i'm looking for a ground industries catalyst mountainboard.erratic winds - 7-12-2010 at 11:26 AM
Do you want the catalyst because of its features or its cost? If you're just needing a board for under $200 there are several users who could
probably help you out.B-Roc - 7-12-2010 at 06:56 PM
Good deal on a flight 93 on this forum (not mine). That's what I ride and I love it.
yeaa i need a board for about two hundred dollarsDAKITEZ - 9-12-2010 at 04:42 PM
I've got a bomber with talon bindings. basically the same deck as the catalyst except the bomber is all wood and the catalyst has a composite outer
layer. only $170 shipped. only 1 left.ripsessionkites - 9-12-2010 at 08:23 PM
Quote:
Originally posted by DAKITEZ
I've got a bomber with talon bindings. basically the same deck as the catalyst except the bomber is all wood and the catalyst has a composite outer
layer. only $170 shipped. only 1 left.
i was waiting how long before you replied on this California Phat Skater. heheheDAKITEZ - 9-12-2010 at 09:10 PM
I held off as long as I could ;-)
The chances of finding a new catalyst are extremely rare. The best chance is to find one used is why I assume generotti posted this. :puzzled:
But now that we understand its a price issue more than this particular board that is wanted people can help guide generotti in the right direction.generotti - 14-12-2010 at 05:39 PM
i don't really know too much about boards but i want to get into them.WELDNGOD - 14-12-2010 at 06:00 PM
where are you located? you might wannA try it first if someone is nearby. what kiting experience do you have? what are you intentions w/ this board?Seanny - 17-12-2010 at 08:40 PM
A quick (not so quick) ATB 101 for ya.
-ATB=All terrain board
CONSTRUCTION:
-Older models are generally made of all wood; newer ones are wood, or fiberglass/carbon composite.
-Good manufacturers make their wood boards out of very fine materials; they are sturdy and durable and inexpensive but heavy. Good for beginners.
Composite boards have the same traits as wood boards, but are lighter, have a varying range of flexibility, and can be more pricy.
DECK TIP ANGLES:
-Trampa, Scrub, and Ground Industries generally have boards with deck tip angles of 15 or 32/35 degrees. Skate-style ATB trucks fit universally on 15
degree tips.
PROS: Very light, good handling, inexpensive.
CONS: Tend to break easily. Do not handle hard impacts as well.
-32/35 degree tip angles: MBS/Scrub Channel, MBS Matrix, Trampa Vertigo and VerTigo, GI Bionic, etc. all fit 32/35 deg. tips.
PROS: Very durable, very adjustable, very good handling, very good impact resistance.
CONS: Tend to be expensive and heavy; twice as heavy as skate trucks in many cases.
-Some boards have weird deck tip angles, like the MBS Pro 90, which is at 20 degrees. As far as I know, only the MBS Matrix Lite trucks will fit it
effectively. However, this is an expensive and advanced board, so you don't need to worry about it.
-BOARD LENGTH:
-Shorter boards (overall length 90-105 cm, approx.): Very good for kiting, as they are generally lightweight and compact. Usually the deck tip angle
is 15 degrees, unless you have a Pro 90 or custom Trampa. However, these are not good for cruising, as they are unstable at high speeds, and hard to
control going downhill.
-Medium boards (overall length 106 cm-115 cm): Good all-around boards. Can be used effectively for kite freestyling/cruising/general use, but are not
exceptional in any of the above. Deck tip angle varies, so you can customize them.
-Long boards (overall length 115 cm+): Best for racing, downhill runs, Boarder X, etc. Bad for freestyle kiting and big air due to their bulkiness,
but are very stable at high speeds.
-Grab handles: Many freestyle kite landboards come with a grab handle, or holes for one. These are used to carry the board around, and also to perform
advanced arial maneuvers while freestyling. If your board is not pre-drilled, take extra precaution when drilling holes to avoid weakening the deck.
-WHERE TO START:
Here are some quality, cost-effective boards that are suitable for a beginner.
-MBS Core 90, Core 95, Comp 90, Comp 95
-Any Trampa (buy a used setup, as they are very expensive new)
-Ground Industries Flight 93 (good boards, but hard to find... Dino [DAKITEZ] has some modified '06 models in the range of ~$250-300. Ask him about
them.), Prodigy, Catalyst, Bomber... ***NOTE: GI is currently SOLD OUT of their 2010 lineup! GI boards in general are a bit hard to find right now,
you will have to ask around a little.
-Scrub Psycho
-Flexifoil Hunter
-Radsail R1 R2 R3 RKB
***Many, if not all, of these boards can be found somewhere used if there's one you really like but can't afford. Stuff goes on sale on this forum all
the time. Just keep looking around. The more you get to know people, the more resources you'll have. The pre-owned kite/kite accessories market is
huge.
Hope that helps! Did I miss anything?
Cheers,
Seannygenerotti - 28-1-2011 at 07:19 PM
i just got a kite for christmas and have been flying it as much as I can. I'm from northeast pa and I don't know anyone else from this area that has a
kite most people don't even know what they are here.. and thanks a lot for all the info guys i really appreciate it.indigo_wolf - 28-1-2011 at 08:28 PM
Your height and weight would help in determining a suitable ride for you with regards to a board. Also what type of riding you intend to do
(cruising, bunny jumps/transitions, I want to make my heart go "woogly", I want to scare local wildlife).
ATB,
Sam
P.S. What kind did you get and how much flight time have you been able to log on it?
P.P.S Helmets and pads are a good thing.generotti - 28-1-2011 at 09:20 PM
well not sure yet knowing my personality ill probably start at cruising and end up wanting to scare the local wildlife. im 5 foot 9 inches and
probably 5 hours? give or take. and yeaa i plan on getting some
