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Do you like your afterbangs?

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PowPresser
Posts: 87 - Karma: 47
Just ordered a pair off ebay got a pretty good deal. Mounted up with Jesters for 225! But, how do you guys like em. I just got them for the jesters mainly but thinking i could do some good urban/park skiing on these rippers. Let me know how you like them!!
Thanks!
Feb 20 2013 11:29AM
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.ste
Posts: 1068 - Karma: 244
They're dope skis that get lots of unnecessary hate. They were my park ski last year and now I use em for urban. They're nice and buttery but still get it done on jumps. Even hitting urban with them I still only have a few small edge cracks. You'll enjoy them.
Feb 20 2013 8:26PM
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SwagtasticWalrus
Posts: 1268 - Karma: 184
They are overly hated on
Feb 20 2013 8:37PM
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El_Barto.
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You literally just posted them as your pick for the worst ski in the "shittiest ski/binding combo" thread.

Not only once, but twice
Feb 20 2013 8:52PM
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SwagtasticWalrus
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I have a strong dislike for abangs. But some people hate on them simply because others do. Get it? .
Feb 20 2013 9:10PM
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Noha
Posts: 1281 - Karma: 2,684
I really like mine. they are really poppy and i take them about anywhere on the mtn. they advertise them as super durable skis, but ive had mine for about 10 days of park riding and the "tops" are really chipped up. A tad bit dissapoointed on that, but it dosent effect the way the skis rides one single bit, so i cant complain.
but get em man
Feb 20 2013 9:13PM
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El_Barto.
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So then why dont you like em?

If they are the worst skis you can think of they must be pretty terrible.

Ive got no interest in abangs, just trying to get some dialogue that might help the OP
Feb 20 2013 9:16PM
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Shuksan
Posts: 104 - Karma: 237
I really dig the look of the chipped topsheet! the only drag about them are the splinters and swing weight. The fact that they get waterlogged  throughout the day is kinda a bummer, but they're completely indestructible. take them anywhere on the mountain, but they shine in the park/urban environment.
Feb 20 2013 10:33PM
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SwagtasticWalrus
Posts: 1268 - Karma: 184
They are too heavy for me. They're great urban skis I think but they're not the most durable skis out there. The skate deck construction is very durable but the edges rip out too easily. And they dont have a lot of pop. I just much prefer the anthems and chronics. The abang is mostly hype, but . a sweet urban and dick around ski. As I'm in the west I dont do much urban. Its just not for me. But that really is just my 2 cents. Some people swear by the abang. Others dont.
Feb 20 2013 10:55PM
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Jewschoolers
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if you are going to be in the park 100% of the time they will be just fine for the price you paid
Feb 20 2013 10:56PM
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Balbertt
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I have nothing against them, they are just not my jam.
Feb 20 2013 11:05PM
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PowPresser
Posts: 87 - Karma: 47
Yeah the abangs are basically brand new. no top sheet chipping, no scratch at all on the base, etc. Just lookin for something to rip up in the mean time. Thanks for the help homies!
Feb 21 2013 1:30AM
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