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Devan
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I'm thinking about getting Line Afterbang 2015 for this year in park. I'm 15, 5'8, 135lbs. This is my second year skiing park. My first year I used Volkl Alleys 2013, 158cm. They were +4cm up(recommened for freestyle), not center mounted. I don't know whether or not I should get 166cm or 172cm. I don't know the mounting spots on the ski, i just want it to be on, or close to counter mount for park. I ski park like 90% of the time. I don't think i'm going to grow much, i'm like 1-3cm taller than my dad, just as tall as my brother, maybe a hair shorter. I'm an agressive skier, i've pretty well with rails and boxes in park, as well as jumps. I'm going to be using Marker Griffons '15 for the bindings and Full Tilt Drop Kicks for boots. I'm going all out this year and i'm going to be using this skis for 2 seasons. Thanks for the help.
Nov 16 2014 3:19PM
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RiccardoMasutti
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If you only park go for 166
Nov 16 2014 3:21PM
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Borat.Sagdiyev
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Afterbangs are a decent ski for what you pay. I rode them this past season and half of the season before that (2014 Abangs) and they were fine for the whole mt. I still ride them and they are fine. I'd recomend going with the 172 (I ride 166 and I'm 5'7'' and find them too short). Anyway hope that kinda helps.
Nov 16 2014 3:32PM
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Devan
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RiccardoMasuttiIf you only park go for 166


Hella.Afterbangs are a decent ski for what you pay. I rode them this past season and half of the season before that (2014 Abangs) and they were fine for the whole mt. I still ride them and they are fine. I'd recomend going with the 172 (I ride 166 and I'm 5'7'' and find them too short). Anyway hope that kinda helps.


Thanks, my friends also recommended 172's, so I guess i'm going with those.
Nov 16 2014 4:13PM
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L0gic
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I've used the Chronics for the last 3 years, and they're amazing in every aspect except for the fact that they chip really easily.
Nov 16 2014 4:24PM
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DrunkenHermit
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i had the original afterbangs when they first came out so idk if they improved them at all with the newer models, but i don't recommend the ski. they were fun for maybe the first week or two but before you know it they end up being destroyed. my pair also got water logged which made them heavier. the whole skateboard wood idea is cool but i think you could find something better.
Nov 16 2014 4:30PM
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Mrworm10
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I wouldn't go any lower than 172 if I were you.
Nov 16 2014 4:32PM
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Devan
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Should I go for a Volkl Ledge instead? It's the same price, park, fully symmetrical twin-tip. Whenever I look at reviews for Line Afterbang, they are all negative. I know Volkl's are good skis, I owned a pair. Let me know what you guys think. Thanks!
Nov 16 2014 8:30PM
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Mrworm10
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DevanShould I go for a Volkl Ledge instead? It's the same price, park, fully symmetrical twin-tip. Whenever I look at reviews for Line Afterbang, they are all negative. I know Volkl's are good skis, I owned a pair. Let me know what you guys think. Thanks!


Honestly, if you are going to go Volkl, go up to the Walls. THey are a whole lot better for just about everything and much more durable. My Ledges from last season got destroyed and Im only a weekend warrior type of skier. The walls will be more pricey but much more worth it and better than the Abangs as well.
Nov 16 2014 8:40PM
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casey_cope
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Well what do you want in the ski. Butteriness, stiffness, pop, rocker, durability, etc. Anyways right now I'm riding the fat-ypus g butters and they are a great ski. A perfect performance park ski but still playful. Super poppy, durable, buttery. Just a fun ski
Nov 16 2014 8:40PM
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Devan
Posts: 6 - Karma: 35
Mrworm10Honestly, if you are going to go Volkl, go up to the Walls. THey are a whole lot better for just about everything and much more durable. My Ledges from last season got destroyed and Im only a weekend warrior type of skier. The walls will be more pricey but much more worth it and better than the Abangs as well.


Walls? I might.. It's so hard finding the right ski with cause i'm so picky. The walls look sweet this year. Maybe i'll become pro like goepper.
Nov 16 2014 8:53PM
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danlyfe
Posts: 96 - Karma: 87
My friends 2014 abangs got so fucking waterlogged because of the skateboard deck open sides or whatever. the 2014 model was also ugly as fuck with the plain neon, idk the 2015 graphics are much better but i doubt they actually changed the design much.
Nov 16 2014 10:00PM
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emerson.hale
Posts: 67 - Karma: 28
if you want line go chronics but i would recommend on3p filthy riches, icelantic dan'ollies, fat-y-pus l-toros or the fation 1.0
Nov 18 2014 1:54PM
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gperry1
Posts: 377 - Karma: 818
Maybe go Atomic Infamous 2015, really good price point ski for how good they are.
Nov 18 2014 6:16PM
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