Construction and Materials

With riders like Longo and Backstrom taking a shine to the Mercury it’s no surprise that it makes a name for itself blasting around on piste. Amplitex V-Tech Amplifier’s sit beneath the core fanning out from the inserts to the nose and tail, they blend the shock absorbing dampening of flax with the explosive and reactive properties of carbon, ideal for smashing through chop and chunder whilst driving power out from underfoot.

As you can probably guess, the Mercury’s Panda Core comes chock full of bamboo, known for its high tensile strength and explosive snap. 8 Power Rods are inlaid into the core to drive dynamic power and snap through the edges, bringing out the more playful side of the Mercury.

“With riders like Longo and Backstrom taking a shine to the Mercury it’s no surprise that it makes a name for itself blasting around on piste”

Roundup

If you love the idea of the Mercury but you’re looking for something with a little more oomph, new for this season CAPiTA have released its specc’d up gargantuan brother, the Mega Merc. While it might not have all the premium offerings that the Mega has, the Mercury’s more wallet friendly price tag has appeal of its own, spend the cash you save on lift tickets, or even pick up a more jib friendly board to round out your quiver.

The Mercury might not be the shiny new toy anymore, but that’s one of the things we love about it. In the grand scheme of things, it’s remained true to its roots as an accessible and affordable all-terrain snowboard that’s still an absolute joy to ride.