2023 CAPiTA Mercury Snowboard Review by The Bomb Hole

Chris Grenier reviews the 2024 CAPiTA Mercury. The mercury as a platform is an absolute beast with the 156 wide being Chris' park board all season and the 158 wide being Chris' go to for cheese wedges and powder. Winter is right around the corner, so be sure to check out the CAPiTA Mercury before this snowboard season finally kicks off.
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Board details:
SHAPE- Directional .5" setback
SIDECUT- New Age Progressive Death GripIP™
FLEX- 6.5/10
RIDER TYPE- All mountain / freestyle
TECH STORY:
The Mercury will get you into and out of every possible situation. This award-winning series is renowned for all-terrain versatility, from powder and kickers to side hits and park laps.
The Mercury is designed for power when you want it and float when you need it. With this board, there's no need to check the weather report because it can handle it all. Featuring a paulownia and poplar Hover Core™, among many other technical attributes like Amplitex™ V-Tech Amplifiers, the Mercury's durability and ollie power reign supreme.
CAMBER: Resort V2-
This revolutionary all-terrain shape provides the best of both worlds. It has a raised camber platform through the inserts to retain high-speed edge hold through variable terrain, elevated contact points to land and float in powder, and Flat Kick tip and tail arcs for faster, more aggressive transitions.
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[@Jmanji12]

I’ve got the mercury 155 I’m 165 pounds size 9’s freakin awesome deck for all mountain all conditions I love it! Also the thing is bullet proof the base is fast and durable

[@TheBombHole]

Love to hear that!

[@matthewgrover8934]

Wanted to really love it, but was softer than expected

[@AndrewCDangler]

Just bought this year’s yesterday and rode the Mercury last year - FASTEST board I’ve ever ridden…hit 60mph and you’ll pass everyone.

[@briangeyer5649]

It's the fastest board I've ridden too! They did some magic with that base.

[@TheBombHole]

They're making 'em fast in The Mothership factory!

[@ammakko]

AFAIK, They come with a factory stone grind now.

[@cvb5092]

Me as well! My brother on the Burton Custom X is noticeably slower. And I don’t mean he has less skill but on the flatter slopes it is clear the Mercury has more glide.

[@nicklarson801]

As a fellow size 10er, I have never ridden a wide board. This review makes me want to try one out.

[@TheBombHole]

Check out our Group Chat episode with product engineer J-Stone, good banter about board width! Demo a wide board, you might really like one!

[@MrKnnthc93]

I’m 10.5/ 11 and never riden wide. Might need to try one

[@mrbraad9820]

Why do you ride wide with a size 10 boot?

[@cedlouis]

I started riding the Capita Mercury last season - I'm also on the 156W. It's my first Capita board, and I've ridden tons of the other brands. This thing is a friggin' game changer for me. Thanks for posting this Chris! By the way, I always thought you rode the Outsiders and the Indoor Survival?

[@TheBombHole]

Thanks for watching the review! I've been switching it up between a few different CAPiTA boards this past season - Chris

[@merkulovivan1716]

Hey 👋🏼 Thanks for the great review. You really helped me a lot to make the right choice. Would really appreciate if you help me with sizing. I’m 182lbs, 5’9 and US9,5-10. Another question. Will this board match with Nidecker bindings and Boots (Rifs)? Thanks a lot in advance

[@TheJrw397]

Love my Mercury and DOA

[@sonnyrico]

The base graphic somewhat reminds me of the old j lynn lib

[@Longest_dong420]

Just got a DOA 155 wide with union ultras and couldn’t be happier. 5’10, 145lbs.. think I did good?

[@Dad_Bod_Shred_Squad]

Mercury is the best board I’ve ridden. It is a bit delicate. I’ve broken 2/3.

[@folkskateboards]

i fully agree. best board but It is indeed delicate. I caved in my first one.

[@furtado750]

🔥🔥 review!!!

[@TheBombHole]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@Cranksetter]

Really cool review ! Would be in to hearing some more, I saw you rode the navigator a bit last year, I’d be interested to hear how that compares to the mercury.

[@TheBombHole]

Thanks a lot! we have a review of the navigator coming out next month - Chris

[@thewraithize]

Nice review bro. Can you do a review of the Indoor Survival plz?

[@chrisgrenier3025]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZmld2uGaZifbLMfeature=shared Here is the link to the indoor survival one i did last winter, love that board.

[@TheBombHole]

i did one on the indoor last year, i really like that board.... here is the link - chris kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZmld2uGaZifbLM

[@johnpark7846]

great review - do you file your edges, or bevel them?

[@dpj9421]

Hi! I am using the Mercury 155, and finding it torsionally too stiff for my type of riding. Was wondering if you’d know if the indoor survival is softer torsionally? And if so, are both the 154 and 156 indoor survival torsionally softer than Mercury? Or just the 154? Thanks in advance!

[@DubKicker101]

Need aeronaut review

[@folkskateboards]

I own the Merc and the MegaMerc. Both awesome but you really can't beat that Original. D'yo got Force binders on yours or what?

[@bradleysnyder8158]

What are ypur thoughts on the Mega Merc?

[@jamespacker2904]

Interested to hear this too!

[@TheBombHole]

Ive actually never ridden the mega merc. It looks like a beauty of a board tho - Chris

[@mw3atmoseslake]

The mega absolute rips

[@bradleysnyder8158]

@@mw3atmoseslake no doubt...getting the 158W...I need a twin (ish) free ride pow/crud buster board, that can also rail carves, and POP (obviously), the mega merc seems to be it, trying to replace the BSOD with a twin basically

[@thecombatcactus4254]

An opinion I can trust.

[@jamesnicholas7078]

Was this one tough for riding switch? I know they call it a directional, but I've also heard it more of a directional twin

[@Calisnr]

165lbs no gear, 9.5 boot, 5'10", no park just all mtn for one board. I'm thinking the '57 vs '55.....sound about right?

[@marcocosta2156]

I'm 165 lbs with boots 10. what's my size of this beautiful weapon? 157? For now I don't do freestyle but want to learn side hits and carve. Nice review!

[@bukchoiii]

157 is good.

[@RobHnasko]

I am your same stats. I ride a 2022 Mercury 155. East Coast. Everything that people say about this board has been accurate. I find longer boards to be too stiff for how I ride, but maybe you prefer a longer stiffer board for very high speed.

[@timhunt7155]

Thinking of switching from super doa to this in a 58w

[@TheBombHole]

Both great choices, to me, the super DOA feels to me like it has a more aggressive sidecut which is incredible for ripping turns, but with the aggressive sidecut, i personally dont like as much for jumping and stuff cause its not as predictable. The 158W merc is great for attacking the Mountains, jumps and riding pow.

[@samfallon1000]

@@TheBombHole which one is better for jibs between the two?

[@joshsloup6845]

Currently riding a 22-23 ride algorythm, would this be a similar style?

[@ezzybro1]

Hey dude! I’m an intermediate/advanced rider that’s never in the park. Love carving and free ride. Really want something that can do well in powder too. Prefer a board to still be somewhat playful however. Trying to choose between the mercury or Black snowboard of death. Any advice?

[@bukchoiii]

Either board is too stiff for what you're describing. They're not playful.

[@ReyHombre23]

Mercury or Burton Custom as an all mountain board?

[@markosilhard2326]

Hi Chris did you have a chance to compare it to the mega merc…thoughts?

[@TheBombHole]

ive actually never ridden a mega merc- chris

[@Eazy927]

Would anyone recommend this board for a beginner? If it was offered at a price you couldn’t refuse.

[@PhenomonAwesome]

Sure go for it! It wont protect you and will try to kill you, so treat it with respect and progress

[@user-cb2bv1kt5t]

@sqwillis1458did you get the Mercury ? Have you ridden it as a beginner?

[@DannyQanaah]

Would a 157 not fit me right if I have a 11.5 boot/6'2/185lbs? Got a steal of a deal on one

[@TheBombHole]

We’d recommend going for the wide option considering your boot size! Nobody likes “booting out” when you go to carve turns

[@Jrod32391]

Did you find it washy at all at slow speeds, does it lay a trench?

[@chriskrajci]

Love the product talk and you doing reviews. But being in the industry how do you intend on remaining unbiased? Or will this just be an every now and again thing where you just talk about the board you currently ride? Thanks!

[@TheBombHole]

I am just doing a a board or two a year, I told them that if i like the board, ill do a review, if i dont like it I wont review it. It will always be biased because i am supported by capita, however, I am being authentic with my experience on the board, because i only review the boards that i choose to ride and that i enjoy riding, my intention is to provide my honest feedback on the board to help someone thinking of buying a new board- Chris

[@chriskrajci]

@@TheBombHole makes sense, thanks!

[@tspeislive]

I’m 6,0, 170 9.5 foot, I’m stuck between the 165w and the 155. I hear I should probably get the 155. Will there be any advantage of getting the 165w over the 155 with this board or should I just stick with getting the 155.

[@arouse021]

I am about you’re specs I’m 175 lbs and went with the 156w

[@DiegoHenaoV]

Dope Review. did you get a chance to ride the Aeronaut?

[@TheBombHole]

i havent spent much time on that board, but i really love the graphic - Chris

[@billatube]

Hey Chris! My weight is around 210 and I’m 6’0 tall. Based on the board specs, I should get the 160W, but I’m thinking in getting the 158W for more playfulness and since I’m from Brasil and only ride around 10 days per year, I like to spend some time in the park. Do you think the 158W will be too small for me?

[@cameronhayden]

You’ll be fine. If you want stiffer go 160

[@MikeFox135]

What capita deck you ride on steel

[@TheBombHole]

i didnt do a ton of jibbing last season, so it was the Merc 156W cause i mainly just rode park. I am gonna test out some more boards this year and try to find a jib specific one- Chris

[@adambalon]

Wax that base brother!!!

[@TheBombHole]

J-Stone's tech talk on Group Chat has the whole BH office crew rethinking our wax techniques

[@HotAsHellPingPong]

curious if this was recorded before or after the last group chat ep, just based on the 4x8 sheet of plywood comment lol

[@chrisgrenier3025]

I did this review way before that episode, this board gets on edge really well, to the point where I was impressed. I can’t say the same for a lot of wides.

[@HotAsHellPingPong]

@chrisgrenier3025 sick man. you were the first one i saw rocking the blue merc. knew it had to be a wide colorway before they released. just picked up a '22 157w merc, glad to hear it gets on edge!!