Monday, December 14, 2009

A Guide To The Many Kinds Of Mountainboards

By Baxter Wells

There are many kinds of mountainboards out there, and while they all may look exactly alike there are small differences in each one of them that makes them better for certain things. In this article you will learn about the different kinds.

Most of the boards out there will fit into the freeride, freestyle, kiteboard, or all around categories. Below I will tell you about each kind and their differences.

A freeride mountainboard is longer and beefier than other boards. It usually will have larger wheels that make it easier and smoother when riding over rough terrain. If you just want to have fun riding down hills, this is a great board.

If your style is more about trying out new tricks, perfecting old ones, and hitting skatepark like terrain, you probably want to check out a freestyle board. They are specially made to be light. A lighter deck, shorter deck, and smaller size make them more suited for freestyle riding.

Many riders want a mountainboard that does it all, and is a great for both freestyle, and freeriding. These kinds of boards are in the middle range of weight, and length. They are light enough to do freestyle riding, and long enough to give a smooth ride when freeriding.

Besides the different sizes and weights of mountainboards there are also other features that can change the experience. This includes the style of foot straps. Foot straps can either be the kind you can step in and out of without un-ratcheting, or they can be snowboard style bindings where your foot is locked in from the start until the end of the ride.

Whether your riding preference is to freeride, freestyle ride, or do a little of everything, there is a mountainboard out there for you. Freeriders should check out boards that have bigger wheels and longer decks for a smoother ride. Freestyle riders should check out boards that are lighter and shorter for ease of pulling off tricks, while all around riders should look for mountainboards that are in between the two.

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