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2014 Abangs Vs. 2013 TC's for Fucking around
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I had a pair of TC's this year until I lost them out of the bed of my truck. The sticks were great, I loved how playful they were, and it worked cuz I just screw around doing gnarly shit 100% of the time. But these new Abangs out, are they real playful? Does the reduced weight make them that much better? are they still within my style of fucking around? So my question is, which planks this year, Abangs, or TC's?
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Don't get afterbangs. They waterlog reallly fast and are shitty skis in general. Look into the chronics or k2 domains
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first of all abangs are great skis but next years are a bit stiffer so if you are looking for a more playful ski go with the tc it will also do better when there is more fresh snow on the ground
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lol
abangs are tons of fun. Next years area even more buttery
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I'd say it all depends on the conditions you ride in. Obviously each ski has its advantages. For example, the afterbangs are super durable on rails and other jib features, but you sacrifice the performance of the ski for its superior durability, and something to note is that many people have mixed reviews on the abangs and some say that its a lifeless ski and waterlogs easily. On the other hand you have the TCs which are wider which would allow for more floatation in the soft snow. The TCs also have a cap construction which is still durable. Another thing to consider is that the TCs have a sintered base compared to the abangs which have an extruded base. Sintered bases are resistant to impact so you don't get as many core shots and they're also faster where as extruded bases are slower, softer, they don't slide well on rails and boxes, and doesn't hold wax for nearly as long as a sintered base.
I personally have a pair of TCs that i got in a trade on here, but even then if i was in your position i would definitely i would still choose the TCs mainly because of they have a sintered base and wider construction and they're only 5g heavier than the afterbangs. Also, out of personal opinion, the TCs have better graphics.
I hope this helps, if you have any other questions, feel free to pm me
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thats wrong next years are stiffer
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Have you ridden them? I have like 11's and rode next years. The new butterzone thingy made them way softer in my opinion.
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after bangs eat gooch free of charge
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New afterbangs kick ass. The anthems are sluggish and boring IMO.
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