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MBS Pro 90 Kiteboard - Landkiting

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Created by KiteBud > 9 months ago, 29 Apr 2015
KiteBud
WA, 1553 posts
29 Apr 2015 12:17PM
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Recently upgraded from the Comp95 to the Pro 90 Kiteboard.

This is the first land board that MBS has specifically designed for kiting. The first thing you notice is it's a lot lighter than other models (just above 5kg) as opposed to about 7kg for other models. The board is about 10cm shorter as well.

The deck is lighter and they added bamboo in the construction which gives it better pop.

The combination of light weight, shorter board and great pop made it much easier for me to nail my rotations and other tricks.

The single axle trucks are also lighter than dual spring trucks and the stiffness is adjustable just like with skate trucks. Tightening the trucks made a huge difference for me as by default the trucks are very loose.

I upgraded from the default set of nylon rims to the aluminum rims, which also gives a stiffer and more responsive feel.

Overall, very happy with the performance of this board and I would strongly recommend it for anyone who wants to get into land kiting or upgrade from their existing board, you won't be disappointed. The build quality is amazing and it will easily handle countless rough landings and power slides.

More details about the board here: http://shop.mbs.com/boards/mountainboard/pro-line/mbs-pro-90-mountainboard-1021.html

Christian

gkawo
VIC, 193 posts
29 Apr 2015 2:46PM
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Glad to see someone else out there other than me land kite!

I have the MBS Comp95 and yeah it's a tad heavy but I still get good boost and landings in 15knots or more.

The only downside are the 8inch wheel hubs. I which I had 10inch grannies.

What kite do you use yours with?

MDSXR6T
WA, 1019 posts
29 Apr 2015 8:06PM
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Christian, where do you land kite in Perth?

flyingcab
VIC, 942 posts
29 Apr 2015 10:09PM
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Be careful of stress cracking in the aluminium wheels.

KiteBud
WA, 1553 posts
29 Apr 2015 8:54PM
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MDSXR6T said..
Christian, where do you land kite in Perth?



Swanbourne on Westerlies, Nedlands on SE's and Attadale in Northerlies

JacobMatan
WA, 431 posts
30 Apr 2015 1:02AM
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I did a fair bit of land kiting around the rock walls of coogee beach marina and woodmans point harbour, the salt lakes near baldivis, off old Mandurah Rd would be an epic spot in a southerly, might be a bit gusty as the wind isn't coming off the water but it is very open to the south, it fills up in winter though

Plummet
4862 posts
30 Apr 2015 3:28AM
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That's not landboard..... this is a landboard!






Meet my monster board fitted with Granny mobility scooter wheels!

Plummet
4862 posts
30 Apr 2015 3:34AM
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To be fair the pro 90 is an awesome board for freestyle. Its short and light which gives low rotational weight for spins.

my monster board is low and wide with big wheels. It cranks high speed, rides soft sand and rough terrain with ease plus holds gobs of power for decent boosts.

gkawo
VIC, 193 posts
30 Apr 2015 7:47PM
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Well this thread is not going to go far without some ATB footage, especially from CBULotas

Ben - Ikon
WA, 113 posts
1 May 2015 10:52AM
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gkawo said..
Well this thread is not going to go far without some ATB footage, especially from CBULotas




I agree with gkawo. I cant wait for some good winter wind to try Christian's board ... or try not to break it ... We will keep you posted

Loftywinds
QLD, 2060 posts
1 May 2015 1:25PM
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boon said..

gkawo said..
Well this thread is not going to go far without some ATB footage, especially from CBULotas





I agree with gkawo. I cant wait for some good winter wind to try Christian's board ... or try not to break it ... We will keep you posted


Nice post!

Plums, good opp to show off your boosts here!

As for me - I need a good day and a friend to video me. Since I don't have friends, won't ever happen sadly.

gcdave
534 posts
1 May 2015 5:47PM
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^^^^



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