Capita Mercury Snowboard Review
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- Опубліковано 26 лип 2024
- Get some practical information about the Capita Mercury from someone who has ridden it for years!
This is my first review so if I missed anything or if you just have more questions just let me know in the comments and Ill give you my opinion ✌ - Спорт
Pros:
Quick turns, slow and medium speed, especially off piste
Great flex for park/jumps/rails
Cons:
-Too quick and soft for aggressive freeriding or fast open powder/backcountry
-Durability
his first review but by far one of the best because of what he does with it and what he recommends, i like honesty
Thanks! K2 manifest team coming up next haha
Great review dude. Keep them coming
Great vid!
Hope you continue to make awesome vids.
Thanks Dude!! 🙏🙏
Just picked up the same model year + size. Probably my favorite design of all the mercurys out there - luckily found a brand new one and paid the retail price, searched for a year haha. Im a slightly smaller dude (5’8 175lbs) so the 57 feels perfectly stiff for me, almost too stiff to use as a full on park board. I came from a DOA and the difference in pop is completely noticeable, i can ollie, side hit, and jump off of anything with this board without much effort. I haven’t done any freeriding as of yet but i do feel the quick turning on the edge turns, however, it takes work (for me) to do so like when riding off piste or through moguls - coming up from 155 size boards. I will say it’ll hold a carve really well for as long as you want it (not really the case with the DOA). I must agree that the base is fast as hell! Never had a problem on cattracks or even riding on slush. Also will add that my base has held pretty strong, not as great as my DOA but ive already ridden through some browned areas and a few small rock gardens leaving with a few scratches but no core exposure (i can see it happening though). Anyways, wanted to share a different perspective for anyone out there looking to pick one up! Thanks for the dope review!
Thanks for sharing!
Revisiting this - you’re right about the base, super weak! Had to repair multiple times during early season
Hey Scott! Thank you for the review, it's very to the point! How does Mercury perform on a hard icy morning slope on a high speed? Do you feel you have a full control and you can go really fast and carve, or you kind of start thinking of the speed and the way the board holds the slope, is it stable enough? Thank you
Hi Ivan, if you’re riding hard, icy groomers this board holds up well. It is comfortable carving and transitioning to skidded turns. At high speeds if the groomed run is smooth-not a problem. If you’re going to run into bumpy terrain at high speed it could feel unstable
Tried it on jumps and on the slopes with high expectations but felt that it only engages the edges in between the feet. I think I don''t like the rockered nose and tail. Kazu Pro or Supernova are def the better choice for me.
Great review! These type of experienced reviews are very rare.
Can you write how much do you wax that base? After how many days is it starting to slow down? Also what do you do for storing it during off season? Thank you!
Hey Marko! Thanks for the comment! Tbh I never found it getting slow but I would wax it every week or two regardless. Before storage for the summer I make sure to clean all the bases of my boards and give them all a generous wax. I don’t scrape them either until they’re ready to ride to keep dust and dirt away from the base! Keep your sintered base clean and waxed often ✌️
Good review! Almost same feeling for my capita outsiders. The base is not very durable, the place near edge could miss small chunks after hitting small rocks. By the way, my capita outsiders becomes a flat board from a camber board after about 60 days of riding. Very SAD.
Thanks for sharing!
Hey man! Dope review ! Real honest!
I’m currently on a 159 bsod , use it for hard charging, carving and pow days. I weigh 210 lbs. looking at a 155 . Do you think this size would be ideal for having a fun , spring slash/ all mountain side hit / work on butters and spins board to compliment the bsod ?
I would love to have a 159 bsod! I’m really happy with the mercury in 57, never feels too big. Your size is bigger than me so I wouldn’t recommend the 55
This is an unique format than the others and I definitely like the real world usage feedbacks. I was going to ask but you answered it yourself in the end. Wondering what size would you size up to for POW? shorter here 5’5” but same weight 180 lbs.
Thanks for the comment! I want to offer the most practical advice! So 57 is great all around, 59 if you ride less park and more pow. But pow specifically the 160W would be interesting! Tbh I ride different boards for more powder
@@hunterpercentsnowboarding3840 thanks for the input. Have another POW board as well so may be will go with 157 for all around.
@@snowboard_clips you’ll love it! I know I can’t wait to get back onto mine!
Great review. Thank you! Is there a chance you have a size too small for free riding do you think? What size do you ride for your backcountry boards?
It mainly depends on your size and terrain of your resort. If I had to say.. 155 is too small unless you’re a small person. 157 is my favourite all mountain size but I go bigger for my faster free riding boards. I’ll be riding a 159 K2 Manifest Team next year and 163 never summer swift as a powder board
@@hunterpercentsnowboarding3840 Oh nice, any review on the manifest, would be interested in that also? Needing a wide I struggle to work out the sizing, should you slightly size down if you are getting a wide do you think?
@@yamz342 I wouldn’t recommend sizing down just because you need a wide model
Hi Scott, can I also ask what’s the difference between the 2020 and 2021 Mercury, as the effective edge published was 1185mm in the 2020 vs. 1215mm for 2021 model (are the contact length still the same?) What does that mean for the Mercury and the feel of the ride?
Thanks in advance!
Hmm, I think the extra edge is a good thing! Sometimes my 57 doesn't quite feel a long as a typical 57. Also worth checking out for next year is the Mega Merc!
What are your binding angles for this board? Do you change it if you take on a pow day vs in the park?
I ride with a lot of angle, 21 & -18. I don’t usually change the stance on this board and just ride it everywhere on the resort. If it’s a good pow day I’ll take a different board
Hey bro, nice review
What binding/boot stiffness you riding on the mercury ?
I'm roughly the same weight and height as you but I have a size 8us boot. Would a 155 be a bit wide for me and feel like a boat turning? Not sure if I would overpower the 153 as I'm over the weight recommendation but would be better for my boot size.
Also how soft has the board got over the time you've had it ?
Cheers
Mid stiff NOW bindings and my boots are usually always pretty stiff but I was riding a softer pair last season and was good on the mercury. 155 would be fine for size 8 def won't feel like a boat. I rode it quite a bit for 2 seasons and I don't think its lost a lot of flex
@@hunterpercentsnowboarding3840 awesome cheers. You think the 153 would wash out on bigger jumps if I land a bit tail heavy ? I'm just over the weight recommendation .
@@sendybro1347 no I don’t think so. The main drawback in getting the 53 would be in powder and free riding.
@@hunterpercentsnowboarding3840 sweet as..
I have a pow board was just trying to find something that's playful for the park but can still boost around the hill.
@@sendybro1347 perfect!
do you notice a directional flex on this board? most reviews seem to call this deck pretty twin-ish, but capita says the flex is directional on their website. do you think the tail is stiffer than the nose, or are they about the same? wondering because i’d really love to shift my bindings forward on this thing and ride it like a true park twin
Good question I was asking myself this the other day! I find it very twin ish. Bindings are usually always centred and it rips in the park. Directional enough that it feels like I can carve well and confident taking it off piste
What’s your weight and boot size for the 157?
Hey Scott love you channel
What you would pick for one quiver of board that can do all
Yea standard, capita doa, Jones mountain , capita mercury? And btw you got Instagram page?
Thanks! I appreciate it 🙏 you can follow @hunterpercentsnowboarding @ridewithscott 🤙
I haven’t ridden any of those but I’d check out the Jones first, then the Yes
Hey man, great review. I’m in the process of purchasing one at the moment, but waiting for the 22-23 to release here in Japan.
Quick question on the size - I’m 5’11 180 pounds & boot size is an 11. I’m into the board given it’s a do it all in one, but I find myself constantly being more attached to powder & looking for back country.
Would happen to know if a 158W would be the choice for me? Afraid of the toe drag on anything lower due to boot, but still would want something I won’t have too much difficulty if I decide to take it to the park.
Cheers
Hey! 158w sounds great for what you want! My 57 never felt too big and is a perfect park board for me.
I do not recommend to size up this model! 159 has really wide stance, it is a pain of my soul and my knees))) really like the board, i’m exactly your weight and 178 high... It has good float in pow and stable on speed, but for park too stiff and it was real trouble to do 360 with untypical wide stance for me... It is my 4th board, but only now i’ve started to check the reference stances))
Hi Scott, thanks a lot for this video. An awesome one! Can I ask for your height and weight so I can understand a little bit more on why you feel its not as stiff and "freeridy" enough for you in a harder charging runs. Additionally, posting my questions from the other video that somehow disappeared.
Here goes!:
I'm stopped in my footsteps for a little bit and hesitant to go ahead buying the Mercury. So Just want to double confirm that with your years of experience, you would think that the Mercury is/is not suitable for me. Sorry about this, my stats and experience as mentioned below:
Stats about me: 170-177lbs, 5'9"
Experience Level: Approximately 2 weeks of riding under belt - I can link turns in both directions on green, blue and red slopes. Have attempted Blacks, but mostly 'C' turns on them as mentioned. My turns are skidded "S" shape turns with little to no carve lines (But learning like your "BEGINNER TIPS FOR EDGE" video; mostly skidded but I am able to control my speed if I feel it’s uncomfortable (Less on CAT Tracks, which I have bump into the sidehit or self induced fall to stop... Waiting for your video! Haha!). Boarded at Mount Hotham in icy Australia and did okay okay on Blue/Red equivalent-Intermediate runs except for flat cat tracks where i kept catching an edge. Board used prior to this: Bought a second hand YES Basic (2011-2013 model) for a dirt cheap price instead of using rentals. Days Planned to ride yearly: On average 14-28 days / year.
Thanks once again!
Get the Mercury! You won’t regret it! It is a performance board but still easy to ride for even a low intermediate. You just need to decide between a 55 or 57, which would be depending on the resort and terrain you’re riding. Smaller resort and mostly park? 155. Larger resort or more interested in freeriding powder and off piste, 157.
The disadvantages only come into play with the expert rider who demands a lot from a freeride board. I love it as a park board 💯
@@hunterpercentsnowboarding3840 Thank you very much Scott! I don't I'll become an expert anytime soon :P so this board will definitely last me a long time. What made me hesitate was mainly the camber profile as I'm just afraid it may be too aggressive and keep catching an edge and also the flex (hand flexed it in the store and it was stiff, or maybe I didn't know how to handflex well) ... We'll see I'll probably go ahead and get it (bonus: the graphics on 2021 model is sick too). Thanks again! Super underrated channel.
P.S. Can you provide your height and weight so we can take reference on why you chose 157 Mercury too. Cheers!
@@dpj9421 I bought it to ride the entire resort (Whistler Blackcomb), with a preference to all mountain freestyle. It does this but I found that it excels at park and off piste(trees) while not as good as I thought for double blacks. For your reference 180lbs and 5’10” I chose the 157
Thank you Scott. Understood fully the reasons you bought and your stats. I’m 5’9” and 170-177lbs, so the 157 should suit me for all mountain. I’ll go for it, but I really really hope it won’t be too aggressive that I’ll catch an edge all the time and end up falling flat forwards and backwards that it crushes my confidence... *Fingers crossed!* !!! Thanks a lot a lot once again! You’re awesome!
@@dpj9421 No problem, happy to help! The 157 will give you a lot to grow into as your skill improves. Learn pivot technique from my video and next week I have a video about riding the flats, should get you on the right track!!
This vs warpig?
I’m looking at buying one? Should I pull the trigger?
Would recommend!
If you’re riding a 157, I definitely have the wrong size lol
57 for me is perfect all round/freestyle stick. If your smaller/less experienced could be a great freeride size
It sounds like the BSOD would be better for you.
Agreed! Im enjoying this ride for all mountain but more park focused