Hey.
I've been looking at getting a landboard for a while. I like the idea of mountain boarding too. I've looked at so many and read many threads but i'm still quite unsure what to buy. In terms of straight down hill boarding i'd really like a brake. If i buy a board with a brake is will this affect the way i use it with my kite (i'm aware i wouldn't be able to use the brake whilst kiting ? What are my best options for a board that will be suitable for beginners for both kiting and downhill? I'm 13st 6ft and i've been kiting for a month or so.

Any advice is very welcome. Many thanks

I'm the same size. I will always stand by the MBS core series. They're durable, and can be bought with a break (which is easy to assemble and take apart). Also, if you care about price, there isn't much of a better deal out there. If you plan on doing a lot of downhill, I'd recommend the 95, but if you plan to start throwing rotations kiting the 90 is for you.

You don't need a brake.. learn the J-turn... 13 stone... You must be a Brit. Get a TRAMPA! It will be the last board you will ever need.

I second WG's post. Learn the J turn then the powerslide and you'll be fine on anything short of singletrack. Brakes get in the way more than they help anyways.

core95 was and still is my only landboard for about 4 years. My only complaint is the strength of the trucks. I've snapped my trucks@ the kingpin axles many time before by dropping the board midair during a 8' jump. It still functions it just isn't as structurally sound as it used to be. But MBS is good about replacing parts when still under warranty, plus usually you can get replacement truck sets for around 50 bucks later down the road. The core 95 is a bit longer too so its super stable when haulin ass down the coast line

to start, brakes are crap, and handicap skill development avoid them, learn to powerslide stop.

skate truck- light, nimble more like skateboard , heavier beginner on a kite will break them, well controlled aerials, an advance tool where weight needs to low as possible. for a light rider can be all around on a kite. if you have the $$$ trampa is a pro choice and premium esp for lighter riders.

channel truck- tough, with some lighter version as well, can be pricey , springs , cubes, egg shocks alot to choose from for sure, a staple for kite powered cruising and aerials, a heavier rider >180 # will be a good match.

radial arm- Flexboardz , speed sled beyond all! and decent downhill and aerials for the right size rider and MORE balance friendly for the beginner. board features insane grip and totally wobble free. very forgiving platform for kite use. very fast with rail-like grip, carvey and machine like and very predictable.

wood deck - like a maple laminate, very popular, strong pop and stable snowboard-like feel.

synthetic deck /combo- carbon ply/ composite ply feature is light an tough, pro choice esp. for a light rider, for a heavier rider pop is limited . definitely less than maple IMHO. ultra light custom is the flexible feature some may be cut to reduce weight.

used market is great place to start anything to get rollin', then go fresh on your
focus application .