2016 Line Afterbangs?

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Jan 10 2016 8:31PM

I'm looking to get new skis sometime later in the year maybe and I have a knack for beating up my skis. I currently have K2 press and have started to see the base peeling off under the toe. I also have huge chips and overall damage all over, top, bottom, and sides. Basically i'm just wondering if I should get the line afterbang cuz i heard they're durable af or are there other super durable skis that are a little lighter in weight. Anything helps. +k for helpful answers

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Triscuit

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Jan 10 2016 8:43PM

The after bangs are sweet skis made up of mostly wood (skate deck construction) and the 2016s lookin like pizza boxes and the bottoms all cheesed up and such they are a must cop for a good price.

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freeski1620

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Jan 11 2016 12:46PM

I wouldn't call Abang a durable ski unless you're on a budget of $399. Spend an extra $100 and theres a whole world of more fun durable park skis out there!

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lilgapaboi

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Jan 11 2016 12:49PM

freeski1620I wouldn't call Abang a durable ski unless you're on a budget of $399. Spend an extra $100 and theres a whole world of more fun durable park skis out there!

like?

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TVRNTVPOOP

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Jan 11 2016 1:40PM

GaperGodlike?

hit up icelantic, other lines, hell Filthy riches are like 500

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freeski1620

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Jan 11 2016 1:47PM

GaperGodlike?

Armada AR&, PC, Thall

Salomon NFX

Line Chronic

Atomic Punx

K2 Shredditor 92

Icelantic Da'nollie

Those are all anywhere from $499 -$599 and durable. I listed them for you in my order of preference.

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junyawatanabe

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Jan 11 2016 6:12PM

imo they are super sick

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lilgapaboi

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Jan 11 2016 6:19PM

geibimo they are super sick

Are they slow because i have heard that the extruded base makes them not hold wax and go slow

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lilgapaboi

Posts: 260 - Karma: 580

Jan 11 2016 6:19PM

geibimo they are super sick

Are they slow because i have heard that the extruded base makes them not hold wax and go slow

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junyawatanabe

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Jan 11 2016 6:33PM

GaperGodAre they slow because i have heard that the extruded base makes them not hold wax and go slow

thats the downside, extruded bases are slow unfortunately but you can keep them fast by waxing more often. but the good thing is its cheap.

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lilgapaboi

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Jan 11 2016 8:12PM

geibthats the downside, extruded bases are slow unfortunately but you can keep them fast by waxing more often. but the good thing is its cheap.

Ok and also, are they heavy ive heard they are

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junyawatanabe

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Jan 12 2016 12:30AM

honestly I'm not a genius on afterbangs but the 2016 ones seem like they are lighter then the older ones. i have had the old ones without the fancy tech, but if you want more info then check the review section. the after bang is a pretty popular ski so id think there is alot of info on em.

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baggis123

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Jan 12 2016 3:25PM

steezkneezhell Filthy riches are like 500

do this

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notJacobJohnson

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Jan 14 2016 10:16PM

GaperGodAre they slow because i have heard that the extruded base makes them not hold wax and go slow

Hey man, yes they can be. I have Line masterminds(which also have the extruded bases) and they've been good to me, but you should definitely get your own wax iron and wax because you'll prolly to be waxing every 2-3 days. The Afterbangs do seem to be pretty durable (ski of choice for Max Hill), but some rub on might be worth carrying every day as well. Best of luck in your search my man!

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