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The Nidecker Angel Snowboard Review by The Good Ride

Size- 157 and the old 2010 156
Days -30+
Riders- 3

The Directional shape and soft to mid flex of this board really makes it a perfect all mountain to mostly mountain board for beginner to advanced riders. Every rider that tried the Angel wanted it which was different than most boards we try.  The addition of hybrid camber (CamRock) makes this board even better.

       

Groomers-  On Groomers the Angel owned it. It didn't have the speed of the higer end boards but had similar turn initiation and stability.  We were pleasantly surprised on how well a sub $400 board could handle almost any condition we experienced.  Even when it becomes crappy chopped up snow at the end of a weekend the Angel still absorbs the shock and makes it easier to deal with. 
Powder- In 2010 we said "Despite the fact that the Angel is cambered the set back and directional shape make for a really rewarding ride through powder.  It was a lot easier than we expected and although it had some rear leg burn it was significantly less than most cambered boards. There were a few deep days where one of the riders preferred the Angel over the Gnu B Pro C2 BTX." For 2011 and 2012 the rear leg burn is gone and the float is even easier.  The Angel borders on excellent when it comes to powder now and since there aren't many women's powder boards this could step in as one if you like the ride.
Turn Initiation- The Angel isn't as easy as you would expect but that is what makes the board so much fun.  Working a little bit for the turn makes the Angel such a good all mountain to freeride snowboard. 
Speed- You won't win a Boarder X race with the Angel but it's very predictable and damp for it's price point.  The Base however is a bit slow compared to the average high end board with this shape and design.  This is why the Angel is better for beginner to intermediate riders.
Weight-  Nothing to write home about but it was un-noticable on the chair.  We'd say it would be on the lighter side of things.
Edge Hold-  The Angel did a good job holding an edge in almost any type of condition.  The pipe wall or sketchy entry point into a powder chute should be fine.  It's not going to hold up on the east coast ice but it can handle most conditions a normal person would want to ride in. 
Stiffness- Pretty soft and playful for it's shape.  We would say this is a toned down version of the Burton Feelgood ES or Rome Blue so a beginner to intermediate can get to the next level and ride a the ones mentioned.  Or if you want the stiffest most aggro board out there the Nidecker Princess is a good step up from here but not for everyone.
Carving- Super fun to carve out any type of turn. The Angle is made for this and will get you from just simple edge to edge transitioning to a serious lean almost parallel to the snow.  The 2011 and 2012 hybrid camber aka CamRock is not as good as the old camber but it's still really fun to carve.
Switch-  The set back and very directional shape of the angel makes it not the best board for riding switch but it can be done.  If you ride switch a lot you will want a more twinish board.
Rails/Jibbing- It's soft enough but not ideal.  Why ruin the edges on a board that is made for other places in the mountain but if you must it will be ok.
Pipe- The edge hold, directional shape and medium flex makes the Angel do very well in the pipe.  It would do much better if it had everything we just mentioned and a more twinish shape. The Angel will be just what you need if you only like to ride one direction in the pipe.  If you are into hitting or landing tricks switch then there are more suitable boards.
Jumps- The Angel rocks natural jumps and is made for a nice method on a pow day.  In the park it doesn't have the same magic but like the pipe if you are ok only going one direction it will be more than fine.   The CamRock version makes this a little more forgiving than the camber version but it's still not ideal.

All in all we can't understand why the Angel is not more well known in the US.  Nidecker did us right by the Angel and we wish more would appreciate it's ride.

Company Information

Nidecker Angel 2012

Why comprise performance when you’re on a tight budget? That’s the mantra of the Angel. Its versatile, all-terrain shape gives the perfect balance of performance and user-friendly nature. With Nidecker’s advanced CamRock profile combined with proven sandwich construction, this board will deliver no matter how hard the going gets.

Performance

STD. CamRock ®

Camrock represents the best rocker/camber combination in snowboarding today and has taken our entire board line up a notch. This tried and true camber variant will not disappoint for overall mountain performance. With camber between the bindings and rocker evenly distributed in the nose and tail, this is the all-mountain, all-conditions camber that will leave you stoked and smiling from ear to ear. Standard Camrock is the camber choice of our pro team and staff. It is the all-around, all-terrain, bomber camber story on the market - bar none!

Directional

A purely directional board is best for all-mountain freeriding. The nose is longer and wi¬der than the tail, giving you plenty of control in any terrain, and the stance is set back to help you float above the pow. Plus, we stiffened the tail to help snap you out of turns and keep your speed up.

Power Wood Core

This core combines a variety of wood types and densities to give a livelier, more responsive ride in all conditions.

Dual Plus

Our standard 90-degree biaxial fiberglass is the most versatile in the industry. It is bombproof and reliable for all terrain types.

5000

This is our universal base; it’s designed to absorb wax, retaining it longer. Excep¬tionally durable and impact resistant, this base will take you anywhere.

Diamond

Stone & Diamond structured base on 2 axes to maximize glide and to optimize the dura-bility of the base.

Die-Cut

Die-cut is a system in which we cut out different colors & shapes of base material. We then join the pieces together to create bright & very ap- pealing base designs.

Topsheet Duraclear

The most popular topsheet on the market, the Duraclear is strong and tough, able to withstand constant punishment.

Nidecker Angel 2011

Nidecker Angel 2010

Versatility for the ladies. What a girl needs and what a girl wants – is inside this board. Sandwich construction, directional shape, all the details have been thought about to make snowboarding a pure pleasure for girls.

This small-budget series offers an amazingly advanced technology. Board designed by Viva Canalla – an artist « made in España »...

Specs

Nidecker Angel 2012
-20mm set back for all sizes  

Nidecker Angel 2011

-20mm Setback

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