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PTO Review
We skied them. Here's how they stack up.
These snowboards span 2 categories (Freeride, All-Mountain). Scores reflect each snowboard's intended use — direct comparison across all dimensions may be misleading.
Kazu Kokubo Pro — advanced/expert riders who split time between resort and backcountry/side-country. Mercury — riders who want a one-board quiver that excels at carving and all-mountain riding but can still hit park features. Check the radar chart below to see where each one wins.
Each row compares all boards on one dimension. 🏆 marks the highest score.
| Dimension | Kazu Kokubo Pro | Mercury |
|---|---|---|
| Carving | 7 | 9🏆 |
| Park | 4 | 6🏆 |
| Playfulness | 7🏆 | 7🏆 |
| Forgiveness | 4 | 6🏆 |
| Stability | 8🏆 | 7 |
| Powder | 8🏆 | 5 |
Advanced/expert riders who split time between resort and backcountry/side-country. Riders who want a compact, maneuverable directional board for powder, trees, and natural feature freestyle.
Beginners or intermediates. Pure park riders. Riders who want a forgiving/mellow flex. Budget-conscious buyers.
Riders who want a one-board quiver that excels at carving and all-mountain riding but can still hit park features. Speed lovers who want edge hold and stability.
Beginners still learning to link turns. Dedicated park/jib riders — too stiff and directional. Deep powder specialists.
The Kazu Kokubo Pro is best for advanced/expert riders who split time between resort and backcountry/side-country. The Mercury is best for riders who want a one-board quiver that excels at carving and all-mountain riding but can still hit park features. The right choice depends on your primary terrain, ability level, and riding style.
The CAPiTA Kazu Kokubo Pro scores highest in Stability at 8/10, making it the strongest all-mountain option. It handles groomers, chop, and variable conditions without losing composure, so it's the best single-snowboard choice for riders who want one board for the whole mountain.
The CAPiTA Mercury leads in Carving with a PTO score of 9/10. Its edge grip on hard snow and groomed runs is the strongest in this comparison.
The CAPiTA Mercury is the most forgiving option with a Forgiveness score of 6/10. It doesn't punish imperfect technique, making it the easiest snowboard to progress on among these.
Not sure? Ask us.