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GET READY TO ROCK!
Well...it's been a while since the last time we said hello...but...we're back and ready to rock! Things are super busy here at MBS HQ with many new products in our warehouse and several new things on the horizon!
Look at the picture above with Dylan Warren doing a HUGE gap jump. This months sweepstakes mountainboard contest will be won by the person who sends in the best BIG AIR shot. Check out the MBS Contests section below for details. Good luck and always wear a helmet!
Speaking of MBS contests, we had a great time reading all the stories from the Mountainboard Story Contest. With interesting stories sent in from every corner of the earth it sure was hard to pick a winner. Check out the section below to read the winning story and all the other stories submitted. You guys (and girls) are crazy! That is a good thing. Keep it up!
Summer is practically around the corner and everyone wants to know where the big events are....well, if you are here in the States you've got to put Kaos In Kansas Aug 8/9 and The MBS Fall Classic Oct 3/4 on the top of that list. So practice up, stay tuned, get the details and make plans! More events will be announced soon!
In case you missed an incredible issue of the MBS eNews click HERE to see past months and get up to date on all the things MBS!
For additional European content check out WWW.MBSEUROPE.COM
MBS RIDER STORY CONTEST WINNER!
RYAN SAUNDERS
THANKS TO ALL YOU RIDERS & WRITERS OUT THERE!
From Tennessee to the UK, from Africa to New Zealand there were certainly some memorable stories and made us realize again how great this sport is and how well is transcends geographic boundaries.
Click HERE to read all the stories. Below are a few tasty quotes.
“The sound of my wheels tearing across the dirt below and sliding over the occasional spots of gravel and rock are all I hear as I slash my way down the path.”
”Nothing beats the adrenalin rush of flying past trees and landing sketchy jumps, especially with good company. This trip has reinforced my love of freeriding, just because it was so insane, and because I have to clear that road gap one day!”
”Anyway, after I juked the foxes I was riding switch down the hill. I crashed and blew up my elbow. I thought there was blood all over me, and then I realized I landed in a giant strawberry patch. I writhed in pain but I ate as many berries as I could. Upon further inspection of my surroundings I saw a snake curled up about 10 feet away. So I blazed up and rode the heck outta there.”
”Because with his head up and his board on the feet he will conquer the roads, parks, forests, villages, woods, mountains, and everything else that comes his way.….and shredding he lived.”
MBS "BIGGER = BETTER" PHOTO CONTEST
Send in your best shot of a mountainboarder or land kiteboarder catching BIG AIR and be eligible to win a MBS Core 90 mountainboard. The biggest air / best shot wins. BIG could either mean height or distance but either way it's gotta be BIG!
Rider: Jason Lee Photo: Brian Purdy Location: Venice Beach, CA Core Tour
Rules: To be eligle for the board you must either be the rider or the photographer.
Send all entries to Jason Lee and make sure to include the names of both rider and photographer as well as the location of the shot. Deadline for entry is May 15th, 2009
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FYI: Current long distance jump record: Jason Lee 54' 3" (Set in the UK)
Sports Explorers Video Segment
A bit of MBS history and a LOT of good shredding! Click HERE for a killer show!
KAOS IN KANSAS!
August 7-9
South Haven, Kansas
Huge NEW boardercross track being built by the people who brought you the MBS Backyard! Stay tuned to MBS.COM/Events for more info.
MBS FALL CLASSIC!
Oct 3rd & 4th
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Held in the Heart of the Rockies and the home of MBS Mountainboards, Colorado Springs has some amazing riding. The Freestyle comp will be held for the third year at the now legendary MBS Backyard and the Ultimate Downhill will be held for the 13th consecutive year at High Drive. Come check it out! Stay tuned to MBS.COM/Events for more info.
MOUNTAINBOARD EVENTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD!
Mountainboard events from almost every corner of the earth.....stay tuned for updates....but get your gear ready and be prepared to rub some elbows and throw some spins! Click HERE to download the latest schedule.
MOUNTAINBOARD EVENT IN YOUR BACKYARD!
Do you have a great riding area in your neck of the woods? Do you want to put on an event or a race? Let us know and we can help out!
Contact jlee@mbs.com for more information.
HUNGARY EVENT REVIEW VIDEO
"This was one of the biggest mountainboarding events in Hungary ever with Hungarian and Romanian riders. We had slalom and freestyle competition. The winners were 1. Bobby (RO) 2. Atesz (HUN) 3. Cs. Laci (HUN). The old man at the end of the video was a sponger traveller (as he described himself), he got to our event by accident then he says to the camera: "I can report that the case of casualty didn’t show up, I am satisfied from my side.” …right after he drinks from his "famous" Tokajian sweetwine. :)"
All the best,
Mark Korecz Boarderzone
POLAND EVENT REVIEW - CLICK HERE FOR PICS
Alex Brown - Nevada
Photo By: Gavin Butler
ALI KANNO - Hawaii
Photo by: Travis
Carol Bolstad and Cabana
Photo by: Kiteboarder Magazine
Dutch Junior Champion Kiter - Jelmer Van Der Kist
Team forest7
Devin Fritz - Colorado
Dirt Monk Flying High!
Dutch Night Kite Contest
Photo Courtesy of: Ramon
KELBY CLARK - Georgia
Photo By: Regina Clark
Dutch Night Kite Contest
Photo Courtesy of: Ramon
Lennart - Team Forest7 - Netherlands
Jerry Ogro - Porto Alegre, South Brasil
Photo by: Tony Dog
Jimmy Reynolds - Australia
Kenny Kerekes - Georgia
Marco Rothman - Brazil
Big Wooden Berm - Brazil
Joey Vinch - Guam
Photo by: Joe Vinch - Second Wind Kites
Trevin Kistle - PA
Freestyle Dirtsurfing - Andy Radley getting Rad!
Mountainboard Music? - Hold on to your ears...Chema in Spain is unleashing some very cool mountainboard music....click HERE (Right Click and select "Save Target As") to download the first track called "the first time i saw a mtb" - More music in future issues.
Spanish Mountainboard Photo Contest
To submit photos send Chema an email.
Beginner to Thrasher Tutorial by Ryan Saunders
“23 Sessions Later, The Freeriders Guide to Mountainboarding” takes freeride mountainboarding by the horns, disects its most essential elements, and lays them out into 23 intense training sessions that you do at your own pace. Beginner or not, these 23 sessions will help you improve your ride.
Mick Kirkman jibbing on the Pro 95 Deck....that deck multitasks!
Tony Dog - arrrooooooooooo.
Mountainboard Heaven - By Brandon Johanns
DBX - Mountainboard Forum - The Original Dirt - USA
Talk to other riders around the country and around the world!
Devin Garland over Josh Knepper 2003 - Athens, Georgia
GIVE US YOUR DIRT FOR FUTURE ENEWS!
We want your team pictures, artwork, photos, news, craziness, strangeness, local events, stickers in odd places, local riding spots, you name it. If it has anything to do with mountainboarding or MBS we'd love to post it. Please send anything cool to Jason Lee for possible inclusion in future Rider eNews.
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***RIDING DISCLAIMER*** Mountainboarding / Kiteboarding is an inherently dangerous sport. Always use protective gear while riding including a helmet, elbow pads, knee pads and wristguards. Always ride within your ability and use common sense.
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