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Land Board Question

dgkid78 - 27-3-2008 at 04:33 PM

Hey Guys So I finally got a good hold of my Montana II and pretty confident with it in 20mph winds. Now I want to get into the Board. damm they are expensive. I looked on Ebay and find either mostly hacks or just too expensive. I read many posts here where people drop $300 plus and then find out that ithey not cut out for them and they'd rather buggy. basically if anyone has any info or guide me on where i can find a cheap board to practice on,used or new and see if the board is for me. really don't want to spend more than $150-$200. Thanks in Advance!!

macboy - 27-3-2008 at 05:05 PM

I managed to score a used MBS Blade ATB off eBay for just over $120. It came today and I must say, I'm intimidated but ready and willing. Keep an eye on eBay - I'm sure you'll find one. Search this forum for Doomwheels as well - a Rollerblade alternative that you might be keen on, or Rollerblade Coyotes. I'm watching eBay for those but they don't tend to go cheap (more than the ATB).

dgkid78 - 27-3-2008 at 05:12 PM

120????? dammmm I am jealous, how'd i miss that

barnes - 27-3-2008 at 06:32 PM

Heres a good deal even buying now:

http://cgi.ebay.com/2007-MBS-Mountain-Board_W0QQitemZ1302096...

dgkid78 - 28-3-2008 at 01:36 PM

DOOOODDDD I so bought that this AM, it shipped today!!!!

f0rgiv3n - 28-3-2008 at 01:53 PM

*sniffle* i am SO JEALOUS! that board looks KILLER!

dgkid78 - 28-3-2008 at 02:18 PM

Actually i kinda feel guilty. Kid was new to Ebay and he posted Shipping as $30 without actually checking the shipping price and he ended up paying $69 so i made out like a bandit :duh:

KYTE SLINGER - 28-3-2008 at 04:38 PM

ground inds board 150.00 buy it now

http://cgi.ebay.com/power-traction-kite-land-board_W0QQitemZ...

sodfarmkiter - 28-3-2008 at 08:04 PM

What a dingdong I just shipped a ground industries board with street and dirt wheels for $24 . And the street wheels were heavy! You did make out did he send it overnight?:puzzled:

BeamerBob - 29-3-2008 at 03:34 AM

Yeah, that box was 18 lbs and 4' long

dgkid78 - 29-3-2008 at 07:07 AM

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Originally posted by BeamerBob
Yeah, that box was 18 lbs and 4' long


HE didn't ship overnight, it's due to arrive friday!! dunno what he did.. but he did tell me that UPS tried to remove the trucks to make it fit in the box. they ended up just removing the tires. LOL i dunno. I just saw the GI Board damm what a nice board and one of my favorite colors. :frog: S'all good though MBS is a great board

Bladerunner - 29-3-2008 at 08:00 AM

This is the board I picked up for learning on as well.:thumbup:

I ended up getting my Coyotes on this forum brfore they came up on Ebay. You should post a wanted add here + racekites + foilzone !

I found this to be the most learner friendly board around these parts. It is bigger over all. Larger wheels, a larger deck and much heavier than others. The wider footprint and extra weight make it much harder for me to go flying over the front :yes: I got going pretty much straight off on this one when I had been struggling with board skills for a few years. :smilegrin: I think I am the 4th owner of this board in town.

You will want to sell it eventually although I've had mine for 1 season and I'll need it for another. It should re-sell for the same $150 ? I paid $200 for mine. :mad: Tell me you paid $50 in shipping and duties PLeeeeease :duh:





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Originally posted by macboy
I managed to score a used MBS Blade ATB off eBay for just over $120. It came today and I must say, I'm intimidated but ready and willing. Keep an eye on eBay - I'm sure you'll find one. Search this forum for Doomwheels as well - a Rollerblade alternative that you might be keen on, or Rollerblade Coyotes. I'm watching eBay for those but they don't tend to go cheap (more than the ATB).



I ended up getting my Coyotes on here before Ebay. You should post a wanted add here . Maybe at racekites and foilzone as well. ?

B-Roc - 29-3-2008 at 11:01 AM

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Originally posted by KYTE SLINGER
ground inds board 150.00 buy it now

http://cgi.ebay.com/power-traction-kite-land-board_W0QQitemZ...



Just for the record, that board is a ProFlight 93 and not a Flight Light as advertised. Its a nice board and its what I ride but the Flight Light is a composite deck and the proflight is maple.

KiteProject - 29-3-2008 at 10:27 PM

I had kite land boarded a little using borrowed boards at the beach and managed to stay upright on the board while struggling with the kite. Buggying is a lot easier and satisfying. There are couple of reasons why I didn't opt for a buggy: 1. transportation; 2. too close to the ground and risk of flying sand and pebbles hitting you. Although, it never happened to me but why take a chance.

I hadn't mountain boarded before so didn't know what to get or how to go about doing anything with a mountain board. Initially I was looking for a used and cheap board due to budget. I eventually decided on a new GI Flight Light 100. The wait was long and painful.

My board arrived a few months ago but I was too busy to do anything with it. Lately, I have had a few opportunities to take the board out to a local hill for down hill runs and let me tell you, ITS AWESOME!!!! It's as thrilling as skiing ( I have snowboarded only once) except for snow, chairlifts. Another difference is that I have to carry a 14 lbs board up the hill after every run.

Have fun with the board! If you are not kiting, take it to a hill for some downhill runs. Wear your safeties -- pads, helmet, etc. It's a lot of fun.

doublespeed360 - 13-4-2008 at 05:26 PM

we all gut to eat a peck of dirt in life.if you get sand on you put a fender or splash gard on the buggy.use of my buggy free ,dry cleaning 25 bucks

WELDNGOD - 13-4-2008 at 05:50 PM

dgkid78 take the money you saved and get some armour, pads, helmet etc.. Falling is part of the learning curve. With bruises ...

dgkid78 - 13-4-2008 at 06:09 PM

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Originally posted by WELDNGOD
dgkid78 take the money you saved and get some armour, pads, helmet etc.. Falling is part of the learning curve. With bruises ...



I got my board, got helmet and bunch of pads, only used the board twice so far, wind was a little low, and i was so nervous the tires had almost no air so i moved at a snail pace. I think the 80yr old man walking was going faster than me, last monday. And he had a walker. HAHAHA this week as of right now winds are max 10mph :borg:, so practice might have to wait another week.

doublespeed360 - 18-4-2008 at 07:15 PM

i will be going to nahant tomorrow and sunday low tide at 5.pm wind on shore sweet for learning paul.

doublespeed360 - 18-4-2008 at 07:16 PM

dgkid78 were do you fly.

dgkid78 - 18-4-2008 at 07:20 PM

I live in SE Mass. Armpit of the cape. I go to this fort in New Bedford left over from the Civil War. Behind the fort if the wind is blowing from everywhere except the west I am good. i am surrounded by water on 3 sides and a 20ft drop into the water if i mess up hahaha

doublespeed360 - 18-4-2008 at 07:29 PM

i would like see it, i like to ride new places but gas sucks right now im getting a bularoo soon.