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
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.
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?
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
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.
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!
Great Review! I’m ordering a 2025 mercury. All mountain use , some park jumps/side hits, occasionally some fresh snow-pow ,not much of a jibber. I’m 6ft 165 lb size11 boots. Capita’s board finder suggests 161, isn’t that to much? I was oriented on 156w. What do you suggest? Cheers from Italy
The 161 and 156W have the same waist width of 26.1 so it comes down to personal preference of having the stability of a 161 or more nimble riding with the 156W! Chris rode a 156W in summer slush and jibs but sized up for winter pow days.
@@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
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?
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!
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.
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!
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
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.
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.
We’d recommend getting the boots that best fit your feet! Find the proper boot fit at a proper snowboard shop where you can try on a variety of boots from a variety of brands
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?
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
Wow! You used words that I understand to explain everything! So helpful!
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
Love to hear that!
Wanted to really love it, but was softer than expected
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.
It's the fastest board I've ridden too! They did some magic with that base.
They're making 'em fast in The Mothership factory!
AFAIK, They come with a factory stone grind now.
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.
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?
Thanks for watching the review! I've been switching it up between a few different CAPiTA boards this past season - Chris
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
As a fellow size 10er, I have never ridden a wide board. This review makes me want to try one out.
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!
I’m 10.5/ 11 and never riden wide. Might need to try one
Why do you ride wide with a size 10 boot?
The base graphic somewhat reminds me of the old j lynn lib
great review - do you file your edges, or bevel them?
Nice review bro. Can you do a review of the Indoor Survival plz?
ruclips.net/video/3hBF8P43l6Q/видео.htmlfeature=shared
Here is the link to the indoor survival one i did last winter, love that board.
i did one on the indoor last year, i really like that board.... here is the link - chris ruclips.net/video/3hBF8P43l6Q/видео.html
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.
Thanks a lot! we have a review of the navigator coming out next month - Chris
Love my Mercury and DOA
Which one would you recommend as a first board? I'm like high intermediate, but just always been renting
@@japanmagicalshopper probably the mercury
Mercury is the best board I’ve ridden. It is a bit delicate. I’ve broken 2/3.
i fully agree. best board but It is indeed delicate. I caved in my first one.
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!
Did you find it washy at all at slow speeds, does it lay a trench?
Great Review! I’m ordering a 2025 mercury. All mountain use , some park jumps/side hits, occasionally some fresh snow-pow ,not much of a jibber. I’m 6ft 165 lb size11 boots. Capita’s board finder suggests 161, isn’t that to much? I was oriented on 156w. What do you suggest? Cheers from Italy
The 161 and 156W have the same waist width of 26.1 so it comes down to personal preference of having the stability of a 161 or more nimble riding with the 156W! Chris rode a 156W in summer slush and jibs but sized up for winter pow days.
What are ypur thoughts on the Mega Merc?
Interested to hear this too!
Ive actually never ridden the mega merc. It looks like a beauty of a board tho - Chris
The mega absolute rips
@@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
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
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?
Currently riding a 22-23 ride algorythm, would this be a similar style?
Hi Chris did you have a chance to compare it to the mega merc…thoughts?
ive actually never ridden a mega merc- chris
🔥🔥 review!!!
Thanks for tuning in!
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?
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?
Either board is too stiff for what you're describing. They're not playful.
Mercury or Burton Custom as an all mountain board?
An opinion I can trust.
Dope Review. did you get a chance to ride the Aeronaut?
i havent spent much time on that board, but i really love the graphic - Chris
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!
157 is good.
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.
Need aeronaut review
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!
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
@@TheBombHole makes sense, thanks!
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
We’d recommend going for the wide option considering your boot size! Nobody likes “booting out” when you go to carve turns
Thinking of switching from super doa to this in a 58w
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.
@@TheBombHole which one is better for jibs between the two?
Would anyone recommend this board for a beginner? If it was offered at a price you couldn’t refuse.
Sure go for it! It wont protect you and will try to kill you, so treat it with respect and progress
@sqwillis1458did you get the Mercury ? Have you ridden it as a beginner?
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.
I am about you’re specs I’m 175 lbs and went with the 156w
Hi, I bought 161 mercury for 24/25 season. Can you recommend a boot for the board?
We’d recommend getting the boots that best fit your feet! Find the proper boot fit at a proper snowboard shop where you can try on a variety of boots from a variety of brands
@TheBombHole medium stif( 5-6) , stif (7-8-9) I just want to learn which one can be more fit with my board
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?
You’ll be fine. If you want stiffer go 160
What capita deck you ride on steel
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
Wax that base brother!!!
J-Stone's tech talk on Group Chat has the whole BH office crew rethinking our wax techniques