Capita Mercury 2023-2024 Snowboard Review vs Mega Mer, BSOD and Indoor Survival
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ก.ค. 2024
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Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
0:57 - How It Was Tested
1:22 - Summary
2:39 - Sizing
3:40 - Shape/Camber/On Snow Feel
5:03 - Flex Personality
6:31 - Uneven Terrain
7:23 - Speed/Base Glide
8:29 - Edge Hold
9:05 - Turning/Carving
10:20 - Powder
11:02 - Switch/Park
11:44 - Conclusion
13:02 - Need Advice - กีฬา
Thank you as always.
I added the mega mercy to my quiver last season. I am a huge fan of this board. Can take it in any condition and it rips. I love it all over the mountain. The edge hold and snap are perfect for my ridding style, while also allowing it to be playful. I have worked my quiver up to a respectable fleet. It is one of the boards are look forward to ripping around on.
Thanks for taking the time to write your take.
Have you guys tried the megadeath yet? Would love to hear your thoughts on it. Also, when you stated your weight for sizing, is it with gear/fullload out or without any gear on?
Yes you can see our early access take here and I'll be adding an update in Patreon soon. Review will be out later this summer. www.patreon.com/posts/capita-aeronaut-80298654.
That is my weight right when I wake up after a long steamy piss.
One of the boards I am thinking of is this mercury/mega merc or maybe the TRS. I saw your older videos on the TRS and might have been a bit since you been on one and saw the TRS is now c3 but wondering if you have any thoughts on that?
I rode the TRS C3 and the new C3 one with the built in risers. Haven't done a reivew yet. Sorry! Yeah not a bad board. Much more stable/fun to turn but really poor float.
I'm looking for a recommendation on a board. I've been riding for 36+ years and consider myself to be expert, though I've taken the last ~8 years off (kind of out of touch with the current snowboard lines). I'm still riding my old 2003 Burton Custom but it's def time for a new board. I'm too old for the park so all mountain/free ride is all I do now and I love finding those untouched bowls with the pow. I almost pulled the trigger on the new Burton custom but heard some people talking about this brand. Would you recommend one of these over the Burton?
That old Custom 2003 was great for the time. The New Custom isn't as well rounded as it used to be but still a fun board. Capita makes great boards but based on what you wrote I wouldn't suggest any of these boards. I would suggest something with better float that's more fun off piste/in bowls. I'd need to know a lot more info to properly help. Hit me up here if you want to get into it more. shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/
Had the Merc last year and am thinking of the Indoor or BSOD next. The Merc was very unpredictable in the beat snow, got bucked at full speed a few times at the run out of jumps.
What’s your rec for a one quiver board for Mt Bachelor?
Yeah it bucks hard in messy spring snow. There are lots of rides that work well at Bachelor. Really need to know a lot about you to make a good recommendation. Hit me up here if you want to do this right. shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/
Hi guys! bought a 2023 Mercury a few days ago since it was on offer and last size available. I came from a Ride Manic '19 and got the Mercury specifically because I wanted to take my carving to the next level, using it in the park and generally improving my riding level (4/5 seasons behind). I just saw the review but didn't expect it to be so slow edge-to-edge...do you recommend I return it for 30 bucks or will I still feel a big difference from my current board? thanks
Check the in depth review we rate it a 3 out of 5 for turn initiation. That isn't a bad thing because it allows the board to track well into jumps. Check the in depth review on the site because we talk about how it turns when you get it on edge. I also don't know enough about you to know if this is right for you. I don't even know your specs and if you sized this correctly. Hit me up here if you want to do this correctly. shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/
Hey man, I have the 21' Mercury. The turn initiation is on the slower part. Going slow is not this boards cup of tea. It wants to go fast all the time, it can go to park and you can throw everything at it and it will do the job regardless. Once I got used to it I loved every bits of this board. I would ride it and keep it, one persons review doesn't justify how a board is. In the end of the day it is an opinion. So take everybody's experience with a grain of salt. I'd say keep it, it's a well known board for a reason and holds a reputation in the industry.
Hello
I need help! :) I would need a recommendation about new board :)
I do not know which one is more suitable for me: Capita Mercury / Mega Merc / BSOD / Super DOA.
I'm intermediate/advanced rider; 171 cm, 72kg. Most of the time I ride on pistes. I like fast sharp turns and also carves but I also like to ride slower and play around a little and take small jumps. Sometimes I go off piste. Rarely I go freeriding in powder. I do not go into parks at all.
I had a chance to ride the 22/23 Super DOA 152 for 5 days. I'm a little over-weighted for it (72kg), but it felt great. I really like that board a lot. I appreciate the fast base, responsiveness, and stability. The only thing is, I do not ride switch at all, nor do I use rails or attempt big jumps. Is there anything similar in a directional, setback version (with all the benefits of the Super DOA)? I assume it could offer some advantages over a twin if I don't ride switch. Or not?
Should I just go ahead and buy SDOA?
Can't help without your boot size? Or even better hit me up here so you answer all the questions I have to properly help.
Really insightful information! I am looking to buy the 2024 Mercury (was going to get DOA but I wanted something more stable at speed and choppy conditions). I am a similar size as yourself, 5'10, 180lbs, and size 10.5 boots. Would you suggest going the 155 or 157? I wanted a 156 but it is a wide and I don't think my 10.5 boot size quite justifies the wide board, although I will say the wide models look much better overall.
Many thanks. 157 would be the better call of the two sizes. Maybe even the 159 for your 10.5 boots and will handle your weight a little better. These don't ride as well for higher weights in the suggested weight range and neither model does that well in choppy uneven snow. They both buck and bounce around a lot.
I appreciate the feedback! Are there any other boards that are similar but handle better in the standard east coast choppy/icy/manmade snow without sacrificing other upsides? @@thegoodridesnow
Yes check the 156w YES Basic Uninc, 156 Standard Uninc and the Lib Tech 156 or 159 Dynamo. If you want to get into more detail hit me up here. thegoodride.com/contact-us/
Regular capita boards run a lil wide. I got a 155 merc 10 boot 190lbs n i loved it. I bought a mega merc on sale for 6 flat brand new 157 cnt wait to try.
@@bowsama07 I got the 157, although 155 might have been as good if not better for me weight. I was leaning towards the YES Standard but the graphic is horrible and last years is sold out.
Have you tested the 2024 indoor survival yet? Hearing all the good things you had to say about the 2023 i would hope its more of the same? Hopefully Safe to pull the trigger on as an upgrade to my Mercury.
Capita said the 2023 is almost the same as the 2024 so our review of the 2023 still stands. I say have at it.
Just wondering if you guys got on the Springbreak resort twin?
Sure did. Review coming late summer and early access preview on Patreon. www.patreon.com/thegoodride?filters[search_query]=Capita%20SB
dude that was so much fun!
What board does everything the Merc does but has quicker turn initiation ? Same flex
It depends on your specs, what size you have now and a lot of other factors. If you want to do this right hit me up here so I can give you real advice. shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/. Maybe the YES Basic Uninc, Cardiff Crane, Ride Shadowban and possibly others depending on your specs.
Hi, which board would you choose between the Capita Indoor Survival and Ride Shadowban? And why?
They are both great boards but very different. If you want almost full camber, don't need a board for powder and a twin go Indoor. If you want a one board quiver with less pop but much more directional float if you set it back go Shadowban. Or hit me up here if you want to know if either work for you. shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/
Would you say the 2024 BSOD is basically the same as the 2023 BSOD? From what I saw in this video, it looked like you had the last season BSOD (I could be wrong though)
Updates are usually here. thegoodride.com/snowboard-reviews/capita-black-snowboard-of-death-2010-2023-review/
They might have changed the stance location but its pretty similar to the 2023.
@@thegoodridesnow right on man! thanks for your high quality video reviews. Since I started looking for a new board I must say you have the best content!
Buying a new board after 12 years. Replacing GNU Altered genetics w new magnatraction 😂. Mercury mega or jones mountain twin. Just want an all mountain board. Less catchy than my old pure camber GNU. What would you pick. Whats better w turn initiation?
Oh man that was a fun board back in the day and owned one myself. So I don't have enough info to give you any kind of real advice to say which one you should pick. if you want to do this properly hit me up here. shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/. If you just want to know which turns quicker it would be the Jones Mtn Twin. The Mega Merc pops harder but chatters more. The JMT isn't dead though and it grips harder snow a little better.
@@thegoodridesnow thanks for the reply I honestly didn't think I would get a response. Thanks again
How does the mega merc compare to the yes basic decade. You have to be the very few that have ridden both boards. I am currently riding a 155 yes basic decade and I am eyeing on 23 155 mega merc.
The Mercury is a little more poppy, lighter and has a faster base but initiates turns a lot slower and does not have anywhere near the directional float of the Decade with those set back inserts. I personally would prefer the Basic Decade just because of those set back inserts. They make it a much more versatile board. If you want to get into it more hit me here to give me the info I need to help you much better. shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/
Would a 157 be too small for a 11-11.5 size boot and I weigh 185lbs? I got it for a steal of a deal
Yes. Way too narrow for 11-11.5's. It's not really a 25.7 waist it's more like a 25.4 after you factor out the death grip on each side. Depending on your height and how you ride you need either the 161 or 156w or 158w. Hit me up here if you want to get into this in more detail. shop.thegoodride.com/merchandise/gear-advice/
I feel like one of the few people on the planet not jazzed by the Mercury. I found it twitchy and catchy and stiff. The Mega Merc I love, however. Fun, easy, but can be pushed hard. Did not try the Indoor Survival but will keep an eye for it next season.
Thanks for your take!
I'm with you, the 22/23 Merc is beat. Way too much chatter and the side cut has a horrible twitch. The BSOD is infinitely better.
Indoor survival is camber and a park board? How are you comparing it to the mercury, mega merc and BSOD?
It used to be but was changed to a set back directional twin. Much more All Mountain now. So it is very comparable to the Mercury, Mega Merc. We actually liked how it turned the best out of all of these. As Mr. Lahey might say its got a little more of the white liquor in it than you would think for all mtn riding.
The BSOD you have is not this years model I’m sure because you think it’s the same but it’s not. You really need to ride it. They have the same base as the mega death!
Yes I know its a 2023 BSOD. No, the 2024 BSOD does not have the same base as the Mega Death. BSOD and Mercury have Hyperdrive base. Mega Death and Mega Merc have Megadrive base. I would like to see if the 2024 stance width and set back on board changed like a lot of 2024 Capita rides did. Click through to the full BSOD review to see where I talk about that. thegoodride.com/snowboard-reviews/capita-black-snowboard-of-death-2010-2023-review/
@@thegoodridesnow yes sorry it’s got an upgraded base. Faster then last years model.
@@thegoodridesnow BSOD have the hyperdrive base the megadrive is on the mega death! Just checked m!
Yes, I know. It's mentioned here, but it's only a little faster. Rode the Hyperdrive base on other 2024 Capitas, and it's pretty comparable. The rest of the board, except for maybe the stance location, is the same. Read here thegoodride.com/snowboard-reviews/capita-black-snowboard-of-death-2010-2023-review/
@@thegoodridesnow I ordered one in 169w I’m 6’1” 230lb hoping it’s exactly what I’m looking for. I want a free ride board with a freestyle edge to it that’s big on launchers
I just cant believe yall finally stopped disblinging comments. Thank you.
Your totally wrong about the mercury 2024 they changed the core to CAPiTA’s “hover core” and the board is quite a bit better
Nope. Both the 2023 and 2024 models have the "Hover Core". My contact from Capita told me no changes were made between 2023 and 2024 and I didn't need to ride it again. Also, no changes are marked on the site or the catalog. Did you actually ride the 2023 and 2024 models in the same size with the same boots/bindings? If so please highlight all the differences you experienced.
Not sure it's 'better'. The Aeronaut has the same Panda Core as the '22 version and it's a blast, poppy as hell.
I own the 2023 Indoor Survival and probably have 175-250 days on it (Worked at a ski resort lol). Do you know if they changed the base? Graphic aint as cool this year either
Good on ya! No they didn't change the base. Just a slight tweak to the core but overall the same ride. If you can find last years on sale go for it.
Looking at either 156w or 158w I’m 6’1” and 175lbs which should I go for looking to use it as a daily driver.
Need your boot size
11.5
158w or 160w for your specs.