Capita Mercury vs Elan Ripstick 96 Black Edition
Snowboards comparison — 2025-2026 season
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How they compare
Both boards are designed for all mountain and freeride riding. The Capita Mercury uses a directional shape while the Elan Ripstick 96 Black Edition is flat. Both feature hybrid (rocker/camber) profiles — mix of camber and rocker zones for all-mountain versatility—grip, float, and play in one profile.
Ratings
Piste
Capita Mercury
7
Elan Ripstick 96 Black Edition
7
Powder
Capita Mercury
6
Elan Ripstick 96 Black Edition
5
Freestyle
Capita Mercury
4
Elan Ripstick 96 Black Edition
5
Freeride
Capita Mercury
7
Elan Ripstick 96 Black Edition
6
Stiffness
Capita Mercury
7
Elan Ripstick 96 Black EditionN/A
Versatility
Capita Mercury
7
Elan Ripstick 96 Black Edition
7
Capita Mercury
Elan Ripstick 96 Black Edition
Core Specs
TerrainAll Mountain, Freeride
TerrainAll Mountain, Freeride
ShapeDirectional
Shapeflat
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
CamberHybrid (Rocker/Camber)
Flex7/10
FlexN/A
Riding LevelExpert
Riding LevelExpert
Stance
Stance
MSRPN/A
MSRPN/A
Target AudienceAdults
Target AudienceAdults
Shape Profile
157 — dimensions in mm
175 — dimensions in mm
Camber Profile