Nidecker Set Merc + Fenix Binding 19/20

The Nidecker Set Merc + Fenix Binding 19/20 pairs the Merc snowboard with Nidecker’s Fenix bindings from the 2019-2020 collection. It’s a board-and-binding package aimed at riders looking for balanced performance, combining a directional board shape with a hybrid camber profile and a medium flex rating.

The Merc’s directional shape promotes stability and drive when moving forward, while the hybrid profile blends camber’s energetic pop and edge hold with rocker’s smoother turns and float. With a flex rating of 5, the board remains responsive underfoot without feeling too stiff, and the Fenix bindings are tuned to that same flex, offering a consistent feel from tip to tail.

In board design, directional shape means the nose is slightly longer or differently shaped than the tail to favour riding in one direction, enhancing stability at speed. A hybrid profile combines traditional camber—where the board arches between the bindings for snap and grip—with rocker sections near the tip and tail to aid in turn initiation and flotation in softer snow. The flex rating, on a scale from 1 (soft) to 10 (stiff), sits at 5, delivering a middle ground between playfulness and support suitable for varied riding styles.