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ASagaFanBoy12
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So I can do 3s on medium jumps (10-15 ft) I can 2 on flat boxes and can grind flat downs or battleships I can do rails mostly A-frames or just straight rails.. Also Im working on 2s out. I want the Line Afterbangs 2014 (The yellow ones) Do you think these are good for where I am right now with my Skill Level???
Jan 20 2015 6:32PM
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shin-bang
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get anything other than the Abangs. unless you like your skis snapping and/or delaming
Jan 20 2015 7:58PM
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ASagaFanBoy12
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Really ^^^ they can snap? D:
Jan 20 2015 10:15PM
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ASagaFanBoy12
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Im 5'1 what would you recommend now? My budget would probably 300 maybe 350 if my parents are in a good mood
Jan 20 2015 10:18PM
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shin-bang
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ASagaFanBoy12Im 5'1 what would you recommend now? My budget would probably 300 maybe 350 if my parents are in a good mood


yes, the a bangs and some of lines lower end skis are notorious for these attributes. will you be riding purely park or what? do like soft or stiff skis? weight?
Jan 20 2015 10:39PM
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ASagaFanBoy12
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Im 98-99 pounds no urban or hardcore dubs and stuff yet just 3s 2s and 5s :P Id like em soft and I herd the after bangs were I had just learned nose butter 3s so something flexy..
Jan 20 2015 10:47PM
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.CJ.
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The abangs are built like a skateboard so they're stiff af. If you want something a little more flexible I would go with the Line chronics or TC's.
Jan 21 2015 12:05AM
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CTD
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dude dont listen to these people your skis are fine! just keep pushing yourself and if the ever break then worry about getting new ones! spend your money on good boots first, and have them fitted! ALWAYS!!!

If your young and your parents want them big so you can "grow into them" tell them no and that you dont wanna break an ankle. besides, as they pack out you'll fill them in. Boots are far and above the most important piece of gear you own.


Good luck man and keep pushin!
Jan 21 2015 5:15PM
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CTD
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CTDdude dont listen to these people your skis are fine! just keep pushing yourself and if the ever break then worry about getting new ones! spend your money on good boots first, and have them fitted! ALWAYS!!!

If your young and your parents want them big so you can "grow into them" tell them no and that you dont wanna break an ankle. besides, as they pack out you'll fill them in. Boots are far and above the most important piece of gear you own.


Good luck man and keep pushin!


Oops I thought you had them already, not that you wanted them.

there are definitely better skis, but like I said, spend the majority of your cash on your boots and get skis off level9 sports or something from a few seasons ago for dirt cheap.
Jan 21 2015 5:17PM
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ASagaFanBoy12
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thanks for the advice I just found a pair of 4frnt switchblade 2013s for 169 $!! and there 156 I think I'm going to go for it!!
Jan 21 2015 5:54PM
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slimeball
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Nice ^ switchblades are dope and for that price you can't beat it.
Jan 21 2015 7:54PM
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.otto.
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dont get abangs! They are awful and will break on you! I was stupid and bought a pair impulsively and they broke in 1 week... still pissed. Hope the switchblades work well!
Jan 21 2015 10:15PM
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