going nuts Need advice on kiteskating n sandboarding

surfncap · Since 06 Mar 2007 78 Posts NE

Was at beach to surf and it was all blown out would of loved a sandboard (Mtn. skate) to kite with. Cant wait a few months more to kite, should I get a mtn board to kite with at kitepark by my house? People have said to dangerous for a newbie? I have 3m trainer. 9 waroo, n 13 waroo

kitekid · Since 15 Apr 2007 170 Posts Stoked

if you get a mt board get a mbs i broke my gi in thirds. i motley ride a ground board all season and i think it is safer for a beginner beacuse you need less power.

Reaper356 · Since 10 Dec 2006 781 Posts Salem / LC Oregon Opinionated

I have an MBS Renegade - they're cheap and tough.
I love riding my mtn board in the surf, and blazing through big shallow tidepools on a sunny summer day at the beach!

Tips:
1 Be sure you disassemble, wash and grease your board when you're done!
2 Don't hook into a foil w/o depower on a mountain board - if your arms are tired, it's time for a break.
3 If you're on sand, air down the tires to almost flat - or you will pitch-pole through creeks, soft sand etc. This inevitably happens in front of spectators at speed! Rolling Eyes

4 Finally, save the jumping for the water... I know it's hard to resist, but this becomes clearer when you're 15 ft in the air over packed sand.

Have fun! Very Happy