Corey Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Coiler Angrry 160, 20 cm waist, XXT 9.5m average sidecut. I asked for a board that would be fun to ride on mellow blue runs with very hard snow or even ice. Bruce did something new/unique with the camber profile on this one, it's something he wanted to try so I said 'sure'! This board is shown here: http://www.bomberonline.com/VBulletin/showthread.php?37668-New-Board-Porn-thread-2012-13!&p=392262#post392262 The picture is kind of pointless as you chose your own nose shape, width, graphics, inserts, etc. when you order it. Conditions: Soft-ish groom with some firmer spots - like Aspen without the beautiful people, scenery, or runs. Skied-off hardpack in the later afternoon. Medium blue runs only, very short runs. My thoughts: - Board felt a little soft in the first few turns but it worked very well. It felt perfect once the hardpack was exposed by all the side-slippers. - Damp! It was very quiet with little drama. It feels an awful lot like my 182 NSR, except stuff happens a lot faster! - No 'pop' at lower speeds, finishes turns quite hard/aggressively at higher speeds. Definitely prefers sub-30 mph speeds, but turns can be stretched out at higher speeds. - Tail wants to grab while skidding into the lift line - kind of like riding with a stiff plate. I'm assuming this has to do with the different camber profile. - Turn initiation is quick. (No duh - it's a 160!) - Requires precise weight placement nose-to-tail. (No duh - it's a 160!) - So light! I'm used to a 182 (or a 21.5cm wide 167) hanging off my knee, it was refreshing to remove that weight for an entire day. - Why were my legs done by 2:00? Oh yeah, I'm making a heck of a lot more turns per run! I need more runs in varying conditions but it's fun! I'll be a better rider if I can master this one. If you want to slow down and work on sharper turns, this board is a riot! If you prefer cheek-flapping speeds, go with a bigger board. I wouldn't want this to be my only board unless I was stuck on lame little Prairie ski hills. It compliments a bigger board very well for some variety. A short little video: <iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/SRyD_h0SSQs" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Direct link to video: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Tat Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Nice. That looks like tons of fun. Dammit, now I want one of those too. My board "want" list just keeps getting longer. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surf Quebec Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 I hope Bruce will have that kind of board to demo at SES Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted February 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 I had another day on this 160 Angrry. Wow, what a fun board! Snow was firm, with a little bit of ice in one steeper area. The board had lots of pop on the firm snow, that's something Bruce can apparently tune with the various camber profiles to suit your taste. Mine has the higher camber/variable camber profile to give it the pop that I requested. Once you really start loading it up, it turns so fast that I could feel the added strain in my back as my legs/hips were rotating around the turn faster than my upper body wanted to - that's a unique feeling! Tighten up the core muscles a bit and enjoy the ride! Cross-unders/push-pull turns were a hoot, with the board snapping back and forth under you as quickly as you can handle. I haven't had the pleasure of riding an original Madd 158, but I can't imagine it being much better than this. I was planning to ride until 2 PM, but I was having so much fun that I rode until 3 PM. I just forgot to check the time. LOL! That's really saying something as this is a very short and, frankly, boring ski area. If you've got short, narrow, or not-very-steep runs for most of your riding, this board lets you make many more turns at a lower speed and still have a blast. I still prefer a big board when the terrain/conditions permit, but this little gem makes riding at small ski hills fun. I would not recommend a 160 Angrry for soft snow at all. It'll work, but there are much better tools out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted January 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 An update to this thread: as my honeymoon period with this board ended, I realized it was too soft for my 205 lbs and aggressive style. So I got another one! Board #2 is stiffer and has less camber. Snow was typical groom, it handled everything I could throw at it. It can turn faster than I can. :) My back hurts today, I assume from the rapid direction changes. :( I'll be bringing the original board to SES as a demo for ~180-lb riders. This board does demand respect for loading the nose. There's a point where it's ready to turn under you and throw you over the high side if you're not paying attention. I think that's part of what makes a board like this so entertaining/rewarding though! It made a day at a boring little local hill pretty fun. I took three runs on my 167 Coiler VSR for comparison, then went right back to the Angrry as it was more engaging. Nice! I still maintain that this shouldn't be your only board though, as it's quite specialized. Short boards aren't for everyone. Believe me, I'd rather be railing big turns on a 180+ cm board on a wide and steep run. But when my choice is either not riding or going to a tiny ski hill with mellow and narrow runs, a board like this keeps alpine riding fun. This one will stay in the quiver for a while! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surf Quebec Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 I received my Angrry this fall. I had the chance to ride it many times. At the beginning it caught me by surprise a few times, in fact it stills do, the board is reacting faster than me... Riding the Angrry is a great cardio exercise. I feel my legs more after riding the Angrry than my Nirvana. On a crowdy day, it's the board to have, quite fun to ride between the human gates ! It's a great complement to my Nirvana. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted January 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 Update to this thread: I'm still loving this little animal! It makes a day at a very tame and short ski hill pretty fun. I ran into a buddy, he filmed one run with his iPhone: Keep in mind this is a very mild blue run at the top, which feeds onto a green bunny hill at the bottom. A big board is pointless at a place like this! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCrobar Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Hi Corey That board looks like a lot of fun, it is really helpful to see how it turns in your last video! I would like to ask a few questions about it if possible. I did send a PM earlier today, but I am pretty sure that this feature is not working properly on the forum. Is it possible to get an e-mail address from you? I would like to send you the message I tried to PM you earlier. Thanks Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted February 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 I got the PM Rob, I'll try to answer tonight. Donek's Madd Killer sounds promising too. See the review: http://forums.bomberonline.com/index.php?/topic/41340-madd-killer-strikes-back/#entry421033 The Angry has a nice mix of smooth turns and 'trying to turn so fast that your neck snaps'. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Donnelly Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 (edited) Corey - try mixing it up for a few runs by dialing down your angles to 45/40. Done this the last few days on a 169 Coiler VSRXT 10.5 SCR. The set up took a couple of runs on a green/blue slope to get used to but after a few laps it became fun. You can just press down on the heel sides and you are locked in, no need to rotate your upper body to the extent as with higher angles. Sun will be shinning tomorrow so the first hour or so will be 184 Monster time (65/60) then I will get on the 169 (45/40). Edited February 27, 2015 by Pat Donnelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCrobar Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 (edited) Corey - No panic at all and for thank you in advance for taking the time to respond, it is really appreciated; glad the PM is working. Pat - I have been doing the exact thing you have recommended Corey try on my 171 Nirvana Balance ... too much fun ... 11 SCR! Cheers Guys Rob Edited February 2, 2016 by RCrobar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted January 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 Yup, this board still rocks. I just compared it back-to-back with a Donek Proteus: http://forums.bomberonline.com/index.php?/topic/34630-donek-proteus/?p=433132 They both have their strengths. The Coiler is a 'quieter' ride. It's somehow butter smooth while turning so fast your head spins. The Proteus adds some excitement that the Angry doesn't have - at the expense of that smoothness. I'm keeping both. :) Win-win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emdee406 Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 (edited) On 1/11/2016 at 12:20 PM, Corey said: Yup, this board still rocks. I just compared it back-to-back with a Donek Proteus: http://forums.bomberonline.com/index.php?/topic/34630-donek-proteus/?p=433132 They both have their strengths. The Coiler is a 'quieter' ride. It's somehow butter smooth while turning so fast your head spins. The Proteus adds some excitement that the Angry doesn't have - at the expense of that smoothness. I'm keeping both. Win-win. @Corey did you keep that original Angryy that was too soft for you, or did you sell it? Signed 170lb rider who might be looking for a turny board Edited April 24, 2019 by Emdee406 Correction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted April 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 It got sold to someone else. I'm still regularly riding the second version. You'll have fun on one! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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