Written review: snowboardrobot... New for 2024, the Capita Aeronaut is a cambered, directional, tapered board that is pretty quick. Buy from evo: bit.ly/3KHvg44
Love this channel. I get excited whenever I see a Snowboard Robot video in my feed. It's hard to see such beautiful riding conditions mid off season though lol.
Hey Lachy, you nailed it! I've been riding this board & the Kazu Pro in South Island New Zealand for the last week. I've also spent a fair bit of time on the Mercury in the past. I like them all, but I've really been enjoying the Aeronaut. It feels like it has more camber than the Mercury & a bit more precise, but a bit more forgiving than the Kazu. It does feels very fast & is very stable at speed. And it has pretty good edge hold on harder snow. While it is directional, I have found it pretty easy to ride switch. I totally agree that it could very easily be a 'one board quiver'. Love your work!
which is more forgiving the Mercury or Aeronaut? I've heard the Mercury is twitchy at slow speeds due to the change in effective edge from about the '20 model.
I think my Mercury is the 2020 model. I would say the Mercury is more forgiving. I think the Merc is a bit softer and as I mentioned , it feels like it has less camber. I know it's all personal preference, but so far I like the Aeronaut more. I do tend to like boards that are a bit stiffer & have more camber. One thing I didn't mention before is that the Aeronaut is surprisingly easy to flat-base. Makes those annoying cat tracks a breeze.
@@rogerpye1865 so I have a mercury I’ve never been on, brand new. However, keep reading how catchy it is at slow speeds but a lot of people say it’s due to incompatible bindings or stance. Plan on mounting atlas pros. Is it a pretty competent and fun board, quiver of one?
I honestly don't think the Mercury is catchy compared to other boards that are stiffer & have more camber. I think the Mercury is a pretty good all-rounder. If you use a medium to stiff binding I don't think you can go too wrong. But as with all boards, what I like you may not. You should ask Lachy what he thinks - he's ridden all these boards.
@@Calisnrif you ever feel it catchy just detune the contact point. Its really not something to be concerned with unless you are riding flat and slow constantly.
You could still ride the 159 or 157 if you want. If you want to only ride fast, then the 161 would be alright, but I would ignore the weight range and go a little smaller to make keep it easy and quick to turn.
Please someone give him more boards to review! It'd also be great if you could mention the flex of a nose and tail, because it's somehow difficult to find that info anywhere, barely any official website provides that
Im 5'8 tall 141lbs us 7.5 mens (mondo 25.5), currebtly have a yea hel yes women 152cm, but im looking for full camber for better carving but still goes to trees, side hits and park jumps. Im not sure if i should get 153 or 155 aeronaut, or even if i can with that small feet.
Thanks! I don't normally measure the stance width, but on almost all boards I put the back foot on reference, with the front foot as far back as it goes.
@@SnowboardRobot Do you go as far back on the front foot in order to float better in powder? 'Cause I'm wondering if that ever throws you off whenever you do switch.
@@itsssssjohnny that's a positive side effect, but it's mainly just because it generally gets me close to a stance width that I like. I don't tend to worry about switch riding and trying to even it out, switch is never going to feel as good as regular so I might as well have it ride as good as possible for the majority of the time I ride regular
Good review Lachy. Im at beginner / intermediate level currently but in love the look of this board. Question is, would it be way way too advance or too stiff for someone at my level or could it be a slow burner and something i'll appreciated more and more as i get better over time. Or do i just cut my losses now and get something like the Burton Process or Salomon Assasin if theyre going to give me that softer forgiving feel at my level right now. Any suggestions or opinion would be appreciated.
You could get a board like this, but depending on how quickly you learn, it might not be that fun at the start. I would look at something like the Nitro Dropout instead bit.ly/3FunWFX a bit softer, still with a bit of shape that would be fun straight away.
Really having a hard time deciding between this and the Mercury. I already have a Burton Gril Master that I really like and it shreds in powder so i don't need float out of another board. My riding is generally riding the entire mountain carving, slashing, and going fairly fast but not mach 1 while looking for every small/medium side hit/roller/drop off I can jump. I rarely go in the park(when I do it's more stock stuff on boxes and small/medium jumps) and I do spend some of the day going slow on a green with the wife, but just for a few runs. I do find as I get older that I like a board with some dampness - tons of chatter and getting bucked around is not so much my thing. Specs: 6'1 tall and weigh 210lbs with size 9.5 boots. Is it a coin flip or would I be happier on one over another!
I think you would have more fun on the Mercury, I think the Aeronaut is going to be a little too close in shape/style to the gril master. I don't think you will get much chatter on the Mercury, but if you do want it to bit a little lighter, could look at the Mega Merc snowboardrobot.com/snowboard-review/capita-mega-merc/ Though it is probably overkill for you need it to do, the regular will cover all the bases.
Would you reccomend this or a Jones Stratos? I am an intermediate to advanced boarder, just looking for a do-it-all board. I can be pretty aggressive and quick but like to cruise and go easy sometimes.
Sorry for the late reply. I realised I have never written a review on them, but I have ridden the Ultra on a few boards now. I like them a little bit more than my Stratas, even though they aren't technically much different at all. They have a good medium flex, nice ratchets and low profile straps, and pretty damp overall. They are softer and more playful overall than the Cartel X, I found that the close equivalent to Cartel x from Union was the Atlas.
If you don't care about riding lots of switch, then the Shape of the Aeronaut is going to be way better. Smoother turns, better overall. If you do like to ride a ton of switch, or love the park then the twin Super DOA would be fine, but both boards are very light and fast.
Have you tried the kazu pro? Thats what im currently on and ended up getting one of these intended to be a slightly less aggresive compliment. But the more i look into it the more i realize how similar they are. I almost feel like this board was influenced directly from the kazu based on the specs and core material
I have a video of the Kazu here - czcams.com/video/CTJZE2oSNFs/video.html I think you are right that they have a bunch of similar features, but I still found the Aeronaut to be a friendlier option - just a little bit more playful than the Kazu.
Thanks for the review and love this board! I'm 181cm, 72kg, and 9.5 boot. Mostly doing moguls, trees and uneven terrain. Would you recommend 155 or 157 for me?
Pretty much the same as me, so I think the 157 is the best choice. If you really like shorter more playful boards then maybe the 155, but I think the 157 is the safest choice.
stuck between the 155 or 157 i want it for all mtn ride more freerideish but still be able to take it into the park here and there when i end up there i mainly want tho to be a pretty versatile deck in my quiver being able to do a bit of everything with it (Im 6 ft 157 lbs and boot size of 8 - 8.5 US men's) just wondering what you would think.
I think that the shape change from a twin to the Aeronaut is almost reason enough - in my opinion way better. I would go for the 159 as the top choice!
If you wanted to stick to Capita, you could look at the Navigator bit.ly/3RHMqme , or even the Burton Cartographer bit.ly/3EP013P . They are a bit softer, easier to flex, but have a roughly similar set of features.
I want this board sooo bad I just don’t know if I should wait for the wide and if the wife will have a different graphic, would the 161 be ok with a 12 or too much overhang?
The 161 is going to be an option, but if you really want to carve hard or push it way onto the edge it might be worth waiting for the wides. I can't remember exactly but I think that next year it look pretty similar but maybe a red base? If you don't care about super hard carving then 12s on the 161 will feel super quick and responsive.
You could get by on the 159, it will just feel really easy to swap edge to edge with size 11s. If you have Burton or Ride boots it wouldn't be an issue at all with their pretty small footprint.
Not much overlap between the two at all really. The Otto is heavy, solid and stable with a stiffer flex, while the Aeronaut was much lighter, quicker to turn and faster (for $100 more). I would say the Aeronaut has an easier to ride feel, but if you have ridden other Korua Shapes boards then the Otto still has the familiar "Korua" feel in an almost twin shape.
I haven't been on the Shadowban yet, but I think that the Aeronaut is going to be a good change from the Otto, with the Shadowban probably somewhere in between the two@@helloworld8250
Thanks! It is a good option, but I think that it would do really well if I could ride it in some proper deep snow. The Mercury is still probably the most well-rounded board I have been on, but if I wanted something with a bit more shape or direction, it would be between this and the Black Snowboard of Death.
I’m looking at picking this board up but unsure on size.. I’m 5’11 72kg with a size 9.5 boot and medium bindings. Would the 155cm be ok? Look forward to hearing from you
It doesn't really have much in common with the Mountain Twin - but the Stratos is a good other option. The Aeronaut is lighter and snappier, while the Stratos is slightly heavier and damper. If you are a serious/aggressive rider the Stratos would probably feel a bit more solid, and it does a better job at soaking up bumps.
It does feel faster than the Mercury, and is a bit lighter. I feel like the tail is a bit stiffer on the Aeronaut, so it does pop well, and make it pretty stable on unpredictable landings. Both are pretty safe choices, but if you don't really care much about riding loads of switch, might as well take advantage of the extra shape on the Aeronaut.
Thanks! The Aviator 2.0 bit.ly/49sF8ZI is a bit more aggressive, will make you work a bit more to get the most out of it. The Aeronaut is a bit easier all around, a bit more playful. I would probably aim at the Aeronaut.
@@SnowboardRobot I’ve just watched the angry snowboarders review on this and he said it’s one of the stiffest boards he’s been on, you and every other reviewer has said it’s a medium flex, has he lost it or is there a different version that’s stiffer ? Many thanks
@@Jacko1980 It's not that stiff, I weigh about 70kg and you can see it not taking much effort to flex. The tail is pretty solid, maybe that is what he was talking about. Either way, it was an "easier" board to ride than the Aviatar for me.
I've seen alot of comments of quality issues with capita while they always mention it rides beautifully for whichever capita they have this seems to be a common thing I notices on forums and comments have u noticed it wearing quicker ?
@@SnowboardRobot Im similar weight and height and always preferred more nimble lighter boards for jumps and trees etc. Leaning towards the 153 but im a size 10US and worried about heel drag? Would I be ok on the 153 or do I need to size up to 155? Thanks
@@SnowboardRobot Thanks alot, your snowboard reviews are the best! Straight to the point and telling us what we actually need to know instead of tying us down with useless technical jargon for days like the others. What camera do you record with? Your videos come out super crisp even in bad lighting!
do you think I would boot out with the 161 with a size 13 with low boot profile? I like to carve harder but not to the extreme level. btw i ride +18/-6
It is doable - on the plus side it is going to feel super responsive, very quick to start a turn, but you will be limited by how far over you can push it. I can't remember exactly, but I think that there are wide model Aeronauts coming for next season, might be worth waiting for.
Can't go wrong with either really. Switch is better on the Mercury, but the shape of the Aeronaut will help much more if you are going to ride in proper powder.
Love this channel. I get excited whenever I see a Snowboard Robot video in my feed. It's hard to see such beautiful riding conditions mid off season though lol.
Thanks so much! It is pretty rough out there this season
Yay! You are back at it :) PLEASE ride the ride shadow ban. Really interested in that
Pre season vibes in august❤
Hey Lachy, you nailed it! I've been riding this board & the Kazu Pro in South Island New Zealand for the last week. I've also spent a fair bit of time on the Mercury in the past. I like them all, but I've really been enjoying the Aeronaut. It feels like it has more camber than the Mercury & a bit more precise, but a bit more forgiving than the Kazu. It does feels very fast & is very stable at speed. And it has pretty good edge hold on harder snow. While it is directional, I have found it pretty easy to ride switch. I totally agree that it could very easily be a 'one board quiver'. Love your work!
which is more forgiving the Mercury or Aeronaut? I've heard the Mercury is twitchy at slow speeds due to the change in effective edge from about the '20 model.
I think my Mercury is the 2020 model. I would say the Mercury is more forgiving. I think the Merc is a bit softer and as I mentioned , it feels like it has less camber. I know it's all personal preference, but so far I like the Aeronaut more. I do tend to like boards that are a bit stiffer & have more camber. One thing I didn't mention before is that the Aeronaut is surprisingly easy to flat-base. Makes those annoying cat tracks a breeze.
@@rogerpye1865 so I have a mercury I’ve never been on, brand new. However, keep reading how catchy it is at slow speeds but a lot of people say it’s due to incompatible bindings or stance. Plan on mounting atlas pros. Is it a pretty competent and fun board, quiver of one?
I honestly don't think the Mercury is catchy compared to other boards that are stiffer & have more camber. I think the Mercury is a pretty good all-rounder. If you use a medium to stiff binding I don't think you can go too wrong. But as with all boards, what I like you may not. You should ask Lachy what he thinks - he's ridden all these boards.
@@Calisnrif you ever feel it catchy just detune the contact point. Its really not something to be concerned with unless you are riding flat and slow constantly.
Great review Lachy! at Mt Hotham, too, & Blue Ribbon chair running, Looks like there was a good base.
Nice setup...enjoy the season ❄️☃️
5’10” 230lbs size 10 boot. 161 the correct choice. I have never had a board that big before. Thanks for the help
You could still ride the 159 or 157 if you want. If you want to only ride fast, then the 161 would be alright, but I would ignore the weight range and go a little smaller to make keep it easy and quick to turn.
Please someone give him more boards to review! It'd also be great if you could mention the flex of a nose and tail, because it's somehow difficult to find that info anywhere, barely any official website provides that
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Im 5'8 tall 141lbs us 7.5 mens (mondo 25.5), currebtly have a yea hel yes women 152cm, but im looking for full camber for better carving but still goes to trees, side hits and park jumps. Im not sure if i should get 153 or 155 aeronaut, or even if i can with that small feet.
I really like the way you ride. What’s your stance setup?
Thanks! I don't normally measure the stance width, but on almost all boards I put the back foot on reference, with the front foot as far back as it goes.
@@SnowboardRobot Do you go as far back on the front foot in order to float better in powder? 'Cause I'm wondering if that ever throws you off whenever you do switch.
@@itsssssjohnny that's a positive side effect, but it's mainly just because it generally gets me close to a stance width that I like. I don't tend to worry about switch riding and trying to even it out, switch is never going to feel as good as regular so I might as well have it ride as good as possible for the majority of the time I ride regular
Good review Lachy. Im at beginner / intermediate level currently but in love the look of this board. Question is, would it be way way too advance or too stiff for someone at my level or could it be a slow burner and something i'll appreciated more and more as i get better over time. Or do i just cut my losses now and get something like the Burton Process or Salomon Assasin if theyre going to give me that softer forgiving feel at my level right now. Any suggestions or opinion would be appreciated.
You could get a board like this, but depending on how quickly you learn, it might not be that fun at the start. I would look at something like the Nitro Dropout instead bit.ly/3FunWFX a bit softer, still with a bit of shape that would be fun straight away.
Really having a hard time deciding between this and the Mercury. I already have a Burton Gril Master that I really like and it shreds in powder so i don't need float out of another board. My riding is generally riding the entire mountain carving, slashing, and going fairly fast but not mach 1 while looking for every small/medium side hit/roller/drop off I can jump. I rarely go in the park(when I do it's more stock stuff on boxes and small/medium jumps) and I do spend some of the day going slow on a green with the wife, but just for a few runs. I do find as I get older that I like a board with some dampness - tons of chatter and getting bucked around is not so much my thing. Specs: 6'1 tall and weigh 210lbs with size 9.5 boots. Is it a coin flip or would I be happier on one over another!
I think you would have more fun on the Mercury, I think the Aeronaut is going to be a little too close in shape/style to the gril master. I don't think you will get much chatter on the Mercury, but if you do want it to bit a little lighter, could look at the Mega Merc snowboardrobot.com/snowboard-review/capita-mega-merc/
Though it is probably overkill for you need it to do, the regular will cover all the bases.
Would you reccomend this or a Jones Stratos? I am an intermediate to advanced boarder, just looking for a do-it-all board. I can be pretty aggressive and quick but like to cruise and go easy sometimes.
Compared to the mercury the aeronaut is a bit more narrow. Is boot size 10.5 (burton) for the 159 aeronaut still a good choice? Thanks for your help
Awesome nature!! Where are you? Australia? Cheers from Sweden :)
Thanks! It is in Victoria Australia
@SnowboardRobot Great review! Just bought the 157, I'm 5'9 169lbs. Good for size or perhaps 155 would be better?
Nah I think you made a good choice, the 157 will be good
I’m curious if you have ever tried the Union ultra bindings ? And if so how would you compare them to your cartel x’s? Thanks heaps, love the content
Sorry for the late reply. I realised I have never written a review on them, but I have ridden the Ultra on a few boards now. I like them a little bit more than my Stratas, even though they aren't technically much different at all.
They have a good medium flex, nice ratchets and low profile straps, and pretty damp overall. They are softer and more playful overall than the Cartel X, I found that the close equivalent to Cartel x from Union was the Atlas.
Thank you for the insight!!
Great channel. How would you compare the Aeronaut to the Capita Super DOA for all mountain resort riding
If you don't care about riding lots of switch, then the Shape of the Aeronaut is going to be way better. Smoother turns, better overall. If you do like to ride a ton of switch, or love the park then the twin Super DOA would be fine, but both boards are very light and fast.
Hey! Cool review! How do you think 159 is a good choice? I'm 6.0 185 ibs and 10.5 shoe size. Thanks!
Yep, the 159 will be spot on
Have you tried the kazu pro? Thats what im currently on and ended up getting one of these intended to be a slightly less aggresive compliment. But the more i look into it the more i realize how similar they are. I almost feel like this board was influenced directly from the kazu based on the specs and core material
I have a video of the Kazu here - czcams.com/video/CTJZE2oSNFs/video.html I think you are right that they have a bunch of similar features, but I still found the Aeronaut to be a friendlier option - just a little bit more playful than the Kazu.
Thanks for the review and love this board! I'm 181cm, 72kg, and 9.5 boot. Mostly doing moguls, trees and uneven terrain. Would you recommend 155 or 157 for me?
Pretty much the same as me, so I think the 157 is the best choice. If you really like shorter more playful boards then maybe the 155, but I think the 157 is the safest choice.
Thank you!@@SnowboardRobot
stuck between the 155 or 157 i want it for all mtn ride more freerideish but still be able to take it into the park here and there when i end up there i mainly want tho to be a pretty versatile deck in my quiver being able to do a bit of everything with it (Im 6 ft 157 lbs and boot size of 8 - 8.5 US men's) just wondering what you would think.
Probably the 155 to keep the waist width better for your boots, and be easier to move/spin around
Looking into this board - too much of a lateral move from last year's indoor survival?
also at 195-200lbs would you go 157 or 159? Thanks!
I think that the shape change from a twin to the Aeronaut is almost reason enough - in my opinion way better. I would go for the 159 as the top choice!
Looks great! Is there any recommendation for similar boards but more suitable for intermediate rider?
If you wanted to stick to Capita, you could look at the Navigator bit.ly/3RHMqme , or even the Burton Cartographer bit.ly/3EP013P . They are a bit softer, easier to flex, but have a roughly similar set of features.
I want this board sooo bad I just don’t know if I should wait for the wide and if the wife will have a different graphic, would the 161 be ok with a 12 or too much overhang?
The 161 is going to be an option, but if you really want to carve hard or push it way onto the edge it might be worth waiting for the wides. I can't remember exactly but I think that next year it look pretty similar but maybe a red base? If you don't care about super hard carving then 12s on the 161 will feel super quick and responsive.
I want this board but I worry about the waist width with my size 11 boots and large bindings. The 161 might be too much board for me
You could get by on the 159, it will just feel really easy to swap edge to edge with size 11s. If you have Burton or Ride boots it wouldn't be an issue at all with their pretty small footprint.
@@SnowboardRobot size 11 Burton Ion. Thanks for the review and reply! Happy shredding!
How does this compare to the korua otto? Would it be too much overlap between the two?
Not much overlap between the two at all really. The Otto is heavy, solid and stable with a stiffer flex, while the Aeronaut was much lighter, quicker to turn and faster (for $100 more). I would say the Aeronaut has an easier to ride feel, but if you have ridden other Korua Shapes boards then the Otto still has the familiar "Korua" feel in an almost twin shape.
@@SnowboardRobot Thanks for getting back to me. Would you say Aeronaut or Shadowban be a better second board to my Otto?
I haven't been on the Shadowban yet, but I think that the Aeronaut is going to be a good change from the Otto, with the Shadowban probably somewhere in between the two@@helloworld8250
@@SnowboardRobot Thanks mate 😊😊
Great video! How does this compare to the mercury?
Thanks! It is a good option, but I think that it would do really well if I could ride it in some proper deep snow. The Mercury is still probably the most well-rounded board I have been on, but if I wanted something with a bit more shape or direction, it would be between this and the Black Snowboard of Death.
I’m looking at picking this board up but unsure on size.. I’m 5’11 72kg with a size 9.5 boot and medium bindings. Would the 155cm be ok? Look forward to hearing from you
155 or 157 would be fine. If you like smaller more playful boards then aim at the 155, or the 157 will have a bit more float/stability.
Thanks for the reply! Will I have any problems with heel/toe drag on the 155?@@SnowboardRobot
@@jordanosmond406 Oh no not at all, in reality the narrower the board the better, and the 3mm difference on the 157 isn't going to change much at all
Which one would be least aggressive BSOD, Kazu Pro or Aeronaut? Thank you.
It would be pretty close, but I found the Aeronaut to be the least aggressive out of those three.
Pre season vibes in august. What pants and jacket is that?.
Its the Quiksilver snow down gore-tex pants, and quiksilver dominate jacket
Hi there, nice review! I'm9US, 76kg and 176cm. This in 157 would be ok? thanks!
Yeah, 157 would be ideal!
How would you compare this to the black snowboard of death?
The Aeronaut feels quicker to turn, though the BSOD was a bit more stable, and damp at higher speeds.
Hey man, how would you say this compares to the jones mountain twin and stratos?
It doesn't really have much in common with the Mountain Twin - but the Stratos is a good other option. The Aeronaut is lighter and snappier, while the Stratos is slightly heavier and damper. If you are a serious/aggressive rider the Stratos would probably feel a bit more solid, and it does a better job at soaking up bumps.
Great content! I just ordered a 157. I am 5'11" - 195lbs and 9.5 boot. thoughts ?
Thanks! Yeah that 157 will be great
Ok cool! I was wondering if I should switch for the 159. Was not sure
@@DiegoHenaoV nah the 157 will be fine, the 159 would just be a tad better if you only want to ride fast
How’s it compare / differ from the mercury in terms of speed, pop, sidehits, etc..?
Read it’s softer, I have a mercury, merc is better for harder snow and bombing
It does feel faster than the Mercury, and is a bit lighter. I feel like the tail is a bit stiffer on the Aeronaut, so it does pop well, and make it pretty stable on unpredictable landings. Both are pretty safe choices, but if you don't really care much about riding loads of switch, might as well take advantage of the extra shape on the Aeronaut.
What pants and jacket is that?
Hi there, new subscriber, enjoying the channel. Would you recommend this or the jones aviator 2.0?
Thanks! The Aviator 2.0 bit.ly/49sF8ZI is a bit more aggressive, will make you work a bit more to get the most out of it. The Aeronaut is a bit easier all around, a bit more playful. I would probably aim at the Aeronaut.
@@SnowboardRobot I’ve just watched the angry snowboarders review on this and he said it’s one of the stiffest boards he’s been on, you and every other reviewer has said it’s a medium flex, has he lost it or is there a different version that’s stiffer ? Many thanks
@@Jacko1980 It's not that stiff, I weigh about 70kg and you can see it not taking much effort to flex. The tail is pretty solid, maybe that is what he was talking about. Either way, it was an "easier" board to ride than the Aviatar for me.
@@SnowboardRobot thanks very much
What would u say is a stiffer this or the mega merc, and which is more forgiving of the two ?
I found them to have a pretty similar flex overall, but the Aeronaut felt stiffer in the tail, probably because it was shorter.
which one is more forgiving ?
@@SnowboardRobot
The mega merc is only the tiniest bit more forgiving with more rocker, but it isn't a big difference at all to the Aeronaut @@keagostax1630
I've seen alot of comments of quality issues with capita while they always mention it rides beautifully for whichever capita they have this seems to be a common thing I notices on forums and comments have u noticed it wearing quicker ?
amazing Trees Was this in japan ?
That's all in Australia, at Mt Hotham
Hi i’m 8.5us, 66kg and 172cm what size do u reccomend???
153 if you want it to be a bit more playful, 155 if you want to ride faster and have a bit of extra float in powder
@@SnowboardRobot Im similar weight and height and always preferred more nimble lighter boards for jumps and trees etc. Leaning towards the 153 but im a size 10US and worried about heel drag? Would I be ok on the 153 or do I need to size up to 155? Thanks
@@audwin123 I'd go for the 155, don't worry it is still a nice light board that you will be able to easily move around
@@SnowboardRobot Thanks alot, your snowboard reviews are the best! Straight to the point and telling us what we actually need to know instead of tying us down with useless technical jargon for days like the others.
What camera do you record with? Your videos come out super crisp even in bad lighting!
do you think I would boot out with the 161 with a size 13 with low boot profile? I like to carve harder but not to the extreme level. btw i ride +18/-6
It is doable - on the plus side it is going to feel super responsive, very quick to start a turn, but you will be limited by how far over you can push it. I can't remember exactly, but I think that there are wide model Aeronauts coming for next season, might be worth waiting for.
This or the mercury?
Can't go wrong with either really. Switch is better on the Mercury, but the shape of the Aeronaut will help much more if you are going to ride in proper powder.