Member of the Month

abjectwoe
May, 2025

Online

Welcome to the Newschoolers forums! You may read the forums as a guest, however you must be a registered member to post. Register to become a member today!

Your experience with Line skis?

profile picture
SkiingBurgular
Posts: 138 - Karma: 130
I have only used 2014 afterbangs and Sir Francis bacons. After bangs were fucking trash and sir Francis bacons were a decent all around ski.
9 years ago
1 0
profile picture
fredyferl
Posts: 2960 - Karma: 14,989
Over the years I've had 2 pairs of TCs, 2 pairs of Afterbangs, 1 pair of Future Spin, and I'm currently on Chronics.

My first pair of Afterbangs lasted me 3 months, and my second pair had edge cracks and pressure cracks within 10-15 days.

Both pairs of TCs have lasted me a year / 80+ days. It was a super solid jib ski, and I think that if they should've had market that ski as their tough as nails pricepoint ski, instead of the Afterbang. And I didn't have any edge cracks before 60+ days.

The Future Spin wasn't very durable. Edge cracks early on, and the sidewall was delaminating.

So all in all, Line got rid of the Afterbang and the Future Spin, which is a good thing, and it seems like with the Honeybadger, they're trying to succeed where the Afterbang didn't, with doing a tough, fun, light, playful ski.

I'm currently riding Chronics, and they're without a doubt the best ski I've skied from Line. They're light, stable under foot, soft enough in the tips so you can do presses, and they ski well outside the park. I've skied them a little over 10 times, and I've hit urban once, and they're holding up good so far. Sure, I haven't skied them nearly enough to say that they are a durable ski, but so far I think they'll hold up great.

I think that Line's line up is solid right now, as they got rid of the models that had durability issues.
9 years ago
0 0
profile picture
Mafatu123
Posts: 51 - Karma: 89
I've got 2014 Sir Francis Bacons right now, and they've seen about 130 days of harder sidecountry skiing kinda stuff. They still look and ski brand new. I've slammed them into tree stumps - and trees - with no serious damage to the base, edges, or sidewalls. Absolutely amazing ski
9 years ago
0 0
profile picture
Bumblesteeze
Posts: 3092 - Karma: 748
I used to ski the last generation of invaders and they were pretty good.The afterbangs were a terrible replacement of the invader.

Positives:
- light
- very buttery fun ski
- symmetrical
- good durability

Negative:
- The bases were probably the worst bases I have ever skied on. Not a fan of extruded bases, they were so slow. They were certainly durable though.
9 years ago
0 0
profile picture
neleson
Posts: 386 - Karma: 1,091
SkiingBurgularI have only used 2014 afterbangs and Sir Francis bacons. After bangs were fucking trash and sir Francis bacons were a decent all around ski.

afterbangs are not trash. Using them depends alot on yout style of skiing. Afterbanga are a decent ski for park and street. I have used 2014 and 2015 afterbangs.
9 years ago
0 0
profile picture
neleson
Posts: 386 - Karma: 1,091
SkiingBurgularI have only used 2014 afterbangs and Sir Francis bacons. After bangs were fucking trash and sir Francis bacons were a decent all around ski.

afterbangs are not trash. Using them depends alot on yout style of skiing. Afterbanga are a decent ski for park and street. I have used 2014 and 2015 afterbangs.
9 years ago
0 0
profile picture
Mingg
Posts: 14049 - Karma: 50,976
I have chronics right now. Skied them all summer and a little but this winter. I haven't had any problems and actually like them quite a bit. I got them new for under $200 so I really can't complain about anything.
9 years ago
0 0
profile picture
Titus69
Posts: 9332 - Karma: 17,963
within one season my friend snapped 3 pairs of afterbangs, mostly in half.
9 years ago
0 0
profile picture
Brule.
Posts: 3988 - Karma: 6,719
Owned a pair of '11 Masterminds as my first pair of park skis. They were priced pretty cheap and felt like they were. The skis felt like noodles because they had a very soft flex, also the topsheets chipped easily despite having capwall construction.

Thankfully I've heard that the shittier Lines are pretty much discontinued, however I'm also curious to find out about how the Tigersnakes are in terms of durability.
9 years ago
0 0
profile picture
Session
Posts: 5408 - Karma: 22,546
Only ever owned Bacons, and Influence. Sold the Bacon, and could never kill the Influence.
9 years ago
0 0
profile picture
.jif
Posts: 441 - Karma: 1,013
nelesonafterbangs are not trash. Using them depends alot on yout style of skiing. Afterbanga are a decent ski for park and street. I have used 2014 and 2015 afterbangs.


You can get a better, more durable ski for the same price.
9 years ago
0 0
profile picture
Wutever
Posts: 279 - Karma: 262
I believe I had the 2010 Line Chronics and I shredded the shit out of those, the ones with the ravens on them. Christ, I'm getting old.
I just picked up the Honey Badgers so we'll see how that goes. I'll have to get back to ya on that one.
9 years ago
0 0
profile picture
Skithe603_
Posts: 29 - Karma: 77
I skied last year with the Chronic, they were a really sturdy and playful ski. I definitely would recommend them. Although I've been riding on some J Skis this year, and there is no ski in the world that rides better than the J Ski all play.
9 years ago
0 0
profile picture
SkiingBurgular
Posts: 138 - Karma: 130
Skithe603_I skied last year with the Chronic, they were a really sturdy and playful ski. I definitely would recommend them. Although I've been riding on some J Skis this year, and there is no ski in the world that rides better than the J Ski all play.


Do you like your j skis?
9 years ago
0 0
profile picture
mr-mcsteeze
Posts: 487 - Karma: 1,103
i loved riding the future spins. they were a ton of fun but the durability is kinda crappy on them if you wanna ski hard. Id be happy if they lasted 2 seasons but they barely make it through the first season most times
9 years ago
0 0
profile picture
neleson
Posts: 386 - Karma: 1,091
.jifYou can get a better, more durable ski for the same price.


I dont think you can get anything more durable than the afterbangs
9 years ago
0 0
profile picture
Aparker
Posts: 729 - Karma: 1,678
nelesonI dont think you can get anything more durable than the afterbangs

afterbangs are not durable. The tips suck
9 years ago
0 0
profile picture
the_camburger
Posts: 24 - Karma: 137
I recently picked up a pair of '16 Blends for a discounted price, and I've only ridden them 4 days so far this season. I've noticed that there is a little bit of chipping on the top sheet and a few nicks here and there in the edges. After 4 days, that definitely tells me that these are not the most durable skis in the world. That being said, so far I absolutely love these skis. They're a ton of fun both in and out of the park, and they're super buttery and playful. This is my first experience on Line Skis so obviously I can't speak for past experiences, but as of right now, my experience with Line Skis has been good.
9 years ago
0 0
profile picture
Skithe603_
Posts: 29 - Karma: 77
SkiingBurgularDo you like your j skis?


Love them, so playful. 10/10
9 years ago
0 0
profile picture
neleson
Posts: 386 - Karma: 1,091
Aparkerafterbangs are not durable. The tips suck


I dont unserstand how you think they are not durable. I have used afterbangs for 3 seasons and broken 1 pair in that time and that was due to skiing into a rock quite fast and even then the tips held up fine. Im sure that there is a mire durable ski out there but afterbangs are one of the hardest ski to break. Yes afterbangs are heavt but they still suit some peoples skiimg style.
9 years ago
0 0
profile picture
Aparker
Posts: 729 - Karma: 1,678
nelesonI dont unserstand how you think they are not durable. I have used afterbangs for 3 seasons and broken 1 pair in that time and that was due to skiing into a rock quite fast and even then the tips held up fine. Im sure that there is a mire durable ski out there but afterbangs are one of the hardest ski to break. Yes afterbangs are heavt but they still suit some peoples skiimg style.


you prolly just dont ski as hard as me
9 years ago
0 0
profile picture
profa_212
Posts: 9232 - Karma: 40,673
nelesonI dont unserstand how you think they are not durable. I have used afterbangs for 3 seasons and broken 1 pair in that time and that was due to skiing into a rock quite fast and even then the tips held up fine. Im sure that there is a mire durable ski out there but afterbangs are one of the hardest ski to break. Yes afterbangs are heavt but they still suit some peoples skiimg style.


i have seen so many break dude...they arent that durable
9 years ago
0 0
profile picture
Aparker
Posts: 729 - Karma: 1,678
Profahoben_212i have seen so many break dude...they arent that durable

he probably doesnt ski park and just skis groomers
9 years ago
0 0
profile picture
a_burger
Posts: 5257 - Karma: 21,143
I like my other lines and the afterbangs were fun but definitely not durable

idk maybe the 2nd gen ones op has with the plastic top are better
9 years ago
0 0
profile picture
neleson
Posts: 386 - Karma: 1,091
Aparkeryou prolly just dont ski as hard as me

Thats probaply true I use afterbangs for racing. I have never skied park. I dont even know what a rail is.

Profahoben_212i have seen so many break dude...they arent that durable

Thats true butt they are not that easy to break either. Im just saying its not like u hit a few rails and they will snap.
9 years ago
0 0
profile picture
fries
Posts: 2979 - Karma: 7,527
Skithe603_Love them, so playful. 10/10


Any durability issues? And what is the flex like?


I have whipits and a while back I was interested in allplays.

I might just get on3p though.
9 years ago
0 0
profile picture
RG.
Posts: 24 - Karma: 159
Ive had the same Chronics for 4 years now and theyre still in great shape given I've done some stupid shit on them. They chip a ton on the sides but other than that no complaints.
9 years ago
0 0
profile picture
WoodE
Posts: 99 - Karma: 161
blends are A ok!
9 years ago
0 0
profile picture
Skithe603_
Posts: 29 - Karma: 77
J_SAny durability issues? And what is the flex like?


I have whipits and a while back I was interested in allplays.

I might just get on3p though.



In all honesty I think the All play is the best ski out there. I haven't had my issues with it, I've been beating them up in the park and in barley covered east coast glades. I also use them on my backyard setup and they show no sign of damage or durability issues. They are very flex ski, very playful all around the mountain. They are lightweight and they have some width to them which is nice.
9 years ago
0 0
profile picture
VARSITY
Posts: 2 - Karma: 54
nelesonI dont unserstand how you think they are not durable. I have used afterbangs for 3 seasons and broken 1 pair in that time and that was due to skiing into a rock quite fast and even then the tips held up fine. Im sure that there is a mire durable ski out there but afterbangs are one of the hardest ski to break. Yes afterbangs are heavt but they still suit some peoples skiimg style.


bro, afterbangs are literally the easiest ski I've broken. i literally landed somewhat back seat off a rail and they snapped. They are made for ski babies that are just learning and want to butter like a pro. I bought them cause i thought they were light and buttery, they're buttery but they are so unbelievably easy to snap.
9 years ago
0 0
profile picture
Park.
Posts: 2480 - Karma: 4,587
Skithe603_In all honesty I think the All play is the best ski out there. I haven't had my issues with it, I've been beating them up in the park and in barley covered east coast glades. I also use them on my backyard setup and they show no sign of damage or durability issues. They are very flex ski, very playful all around the mountain. They are lightweight and they have some width to them which is nice.

I bought a pair for this season on a super discount and just used them the othrr day on a pow day. I took 4 runs on them and they are super fun skis. The flex is great, and they ski impressively well. Durability wise, its not there. I dipped a rope to an unskied closed trail with prolly atleast 8-10 inches of pow. I hit a couple rocks moderately hard, but not anything i was worried about. I check my bases and i have 2 coreshots. I love these skkis, but i cant think of a ski ive owned that has gotten a core shot from how hard I hit this rock in deep snow ( for east coast standards). The next day it rained and i skied off piste with the park skis, railing hundreds of rocks twice as hard as the day before on the Js and no significant damage whatsoever. I thought i fucked 2 brand new pairs of skis in two days but props to Liberty for making bomber skis.
9 years ago
0 0
profile picture
brockmoules
Posts: 68 - Karma: 175
I have 2016 Future Spins and they're amazing
9 years ago
0 0
profile picture
JacksonScott
Posts: 102 - Karma: 303
2015 traveling circus' 176. 95 underfoot. slick on rails. u gotta land right on big landings or else ur sitin on ur tips. but butters r nothin.
9 years ago
0 0
profile picture
Peter.
Posts: 23796 - Karma: 13,018
i rode the line anthems for 3 seasons and they held up to everything including east coast parks and urban. easily my favorite skis of all time
9 years ago
0 0
profile picture
mr-mcsteeze
Posts: 487 - Karma: 1,103
My future spin's sidewall just poped out halfway down my ski today so i probably wont buy another pair of lines. They just dont hold up well enough
9 years ago
0 0
profile picture
Jzammy
Posts: 45 - Karma: 26
i have the 2015 line tc's for about a year and im starting to get some problems with them
9 years ago
0 0
profile picture
m3mike02
Posts: 305 - Karma: 228
Owned:
OG black and white chronic
OG EP Pro
2013 184 SFB
2013 185 Mr pollards opus
2014 190 SFB

I brought the mr pollards opus to Japan and they are still skiing strong.. I put 4 winters of ski patrolling on the bacons and absolutely thrashed them. They're still fine. From walking on rocks, hitting rails, running rigs, throwing them around.. They still ski fine. I'm actually pretty impressed with how the bases have held up.







In my experience, and from what I have seen, you get what you pay for. If you pay $400 for some cheap ass park skis, you're going to get cheap ass park skis. All of the EP pro model skis I have owned have had a solid build and held up to a fair amount of abuse. I spent a summer in a ski factory and own alot of different makes / models of skis. I'm not biased at all. I like line skis for what they are made for, a jibby, fun, playful ski. If you weight 220lbs and want to go mach chicken, there are much better skis for that.

If you like to jib your way around the mtn.. they are super fun skis.
9 years ago
0 0
profile picture
Zennan
Posts: 222 - Karma: 165
Line Prophets were not to bad, as a whole I feel as if Line is more of a ski company for intermediate skiers. So if your looking for a decent intermediate ski, it is not to bad, but if you want them for more advanced skiing, I personally would not bother to much with them.
8 years ago
0 0
profile picture
lilgapaboi
Posts: 260 - Karma: 580
ON3P
8 years ago
0 0
profile picture
AveragePete
Posts: 249 - Karma: 537
Atomic infamous r fuckin sweet
8 years ago
0 0
profile picture
TDD536
Posts: 160 - Karma: 147
pdeemoAtomic infamous r fuckin sweet


For real,
8 years ago
0 0
profile picture
snowfinder
Posts: 2941 - Karma: 34,924
The referenced post has been removed.


Are you completely unaware that Line is owned by this small company called K2 ?
8 years ago
0 0
profile picture
Rob_G
Posts: 818 - Karma: 2,378
Peter.i rode the line anthems for 3 seasons and they held up to everything including east coast parks and urban. easily my favorite skis of all time


I still ride the 07/08 wolf anthems! Held up for almost a decade now, legendary ski in my eyes.
8 years ago
0 0
profile picture
neleson
Posts: 386 - Karma: 1,091
VARSITYbro, afterbangs are literally the easiest ski I've broken. i literally landed somewhat back seat off a rail and they snapped. They are made for ski babies that are just learning and want to butter like a pro. I bought them cause i thought they were light and buttery, they're buttery but they are so unbelievably easy to snap.

Ok, firstly video or didnt happen
8 years ago
0 0
profile picture
BigBobo
Posts: 121 - Karma: 80
I have 2014 Sir Francis Bacons and I love them, this year I outgrew them and I am looking to get some chronics.
8 years ago
0 0
profile picture
casual
Posts: 6712 - Karma: 6,753
The referenced post has been removed.


I use the 16 line supernatural 108s, use them as an everyday patrol ski and have absolutely put these skis through hell and they are holding up incredibly well.

I skied anthems for years and loved them as a jib ski, have used mr. pollards opus from 10/11 to present day as my pow ski, and now I'm on the supernatural 108 as my everyday driver and I love them.

I defy all these people shitting on lines durability and flex to try the supernatural series. They are a really nice charger ski and I'd put them right there next to the blizzard Cochise, and other similar skis.

Imo, the supernatural is a strong argument against this perception that line makes skis for children learning to slide flat boxes.
8 years ago
0 0
profile picture
DominatorJacques
Posts: 11247 - Karma: 76,550
You can ruin any ski if you try hard enough! Ha ha.

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/808384/-quot-Taylor-The-Barbarian-quot--Destroys-Another-Ski-at-Bachelor-Parks--Jan-20th-2013
8 years ago
0 0
profile picture
SaturdayCrew
Posts: 21 - Karma: 54
I have the honey badgers. they are a mix of the flex of the blends and the width of the chronics, love em
8 years ago
0 0
All times are Eastern (-4); Currently it's 2:29PM