Capita AERONAUT vs Capita Mercury
Snowboards comparison — 2026-2027 season
How they compare
Both target all mountain terrain, while the Capita Mercury leans more freeride. They share a directional shape — different nose and tail; built to ride forward with better float in powder and drive on groomers. The Capita AERONAUT has a camber profile (arc underfoot for strong edge hold, pop, and stability on hardpack—lively and precise), while the Capita Mercury uses hybrid (rocker/camber) (mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile). The Capita Mercury is slightly stiffer, though both sit in the medium range. The Capita AERONAUT targets advanced riders while the Capita Mercury is aimed at expert riders.
Ratings
Piste
Capita AERONAUT
8
Capita Mercury
7
Powder
Capita AERONAUT
6
Capita Mercury
6
Freestyle
Capita AERONAUT
4
Capita Mercury
4
Freeride
Capita AERONAUT
7
Capita Mercury
7
Stiffness
Capita AERONAUT
5
Capita Mercury
7
Versatility
Capita AERONAUT
7
Capita Mercury
7
Capita AERONAUT
Capita Mercury
Core Specs
TerrainAll Mountain
TerrainAll Mountain, Freeride
ShapeDirectional
ShapeDirectional
CamberCamber
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
Flex5/10
Flex7/10
Riding LevelAdvanced
Riding LevelExpert
Stance
Stance
MSRP$649.95
MSRPN/A
Target AudienceAdults
Target AudienceAdults
Shape Profile
157 — dimensions in mm
157 — dimensions in mm
Camber Profile
Used market
What to inspect and what not to confuse when buying used. Not on-snow reviews.
Capita Mercury
Stiffer all-mountain Capita. Fewer used listings than the DOA, and buyers pay more for a clean base. Mega Mercury is a different, scarcer board — do not treat them as the same used buy.