The 2022 Capita Mega Merc Snowboard Review
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More channels should learn the difference between reading me the board specs, and a review like this.
FACTS!
Too true
Most of the channels don't get to ride these many boards lol. And the ones who do, don't ride as good as AS and don't have a same level of understanding of snowboards.
@@jayc3723 Those all sound like inferior channels to me! AngrySnowboarder’s content is rad.
One of the best, most thorough reviews I've ever seen. Definitely going to buy this board! Thanks for this!
great review, i work in the industry and you gave some great personal insight into how the board performs and feels to an experienced rider. well articulated 10/10
1) I like the adding of the rider stats to the reviews
2) "Higher, Further, Deeper" was hilarious
I enjoy your reviews and I can’t wait to get a new board for the 22/23 season. Keep up the good work with your great reviews. Cheers.
Just used the link to grab one, I couldn't resist. Thanks for all the reviews
I like that you're adding binding recommendations during board reviews!
Got sick of answering that question in the comments.
@@AngrySnowboarder nitro team bindings?
Thanks angry. I have been riding a 2015 process with holes in the base for the past 6 years to save up for a new board. Really wanted the BSOD from last year, but it sold out so fast. Was eyeing the mega merc, and this review made me pull the trigger. I know its gonna be fuckin sick. Thanks!
congrats on the new board. As soon as I saw the Mega Merc in my local shop, I pulled the trigger too
I “upgraded” this year from a GNU Antigravity (Rome vice bindings) to the Mega Merc (union falcor). got 5 days in so far on the mega here in Colorado and DAMN this board is FAST.
Great review as always 😁🏂
Just bought 157 Mega Merc last week and It’s already on its way to me, thought I’m going to be waiting for month to get it, that was real quick can’t wait, to try this out and see if all the hype this board gets is real.
This board seems like my dream board but I feel like I still need riding experience to fully enjoy it. Still leaning towards outerspace living as a transition board from a burton ripcord then get a mega merc in 2-3 years
That's a solid way to look at progression and what I would recommend.
It literally sounds like a perfect dream board for me.
Buy 10.
Oh god, can't wait! 30 days till release of review lol
great review!
cant wait to get it a nice upgrade! upgrading from the mercury one of my favorite shred sticks. rode my mercury so much last year its busted
I tested the Mega Merc against the Arbor Wasteland Camber 2022 for 1 day and in the end bought the Capita.
The Arbor, no doubt, is a great aggressive all-mountain board that carves well, is stable for high speed riding, has an ok pop and looks great. If the Wasteland was a car, it would propably be a Mustang: solid engine, rides fast, decent quality - nothing wrong with that. But the Mega Merc is a 911, always more agile, more direct contact & feedback for the rider and especially a lot more agile when it came to changing from toe to heel edge. Also, it has exactly that level of stiffness that you want for a decent recound at the end of a toe side. I might add, that I tried boh boards in the Austian Alps on a day that started very cold / icy and ended up so warm that the snow almost felt like spring riding. For all conditions the Capita was a blast - tremendous grip on ice, easy to "surf" on wet & heavy snow and, just like a 911, always giving you the feeling that there would even be potential for more. So if you still can find one - get it.
Great additional info. We're talking about my next board. Im on a waiting list. What are your stats and size you went with?
Most hyped review for the most hyped board
I bought a 158w 2022 Mercury in July and just sold my 159 2020 Mercury, specifically because they made the merc in wide sizes this year. Now I'm starting to think I should have went with the mega merc...
This board is so light. My local snowboard shop has a 161 Mega Merc and a 157 Jones UMT. The UMT 157 feels way heavier than the Mega Merc 161.
I live in Russia. I'm an intermediate rider. Got my new 161 mega merc (+union strata) a month ago.
Already ride it at green (6km, Roza Khutor), blue (2km), red, and one black track (GLK Sok), through the forest.
Previous board - Outerspace Living 2021/22. (not fitted my weight)
My experience of Mega:
1. I ride through a forest and didn't fall, not a single time. That's a record for me in that forest (GLK Sok). This board kinda reading your mind and doing it really fast.
2. Terrifyingly fast. No one passed me over while driving mega.
3. Incredibly light and poppy. Really strange feeling.
4. "What do we say to the ice, Mega?" - "I don't give a f**k"
5. Pleasant noise which is fairly like Bugatti Chiron breathing. (you heard it, I know)
The only thing I regret is that I'm heavy - 90kg. I can't do jumps.
Actually, I don't even try jumps, because I keep in mind that this is AN EXTREME SPORT, and jumping while you're 90 kg IS NOT THE SAME when you're 70 kg.
Even after 10+ years of a skateboard and 2 full years of a longboard, whatever.
I’m 91kg and jump every day I’m on the slopes on my super DOA. You can do it if you put aside the mental block.
Whoa this board is wild. Took a few laps to figure it out. Holds a wicked edge
its sick with pencil carves took mine out today
Bought my first board, a YES typo 3 years ago based on your reviews! Love it and will keep it for park days, but feel like I'm ready for a little more speed and its not as good in powder as I would like. I'm 99% sold on the mega merc, but trying to figure out size. My Typo is a 156W, looking at a 159 in the mega merc? Appreciate the content!!! I'm 5'10 200lb
Might want to look at a different board, there's better stuff suited to what you're doing on your board. A Jones Flagship would probably be better.
Love your reviews boss! Where do you get your board wall holders? I want to put my old boards around the house/room! Thanks!!
Made them myself.
Hey Angry! I have been following your reviews for a while and I bought the 2021155 Mercury with the union falcor last year after watching your review. Before I was riding a 159 Forum Nugget and I definitely noticed the improvement regarding board reactivity, playfullness in the park and response in powder, but I felt like I lost control when giving it all in a fast pist ride. Maybe is due to the change in size, but I weight 76-77 kg and 182 cm so I should be inside the specs for the 155. Anyway, I am considering to either change it to a 157 or to take a Mega Merc. I mainly throw myself off pist, make big jumps but almost no complex tricks and love carve and go fast when in pist. What do you think?
Might be an option or maybe a Korua Otto is in order.
Hey Avran, I'm 6'1 165 lb with sz 9.5 boot. Looking at the mega merc or regular merc as my next board. I already have a Burton Freethinker 157 that I use as my all arounder, but want something that I can really charge on but also handles powder and trees pretty well. Should I shoot for a 157 or 159 in one of the mercs? Thanks!
57 and I feel this has a better sidecut on it and better turn initiation.
Do I keep my Capita Asym or sell it for the Mega Merc? This thing sounds mental.
Hey Angry Snowboarder
First of all thanks for the great reviews, you helped me alot on deciding which board i should get.
Im around 200lbs, 5"9 with a size 10.5 boot. I think im going for the 157 mega merc if its big enough for my foot size or would you recommend the 159 for a more allmtn, buttering and side hits rider?
I own the 2021 jones mercury bindings size M, are they good with the mega merc or should i buy other bindings?
Thanks alot for the help!
Cheers
You probably just need a regular Mercury honestly.
The review I have been waiting for thanks man. I was about to pull the trigger on a 2021 BSOD but can't find one in my size in the UK. Was considering a 2022 but from your comments in this review it sounds like that's a different board? Assumed after the 21 changes it would stay the same for a year? Now thinking the mega might be good for me? Really wanted the extra edge hold and speed I'd get from the BSOD but seems like I get that but a bit more switchy buttery doodah from the mega?!? Love you xx
This is essentially the spiritual successor to the 21 BSOD.
Hi Angry, thanks for the review. I’m currently own the 2020 Capita Mercury 53 board. 160lbs, 6’, 10.5 boot size, all mountain “just having fun” rider, thinking to get the Mega Merc. Would you recommend? What size to go?
If you want more power and snap then yeah, but also know it comes with more of a work out. Same size.
Do you feel that this or the Super D.O.A. would be a good replacement for a 18/19 Salomon Ultimate Ride or is there a better option? I loved the aggression of that board and how much energy you could put into it.
No. I think you're looking more at something like a Jones Aviator or a K2 Alchemist.
Awesome review!! Avran, which do you like better, Mega Merc or Jones UMT? Also, Mega Isn’t any stiffer than the regular Merc?
Disregard first question…..just watched your top 5
What's next? Mega Death? Would be great to see the lighter and stiffer ultimate version of BSOD. Thanks for the review,Avran!
That's actually a hilarious board name.
I think that name is copyrighted by a certain band…
If they came out with a "MEGA"-DEATH, I'd buy it just for the name alone!
@@AngrySnowboarder so, they will make Mega Death for the next season. At last!
@@jeffadams9699 get ready to buy! They decided to make it)
Hey, I haven't ridden anything but super stiff directional camber boards since the last time I bought a snowboard, these rocker thingmajigs just started coming out :D So yes, rad dad category probably with 20 years of riding. But I find myself in too small hills these days to enjoy as much high speed carving as I'd like to so I'm getting back to more jumps and buttering, playing around. Do you figure this would be a good fit? I will not sacrifice a good carve and as much speed as possible, but I want some playfulness and relaxation too. Also considering the assassin pro.
Sure.
Is a size 13 gonna fit on the 161?
Hey Avran, I would say I'm on the upper end of an intermediate rider. Currently on a Bataleon global warmer with union ultras. Im not as into freestyle riding as I thought I was going to be, I really enjoy hard charging and moderate to fast speed carving down groomers but I find my current board and binding set up gets bucked around quite a bit when I get up to speed. Looking for a board that can handle charging down groomers and laying some carves but also won't hold me back too much if I want to learn some basic freestyle tricks. I was thinking looking at getting either the Capita Mercury or Mega Merc, or any other suggestions you may have. Also thinking about pairing this board with a pair of Union Falcors or Union Atlas or Rome cleavers, dods or katanas, which would be a better binding to pair with this type of board ? Thanks in advance!
Ride Shadowban with the Katanas.
How do you expect this to grip on the hard stuff? I want to pull the trigger on this, but I want to make sure it doesn't suck with icy hard conditions since I'm mostly riding in the northeast. I havent heard any reviewer comment on it. Thanks
Keep your edges sharp and shouldn't be a problem.
Been rockin jones all mountain twins for 10 years now but up picked up a gnu mullair last year and it's pretty solid but it has some flaws in it that I don't like. This is going to be my first capita board and I'm so stoked! Thanks for the great review I was already sold on it but now I'm even more sold!!
Question I like to ride bigger wide boards my mullair is a 162w and my current Jones AMT is a 164w. I am 5'10 190 lb. What size would you recommend for this board?
Go with what you like, snag a bigger size.
@@AngrySnowboarder thanks a lot for the reply will do! Do you know anybody who's ridden the 161 size? You rode the 157 right?
Hi, I weigh about 73kg and am about 5”10. I have been riding a ride society 160 which is now about 12 years old so time for a new
Board. I’m thinking I might be better suited for a smaller board??.. I ride a bit of everything from powder to groomed trails and park and and not sure if I should go 159 or 157. Anyone got any thoughts or guidance they could give me?
Amazing review as always dude! How'd you say it compares to the Korua Otto?
Otto is a bit more specialized with a more assertive sidecut when on edge.
Funny I’ve also been looking at the Korua Otto Andrea. I own a Dart which I love for Pow and carving. Carves like a beast. I’m also looking into the Nidecker Alpha. Kinda torn between these three boards.
Thanks for doing this Angry! Been a fan for a few years now! Appreciate your reviews.
One question: trying to decide between this and the super DOA. Still looking for that All mountain board that is super responsive I can charge hard but allow me to go into the park.
Like doing side hits and small ramps and boxes and slowly want to get in rails this year.
My first thought was super doa but it sounds like you can do all that on this board but this board has more benefits in pow. Love your recommendation
For more versatility Mega Merc for sure, for more freestyle but the ability to charge from time to time it's Super DOA.
Bought a regular mercury for this year. Starting to re think that decision. 🤔
I went against your recommendation and just bought it. I will sell my overlapping boards at the end of season when I figure out which is my favorite.
Brave choice. You can always sell boards so do how you feel
I wouldn't call it brave, but calculated risk. All of the boards I have/bought are all very popular with good reputations. Based on sell through from last year and the websites currently, it looks like Mega Mercs will sell out, so selling it at the end of the year in my location should be pretty straight forward.
@@theoflow this dude doesn’t have a quiver he has a portfolio
To be honest, I'm not sure if I love the Mega Merc. I might just not be a strong enough rider for it; at least at his point in the season. I ate sh*t several times randomly trying to butter the thing.
Follow up. I figured out that I really need to follow the reference stance better. I set it up with a 23.5 inch stance and didn't have the control I am used to. After dialing it back, this b*tch RIPS.
Angry! I know you love the Ride DH2, I love mine too and have had the 2011 DH2 159 for a decade and never once let me down. Time for a change though and I was thinking between the mega merc and the Super DOA. Which one would you recommend that would be closest to my DH2 and in what size?
Super DOA.
I bought the 2020 mercury, and rode it around 50 days last season. Absolutely loved the board but I'm curious how the mega merc compares in the park to the standard mercury. I loved the mercury everwhere else on the mountain, but in the park it obviously wasn't as playful as I wanted it to be at times. Would I notice a significant difference flex and weight wise in the mega?
It's stiffer.
I’m just not sure I could ever love a board more than the 2021 BSOD.
I love mine!!!!
Agreed 🤤
Any difference between 2021 BSOD and 2022 BSOD?
Avran has a review of the 2022 BSOD coming out next week.
Well you can now, get a Mega Death ,😄
I love my Lib Tech TRS and Orca but this review makes me take notice, could there be a Capita in my future? Hmmm, great review.
What do you see as the limitation of your Orca?
@@craiggibbons3268 I wouldn't ride in the park, I'm a groomer cruiser and sometimes ride in the trees for pow stashes
I’m the same situation as you and decided to buy one, can’t wait!
Just got this deck and stoked to ride it! Your recommendations have never let me down before, so I am sure to love it. I’m looking at the marks from where the bindings and thinking “did you tweak where you were sitting in the sidecut? Could just be my eyes playing tricks on me, but it seems your front and back foot are sitting differently relative to the reference marks. If so, I am curious what you found to be your preference here. Take it easy good sir!
It's your eyes.
@@AngrySnowboarder 😂 thanks.
I like all mountain boards. I currently have a 2020 burton custom x wide. Its a stifff fast great carving board. How would you compare mega merc to it?
More lively and less plankish.
Hi Avran, I’ve always wanted to ask. Do you choose the sizes of the test boards you review? Are they always the perfect size? Would be great if you could mention in your review after testing if you’d prefer a longer or shorter size. Thank you
I'm at the mercy of what's available.
@@AngrySnowboarder I’m at similar weight, have bought several boards off your recommendations. Love your videos! Not trying to add work for you, if you’d say in your review “this is the size I would ride/I’d probably go for a size larger or smaller giving the choice” would be super helpful!
Did you get your hands on the indoor survival for this year too? Curious how they feel with them being wider this year.
Oh yeah. They changed the flex on that board too. So it's a good more approachable mid level camber dominate park board.
I plan on putting NOW Pilot bindings on the Mega Mercury 157. Will I be losing out on anything by not going with the katana binding you recommend?
Nope.
Really cant decide between this and the Ride Algorythm. Have not bought a board since my old Ride Society back in the day and have had a long hiatus from being on the mountain all the time. My park and big jump days are probably behind me but I'm looking for something I can charge all over with, glades, side hits, butters, maybe a little park and generally get back to my level with. Any insight?
Get the Algorhythm.
The 22 BSOD is that different than the 21? Will you have a video covering this? Thanks
Yes.
Hi angry I’m looking for a good park board but being able to shred the rest of the MTN
Would the Mega merc be a good choice?
If you're going more park focused there are better options like the Rome Agent, Arbor Westmark, Capita DOA, Indoor Survival or Outsiders, and some others.
Mega Merc or Ultra Mountain Twin? My other board is a 151 Magic Carpet, looking for something aggressive to compliment it (size 9.5 boot 153/154 board size respectively) id ideally like to be able to lay it over so i was thinking mega merc for the width. Plus I assume that width makes it pretty comparable to the ult mtn twin in powder with its spoon
Kind of your choice on which one to get. More lively and assertive Mega Merc, more damp and better edge hold UMT.
Looking for some advice… I’ve been an east coast snowboarder my whole life. I’ve exclusively rode super flexy flat/rocker park boards. Never really looked that deep into snowboard tech, I just wanted to hike park. I’m spending my first winter in Colorado and I want to expand my riding horizons (jumps, free ride, groomers, etc.) without sacrificing my roots in the park. Right now I can only afford 1 board and 1 set of bindings. Is the mega merc right for me or would I be better suited on something different? Thanks.
DISCLAIMER- I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IT MEANS OR FEELS LIKE TO RIDE ANYTHING BESIDES DUST ON CRUST OR SLUSH.
This isn't the board for you.
Have you rode the new navigator? Would it be able to handle groomers as well as pow?
I haven't. No clue.
How would you compare it to Yes Basic Decade? Currently I have Decade and I love that board. It is perfect for my riding style and skills. It carves well, it is stable, good on speed but also very forgiving, not catchy. Unfortunately it is no longer in Yes line up:(. I am looking for similar board to Decade. I mostly ride groomers, carve, sometimes pow, no park, no flat tricks. How would you compare mega merc to decade? Any other boards similar to Decade? Many thanks
More responsive, lighter weight, not as damp, quicker edge to edge initiation, more snap.
I am not sure which snowboard to pick out of these three:
Capita Mega Merc
Capita BSOD
K2 Alchemist
I am an expert rider with the following riding styles:
- bomb down groomer going at high speeds (very rarely paired with a little indie grab or so)
- carve deep in mid to big turns at high speeds
- when conditions allow go off piste in powder, or off piste besides groomer inbetween treues/through wood
(very rarely doing little tricks, 180’s and switches); but finally it must be considered that these perfect pow days become more and more rare -> then it’s left to bombing groomers
- After half day riding groomers and piste usually get messy and bumpy so the Board should handle crud and chunder like a charm.
Do you have any final advise?
THX,
Andi
Sounds like you need a BSOD.
Great review & thanks! Do you recommend the Union Strata over the Atlas or would they both perform well with this board ? I am mostly a rider but would like to do a bit of park too.
Atlas would be overkill for this board.
I've been on a Mercury with Atlas for 2 season and absolutely love the set up.
@@garyscoop thanks for letting me know!!!
Could I ask why since I thought the atlas and mega merc have similar flexes? Would the 2022 falcor also be overkill then ?
@@michaelsoliman7948 I think he mentioned the mega Merc being a bit more lively and flexy in the video review. I have ripped everything from steep and deep in Jackson Hole to heavy spring slush on my Merc with Atlas. The board is the best do it all deck I've come across so far in 20 years of riding.
You have totally convinced me this is the board for me. I'm 145 at 5ft 9. Should I get the 153 or the 155? I ride about 50 50 park to all mountian. With not alot of powder since I'm close to the east coast.
Thanks!
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Mega merc vs black snowboard of death? for side country free ride/jump board got to ride a bsod a few times last season really liked the way it turned and the stability going fast.
This years BSOD is completely revamped.
Hi Avran...
Great review .
I weigh about 190lbs ... with all my gear on maybe 86kg ...I'm 5"8 and riding size us10.5 boots mainly freeride but occasionally just the small medium jumps ... alot of pow but want a good all rounder resort ripper to go with my pow boards and park boards... could I get away with the 159 ? Or should I aim for the 157 as im similar stats to you ...bought the gnu gremlin the gnu spam and the endeavor archetype 162 on your recommendations . . Thanks for the awesome reviews
Dealers choice 57 for more all around use, 59 for more charging.
Just snapped up the mega merc as I wanted to get some camber back into my life, feel I might have been missing some pop.
For a laugh 1 to 10 how do you rate me quiver
Rome Artifact Rocker
Rome Mod Rocker D-face
Slash Happy Place
Burton vapour
SW - The white collection
LibTech box scratcher
LibTech mk2 Orca
And now Capita Mega Merc
Is this the place where you slaughter my choices 🤔😂
You tricked us! It’s 15th of September not August. I feel like a fool. I was so hyped to this day and now I have to wait another month. How else should I cure my depressions
Thanks for another insightful review. Some help with sizing, please. 167lbs, 5'10", US10. 21.5 width stance with +-12 for charging, not jibbing. Thanks in advance!
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I'm looking forward to the drop of the Aviator 2.0 review - another potential comparable?
You'll see.
Which one would be optimal for this board?
The Rome katana or the Union Strata?
You’ve mentioned both, but would buy one of them
I' d have to give the Katana the edge.
@@AngrySnowboarder in general or for the Mega merc specifically?
@@skahww1036 since you asked, overall.
When you recommend the cartel bindings did you mean the new cartel or the old cartel (stiffness similar to the new cartel x)?
When it says Cartel, it says Cartel. If it says Cartel X then it's Cartel X.
This or yes greats? Have a Dancehaul but looking for something better at riding and landing switch. Working on spins. Could potentially sell the Dancehaul if the mega rides pow well.
If you can only have one board Mercury. If you want to own two get the Greats.
Avran - Do you know if there is a new Telos Ranquet for this season?
That was an early release so it's the same graphic carrying forward.
Would Union Atlas or Burton Malavita bindings be better for carving and all mountain freestyle?
Really on two different ends of the spectrum here bud. Atlas for carving for sure, freestyle Malavita, and third option is there's better.
Angry, I'm 6'1" 175-180 w/ 10 or 10.5 boot. I am downsizing from a 5 year old 161.5 t rice pro. I ride all mountain and nearly no park. Love pow as well but Might get a designated pow board. Should I snag 157 or 159?
Dealers choice on size.
Hi Angry Snowboarder, I'm 6 foot 2, 220 lbs. and my boots size are 11. should I go with the 161?
Thanks
Yes.
Hi Avran, may I ask how come you and others describe this board as an all mountain freestyle, but Capita themselves categorizes this as a freeride board? Thanks in advance!
We aren’t part of the marketing team.
I've a 18/19 161 Mercury. 240lbs boots size 9. Like to bomb down steeps, carving, cruise around and hit side hits, no park. I love my mercury, wondering if it's worth "upgrading" to the 21/22 model? My board is almost flawless and have a good 50 days on it. I've the money to spew on a brand new board, I almost snatched a discounted last season volume shifted to do some tree runs but this is hyping me up badly.
Sounds like you don't need to upgrade and should save the cash to buy more lift tickets and ride more.
@@AngrySnowboarder RESPECT!!!!!!!
Wanna sell that 17/19 161? Not lowballing either
@@cm6414 I’m in Edmonton, Alberta.
What if I tested Mega Merc, absolutely loved the feel on groomers but I’m more into powder, I’m not doing freestyle. Do i really need directional board if this mega feels so awesome?
You rode it who cares what I have to say.
@@AngrySnowboarder This or Jones Stratos? What else would you recommend to try? Expert rider, 185cm 95kg
See above comment, reread above comment, decide that whatever I say is meaningless as you know what has worked for you.
Very interested but would buying mega merc be a complete waste for someone who *is* buying Burton Step On w/ Photon? (You guessed it, I'm old/lazy) ... Any other board that I should consider instead and maybe save myself some money if bindings will limit what I can get out of it? (Tried Process Flying V w/ stepon/photon last season for a single run and it felt good to me, but comparing it to my 20y old board isn't really saying much.)
Buy whatever makes you happy.
Taking a leap in the dark, since I have no chance of testing before buying. Trying to make a somewhat informed decision based on what other people think and at the same time cutting trough the marketing BS is hard. I probably shouldn't overthink this too much, so thanks for the nudge in that direction! Whatever I end up with will most certainly be a major improvement over what I have... Thanks for a great channel!
This or the kazu for a free ride all mountain type board? Ride mostly northeast but I take a trip to Colorado to experience some powder every winter and want a board that rides powder easy
Neither.
What is the difference better the union strata and falcor bindings? Just bought the mega mercury and want the best bindings for it!
Falcor is stiffer.
What could be a powder/Party board to go along with MegaMerc for a 2board quiver?
The SlushSlasher
I’m 5’7” 155 lb size 10 boot you think 155 or 157? I’m in pnw so lots of POW and natural features.
57 if you're riding it for more pow and boosting those natural features.
What do you think about Union Falcor to match the mega merc?
It works.
Sorry for writing another message on here, but putting the proper bindings on this board really made a difference in the ride of this board.
I went with the suggested Rome Katanas and it made a world of difference from using my Union Forces.
Sorry!!! 😆 is this guy the soup nazi of snowboarding advice! One question then move on NOW 👉
Hi. Could you please explain what makes the difference between those bindings? I had union stratas on my huck knife, and they where ok, but felt kind of strange. Then I switched them to rome vice, and I was like what the hell, this is how a binding should feel and ride. The biggest difference between stratas and vice is the adjustable footbed, and the ankle strap. Also the highback feels different. In stratas it's like the ones used in the -90's, and especially when going slow, it doesnt feel right 🤷♂️
I can’t speak to the Vice bindings, but I do own the Stratas.
Main differences are the Katana’s flex being stiffer and made for more all mountain, whereas the Stratas are a softer flex.
The base plate on the Stratas also could make the difference as they are the mini disk, giving them more of a surfy feel. Or the Asym wrap.
Another major difference is that the Romes have a great amount of adjustable options for the heel strap. This helped me get the perfect fit for riding different styles or conditions.
I’m no expert on the matter. These are just the things that I noticed while owning both bindings referenced in your comment.
@@JustinUrban1 Vice is pretty much the same as Katana, but less adjustable. I didnt feel much difference in their flex, except the mini disc. I also had a problem with stratas, because they have a harder foam edge in the heelside of the footbed, and my boot was resting on it. So thats why I didnt get the most of the dampening from it, and it also made me feel like Im all the time up on my toes. So what was wrong with forces?
Hi angry, what size would you recommend for 5'7, 155lbs?
I think it's a 52 for more all around use 55 for a little more charging.
Is this board much better than the regular mercury? Both boards look great but the price difference is quite a bit.
In my opinion yeah.
Would Nitro team pro bindings pair well with this board?
Sure.
Question, you weigh 200 which is over the 157cm rating (130-190). Do you think the 159 (140-200) would have been better? I weigh 180 and am unsure which length to buy. I've been riding 30+ years and am an aggressive all mtn rider.
No.
Jeffrey which side did you go with and are you satisfied with your choice?
@@nickvoulelis1707 Nick I went with the 157 because the effective edge is perfect for my weight and damn this board cuts like a knife
Hey Avran, thanks for review. Would a 157 be too big for 160-165lb, size 9 boot? I’ve ridden 154 passport and 157 mountain twin. Thinking the 155 is better size but can get last year model in 157 m and save money. Thanks!
What do you want it for?
@@AngrySnowboarder mostly an all arounder minus park, but prefer it not to feel like a boat
Since you don't want it for park go with the 57. More effective edge for carving, more stable at speeds, this board shouldn't feel like a boat to you.
@@AngrySnowboarder Thanks!
I bought the Golden Orca instead and I’m feeling some serious FOMO on the mega merc. Did I make a mistake?
I don't know, did you?
I bought Golden Orca in Feb when it's early released, sold it because I prefer camber. Orcas are stable, able to run over anything, but feel like a dead fish under my feet. Just no liveness. But if you like hybrid profiles, you'd probably love it.
At 185-190lbs, size 9.5 boot and more of all mountain/side hit rider, 157 or 159?
57 if you want more freestyle flair, 59 for more charging.
Would a Cartel X overpower this board? Or am I better off with regular Cartel anyway?
A little bit.
Dear Avran, I own the 159 Yes Greats Uninc but want an even more aggressive, damper board that brings more potential in the pow while still letting me pull off butters, sidehits and on slope shenanigans (180, 360, grabs). I am 6'3 (192cm), 188lbs (85kg), shoe 11.5 (EU 45), expert rider. Should I go for the 159, 161 or 160w? Thanks so much and kind regards from Switzerland
If this is your only option you'll need that 60w.
@@AngrySnowboarderWhen you say "only option": I am open to other suggestions. Do you see a better board with fitting sizes that meets this riding style? Would love to hear from you. I am currently very focused on getting the meca merc
@@JohnnyEase Mega is a good option for you.
What is your current favourite capita board?
You're looking at it.
Great review! I am still not sure why a pair of Atlas would be an overkill? Falcors are more stiff than the new Atlas
Eh barely stiffer.
Yeah, why would Atlas be an overkill? This is what I use on my yes Standard and i am thinking of getting the mega merc
Because it has such a giant dead spot it kills the liveliness of the board. If you're just looking to go fast and deaden the flex then sure go for it.
Hey bro.
Have they changed anything on the normal mercury? Still directional twin/flex ? Looking at the 2022 model
Cheers
The sidecut is tweaked so it grips differently.
@@AngrySnowboarder cool. So still the same board from previous years?
It changes the whole ride.
@@AngrySnowboarder in a good way ???
You see me hyping it?
Dear snowboarding 🐐- wanted to get some sizing recs. I’m 200lbs, 11.5 boot, thinking of the 158w, thoughts? I want it mainly for groomers and trees (all mountain, no park).
Also, what are your thoughts between this and the BSOD ?
Also will you be reviewing the 2024 version of the mega merc soon?
@snoopygray The future is a very vast place full of reviews. Patience is a virtue.
Mega if you want more freestyle and playful, bsod for more charging.
@angrysnowboarder love the review. Wondering if you could hep me out. Split between the mega merc and the bataleon magic carpet. Looking for a 1 board quiver. Riding mostly consists of tree runs, big mountain, side hits galore, steep and deep stuff, and the occasional lap through the park. All resort riding. I’m 175lb & 5’11”
You want the Mega Merc for what you're describing, Magic Carpet will be too soft.
@@AngrySnowboarder You're the man, thanks! Was leaning towards the 159 for deeper days but was playing with the idea of the 157, feel like I'm kind of in between. Or dealer's choice?
@@conoroleary2941 I’d do the 57
Asides from the recommended bindings, Would a pair of holograms be a great binding for the mega merc too?
It's a little under powering.
How about the new union forces or ultras?
@@alwaysmikenotlikemike Forces sure, Ultras no.
@@AngrySnowboarder thanks alot 🙏