Capita Defenders Of Awesome vs Capita Mercury
Snowboards comparison — 2025-2026 season
How they compare
Both target all mountain terrain, while the Capita Defenders Of Awesome leans more freestyle, while the Capita Mercury leans more freeride. The Capita Defenders Of Awesome uses a twin shape while the Capita Mercury is directional. Both feature hybrid (rocker/camber) profiles — 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 Defenders Of Awesome targets advanced riders while the Capita Mercury is aimed at expert riders.
Ratings
Piste
Capita Defenders Of Awesome
7
Capita Mercury
7
Powder
Capita Defenders Of Awesome
5
Capita Mercury
6
Freestyle
Capita Defenders Of Awesome
6
Capita Mercury
4
Freeride
Capita Defenders Of Awesome
5
Capita Mercury
7
Stiffness
Capita Defenders Of Awesome
5
Capita Mercury
7
Versatility
Capita Defenders Of Awesome
8
Capita Mercury
7
Capita Defenders Of Awesome
Capita Mercury
Core Specs
TerrainAll Mountain, Freestyle
TerrainAll Mountain, Freeride
ShapeTwin
ShapeDirectional
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
Flex5/10
Flex7/10
Riding LevelAdvanced
Riding LevelExpert
Stance
Stance
MSRP$549.95
MSRPN/A
Target AudienceAdults
Target AudienceAdults
Shape Profile
157W — 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.