Thoughts on the Line Afterbang

You really should use the search bar there was a thread on this like last week. You should Probably spend a bit more and get a nicer ski.
 
for the 250 I spent last year, definitely getting my moneys worth. pretty soft after you break them in. I got the 12/13 models since they had the 184 available. Screwing around in the park is a blast, they're fairly soft and forgiving but can wash out on you if you're too far back or front. They have a bit of pop and are fun to throw around. People complained about the weight but if you've got some meat on your legs its not a big problem.

Being wood they ding up kinda fast but it doesn't effect the durability too much.
 
All my friends who have had Afterbangs have broken them. Not just little edge cracks or chips either like fully snapping the ski and completely delaminating the tips.

They're fine skis if you're just a beginner and take it easy in the park but if you're an aggressive skier then definitely look somewhere else.
 
13133431:Negromancer said:
All my friends who have had Afterbangs have broken them. Not just little edge cracks or chips either like fully snapping the ski and completely delaminating the tips.
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Pretty much thi. My friend snapped his on the first day a couple of seasons back, no park features were even open they just snapped. I also hear they're just no fun to ride, like they may be soft, but the flex pattern is all out of wack and they just feel dead.

As stated above, spend some more money and get a ski that will last and will actually be enjoyable to ride, not just whatever price point ski is cheapest.
 
I had them the first year they made them. Absolutely terrible in my opinion. Heavy, almost as if they got waterlogged. The edges also started coming out after the first season on them.
 
In terms of quality they are really lacking. Plus they are rather heavy. But for a first twin tip, they worked just fine for me. I was hesitant to buy anything much more expensive because I knew I would wreck them given my lack of skill.
 
13133659:DBH5601 said:
In terms of quality they are really lacking. Plus they are rather heavy. But for a first twin tip, they worked just fine for me. I was hesitant to buy anything much more expensive because I knew I would wreck them given my lack of skill.
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Wrecking skis due to a lack of skill? Never heard of that one before.
 
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They advertise them as beeing super solid, but the top layer chips really quick. And dont expect it to hold longer than any other ski, most likely even shorter
 
don't get them my friends pair legit exploded on him when he landed... also they are super super heavy i find so if you plan on doing much spins i wouldn't reccomend

either way i dont think its worth it
 
13133221:Humps said:
for the 250 I spent last year, definitely getting my moneys worth. pretty soft after you break them in. I got the 12/13 models since they had the 184 available. Screwing around in the park is a blast, they're fairly soft and forgiving but can wash out on you if you're too far back or front. They have a bit of pop and are fun to throw around. People complained about the weight but if you've got some meat on your legs its not a big problem.

Being wood they ding up kinda fast but it doesn't effect the durability too much.
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I'll second this. Picked up a brand new pair in BST for under $200 shipped.

I'm on my third season with them. Had slight tip delam last season that I fixed with some marine glue and a clamp.

All the edges still in tact.

They are my rock/early season/dick around in the park ski.
 
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