Coiler AM 177?

[scrapster]

Anyone have experience with the glass, Coiler AM 177? I'm wondering if the standard core model from a few years ago (with 19inch waist, 11.3scr, 154 effedge) would be too much for a 145 lb novice rider to navigate around on in New England?

Thanks!

[bobdea]

they all have custom flex, the key would be to look at the sidewall and see the numbers and then relay the info to bruce OR see get a consensus here but Bruce of course would know best

[scrapster]

After talking with the owner, it sounds like its a bit too stiff for me. But for anyone who is interested, it seems like a good deal:

http://www.boardsbootsandbindings.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=74&category_id=6&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=26

[Bobby Buggs]

I was gonna say, 177 was a bit bigger than I would think for you. I had a 172 for 4 seasons and loved it. If you can find a 72 with the right flex, go for it.

[crucible]

If you're just starting out in carving, a Coiler 177 AM in the tight traffic or narrow ski trails wouldn't be my first choice.

You'd be better off with something like a F2 Vantage in a 169.

[scrapster]

Yup, I'm passing on it. Hopefully, for $225, someone else will give it a good home.

That being said, if anyone has something more appropriate out there that they'd like to part with (165-172ish, 10.5-13scr, AM or FC), I'm all ears!

PS- I already have a 9.5scr SL board.

[Boarder_Ted]

Not sure if it's what you're looking for but I have a Prior 4WD 169 I'm looking to sell. I haven't actively tried to sell it yet but I can get you photos if you're interested. It's a nice little all mountain board that hasn't seen a lot of use. Let me know if it's anything you'd like to look at.

Ted

[scrapster]

Hey Ted,

Send those pics along! Thanks!

[bigdyno]

I have this board but mine is a 16m sc. It is not an ice coast, er east coast board. Way too fast, you need no traffic and it is hard work on ice. It does exactly what it was made for, but that is no where near the east coast.

[Bobby Buggs]

Scrappy, the Prior sounds like a nice option

[Neil Gendzwill]

Scrappy, the Prior sounds like a nice option

Pretty much ideal for what he wants, I'd say.

[scrapster]

The Prior is pretty tempting. Always wanted to try out the 4WD. The sticking point is--my SL board also has 9.5scr, just about the same effective edge, and an AM nose. I was looking to add something that would carve just a little longer and be less hooky. I love my SL, but can't afford to have duplicate boards in the quiver.

I'm also considering the Coiler 172 AM that's up for sale--but I'd have to part with my Dupraz to swing that one financially.

[dingbat]

Gee, If only you knew someone with like say, a Renn Tiger you could trade something for.;)

[scrapster]

Hey Dingbat, If only your Renntiger said "Coiler" across the top, my pointy-nosed powder hound might be yours;) (And no, writing it with magic marker doesn't count.)

PS- Still looking to take that board for a few spins this winter.

[SEJ]

If you don't want a 169 4WD you might look at a 172. They are great boards. I'm on my third. 169, 172, and now 178. You gain 1/2 a meter sidecut with each step.

[scrapster]

Hey SEJ,

I read one of your previous posts about the 169 4WD. Is it really able to turn longer than that 9.5 sidecut without breaking out of a carve?

[bobdea]

I have this board but mine is a 16m sc. It is not an ice coast, er east coast board. Way too fast, you need no traffic and it is hard work on ice. It does exactly what it was made for, but that is no where near the east coast.

gee, depends on where in the east you are.

16 meters is by no means a issue for a decent rider unless you ride on weekends or at a small area.

generally speaking, if a GS board is not practical for you at loon or sunday river it's not at steamboat or Mammoth unless you want to confine yourself to maybe 5 trails at the western resorts. in the sierras where there's usually soft sticky cord I do want a stiffer board though. a big part of my thinking here is that eastern resorts are so dead except on weekend where as most western resorts always have a flow of people being "destination resorts"