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Are the Afterbangs really as durable as advertised?

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werd.
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I want a ski that's extremely durable pretty much over any quality in a ski. I also like the flex pattern of the afterbang and they seem buttery as fuck, which is another plus. Does anyone have this ski that can tell me if they really are as durable as advertised?
Oct 20 2013 7:31PM
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ShredAZ
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Mine are now running into their third season. No core shots and only one edge crack.

The last day of the last season, I developed some tip delam on one ski which was easily fixed with some marine epoxy. I also had about a half an inch of edge pulling from the ski which was also easily fixed with marine epoxy and consequently caused by not getting enough pop onto a rail...

I ABUSE these skis. Rocks, to stumps, to whatever I can dick around with on the mountain. I love abusing them and they seem to keep coming back for more. I picked up a pair for $200 making the abuse even more enjoyable to dish out.

No top sheet means damage will show extremely fast. I do enjoy the weathered wood look though, but be prepared for that.

The bases are perfectly fine AS LONG as you are good to keep them waxed. I wax the bases every other day. The only time speed as been a problem are on hot spring days with super sticky/heavy snow.

They do develope a bit of "rocker" because of their soft nature. They also lose the majority of their camber. IMHO, this makes them even more fun.

Little bit of a disclaimer, I don't spend as much time on the rails as the majority of you parks rats. My seasons usually last anywhere from 15-25 days, so all in all these skis have seen a solid 45+ days.

For my style of skiing, I have loved every second on them. They are a VERY fun and playful ski at a very inexpensive cost. These skis are a blast to abuse and perfect for a "disposable" park ski.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Oct 20 2013 10:06PM
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werd.
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Thanks man I think this pretty much helped me make up my mind +K
Oct 21 2013 4:35PM
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tomPietrowski
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So in 45 days you have had a delam, a edge pull out, basically lose the top sheet, have them rocker lose all camber and you consider tht good. I wish all customers were as easily pleased as you would make warranties much more few and far between.
Oct 21 2013 4:46PM
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patt.
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I have after bangs and have used them in the past season and all summer long, they only have a few core shots from me hitting rocks, so I'll say there pretty durable, but also very heavy.
Oct 21 2013 4:58PM
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bfulmer
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all 3 of my friends who owned them ripped the edges out in one season
Oct 21 2013 6:27PM
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BlackcountryBill
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I've trashed mine and they are still going a couple of seasons later, now I just use them for urban but they've been super durable considering how much I've skied them. Like 120+ days
Oct 22 2013 12:42PM
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a_burger
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they are hit and miss, I've heard of some lasting forever and some delaminating in a month or so.

I wouldn't buy them at full price, but if you are lucky enough to find any that haven't been beat up too bad used, I would go for them.
Oct 22 2013 3:21PM
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cheerio
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one of my friends owned a pair and the tips seperated from the edge after 7 or so days of riding, but Line says they have fixed that problem on the new 2014 ones which look sick
Oct 22 2013 5:19PM
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ShredAZ
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1) Edge neve pulled out. Just gapped from the ski. Easily fixed with marine epoxy.
2) There is no top sheet to lose...
3) Tip delam still has me puzzled, but easily fixed and very minor.
4) Camber has been notorious for any soft Line ski. My invaders did the same thing, but earlier on. Most soft skis develope a slight rocker.

These skis were not given a single fuck (aside from wax). Any ski that lasts as long as this one for the amount of abuse given and costs sub $250 I would say is a good ski /thread.

Oct 22 2013 9:11PM
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UrbanYeti
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For the money just upgrade to some traveling circus skis! They have better reviews and can stand up to destruction by jib as shown by the traveling circus crew! And the traveling circus have upgraded bases!
Oct 22 2013 9:50PM
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ShredAZ
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Line Invaders, Line Anthems, Line Afterbangs, and Line Traveling Cricus Skis are all the same extruded bases.
Oct 22 2013 11:04PM
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danb
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i wouldn't get them again. ive delaminated them, ripped edges out super easy and they lose pop really quick.
Oct 22 2013 11:24PM
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p-fo
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They are indestructible, but they just aren't that sick to ride. I fully rockered mine and they just started to suck a lot. Hard to describe really, but just bad.
Oct 23 2013 3:14AM
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freeskibum82
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they are a heavy ski, that while the concept is cool, there are better skis for the money than a skateboard with edges.
Oct 23 2013 1:09PM
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.Asain-Skiier
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I had some Line anthems and within a season I had fucked em up, I'd go with something more durable such as the k2 domains or Armadas.
Oct 23 2013 6:34PM
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werd.
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Thanks for the help guys, I'm starting to stray away from these skis especially after learning how heavy they are. May end up going with a more standard camber ski. Maybe AR7's?
Oct 28 2013 8:12PM
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funkmaster
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i enjoyed them as a first ski, too noodly for jumps though. most of the damage (delam, edge pulling out, grind plates) was just from lapping rails for pretty close to 2 seasons. i dunno, not the most durable ski out there but pretty cheap and fun if you like a mad flexy ski. they also develop some rocker and shred the east coast pow pow towards the end of their life span

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Oct 28 2013 11:41PM
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zac_v
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my edges fell off like after just under a season, like they fell off. they sucked in my opinion, heavy as shit and they got so beat up, it was my first season in the park to. i wonder if the newer re modeled ones are any better.
Oct 29 2013 12:30AM
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Borat.Sagdiyev
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Recently got the 2014 ones, and I've gotta say they're not the most durable ski. Bases are all scratched up, topsheet coming off, edges getting pretty blunt.
And all this from 5 days riding them...
Nov 3 2013 2:22AM
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freeskibum82
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yea. but in those 5 days.. how many times did you hike the same flat bar and hop around on them? you've done a lot of abuse to those skis in 5 days of riding. no ski is going to last if thats all you do when you go to a mtn
Nov 3 2013 3:08PM
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youngdtay
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I was skiing with a friend of mine on the first day of the 2011/2012 season and he had a brand new pair of afterbangs from that year. The core had snapped in the tail on the first day. No park features were even open, it snapped as a result of casual riding. My brother also hated his. Really heavy and boring he said.



I've actually never met someone who was satisfied with them, and I've seen a lot of kids with them since I've been on ski teams for the last 5 years.
Nov 3 2013 4:44PM
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.squirrely.
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i would consider that good, ive skied a pair of punishers from new to unskiable in less than a month ahaha
Nov 3 2013 5:02PM
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sweendog
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I've seen a few snap doing front-flips
Nov 3 2013 9:03PM
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Dr.Dickless
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Seriously, My armada AR6's are closing in on 250 days and I would still be pissed if they delaminated, thats pretty clearly a manufacturing defect
Nov 3 2013 10:27PM
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gr4
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hahahaha wtf? are you sliding nothing but unwaxed concrete and tuning your edges with a band saw?
Nov 3 2013 10:37PM
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Valhalla.
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Yup. I have a pair of 4frnt STLs from '09 and they're still going strong, they've been up the Grand Teton with Tele bindings and are now sliding rails all over. I'd be pissed if they were delaming in 45 days.
Nov 4 2013 1:29AM
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funkmaster
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naw, but i did a mad amount of rail skiing on them for pretty close on 2 years, 4-6 days/week. still kicking around only because i get some pretty good reactions when people see them
Nov 6 2013 10:08AM
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nick.maitland.96
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Well there really heavy so that's a good durable sign
Nov 7 2013 7:47AM
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GrumpisPringle
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they really are hit and miss. my afterbangs never had a scratch on them. but my friend destroyed his and we ski equally aggressively. if you can find them cheap.. jump on it. if not. spend a little more and get better skis
Nov 10 2013 8:48PM
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gapers4life
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Fuck man you abuse the hell out of your skis
Nov 10 2013 9:07PM
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ShredAZ
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My thoughts exactly. I spent 200. For 200 bucks, they were an incredibly fun ski.
Nov 10 2013 9:19PM
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DonNut
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Whoa, park ski edges getting blunt from sliding rails?!? And bases are SCRATCHED?!?! Man, those must be really weak skis. And how is the topsheet coming off when i've heard they don't have a proper sheet to start tearing O_O

On a more serious note, bases scratch on any skis. Extruded bases are more durable against these scratches but then again they are quite a bit slower than nice sintered bases. Extruted is pretty common on lower level and cheaper skis.
And sliding rails will make ANY egde dull/blunt, how long these edges last is more about on how you keep them in shape throughout the season than it is about manufacturing. A-bangs have a fat edge wich gives you more material to tune/detune

I have 10/11 Afterbangs as my second choice for mellow park features, as they are not good for big jumps or anything that needs max speed. But they are fun as hell on small features and mine have taken a good amount of beating without any major problems. Yes, they are on the heavy side because of the construction but build some leg muscles if that's a problem.
Nov 11 2013 6:37AM
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a_burger
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I would give someone a high five if I saw them riding skis like that haha
Nov 11 2013 9:39AM
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Nate.Dog
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God DAMN man, do you ever slide right foot forward? Cause that is some serious underfoot wear and tear
Nov 12 2013 12:47AM
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grol
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third season with mines, theyre doing good
Nov 12 2013 9:39PM
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funkmaster
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yeah i do, thats why i grabbed a drill and remounted them backwards haha
Nov 13 2013 9:21PM
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