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ABS rail?

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TheGreen
Posts: 504 - Karma: 41
Hey, I saw some people suggesting to use ABS instead of PVC cause its sturdier, but does ABS slide well? I'd like feedback from people who tried it if possible. +karma for help :) thanks
Jul 23 2008 10:48PM
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dandougherty
Posts: 1002 - Karma: 2,619
i dont know man, i dont like ABS very much, it just feels really brittle to me. i always use solid PVC but dont get the PVC foam combo shit
Jul 23 2008 11:50PM
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_Joe_
Posts: 316 - Karma: 726
i dont really like ABS, its softer so it doesn't slide as fast, and its no stronger then pvc, i'd just go with pvc
Jul 24 2008 10:08AM
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TheGreen
Posts: 504 - Karma: 41
oh alright :) i just thought ABS looked stronger well ill get pvc then until i can build myself a full metal rail
Jul 24 2008 9:18PM
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connory998
Posts: 1197 - Karma: 34
i use abs and it works fine. if you want it slipperier than wax it with some skate wax
Feb 10 2009 4:15PM
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jmason
Posts: 1595 - Karma: 136
ABS is actually a stronger material than PVC, but it's up to you. It's stiffer than PVC, so many people don't like it as it feels brittle and kindof odd. PVC is a little softer, and feels smoother while sliding.

It's up to you though. They cost around the same price.
Mar 9 2009 7:46PM
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