all-mountain snowboard for beginners and intermediates . the nidecker merc is ideal for beginners and intermediate riders who want to travel all over the mountain. the camrock profile is playful and therefore perfect for park runs and still offers sufficient edge hold on fast descents. carbon inserts in the tip and tail provide you with plenty of pop, while the medium flex offers a relaxed ride.riding stylethe merc is an all-mountain snowboard with a penchant for freestyle riding, for beginners and intermediates. you'll be prepared for the entire resort.shapethe directional twin shape gives you more uplift in powder and excellent riding characteristics forward and switch. due to the offset of the bindings in the direction of the tail (setback), the nose gets a little longer. however, the shape of nose and tail remains symmetrical. this geometry provides uplift in powder and stability at high speeds while you enjoy pure freestyle feeling. profilethe rocker zone between the bindings gives this board a playful and forgiving ride, while the camber zones on the tip and tail provide edge control and agility.flexthe medium flex is ideal for the all-mountain design of this board. hard enough for powerful turns but still soft enough for a playful rideconstructionthe master core core made of poplar, beech, paulownia and spruce creates a perfect balance of weight, power and performance and offers you an agile riding experience. triax fibreglass and pop carbon laminate give the merc the necessary pop. the n-5000 base is robust and easy to clean. the arbsorbnis topsheet also reduces vibrations and creates a quiet riding experience.