The last time I rode the Angus it was a turd of a deck. It didn’t live up to the hype that was surrounding it. Some minor tweaks and I can say this snowboard was a solid all mountain stick. Riding a variety of decks from Rossignol for 2014 this was a stand out.
Board: Rossignol Angus
Size: 157
Camber Option: Amptek All Mountain. 40% camber between the feet and 60% rocker everywhere else.
Bindings: Rome 390 Boss
Stance: 22.5 Wide 18 Negative 15 Goofy
Boots: K2 Thraxis Size 10
My Weight: 175lbs
Resort: Breckenridge
Conditions: It was closing day and they reported 12 inches over night. It hadn’t really started snowing till after 2 a.m. and in all actuality it was probably closer to 2 feet or more in most places.
Flex: This is a little bit of a stiffer all mountain freestyle deck. There’s some play in the tips but not much and the torsional give between the feet is just enough to be there when you need it in certain situations. Over all this is board moves more towards all mountain than it does freestyle.
Stability: Riding through all the various conditions like tight trees, whump bumps, chunder, pow curbs, and rutted out landings this board never faultered. It just wanted to keep going back for more.
Ollies: Rossignol has this thing called S-Tips that runs carbon up the center of the board that forks out in the tips to give snap. It does not disappoint. I was boosting all day off terrain with ease.
Pop On Jumps: Other than natural hits I never hit a park jump with it due to the abundance of snow causing the jump line to be closed. I did hit a natural hip that I sent about 25 feet with ease. This board just has such good snap.
Butterability: Pow butters were great on this board. It was a little wider and the rocker just let me sink in and plane across the top of the pow. On hard pack it’s a little stiff and takes some extra effort but is not out the question.
Jibbing: I only hit natural log jibs on this, which are scary enough as it is. The flex though isn’t something that would make it ideal for jibbing in my opinion regardless.
Carving: The edge hold on firm groomers is solid, you can just rip a turn with ease and not have to worry about it at all.
Rider in Mind: A true all mountain charger that throws in a mix of freestyle tricks when the opportunity persists.
Personal Thoughts: The last time I rode this board I think it was the first year it came out. I hated it, it was dead, heavy, and just not a fun board to be on. My how times have changed, I sent it hard and aggressively on this deck all day. Whether boosting natural hips, slashing pow fields, or dropping various obstacles this board just did not let up. It can butter pow with the best of them and the flex was super fun for slashing. I have no problem recommending this deck it just does so well.
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Disclaimer: This board was loaned to us for product review by the Rossignol Snowboards marketing department.
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Do you think the 7/10 Rossi rates the flex is about right? How did it handle that 2 feet, aside from the pow buttering you mentioned?
I don’t believe in numbers. I destroyed the snow that day on a level most mere mortals could not comprehend. The sheer thought of me in powder will make their minds explode.
Damn… that sounds pretty sweet!
Got a great lead on a severe discount on this deck 2014 new, but I’m trying to pick it for my kiddo- he’s park and all mt. but def could spend the day jibbing around. 5’7, 125 expert rider. He’s been rocking Burtons forever and is finally tall enough to branch out! He likes the rocker for park but also loves to follow me through the back country. Your reviews the first one I’ve seen that doesn’t sound like hype and comes from a local rider, who thrashes decks. We do too. I hate buying decks without riding them first but this might be a great opportunity. What do you think for a park rider who rocks the trees and back country?
I think he’ll be pleasantly happy. The day I tested this Breckenridge had gotten 40 something inches of snow. I was slashing pow, slaying the trees, hitting log jibs, and finished out the day in the park. It is a little stiffer for jibbing so he might have to muscle it a bit more. But from your description he sounds like the rider profile for this.
Thanks! I think I’ll get it. The hardest part will be convincing the kiddo since Rossi is not a snowboard company.
Remind him Rossi has made boards since 1987 and was one of the first companies making snowboards.
I also rode this board last season, and I can say it handled anything I threw at it. It will be my go to board for 2014, and I have 4. I paired this board with 13′ Forum Shaka bindings.
I decided to buy this board (thanks for the review, btw) and am struggling to choose between 157 vs. 159.
I’m 185 lbs, 6’1. Looking at 157 (specs claim rider’s weight up to 195) as it should be lighter, easier to maneuver.., but wondering if that would hold me fine if I happen to hit some powder.
I rode 3 feet of powder on the 57 and I’m 10lbs lighter than you.
Yeah, I figured that out from the review. Just thought that, based on your experience, you could speculate about how the 157 board might feel under 185lbs rider. When you rode the powder, did it feel like there is enough lift for a bigger rider to have fun?
Thanks in advance for your comments.
Honestly I think you’ll be fine if you’re looking to play around with it more than just charge lines.
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Hey Angry,
I ‘m not sure if you read comments on old boards, but I hope you do.. I’ve narrowed it down to the Angus or Jibsaw 2014 (unless you have other suggestions). I am looking for an all mountain freestyle board. It doesn’t need to be able to jib, b/c I already have a park board. I’m on the icy East coast, so I’m looking for good edge hold, good pop, good carving, and able to occasionally hit powder. I like to jump (and spin) off natural hits, hit kickers, ride groomers, mess around and ride trees. I’m 5’10” 190 lbs and working my way down to 180.. Which board do you think would suit me better, and should I go 159, or can I pull off a 157?
Thanks in advance
I would lean more towards the Angus over the Jibsaw for what you’re looking for. Or you could look at something like The One from Rossi as well. 57 if you want more play 59 if you want more edge hold and float.
Thanks for the quick response. I just read your review on the One Mag and you say that it’s more of a speed and charging board. My main question about that is – will it also be good for messing around and riding slowly on groomers when I’m with friends that don’t ride as well?
Hi Eli, Ive got this Angus, does all the well in my opinion, its quite nimble and quick edge to edge with a great edge hold and carves great, my only gripe is the nose and tail are just a little bit to still for me
Thanks man
just a little bit to *stiff* for me
Got this board on clearance a few weeks ago but didn’t see your review until after the fact. Sounds like I made a good pick! I have Snowboarded a good amount of times, first purchase though. Got the 159 thinking the 157 would be too small (6’1 180-185) wish I would have seen your site first instead of going off size charts. In your opinion, Will the extra 2 cm make it a lot harder to progress in some basic freestyle moves (switch riding, 180, 360 at most?) don’t care too much for jibbing, boxes if anything.
Carlos I think you’ll be fine you’ll just have a bit more edge hold when setting up off edge. If you can spin a bigger board if you downsize later on you’ll find it easier to flick the board around.
Thanks for the response, can’t wait to try out the Angus.
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