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Atomic punx or line afterbang

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mazzi
Posts: 63 - Karma: 12
I'm 180 and wanna get a ski for 50% big air/50% rails, box etc.
Atomic punx 173 or line afterbang in 177?

which ski is lightest (weight) and best to ride on in the park?

Oct 25 2010 9:16AM
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Fregoloso
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182 punx
Oct 25 2010 9:31AM
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BenWhit
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get the punx. i have them and i absolutely love them. the skis are bomb proof and i put some serious miles on them last winter. i've never ridden the afterbangs, but in my opinion the punx are on a whole different level. punx have an absurdly light swing weight in combination with the right binding, but they can still shred groomers and they destroy rails. the symmetrical sidecut makes switch riding really easy.
Oct 25 2010 9:49AM
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BjornR
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I have no idea if they changed the construction this year but last years punx had durability problems imo. I managed to crack all 4 tips and blown edge from smashing my skis toghether. All within 20 days of skiing. And people said suspects had bad quality? Mine suspects are still going strong even tho I abused them more.

Afterbangs are slightly softer than Punx, more pop and a little heavier and muuch better support than atomic.
Oct 25 2010 10:01AM
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mazzi
Posts: 63 - Karma: 12
Can someone approved that Line afterbang 2011 is heavier than atomic punx?

I don't like my skis long, right now i have k2 disorderly 09/11 179 and i think they're too long and too heavi

Thats bad about the lenght 173 and whats good at 183?
Oct 25 2010 10:11AM
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Bumblesteeze
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The atomic punx are definitely lighter then the line afterbang. Choosing ski lengths is all about personal preference. Generally, longer skis are much more stable and provide extra support on landings. Shorter skis are arguably better on rails as it is easier to whip them around.
Oct 25 2010 12:16PM
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nutsnbolts
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If your gonna ride just park, afterbangs, if you wanna do a little of everything, the punx
Oct 25 2010 5:55PM
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Kirsakid
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I have the punx they are an amazing ski great for all parts of the park, they are quite light and durable the only thing i have heard about Afterbangs is they break real fast and are just dumb
Oct 25 2010 5:57PM
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flexpattern
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afterbangs are pretty heavy compared to the punx, ive got a pair of old punx and they are a great ski!
Oct 25 2010 5:58PM
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HiTz
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if your doing big airs 50% then DO NOT get the afterbangs, they are a rail and small jump ski. Get the punx in a 182.
Oct 25 2010 9:22PM
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mazzi
Posts: 63 - Karma: 12
Oh i very appreciated all info in here, thx a lot.

I think im going to buy punx in 173, with a marker 12 binding?
I still can't believe that punx is lightere than the afterbangs, wtf? xD



Oct 27 2010 5:20PM
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joshua
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I would get something more durable than marker 12s. How much do you weigh?
Oct 27 2010 5:26PM
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ArmadaSkier26
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not at all the punx are wayyyy softer than the afterbangs
Oct 27 2010 5:45PM
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