3 experts recommend the Capita Mercury Snowboard 159 Cm.
I've had the chance to ride this board and ton and love what it offers. Its a directional shape that leans more on the directional twin side of things which makes it an absolute work horse for riding everything and anything on the mountain. The flex is slightly stiffer than middle of the road making it a great option for ripping in the park, blasting big kickers, blasting groomers, and handling the deepest of powder days. Its one of those boards you get on and feel right at home. Anyone can get on this board and have a good time while not feeling like its under performing.
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I’ve been riding the CAPITA Mercury for the past 3 seasons, and I have not been disappointed. I originally intended it to be my “powder freestyle” deck only, but I ended up choosing it over my other boards way more than I anticipated. The biggest reason for this was versatility. On days when I was unsure of the weather, I reached for the Mercury. When I was meeting up with friends and didn’t know if we’d be hitting the park or hiking out the gates, I’d grab the Merc. And it's never let me down, whether it was impromptu charging, hot park laps, or playful groomer runs. This board has solid snap for side hits, rollers, and park jumps. The camber profile, stiffer flex, and Death Grip keep you locked in on carves and are stable enough at high speeds to not feel the need to hold back. The rocker in the nose and tail makes the board a bit more playful for presses and spins while also making powder days a blast. I set the bindings back a bit on deeper days and never had any tomahawking or back leg burnout issues. It really surprised me with its powder prowess for being a directional twin. The Mercury still has a good amount of torsional flex, which allows you to ankle steer and manipulate the board easier than other freeride options. This contributes to its overall freestyle spirit. I’d recommend this board to confident intermediate riders and up who like to get sendy and go fast but still be playful. Its a great option for the rider who wants one board to do it all. So whether you’re smashing powder, boosting jumps, or laying trenches, the Mercury has you covered!
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