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Superhero vs. Afterbang Shorty

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Woodchuck
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Hey,

My 8yo son is headed to Copper to compete in the USASA Nationals next week.  He was on chronic minis until someone stole them off our front porch this week.  I'm trying to decide between the Superheros and the Afterbang Shorties.  I like the geometry and construction of the Shorties, but they are 420g heavier (about a pound) than the Superheros.  Since he only has a couple of training days before the comps I don't want to mess him up.  Thoughts?

btw, if you see anyone selling chronic minis in a 133 on this site with a big chip in the tip they are STOLEN

Mar 31 2011 1:03PM
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CousinEddie
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wouldn't the super heroes be more like a shrunken down blend where the afterbags would be a park rat and jib ski?

good luck to your kid!

Mar 31 2011 1:16PM
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Woodchuck
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Thanks.  I think you are right.  The Super Heroes are about $50 cheaper, but for the amount of abuse he puts his skis through in the park and in our backyard he might be better off with the Shorties.
Mar 31 2011 1:31PM
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Woodchuck
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^ thanks CatBat
Mar 31 2011 1:34PM
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wesley.
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Alex is gonna slay at nationals. And whoever took his skis is lame
Mar 31 2011 7:28PM
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CousinEddie
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Really what lil thug is gonna take and 8 yr olds skis?
Mar 31 2011 9:10PM
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Woodchuck
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Thanks Wes.  He was crushed last night but he rallied today and by the time he gets to Copper he will be super stoked.
Mar 31 2011 9:16PM
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Midwestoverdose
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Props to him, pretty gay to take a kids ski, more or less anyones.
Mar 31 2011 9:21PM
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Emma_Watson
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Afterbang shorties, i'd take the pound extra fort Line Ski's Afterbang Construction.
Mar 31 2011 9:23PM
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lelandsdad
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I'd go with the super heros they're the same ski as the chronic mini. Evo has them for $152 . Good luck at the comp!!

http://www.evo.com/skis/line-super-hero-youth-2011.aspx

 

Mar 31 2011 10:54PM
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lelandsdad
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They're actually $190.90 sorry
Mar 31 2011 10:58PM
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Woodchuck
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Thanks.  Wish I could have made it to the Jib Academy--my wife says the boys had a blast, in spite of the rain! 
Apr 1 2011 7:32PM
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Woodchuck
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here:

http://www.usasa.org/events/nationals/2011-nationals.html

Apr 1 2011 7:34PM
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Flying~Squirrel
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i saw this title and thought that "shorty" was like the stupid rapper name for a girl, and you were debating supermaning or afterbanging your girlfriend and i was like, what a fucking stupid thread. now im like, im so fucking stupid.
Apr 1 2011 7:38PM
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Woodchuck
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"Does this involve me dressing up like Little Bo Peep?"

"It's nothing of a sexual nature, I can assure you."

+k for anyone out there who can identify the actor and the movie (without google).

Apr 1 2011 7:45PM
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yojimbo
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fletch of course! chevy chase and i forget the other guys name. tim matheson i think? I'd google it but..
Apr 1 2011 8:17PM
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Woodchuck
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excellent.  now for extra credit, answer this question:

"Do you own rubber gloves?"

Apr 1 2011 8:27PM
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