2024 Nidecker Merc Snowboard Progression begins with confidence, and the Merc’s playful feel will inspire you to take your riding to the next level, whatever the terrain. The secret sauce is the Standard Camrock profile, a combination of classic camber beneath your feet with extended rocker towards the tip and tail. This gives great edge hold without being too aggressive; it also smooths turn initiation and adds useful float in powder. Nidecker paired it with a mellow flex pattern that doesn’t need superhuman strength to load presses, but thanks to Pop Carbon inlays at each end you can still generate a ton of ollie power. It’s a truly versatile model and a favourite of Nidecker's team, whether they’re launching off the pro line or exploring deep in the backcountry. You won’t find a better value quiver killer. Camber Profile Directional Twin CamRock – This tried and true camber is perfect for riders who want to enjoy all aspects of snowboarding. With camber between the bindings and rocker evenly distributed in the nose and tail, this is the all-mountain, all-conditions profile that will leave you stoked and smiling from ear to ear. Flex Flex Rating – 6/10 (1=Soft,10=Stiff) Shape Diamond Nose – This is a newly developed shape with a longer transition that allows for a more compact nose with increased float. Diamond Tail – This evolution of the all-round tail is compact with a longer transition for increased lift, allowing you to ride switch without compromising the board's responsiveness. Core Master Core – The Master Core construction is the result of a long history of experimentation in materials and woodcraft. It's the perfect harmony of different wood densities and varieties (poplar, beech, spruce, and paulownia), resulting in a superior weight to power ratio and an ultra-strong, extra-responsive lightweight core. Laminates Triax Plus – The result extensive testing with riders and engineers, Nidecker's Triax laminate is oriented at 45° to the board, and contains different glass densities. This provides consistent torsional flex, better pop, and more reactivity on every turn. Pop Carbon X - Carbon fiber, laid up in an X patten just outside both insert packs, creates a playful and snappy feel. Energy is directed straight out to the contact points, and we’re able to create an extremely precise torsional stiffness pattern. This adds up to insane pop for ollies, which you’ll boost higher than ever. X marks the spot. Premium Sandwich – This next level construction steps up the power and response of the standard sandwich manufacturing. Adding advanced materials like Carbon and Kevlar® gives the board more pop and improved shock absorption. Base N-5000 – The N-5000 is a universal base designed to absorb wax and retain it longer. Exceptionally durable, this base will take you anywhere. Topsheet Absorbnid – This innovative top layer has been developed to absorb unwanted vibrations allowing for responsive and dynamic boards that still give you a smooth and comfortable ride. Matte Finish Translucent Color Varnish Pattern Binding Compatibility 2x4 - 5 Inserts – With 5 rows of inserts every 2 cm, this combination is the industry standard and works with all bindings on the market. The reference stance is the middle position. Board Size Chart BOARD SIZE (CM) 149 152 152 156 159 156 W 159 W 162 W 165 W TOTAL LENGTH (MM) 1490 1520 1520 1560 1590 1560 1590 1620 1650 NOSE LENGTH (MM) 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 CONTACT EDGE LENGTH (MM) 900 930 930 970 1000 970 1000 1030 1060 EFFECTIVE EDGE LENGTH (MM) 1140 1170 1170 1210 1240 1210 1240 1270 1300 TAIL LENGTH (MM) 290 290 290 290 290 290 290 290 290 SIDECUT RADIUS (M) 7 7.2 7.4 7.6 7.7 7.9 8 8 8.4 NOSE WIDTH (MM) 285 290 291 292 295 298 303 306 312 UNDERFOOT WIDTH : FRONT FOOT (MM) 253 257 261 263 265 269 272 275 279,5 WAIST WIDTH (MM) 244 248 252 254 255 260 263 266 270 UNDERFOOT WIDTH : REAR FOOT (MM) 254 258 262 264 266 270 273 276 280,5 TAIL WIDTH (MM) 285 290 291 292 295 298 303 306 312 TAPER (MM) - - - - - - - - - SET BACK (MM) -10 -10 -10 -10 -10 -10 -10 -10 -10 REFERENCE STANCE (MM) 510 520 520 550 560 550 560 560 580 MINIMUM - MAXIMUM STANCE (MM) 470 - 550 480 - 560 480 - 560 510 - 590 520 - 600 510 - 590 520 - 600 520 - 600 540 - 620 RECOMMENDED RIDER'S WEIGHT (KG.) 50-60 60-70 60-70 65-75 70-85 65-75 70-85 75-90 85+ RECOMMENDED RIDER'S WEIGHT (LBS.) 110-132 132-154 132-154 143-165 154-187 143-165 154-165 165-199 177+
