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Interesting. Thanks for relaying that along. Getting all math geek,
it'd be cool if there was some way to normalize it to board length. Yeah, I somehow don't think it's a simple relation. A 184 is only 7% longer than my 172, yet at the same stiffness index it's suitable for a guy nearly 60% heavier? More data points: 195 pounds, stiffness = average, style = average on the order form 188 PR = 6.6 184 PR = 6.7 182 AM Custom = 7.1 The AM definitely has a softer feel to it on the snow than the 188... the 184 is in snowboard heaven so I can't do a back-to-back comparison but I remember it feeling much like the 188, just a little easier to turn tight and a little slower to pick up speed. I think my two "living" Coilers are enough for now; a Madd 170 and Donek Axis 172 round out my alpine quiver and I really can't imagine any trail or condition that can't be handled very well by one of the four boards. |
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I have softened up the AM boards a bit over the last few seasons
to make them a bit more fun in varied terrain and not so carve oriented. Coulda fooled me. It's still a Coiler, it'll still hold an edge with the best of 'em. My AM 182 feels distinctly "less carve oriented" than my PR 188, and even a little less so that my Donek Axis 172. The Coiler feels more like it's "snaking carves through the snow" where the Axis, especially when pushed, has that classic Explosive Donek feel. I'm very tempted to get in line for a 177 now. Sounds like you're about to be sucked into the vortex known as "quiveritis maximus". Where have you heard this story before? Rider orders Coiler Rider waits almost a full season Rider gets Coiler Rider rides Coiler Rider orders another Coiler Happened to me too! Got 3 Doneks and 2 Coilers, and a Madd now... I guess I need a Prior. Maybe a Pow Stick? Mike T |
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It's still a Coiler, it'll still hold an edge with the best of 'em.
My AM 182 feels distinctly "less carve oriented" than my PR 188, and even a little less so that my Donek Axis 172. The Coiler feels more like it's "snaking carves through the snow" where the Axis, especially when pushed, has that classic Explosive Donek feel. Yeah, I think the big thing for me is having a board that's suited to my weight. I'm very tempted to get in line for a 177 now. Sounds like you're about to be sucked into the vortex known as "quiveritis maximus". Nope, just re-evaluating what single do it all board would be best for me. The AM skids around so easily, I don't see much of a reason to hold back on the length/sidecut... at the very least, I'd want something with a sidecut more like 11, even if I stuck with the same length. |
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Are you sure it isn't your tune? How much base bevel do you have on that sucker? I'm just evaluating how much bevel to add to mine, it comes ground flat and Bruce recommends 1 degree. I have 1 degree on it. I don't think it's a case of 'too much bevel' because it holds a feathered edge just fine, and it doesn't feel skittish rode flat. And not that I'm complaining... the board is great, and I'm sure I'll appreciate that quick skidding next time I put myself on a truely steep face. It's just consideribly more maneuverible than I expected. |
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