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Afterbangs: Like or dislike?

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Nraderz
Posts: 31 - Karma: 10
I have some afterbangs, and personally I am not a fan. Other people like them. Am I the nay one who doesn't? They seem to heavy, and not much of pop. It may be that I weigh 115 lbs? Give me your opinion. Thanks.
13 years ago
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KillaSteeze
Posts: 3329 - Karma: 351
Why did you get them if you dont like them? I've never tried any personally but I'm not a huge fan, plus I've heard lots of bad reviews about them
13 years ago
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snakerton
Posts: 2434 - Karma: 1,977
ive heard they have pop to start then loose it fast. it would probably be fine if you were a line rider and got all the free abangs you wanted
13 years ago
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ForeverYung
Posts: 8385 - Karma: 2,060
I actually enjoyed my old afterbangs, they were my first twin tip and lasted me 3 seasons, sketchy on big jumps, but i was a beginner so it did not matter. They are kinda heavy but just do some leg work outs and your fine
13 years ago
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Crispy.
Posts: 6126 - Karma: 7,758
I hate them, rode a buddy's. No pop, heavy, slow, and just dead, they feel like you're skiing on 2x4s
13 years ago
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crunkiest
Posts: 369 - Karma: 21
i rode my friends one time and enjoyed them. they seem like a fun ski
13 years ago
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.ste
Posts: 1068 - Karma: 244
I like mine a lot. Keep riding em they get better and better.
13 years ago
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hokkanee
Posts: 1800 - Karma: 435
They're decent for what they are: a very cheap soft jib ski
13 years ago
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NWPA
Posts: 2309 - Karma: 165
very poppy and buttery you guys must suck at skiing or something
13 years ago
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AlexFromTarget
Posts: 533 - Karma: 59
U basically are riding 2x4 s the way there made
13 years ago
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DaveJ
Posts: 315 - Karma: 1,101
Fun, but so SLOW
13 years ago
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7springsprod
Posts: 2661 - Karma: 3,181
Dislike. Skateboard deck design is only a gimmick. But as said before, a cheap, soft ski. You get what you pay for.
13 years ago
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Randy_Quench
Posts: 5447 - Karma: 4,348
this.
13 years ago
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X-REY
Posts: 996 - Karma: 387
after about a season and a half mine felt dead. I wouldn't recommend them
13 years ago
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HamFaceGirl
Posts: 5242 - Karma: 2,683
People need to stop bitching about the weight, and the "dead feel"
Want to know how to fix both of those problems? Actually get out and do some exercises that will strengthen your lower body. Stop complaining
13 years ago
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LarryPowers
Posts: 332 - Karma: 138
I really enjoyed mine, but they lasted only for one winter, and they were pretty slow. Plus they lasted only about one winter. I bought them in the middle of the season, about a month later the edge of the nose ripped. Then next season, about the same time the another nose fucked up. Fun and jibby skis but they didn't last long for me. My friend had abang shortys, he is quite short, and his abangs cracked from the inner layers. on a scale 4-10 I'd give them a 6.
13 years ago
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X-REY
Posts: 996 - Karma: 387
you honestly think that working out will change how your skis perform and feel?
hahahaha
13 years ago
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.squirrely.
Posts: 7563 - Karma: 7,546
but it will.
13 years ago
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Crispy.
Posts: 6126 - Karma: 7,758
That's one messed up scale.
13 years ago
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LarryPowers
Posts: 332 - Karma: 138
in finland we have scale 4-10 in exams
13 years ago
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YouAllSuck
Posts: 632 - Karma: 1,177
not a big fan of a-bangs, i have tried a pair of my friends, and they seemed kinda stiff, and no pop
13 years ago
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jrl
Posts: 1227 - Karma: 1,239
I've only had mine for a season but they're still working fine and i like them.
13 years ago
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Newschool_Pope
Posts: 2473 - Karma: 267
dislike. i dont like any of lines park skis.
but their pow skis are awesome!
13 years ago
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LarryPowers
Posts: 332 - Karma: 138
Stiff? I don't think so
13 years ago
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NWPA
Posts: 2309 - Karma: 165
they have got to be one of the softest skis i have ever rode
13 years ago
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Nraderz
Posts: 31 - Karma: 10
I got them and then realized i didn't like them.
13 years ago
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rareison
Posts: 10263 - Karma: 219
This
13 years ago
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YouAllSuck
Posts: 632 - Karma: 1,177
at the time i was used to some K2's that i had been using for almost 3 seasons, and they were incredibly soft, so the a bangs felt a bit stiff
13 years ago
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C_Thomps-12
Posts: 639 - Karma: 26
Their what you get for how cheap they are /thread
13 years ago
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HamFaceGirl
Posts: 5242 - Karma: 2,683
Have you tried it? Why do you think people work out in other sports? Skiing is the same thing. People work out to make a job they are doing easier to handle. If your bitching about the weight, having more powerful legs and hip helps that out a ton.
13 years ago
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Crispy.
Posts: 6126 - Karma: 7,758
Really? Here in the U.S. scales are almost always 1-10.
13 years ago
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FuckAllOfYou
Posts: 3864 - Karma: 2,518
seriously fuck abangs. I rode Morgan's too and i thought I was skiing on bricks. horrible for any type of turn, not very playful and they felt like they just plodded along
13 years ago
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snakerton
Posts: 2434 - Karma: 1,977
I dont understand why people are saying slow but fun. That doesnt make sence
13 years ago
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TheClap.
Posts: 21685 - Karma: 4,249
bases are slow.....
13 years ago
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X-REY
Posts: 996 - Karma: 387
I understand that, but it doesn't change anything about the skis flex, or their pop
13 years ago
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Heart
Posts: 6156 - Karma: 3,464
They have a cheap (read: crappy) extruded base. Extruded bases don't hold wax and are incredibly slow. The other kind of base, sintered bases, are the good kind of base: they're speedy and hold wax.
13 years ago
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SickJib_Brit
Posts: 824 - Karma: 151
I like mine. Ive got the 177's and Im 6'1 and 140 lbs. They have quite a bit of pop for me, I was surprised how much pop you can get out of them when you learn how to ski on them. Afterbangs won't do all the work for you.
13 years ago
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Crispy.
Posts: 6126 - Karma: 7,758
The only positive to extruded bases for the consumer is that they are a bit more durable and don't require much maintenance. Not worth buying a ski with an extruded base.
13 years ago
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Kreech
Posts: 4178 - Karma: 3,024
The difference in durability between most extruded bases and most sintered bases is minimal. Both will last a long time if they're maintained, or fall apart fast if they're disregarded. The higher quality sintered race bases are slightly less durable than the rest, but again, it shouldn't be too much of an issue if they're well maintained. They're faster, but require more frequent waxing, so when people wax them as often as a regular base they don't last quite as long. Bottom line is most base types will be as durable as the time and TLC you put into them. Take care of your gear and it'll take care of you.
13 years ago
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BearProductions
Posts: 43 - Karma: 11
have you actually rode them? after one chill season they looose there pop fast
13 years ago
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nwsteeze
Posts: 329 - Karma: 122
+1 for dislike. my pair is rockered from ridin em. heavy, slow, and not so good for jumps.
13 years ago
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MAisBA
Posts: 18 - Karma: 14
I personally love mine. However, as far as the park scene goes I can't get enough rails and jibs so that may be why. I don't think they're notably bad on jumps but they're definitely not the best. If your looking for a fun, buttery ski to slay rails then get them. Very reasonable price.
13 years ago
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zac_v
Posts: 231 - Karma: 214
they delaminate easily,
13 years ago
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