ironically, if you watch the video in his profile (okemo gaper day 09) there is a kid riding afterbangs..
why not? line's warranty is legit. if you have a problem with them (which is doubtful, their quality control has certainly been up to snuff) then line takes care of you. They ski great, buttering is a different world, but are still capable of shredding the mountain. and besides, msrp is like 350.