SecondWind - 1-12-2007 at 09:44 AM
http://www.baseboard.com.au/
Has anyone tried one of these yet?
I remember seeing a post here a while back about someone getting in a demo.
If not, maybe I can try to get one for us to try out in the US.
Joe
speleopower - 1-12-2007 at 10:01 AM
Look kick butt. I've not seen one before. Looks like it would be nice for kites. Especially if there is no speed wobble.
Scott
Pablo - 1-12-2007 at 07:52 PM
I'd love a go on one of those if it could be figured out.
barnes - 2-12-2007 at 02:32 PM
Is this intended to be amphibious?
Looks like it might be a fun DIY project...but then again, I avoid buying things at all costs.
Bucky - 11-12-2007 at 02:00 PM
Its designed to be amphibious , but don't expect any real performance on water. Kinda fun on the beach surf though.
And yes its a great DIY project (I did it!!)
1. Get a crappy old small snowboard off Ebay.
2. Put straps in place of the bindings.
3. Get three mountain board wheels. (Ebay, as well)
4. Use a drill and a scroll saw to cut holes and notches just big enough for the bottom of the wheels to stick through.
5. Go to the local hardware store for parts to mount the wheels on the top side. (No fancy pivots or trucks here)
6. Shim to get the height right, and TADA!!! A Baseboard!!
Now just finish off with some sandboard wax on the edges and you're good to go!
Kinda draggy when trying to edge hard. Not the best upwind performance. Oh, and be prepared to fall on your a** the first time you go from sand to
water. 
SecondWind - 11-12-2007 at 03:23 PM
Can we see a picture Bucky?
Pablo - 11-12-2007 at 05:41 PM
Anyone got an active link to the site, the one posted above seems to not be working at the moment.
Bucky - 14-12-2007 at 11:17 AM
I'll see if I can get one. (Don't have a digital camera anymore, but can probably borrow one)
NPWfever - 16-12-2007 at 08:38 PM
Here is a video I found
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovd7DqA6A70
And how does it turn if the wheels dont pivot? Are they casters?
NPWfever - 16-12-2007 at 09:03 PM
What about something like this on an old skateboard deck and some small hard rubber wheels for parking lot riding? Maybe figure out some way to mount
the front wheel as a caster?
barnes - 17-12-2007 at 01:35 PM
...and I have an old snowboarding laying around. I love it for stupidly big spins because its so small, but this looks like a fun idea...granted I'd
attempt to cut down the weight as much as possible. If I can edge and jybe on a landboard like I can on my snowboard, I'll buy/build it.
Bucky - 25-12-2007 at 04:06 PM
It turns by using the arc of board edges which guide the board through the turn, (just like a snowboard turns) This is why sandboard wax is so
important. Too much drag otherwise. You can order sandboard wax from "sandmasterpark.com" located here in Oregon.
Definately NOT for use on concete or asphalt! It will destroy the board in less than a minute, and there's nothing for the edges to dig into.