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The Syrup

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Avalanche Slide..much stronger than advertised?
« on: May 16, 2010, 10:34:53 PM »
Have had my Slide for about 3 weeks now, and finding it way stronger then I thought it would be.
Drilled it Label Leverage, left in OOB condition.Doesnt go anywhere near as long as I thought it would, with a very sharp move when it encounters friction.
Definitley a medium condition piece for me...way too much ball for light / dry.
Having said that, this is a very good ball nonetheless, smashes the pins with way above average carry.
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TheDude

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Re: Avalanche Slide..much stronger than advertised?
« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2010, 07:20:17 AM »
with 4000 abralon in a haus machine for 10 mins with decent amount of water it looks shinier than the box finish and goes longer. ball rips in the backend
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charlest

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Re: Avalanche Slide..much stronger than advertised?
« Reply #2 on: May 17, 2010, 11:34:10 AM »
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Have had my Slide for about 3 weeks now, and finding it way stronger then I thought it would be.
Drilled it Label Leverage, left in OOB condition.Doesnt go anywhere near as long as I thought it would, with a very sharp move when it encounters friction.
Definitley a medium condition piece for me...way too much ball for light / dry.
Having said that, this is a very good ball nonetheless, smashes the pins with way above average carry.


May I suggest that next time you don't drill a ball leverage when you want it for dry lanes?
Try at least 5" pin to PAP, if not more.

If you want to keep it for medium oil, try a SlingShot for drier/light oil lanes. It's cheaper and seems slightly better suited for dry. I like mine and I did use a 5" pin to PAP (85x5x40 or 5x5x3 {pin to PAP x pin to CG x pin to VAL}).

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completebowler

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Re: Avalanche Slide..much stronger than advertised?
« Reply #3 on: May 17, 2010, 11:46:17 AM »
Why do so many people think the Avalanche series is weak? It is PK18 people. It is gonna hook.
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charlest

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Re: Avalanche Slide..much stronger than advertised?
« Reply #4 on: May 17, 2010, 11:58:51 AM »
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Why do so many people think the Avalanche series is weak? It is PK18 people. It is gonna hook.
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Only the Avalanche solid and pearl are PK18 coverstocks.
The Avalanche Slide is special Activator blend for length. It is a light oil ball. If you check the Brunswick ratings, it is barely, just barely stronger than a SlingShot.
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TheDude

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Re: Avalanche Slide..much stronger than advertised?
« Reply #5 on: May 19, 2010, 08:09:25 AM »
Charlest i have both a slingshot and two avalanche slides, the slingshots get less flare, and have alot less hook in general.

there is a bigger gap that what you'd believe.
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Dave_in_Rio_Rancho

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Re: Avalanche Slide..much stronger than advertised?
« Reply #6 on: May 19, 2010, 11:24:10 AM »
The Slide saves "all the energy" for the backend - when it hits friction it makes you look like the "Big Nasty" throwing the ball. It has the largest backend of any of the Avalanches I own - but not the biggest overall hook.
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charlest

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Re: Avalanche Slide..much stronger than advertised?
« Reply #7 on: May 19, 2010, 11:26:40 AM »
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Charlest i have both a slingshot and two avalanche slides, the slingshots get less flare, and have alot less hook in general.

there is a bigger gap that what you'd believe.
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LaSalle, Quebec-Located inside Pont Mercier Lanes.
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Thanks.

I was beginning to hope that I can use these as a 1-2 combo over the 4 games of league. We'll see about that.

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