well the ATB mbs core 16 is done got a few last rides last week though completely blown out trucks/bearings /wheels/tires . the deck blow out and went completely soft after a show boat air friday.

beyond repair in every direction

and the coyotes couple sessions ..and couple flats,,

so out of the 6 wheels on the OME set up i 'm only running 4. and this definitely increases the flat tires. every four wheel skate session ended with a flat.

and i will take pics with tire wear, carnage blah, blah

MBS served me well

looks like a GI board coming around the corner

Buy a set of size 6 Coyotes or similar on Ebay super cheap for a new set of wheels.
I have a total of 3 sets now!

I have a link to tires + tubes at home I could send You ?

bring on the link for the tubes/tires

you wont regret the gi board.... ill be interested to see what you think, though

looks like a GI patrol 106 in the works, it was my original 1st pick but fleabay bargain distracted me. at the time it was $160 or $400. and didn't have a clue about much of any thing except the difference between a tool or a toy. that i could tell, but 160 seemed like a no brainer try it kinda moment,

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Originally posted by PHREERIDER looks like a GI patrol 106 in the works, it was my original 1st pick but fleabay bargain distracted me. at the time it was $160 or $400. and didn't have a clue about much of any thing except the difference between a tool or a toy. that i could tell, but 160 seemed like a no brainer try it kinda moment,

Yeah, that's why I've got the cheap MBS Atom 95 at the moment. I figured it was good enough to see if I enjoyed it.

PHREE,

I might have access to a decent cond. core 16 for you, if interested.

thanks lad ,

just passed the $ for a fresh GI patrol 106

thanks anyway

A good way to prevent your deck from "blowing out" is to stay out of moisture. Water kills the woods integrity.
Try not stomping your tricks so hard also.
Stay out of the surf, its tempting but dont do it! haha unless you totally disassemble and water proof every part then dont.
skateboarding for eight plus years and going through hundreds of skateboard decks one thing i learned is water will kill your equipment.

Just while im on the topic, pack your bearings with marine grade grease and they will last a lifetime. the out side will still rust some, but the ball bearings and ball holders will not be damaged what so ever.

paint thinner or wd-40 to degrease

and
then re-grease after 10 or so sessions at the beach. (be sure to totally pack the bearing with marine grease.)

Post some pics of the new Patrol when you get a chance. I love my Flight Lite. Had it over a year and no issues yet.

OK guys here's the pics

old board MBS core 16 deck went soft few weeks back and assorted tattered state

new board GI Patrol 106 fresh very tight

MBS core 16 year ? i had it about 1 1/2 years

somewhere around 1500hours -2000hours on it

it was as fresh, total virgin when i got it

NOTE THE CUSTOM "WIRE LIMITER "KEEPS THE SPRINGS IN REAL NICE and its adjustable too

more

NO NUT
NO BEARINGS , ON EITHER SIDE
JUST THE INNER RACE WITH CUSTOM "RUST LOCK" FEATURE

more

THATS DUCT TAPE POKING THROUGH

AND A BOLT ON AXLE

WITH CUSTOM "RUST LOCK" FEATURE

more

i will admitt these plastics channels even with out the bearings are tough. virtually unbreakable

and yes that is the custom float truck attachment system using the "wire limiter "and "rust lock" features found only on real redneck hard ware

i remember how fast i thought the MBS was when i first got it

very smooth very stable in general quite loose but controlable to about 35-40mph

this board had a Ka'billion jumps,,huge ,,small ,, fast and after about the first 3-4mths small tidal pools without a thought . ate about 6-8sets of bearings.. lost count

the trucks turned to garbage in about 6mths but still held for insane jumps at furious speeds and a ton of high wind sessions. one tire absent from complete wear through

so i ran the trucks blown out for a year and actually "wired them in" so the springs would not pop out felt totally secured with it

and the "bolt on axle" never gave one bit of trouble a few pics in the ATB gallery have it visible on a jump. never ever thought about it

all for $160 if i had taken better care i'm sure it could be in better shape but time and pressure got it. the deck went soft so it is over

THE GI PATROL 106

man size deck, THICK, not that wide

at first squirrely stiff... but around 20min hammering the torsion cubes with jumps and turns they mello'd nicely and i settled into the feel, nice light feel quick for the switch , very easy through the air and the edge /rail right there no mystery both heel and toesides. plenty of edge to power up and pop ...that"s for a 200ilbs. rider folks.

super nice straps (too nice for me ) the fabric stuff will turn to crap ..i'm challenged with the ratchet thingy. easy in, easy out, really left it alone

trucks ... time will tell , seems tough, the few moving parts certainly gets my approval

the size works for my longer legs and weight , very light board for its size, lighter than the core 16


the vegas rims seem "thin" but all feels solid

glad to have fresh goods thanks ELI for the hook up
very nice

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Originally posted by PHREERIDER MBS core 16 year ? i had it about 1 1/2 years somewhere around 1500hours -2000hours on it it was as fresh, total virgin when i got it

1500-2000 hours--PHREE--you are my hero.....and i'm jealous also.....

oh forgot to mention.

got as GI sherpa bag in the exchange

my relationships with bags and accessory stuff is poor since i'm a minimalist.

the bag is full on nice, super tuff, at best it will work out with the bike in sessions it will see more kiteboard than land board if it will fit somehow in or on .

with the reflective inside it keeps things oven fresh.

KJ thanks for the hero status still waiting on my special power to get my SUPER hero tag. but for now i enjoy crashing with the best of them, eating gear like candy and hearing the lamentations from the women .

Phree, I am so jealous of the time you get in on your rides! The pics of the board are classic. With absolutely no wind down in S.Fla I am only vicariously living through your stories till Season starts. Keep the stoke!

first double session day thanks to the wind and having one fine GI stick to go out on!

double session. ..they come with a price, blisters under the callus'

Phree - just got ahold of a few used core 16s - U2U sent - (can't quite figure out you rusted hardware additions either!)

Phree your gear goes WAY past well used. You actually rode it with no bearings or nut on the trucks? You won't know what to think with new gear and all the hardware working. Even poor college students wouldn't push their gear that far before considering it "worn out". You just seem to appreciate things with a little patina after getting broken in a little. Loved the hose clamp axle mod. Glad you have some proper gear to match your time spent and skills acquired.

well seasoned , shows the love

it prepares it for the harvest ..the harvest of parts

broken, bent and tattered

if anything i can definitely, with a high degree of certainty, identify recreational goods beyond repair.

when next day air is just too late for today,

Taking the feild repair to permanet til it's all gone

oh yeah, just hogged 3rd session in a row despite a pad pullout and broken line because they were fixed TODAY