Nidecker Blade vs Nidecker Merc

How they compare

the Nidecker Blade leans more freeride, while the Nidecker Merc leans more all mountain. The Nidecker Blade uses a directional twin shape while the Nidecker Merc is twin. Both feature camber profiles — arc underfoot for strong edge hold, pop, and stability on hardpack—lively and precise. The Nidecker Blade is slightly stiffer, though both sit in the stiff range.