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TJ from the Board Archive tests out the all-around versatility of the CAPiTA Mercury.
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shapeDIRECTIONAL 0.5" SETBACK
sidecutNEW AGE PROGRESSIVE DEATH GRIP™
flex
DIRECTIONAL 6.5
rider typeALL-MTN / FREERIDE
jibbing
skill level
powder
groomers
versatility
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tech story
MERCURY LTD
The Mercury is your ticket to dominating every possible situation.
This award-winning series is renowned for its remarkable all-terrain versatility, excelling in powder, kickers, side hits, and park laps. With this board at your disposal, you won't need to obsessively check the weather report because it's ready to handle any condition and terrain you throw its way.
The Mercury is designed for power when you want it and float when you need it. Featuring a Hover Core™, CarbonFlax™ Amplifiers and a HolySheet™ Tri/Bi fiberglass configuration, the Mercury’s durability and ollie power reign supreme.
Kevin Backstrom Pro Model
This award-winning series is renowned for its remarkable all-terrain versatility, excelling in powder, kickers, side hits, and park laps. With this board at your disposal, you won't need to obsessively check the weather report because it's ready to handle any condition and terrain you throw its way.
The Mercury is designed for power when you want it and float when you need it. Featuring a Hover Core™, CarbonFlax™ Amplifiers and a HolySheet™ Tri/Bi fiberglass configuration, the Mercury’s durability and ollie power reign supreme.
Kevin Backstrom Pro Model
camber
RESORT V2 Directional + Flat Kick Tech
This revolutionary all-terrain shape provides the best of both worlds. It has a raised camber platform through the inserts to retain high-speed edge hold through variable terrain, elevated contact points to land and float in powder, and Flat Kick tip and tail arcs for faster, more aggressive transitions.
flex
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Construction
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TOPSHEET TECH:
PLT TOPSHEET TECHNOLOGY™
PLT TOPSHEET TECHNOLOGY™
PLT Topsheet Technology™ is exclusive to CAPiTA MFG and magically bonds the topsheet to an already pressed snowboard. This produces a featherlight, smooth, high-gloss finish, without using any solvents or toxic laquers in finishing.
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GLASS + RESIN:
HOLYSHEET™ TRI/BI + MAGIC BEAN™ RESIN
HOLYSHEET™ TRI/BI + MAGIC BEAN™ RESIN
HOLYSHEET™ Fiberglass configuration features fiber weaves with a high tensile strength and low modulus of elasticity. With a higher roving count in the same weight of glass, you can have a stronger and more responsive board without adding extra weight.
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CORE:
HOVER CORE™
HOVER CORE™
An energetic premium core that is ultralight and strong with excellent dampening properties
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ADDITIVES:
AMPLITEX™ V-TECH AMPLIFIER
AMPLITEX™ V-TECH AMPLIFIER
Amplitex™ is a next-generation natural flax fiber woven with carbon strands that is featured in our high-end snowboard constructions. This fusion tape brings the best of two worlds; the reactive energy of carbon and the lightweight and dampening aspects of flax.
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BASE:
HYPERDRIVE™ BASE
HYPERDRIVE™ BASE
Custom formulated and exclusive to The Mothership, our engineers have worked tirelessly with the world's leading polyethylene running base supplier to create HYPERDRIVE. With exceptional anti-friction properties due to high molecular mass and specialized processing aids, this sintered material has a proprietary composition and is beyond fast. Our loyal fans charge hard, and we have integrated the fastest, meanest base available
Intel
Board Archive Mercury Review
Specs
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159
Effective Edge (mm)
1199
Waist
25.5
Nose / Tail
29.9 / 29.9
Taper
0
Sidecut
7.7/3/-1.5/3/7.7
Ref. Stance (cm/in)
55.9 / 22.0
Suggested Weight (lb/kg)
120-180 / 54-81
Suggested Boot Size
US Men 8–10 / EU 41–43
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