Snowboarding originated in the United States in the 1960s and 1970s. The first snowboard was created by Sherman Poppen in 1965, who fastened two skis together and added a rope to create a rudimentary snowboard. In 1977, Jake Burton Carpenter founded Burton Snowboards, which helped to popularize the sport and develop modern snowboarding equipment. By the 1980s, snowboarding had become a popular alternative to skiing, and was officially recognized as an Olympic sport in 1998. Snowboarding initially faced resistance from ski resorts, which viewed snowboarders as reckless and potentially dangerous to other skiers. However, as the sport grew in popularity, most resorts began to welcome snowboarders and create designated terrain parks and halfpipes for them to ride. Today, snowboarding is a popular winter sport enjoyed by millions of people around the world. It has evolved into many different styles and disciplines, including freestyle, halfpipe, big air, and backcountry. We stock a huge range of snowboards, boots, bindings, and accessories to accommodate snowboarders of varying abilities and riding styles. If you have questions regarding any of our product, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us via email, phone, socials, or website contact form.
Capita 2024 Mercury Snowboard
Description
The new quiver killer. For the rider seeking one board to maximize all days.
The Mercury will get you into and out of every possible situation. This award-winning series is renowned for all-terrain versatility, from powder and kickers to side hits and park laps.
The Mercury is designed for power when you want it and float when you need it. With this board, there's no need to check the weather report because it can handle it all. Featuring a paulownia and poplar Hover Core, among many other technical attributes like Amplitex V-Tech Amplifiers, the Mercury's durability and ollie power reign supreme.
Specifications
• Sidecut: New Age Progressive Death Grip
• Flex: Directional 6.5/10
• Rider Type: All Mountain / Freeride
• Camber: Resort V2 Directional
• Core: Hover Core
• Additives: Amplitex V-Tech Amplifier
• Glass + Resin: Holysheet Tri/Bi Fibreglass + Magic Bean Resin
• Base: Hyperdrive
• Multitech Level 6 DeepSpace Silkscreen
• PAM16000 Topsheet w/ Metallic Underlay
• Die-Cut Base
• PLT Topsheet Technology
• 360 Degree HRC48 Steel Edges
• Full ABS1000 Sidewalls
• Stainless Steel 4 x 2 Inserts
