Testing the Capita Mega Merc in Deep Powder
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ม.ค. 2023
- Today we take the Capita Mega Merc up Aspen Highlands Bowl to see how this snowboard rides in waist deep powder.
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The nades on this guy throwing the megamerc at the ground.
That's the new, new board tradition for me haha
This was some insane footage and snowboarding! You killed it man! I still can’t decide between the MM and the BSOD. It’s going to be my only board, but I need to make sure I outpace all my friends when we bomb blues. But still good at diamonds and double diamonds.
Thanks Spencer! It feels like the BSOD wants to go faster on groomers for me, but you really can't go wrong with either. They're both two of my favorite boards
@@SearchofSnowboarding thank you so much for the reply! I got the BSOD 2024 and I am in LOVE! haha thanks again amazing footage again man awesome video
Sick video man! What an epic day.
It really was!
Sick video dude!!
Thanks dawgie!
Dope!!
Just picked up the mega merc and falcors. So pumped. Awesome sale for 700 total
Where did you buy it?
Damn that's the come up, killer combo too
amazing video, feeling hyped. still unsure on my megamerc v orca v bsod debate, they all just look amazing.
If you like to charge I would look at the Mega Merc or BSOD, and between those two I have a hard time saying which I prefer
@@SearchofSnowboarding i feel like these two always come up as top tier chargers and a lot of people are torn between them. any chance you would consider doing a comparison vid or write out your throughs relating to what separates them or in which areas each excel?
Yeah that sounds like a great video idea! I'll get on it
Ok next board confirmed on the super doa right now but damn that was powder dreaming
That's a fun one too!
Hi! Great review! My only hesitation has been about riding it switch and cutting through rougher terrain which you talked about. Would you say that the super DOA would be better for that for anywhere outside of deep powder?
Because the Mega Merc is only set back 0.5", you really wouldn't feel a difference riding switch on groomers between this and the Super DOA
Thank you for your reply. One last question :) Would you say that the super DOA would be more nimble and quicker edge to edge? 158 SDOA vs 159 Mega Merc?
I’ve rode the super doa for a few seasons. It’s most definitely not good in powder, but destroys everything else. Incredible board, just requires technical riding 24/7 but rewards you for it.
Question: I’m going to Japan in two weeks, I’m bringing my Korua Dart and either the MM or my Korua Otto (much more playful and forgiving)….would you trust in the deep as one of two boards?? Seriously one of my favorite boards. I just sized up to a 160W from a 158W for more stability on jumps/landings.
I don't have any experience with Koruas to say, but I'm heading to Japan this week and I'm definitely bringing my Mega Merc
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
It depends on what kind of terrain you like to ride. If you're getting in the park at all don't get the BSOD
Can you please review the Capita "Kazu kokubo Pro"? I wanna see how she goes in the deep pow
If I can next season I will try to get my hands on one
I've been waiting for this video. How far back did you set your stance?
Centered always, I don't like to move my bindings back personally
@@SearchofSnowboarding Crazy! I gotta try that next time then. Notice any difference compared to last year's mega? Thanks.
@@jizzsawpuzzle Last year I was riding the 159, which felt like a little too much board for me so I went 157 this year and it's much more rideable for me
@@SearchofSnowboarding when you say centered, do you mean the reference stance which is set slightly back on this board?
@@botondbeno3112 Yes, centered based on the reference stance
What’s the profile on the mega merc? I thought camber boards were supposed to nose dive in pow but you seemed to be ripping it up just fine
Traditional camber throughout with a little bit of rocker in the nose. Camber boards shouldn't nose dive in powder, they can be harder to ride pow though if you are not used to it.
Hi there, I'm 5'9" / 158 pounds and been riding the 2019/2020 Mercury size 157cm mostly in Hokkaido so powder and groomers. Don't really go much in the park. Would you recommend the Mega Merc in 157cm or 155cm since it may be more aggressive than my old Mercury? Or is it pretty similar? Thank you very much!
Yeah go with the 157, it's not too much more aggressive than the Mercury and you'll be surprised with how maneuverable it is
@@SearchofSnowboarding Thank you sir 🙏
Old video I know but whst bindings you on? Union strada?
Whst union would you recommend?
Union Atlas, which is my favorite binding on this board
Hi Shane,
Does a brand new Capita Mega Mercury come waxed & tuned from the mothership?
Tks
Yup, they all come waxed, and the higher end boards come out with a higher end tune
Terrific!!
Tks 😊
How much more difficult is the mega merc going to be vs the Merc? I've read the effective edge on the Merc is a bit wonky now and you get a 'catchy' or hooky feeling when going slow. Experience this on the Mega at all?
just go fast on the merc
No, I haven't experienced that in the Mega. The Mega is rad and it's not much harder to ride than the Mercury
I felt a weird catchy ride with the Super DOA. I've had several versions of the Merc and now have a Mega Merc which none had that issue.
it is catchy at slow speeds and you need to go faster with it. thats a fact
@@qonradongton I just bought the ‘24 model and the store owner said ‘dude this is a rocket😂’ so yeah just send it and let it rip🥳
Do you change your stance for powder days on this snowboard ?
I personally don't, I like to ride the same stance no matter the terrain or conditions
@@SearchofSnowboarding so you don't set it back at all for powder days ? and what stance angles you running ?
@@onry714oc 15, -15, cause I like to trick with this board even on pow days
Did you sell last years? What happened with the BSOD?
Last year I had a 159 and it felt a little big for me so I got the 157 this year. And still have the BSOD, they're both different enough that it's nice to have both
@@SearchofSnowboarding awesome i demoed the 57, bought the 59 but I might grab the 61 as well. 215 ish.. such a sick board!
@@gregory49 Yeah I feel that, the 59 was a little hefty for me at 150lbs
I bought a MM 158W this year. Live on MN, where our typical snow is hard pack, ice, etc. It's terrible on hard snow. Flat basing and turn initiation is like walking a tight rope without a net. Full tilt, fast, jumping edge to edge its powerful and unpredictable. Not real fun to ride around here. This is the least desirable board I've ruden here. Since the early 90's, tons of boards, this one needs to go. I have many full camber boards bigger than this, and ride with great success. It's made for fast deep snow conditions.
I've been loving riding this board everywhere actually. I think it rails turns on groomers and I've had some really fun days in the park on it recently too
Hey I just picked up the 58w as well and I’m a bit nervous if it’s just that specific size that has that issue. I live in Cali so idk how much of a difference it will make but I’m sure icy days will not be fun
What day was this?
Yesterday, it was so insanely deep!
Mega Merc or Golden Orca🤔 rly dont know…
I've had fun on both, but they're pretty different. I enjoy the Mega more though
@@SearchofSnowboarding would you mind elaborating why?
@@fasdglkads The way I ride I really prefer a camber board, it's more stable for me and allows me to charge harder. I've had times on hybrid boards where I've felt squirrely. I also liked having a stiffer board with the Mega Merc
what did you get? i have ridden both. i prefer the GO for carving, especially harder/icier conditions and I think it would be better for pow. But the MM has that flexy, buttery twin vibe. And lots of pop! Both are great boards, just different.