What Is Mountainboarding?
Thursday, May 19th, 2011
What is it? It's an extreme sport similar to snowboarding and skateboarding. A mountainboard is like an oversized skateboard complete with large inflatable pneumatic tires and bindings.
Who can do it? Anyone that is physically able and durable enough to handle the occasional spill can mountainboard. You can make the sport as challenging as you want. Male and female, 6-60 years old, there are riders of many ages that are out there tearing it up.
Why do it? Yeah, you may fall over, and you may get some scrapes or bruises, but that comes with the sport. Mountainboarding is a lot of fun. The thrill and the experience of riding down a hill, landing a new trick, or going off a jump is what makes this sport worthwhile. So why do it? Because it is fun!
Where do you ride? You can ride on grass hills, dirt roads, trails, skateparks, terrain parks, and more.
How do you do it? You stand on your mountainboard with your knees slightly bent and your feet placed in the bindings or foot straps. Then you shift your weight to your toes or heels to make turns. That's how you ride a mountainboard in a nutshell.
Is it dangerous? With the right protective gear, and common sense, this sport can present little risk. Many are afraid of falling over and hurting themselves, but the idea isn't to just jump on your board and tackle the biggest hill you can find. Everyone starts at a level they can handle, and then when they are comfortable, they continue to challenge themselves as they gain experience. When you approach mountainboarding with this in mind, the risk of hurting yourself lessens. It can be dangerous if you make it dangerous. It's all about knowing your current limits.
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