thinking about the Mercury.
Considering my riding style and the fact that I perfer very maneuverable board, do you think the 153 is the right choise?
Cant speak to the size but if you are looking for a pure free riding board ive had a great experience with mine. It also holds up really well in bad conditions.
ianman222001 thanks
Hey TJ, Nice review as always! I would like to see you use this board in the park! :)
how would you compare the mercury versus kazu?
Nice review How mercury compara to the DOA I really need to know Thanks alot
Mercury is more aggressive, better for big mountain stuff and powder
@@BoardArchive thanks a lot
Hey Kevin will you be coming back to Australia if so would you come to Mt Buller just outside of Melbourne. Keep it up loving the vids!!
yeh nah go to thredbo again it's mad as
Inbesuto Sirubesuto you said that like 6 months ago lol
Inbesuto Sirubesuto I wouldn't know haven't been to Hothem or falls creek. I agree the snow can be a bit icy but it's pretty close it isn't the WORST resort.
Hey guys can you give the specs on the board you tested? It will help for the frame of reference.
Hej Tj, can you compare capita mercury vs nitro dropout cause I got good deal on nitro( ride,dampness,edge gold, playfulness, pop,flex and versatility)
Mercury more fun and good stability compared to the drop out . Drop out heavy also i have both . Mercury rips super poppy and good edge hold
So true!! I just got one, I assembled it backwards tho 😂 but it’s cool, I ride it in the park and am very happy with it
YOU SHOULD HIT UP CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN IN WASHINGTON!!! CRAZY POWDER BOWLS AND AWESOME VIEWS AND CLIFFS!!
You guys should come shred Baker in bellingham WA on your way back to canada
Would love to spend some time in Baker!
Which mountains are you in?
Great review!! I’m really considering buying this board! 🤙🏾🏂
Hey TJ
I just got a never summer Westbound snowboard and I was curious if you had checked it out?
It was a mid season release and so far I’m loving it.
Check it out and maybe it would be a good board to review?
Thanks for putting out great content best snowboarding channel 👍🏾
Is it possible to ride the 161 with us size 12 boots?
You can only pick one - Capita Merc or Jones MT for single board quiver. What do you choose??
Clinton S i ride a jones MT and it rips, can’t say anything about the mercury, but i love the jones
Matt Gattey how much you weigh and what size you ride man? Can you bend the jones a little and hit rails etc or is it a bit too stiff?
I own both boards, they are pretty similar but the main difference is that the Mercury has "Death Grip". It's not as good as magnetraction but it's very close. The grip on ice is just stellar. Also when snowboarding in various snow conditions the Mercury is a lot more stable through chunder and chop. If you're sure you never snowboard icy conditions then buy the mountain twin. It's a little bit more playful then the Mercury but less stable. The Mercury has a progressive sidecut that is so much fun to carve with. Initiating and executing carve's is what really stood out to me. Hope this helps
Yeah sick, you taken them into the park? MT more playful their too you reckon?
The MT has mellow magnetraction which should be better than death grip. I have a '17 Mercury, and the death grip bump is subtle.
5:02 nice drop that was sweet
Hey kevin what's the best board for a beginner
Capita Horrorscope ist pretty good for beginners. Price is good too.
@@issmodissmo1485 thanks
Is this board good for beginners?
dope music. what genre is that?
what jacket is he wearing??!
Super sick video guys. So much powder!
So I Want to start streaming Wien IM snowboard what setup are you Rolling When streaming
Sittin here in Austria and our winter seems over with too many plus degrees even at 2000 m and higher, snow just sticky heavy and, well, not fun.
What size were you riding?
157
Board Archive would size 9 imperials be to small for the 157 waist width?
Great review :) Awesome video keep up the good work I loved it
looks like a great board this
Whens that 2020 Merc getting released?!?!
Hey TJ, can you make a review video of Nitro Beast 2019?
sick pillowdrop to flat
Can someone get away with just setting their stance back on the board to get that longer nose or is there more to it than that?
Stephen Mendoza ,setting stance back will help with lift for powder and for quicker turns since you have less tail to swing
@@mileswilken2389 Thanks Miles. That's also my understanding and it makes me wonder why someone would need a board with a longer nose built in vs just setting your stance back. Maybe the contact points are also designed to be shifted back with a board like this Capita that TJ is demonstrating.
Cool board!
tell me how i just get the notification for this vid almost a week after the vid dropped?
do one on capita warpspeed
I WANT A SNOWBOARD SO BAD
Thumb nail picture showing a 18/19 model. TJ are riding a 19/20 model. The base are different... 19/20 have a new base call hyperdrive base. What capita claim 19/20 model has a “exclusively formulated, sintered, ultra high molecular weight, ultra high density polyethylene, custom engineered with special additives.......”
Следуйте зову сердца. Будьте верны себе. Никогда не идите по чужому пути, разве что вы заблудились в лесу и нашли тропинку - тогда, конечно же, следует пойти по ней.
thumbnail says 2019 capita and vid says 2020 capita?
I think there were no changes on the board
looking at the graphic its the 2020 i think he's riding
2 hour line?! ive never even been in line longer than 30 min at mammoth or big bear
M O N
hey Kevin whats up dude
2019 ROME GANGPLANK PLEASE!!!!!!
I read captain Murica for this 😂