{"product_id":"capita-mercury-ltd-edition-snowboard-2027","title":"Capita Mercury Ltd Edition Snowboard 2027","description":"\u003cp\u003eKnown for his incredibly smooth and effortless style, Kevin Backström has become one of the most recognisable riders in snowboarding over the past decade. As his riding has evolved towards an all-mountain and powder-focused approach, the CAPiTA Mercury has become his board of choice, delivering the smooth airtime, reliable float and effortless landings that define his style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe KB Mercury LTD features an exclusive graphic designed by Kevin himself, paying tribute to his roots and the beginnings of his snowboarding journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“My inspiration for this graphic was the first real snowboard that I got back when I was a little kid. I have lots of memories from that board, riding my local hill and that board made me fall in love with snowboarding. It had a bunch of frogs on the graphic, so I wanted to make that in my own way and style with this board.” - KB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/0204\/4793\/files\/Capita-KB-Mercury-2027-Tech-Sheet.jpg?v=1794244807\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlex - Medium (6.5\/10):\u003c\/strong\u003e The medium flex keeps the board solid underfoot when charging at speed, without being too stiff that you can't play around a little at slower speeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirectional Shape, 20mm Setback:\u003c\/strong\u003e Directional Shape, 20mm Setback: A longer nose and a shorter tail, the very essence of a freeride snowboard. With the rider weight slightly shifted to the rear of the snowboard, you get easier float in the fresh snow and you save the dreaded leg burn by not having to lean back as must as you would on a twin snowboard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResort V2 Directional Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHover Core:\u003c\/strong\u003e An energetic premium core that is ultralight and strong with excellent dampening properties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Blend Fibreglass:\u003c\/strong\u003e An eco-friendly wet lay-up process that uses their MAGIC BEAN™ resin component requiring lower consumption of energy and yielding higher technical properties. This configuration uses an optimum blend of Biaxial fibreglass laminated in conjunction with structural additives to customise performance objectives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4 x 30mm Carbon Flax Amplifiers: \u003c\/strong\u003eThese are designed to increase power and response, providing extra pop and spring in the nose and tail while maintaining a playful and lightweight feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagic Bean™ Resin: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis resin system is poppy, powerful, and extremely durable. MAGIC BEAN ™ resin yields much stronger and more rigid qualities allowing Capita to decrease the wood core thickness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHyperdrive™ Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e With exceptional anti-friction properties due to high molecular mass and specialised processing aids, this sintered material has a proprietary composition and is beyond fast. This is for charging hard and Capita have integrated the fastest, meanest base available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew Age Progressive Death Grip™:\u003c\/strong\u003e A progressive sidecut with an incorporated reverse sidecut arc in the mid-section, this reverse arc provides a contact point to apply pressure and achieve added control.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat size Capita Ltd Edition Mercury should you buy?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe size of snowboard that you should buy is based upon lots of different factors. Two of the most important determining factors are rider weight and snowboard boot size. You can use the chart below to help you decide what size snowboard to buy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended Rider Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e155cm = 54-82 kg \/ 120-180 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e157cm = 59-86 kg \/ 130-190 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e159cm = 63-91 kg \/ 140-200 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSnowboard Waist Width:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e155cm = 25.5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e157cm = 25.7cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e159cm = 25.9cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thesnowboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/contact\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003econtact us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e if you'd like any more help choosing your correct size or if you'd like any more technical information on the Ltd Edition Mercury.\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/0204\/4793\/files\/Snowboard-review-fase-with-bataleon-whatever-2026.jpg?v=1748099337\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot the Capita Snowboard you are looking for?  Look at all our \u003ca title=\"Capita Snowboards\" href=\"https:\/\/thesnowboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/snowboards?sort_by=best-selling\u0026amp;filter.p.vendor=Capita\u0026amp;filter.v.availability=1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapita Snowboards.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWant to know tech, take a look at our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Capita Snowboards Tech Guide\" href=\"https:\/\/thesnowboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/capita-snowboards-tech-guide\"\u003eCapita Snowboards Tech Guide.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Capita","offers":[{"title":"155cm","offer_id":64729729433977,"sku":"21020503-MSC-155","price":559.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"157cm","offer_id":64729736708473,"sku":"21020503-MSC-157","price":559.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"159cm","offer_id":64729729466745,"sku":"21020503-MSC-159","price":559.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/0204\/4793\/files\/capita-mercury-ltd-edition-snowboard-2027-the-snowboard-shop-4284867.jpg?v=1794447562","url":"https:\/\/thesnowboardshop.co.uk\/products\/capita-mercury-ltd-edition-snowboard-2027","provider":"The Snowboard Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}