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FLYING HIGH!
Hello riders! Whether your specialty is downhilling, freestyling, racing or kiting we know you're passionate about riding. Thanks for being great ambassadors of the sport! Without your help this sport would not be growing as fast as it is.
Our Big Air Photo Contest has been extended by a few weeks, be sure to send in your best shot. We think you will be blown away but the ones we've seen so far. Read on below for the details on the contest.
We love getting pictures from all of you. Seeing the different syles of riding and the variety of terrain everyone rides on is amazing. Keep it up!
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!
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MBS "BIGGER = BETTER" PHOTO CONTEST
Contest Deadline Extension
- May 31st
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 31th, 2009
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FYI: Current long distance jump record: Jason Lee 54' 3" (Set in the UK)
NEW MBS PRODUCTS! Click HERE!
LIMITED SUPPLY OF '08 BOARDS AT GARAGE SALE PRICES!
COMING SOON! - NEW ACTION DVD FROM ONE 5 MEDIA
"Last year we gave you a peek at the Colorado mountainboard scene. This year, you'll get the whole show. Whether you enjoy sipping (pouring) coconut milk at Ted Ladue's Hotlanta Trailer Park, or taking a ride in the MBS Mustache Tour Van, Hot Action will take you there this June. Yeah baby!" One 5 Media
Dutch Open - May 9-10
For more info contact forest7@live.nl
KAOS IN KANSAS! The Twilight Showdown!
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.
Duel in the Dirt - Aug 22nd - Ireland
Combined Mountainboard and Mountainbike event - contact Gary for more information.
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.
WINTERBERG MOUNTAINBOARD PARK - GERMANY
Florian Leber just site up a new website for their fantastic mountainboard park. Check it out HERE!
Dylan Warren - Melbourne, Australia
Alex Brown - Nevada
Photo By: Gavin Butler
Andy Milenkovic - Australia
Photo by: Jimmy Reynolds
Arien - The Netherlands
Arien - Maastricht, The Netherlands
Michelle Vervoorn - Holland
Philipp Heinle - Under the Bridge, Germany
Photo By: Larissa Sautter
Ben Searle - Bugsboarding, England
Photo By: Emlyn Bainbridge
Jochen Morcher - Under the Bridge, Germany
Photo By: Larissa Sautter
Jimmy Reynolds- Melbourne, Australia
Marco Rothman - Brazil
SICK SKATEPARK RIDING
D Gar (Devin Garland) and Ill Shaunzo (Shawn Anderson) going off at their local skatepark. Check it out HERE!
DAMAGE BOARDRIDERS GOING NUTS!
Click HERE to go along for the ride with Ryan Slater, Andy Milenkovic, Dylan Warren and Alexis Rouge!
Mike Rosevear - Colorado
Logan Blankenship - Delaware - Age 6
Check out video from his first hour in the board.
Kenny Kerekes - Georgia
Roman Saulyak - Ukraine
Dylan Warren - Australia
Marco Rothman - Brazil
Roman Saulyak - Ukraine Stair Drop
Other Ukrainean riders are encouraged to contact Roman
WES MATWEYEW GETTING TRICKY
Check out his tricky riding HERE!
BOOTEMONTE LEARN TO RIDE SESSION
Watch the session HERE!
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 his latest track "Tribute to MBS".
MORE MOUNTAINBOARDERS MAKING MUSIC!
Josh Knepper, the ultimate mountainboard MC and daredevil rider is still at it up in Vancouver and is now rocking out in his new band WeeBoyPretty - Check them out HERE!
DragonFly TV Episode- A Lesson in Proper Air Pressure
Rocket Power Video Game with Mountainboards!
Ride some virtual mountainboards!
DBX - Mountainboard Forum - The Original Dirt - USA
Surfing Dirt!
Chad Crow is keeping the mountainboard spirit alive. Shoot him back some feedback on his mountainboard forum.
Just......The Dirt!
Pro Rider Evan Carlson's website is letting everyone know that the dirt misses them and needs to be ridden very soon. Check in and say hi!
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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