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DeRizzo
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I have been looking at some line afterbangs. I like them and would like to get them. I have heard they are great on rails, no problem. But my question is, would they be ok for hitting some jumps? +k
Mar 12 2012 7:33PM
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DeRizzo
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+k
Mar 12 2012 7:41PM
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mnfreeskier
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they are good for a beginner park skier but if you are doing anything more than 15 foot jumps and small rails, i would highly suggest looking elsewhere being an afterbang owner myself. line chronics are great, and the domains sound like they would ride like the afterbangs (both very soft), but be a better quality ski. the afterbangs are very, very slow and have some durability issues but if you can find them for under $200, go for it.
Mar 12 2012 8:08PM
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russ.bar
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Love my chronically that's for sure, considering picking up next years as mine are getting wayyy too small for me. Actually really excited to see what they have done with it
Mar 12 2012 8:29PM
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russ.bar
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Damn you auto correct! Meant to say chronics, but the after bangs much lower quality than the rest of Line's skis, invest in the chronics or the new tc skis, you will thank yourself!
Mar 12 2012 8:36PM
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joshua
Posts: 5046 - Karma: 1,280
Don't even think about it, HORRIBLE SKI I TELL YOU.
Mar 12 2012 8:37PM
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DeRizzo
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Ok thanks I'm guessing masterminds wouldnt be much better then
Mar 12 2012 8:37PM
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DeRizzo
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Actually just wondering because my friend has Scott jibs and I heard he loves them
Mar 12 2012 8:51PM
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KillaSteeze
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probaly ya
Mar 12 2012 8:59PM
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BmoChop
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masterminds would probably be better but not awesome by any means...if you tell us your budget we can probably help find something.
Mar 12 2012 9:06PM
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vectorized
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If your sticking with Line, get the chronics. They are a worthy successor to my old Anthems. At least with the Chronic, you can use them outside of the park without looking like a tool struggling with the Abangs. 
Mar 12 2012 10:08PM
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Dr.Gonzo
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i would recommend afterbangs to anyone who just chills on rails but if you plan on hitting big jumps i would say look elsewhere Step-ups or Ar7's are where its at
Mar 12 2012 10:16PM
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ForeverYung
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I hire a 50 ft jump on 155 afterbangs. It was fucking sketchy but it worked
Mar 12 2012 10:31PM
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ForeverYung
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Hit*
Mar 12 2012 10:31PM
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DeRizzo
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I don't care what the money is.
Mar 12 2012 10:33PM
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DeRizzo
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And btw I have been looking at the chroncs and they seem a little heavy for my size. (5'5"'115 lbs)
Mar 12 2012 10:46PM
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Montana_Hoodrat
Posts: 1953 - Karma: 1,481

If you're concerned about weight, don't even consider the afterbangs. Get some Armadas. They are well worth the higher price. I switched from my afterbangs to ar5s and the difference is incredible.
Mar 12 2012 11:08PM
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VD.
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Mastermnds at your weight would be fine, if you are a heavier skier then you could overflex them but for you they actually sound like a good bet ... I have heard about some durability issues with them though
Mar 13 2012 1:12AM
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Montana_Hoodrat
Posts: 1953 - Karma: 1,481
masterminds would be good too. some people have durability issues, but my friend who is 5' 10" and 160lbs got a full season out of them, and he rides pretty damn hard.
Mar 13 2012 1:32AM
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KillaSteeze
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if you dont care about the price, go with maybe on3p, k2, armada or anyone else
Mar 13 2012 1:50AM
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YUNG_milksteAk
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Get k2 domains! I have them and they ride likea super playful flexy fun ski. But they are great on jumps to and and pretty light!
Mar 13 2012 12:20PM
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Cotter
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i have afterbangs and the only reason i dont regret buying them is they are my backup skis and have proved useful when my other skis are out of comission (like now) but if price isnt an issue id definitely say go with armada or rossignol they make amazing skis. the afterbangs are heavy as jesus they are slow and horrible on anything that isnt rails. dont go with afterbangs. trust me.
Mar 13 2012 4:23PM
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DeRizzo
Posts: 3827 - Karma: 3,485
Thanks guys. How would the chronics be? And if I should get armada's, k2's or on3p's what kind?
Mar 13 2012 5:00PM
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Pipe_Munky
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no masterminds wouldn't be different!
they are a beginner park ski with a hell of alot less durability than afterbangs
Mar 13 2012 5:07PM
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Mr_pretzel
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anyone who hates on afterbangs expects to much from them and lands backseat/noseheavy every hit.

They are a fun ski, lots of pop, super soft and buttery, nice turn radius, light swing weight, etc.

If you land nose heavy and tail heavy of a bigger jump you will wash out, but no shit you will wash out they are soft as shit.

Jumps and 25-30 feet are fine, anything above that you have to be confident in your landings.
Get em man, your not heavy so you will be fine.
Mar 13 2012 5:22PM
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DeRizzo
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ok well i am just starting at park so maybe they will be fine.
Mar 13 2012 7:42PM
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ForeverYung
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They were my first park ski and thy worked great for me
Mar 13 2012 9:50PM
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Aiden-P
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The Aftebang is really heavy and is to soft to be doing much on jumps, if your not doing to much on rails, it will hold up quite well!

Mar 17 2012 10:05PM
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NoCoastSkier
Posts: 1038 - Karma: 626
lines all around (from my experiences) have been pretty lame.....slowest bases ever.... durability wise they are pretty good(minus afterbangs.....) i highly recommend armadas if you have the choice and money. quality skis
Mar 17 2012 10:21PM
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GPO
Posts: 656 - Karma: 296

It's a quite cheap ski with an extruded base. The afterbang can jump (just look up max hill and line  travelling circus) but it's best at rails. It's not that durable ski but what could you expect for such a low price. Another thing about them is that they are symmetrical which I like the most for pure park skis.

Mar 18 2012 9:11AM
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joshua
Posts: 5046 - Karma: 1,280
Its not THAT low of a price, your better off just spending 150$ more or whatever and getting a real ski.

If they had the actual pricing of skateboard decks, that would be cool.
Mar 18 2012 9:18AM
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BmoChop
Posts: 2071 - Karma: 96
1) line makes quality skis, don't be hatin

2) you say lines are lame, but your icon is a line logo
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Mar 18 2012 1:30PM
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lundinpikner
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have never tride the abang but have used allot of other skis,
193 cm 85 kg, riding mellow on jumps sw7 and 9s in medium jumps, riding really hard on rails, big swup combos on rails every day an allot of 4s on.
rossignol s4/scratch, super high performans ski, really good on jumps, mid stiff works for every thing, best ski i have ride, not supe durabel on rails if you rinding hard
line stepup 10/11, super stiff, kind of heavy for rails, fuckt up in the nose like
wölkl wall, had it as a rail ski, works fine kind of mid stiff, no problems holding up its just like other skis if you ride hard the edge will fuck up
armada thall, super nice kind of soft but stiff under foot, hold up nice, edges on the topsheet get damage kind of easy
old ar6 05 or so, mid stiff, most durabel ski i owned, lost pop after many seasson
k2 domain 10/11 topsheet gest fuckt up super fast, sidewalls in front and back fals off, edges hold upp well, super soft. good ski for the money if you nor riding hard on the rails, broke after 2 month, dont think the wood core is super good, pulld out the binding 2 times
k2 silencer 10/11, abit stiffer than domain, same durability, bur broke mine after one month only riding rails
armada ar7 same good durability as thall, but stiffer, good ski overall
hope some of you guys got some tips
Mar 18 2012 2:52PM
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lundinpikner
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"line stepup 10/11, super stiff, kind of heavy for rails, fuckt up in the nose like allot of other line skis whith the skatedeck construction"
Mar 18 2012 2:54PM
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NoCoastSkier
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1) lines are quality for the price..... but i believe other ski brand such as armada are at a higher quality(but may be more expensive)............ and no one can disagree that their bases are SLOWW

2) I used to ski lines. I havent gotten to changing my icon


i enjoyed lines but then i got a hookup on some armada ar6s and fell in love with them and then moved onto alphas which seemed even better.After these two skis there is no way i would go back to line...especially not the skateboard constructions.
Mar 18 2012 10:02PM
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