Today was one of those amazing days that doesn't happen very often. I met up with a new ATB buddy and we had a blast. It was my third day being able to use my new mbs core 16. As soon as i launch i'm almost ready to go. I hop on my board and get moving across the field really fast. I swing the kite and pull in the bar for the jump. I felt as though i was going lopsided, so I decided to bail off the board. The board dropped about 6 or 7 feet to the ground and I just focused on where i was gonna land. The board landed behind me with the sound of metal jingling around a bunch. I dind't even need to look to know that my truck had been destroyed. I landed and walked back to the board to see the axle and wheels rolling by themselves down the field. The base plate had completely broken in two pieces when i bailed off of the board. Is this supposed to happen when you are only 6 feet up? My buddy and I had a good laugh. I just wish it would've happend at the end of the session instead of the beginning. The replacement piece for the truck is only 10$ from the MBS website. I hope they deliver quickly. I guess it is friday the 13th

Wow sounds like it was a good thing you bailed when you did.

Man that coulda busted up your ankles if you had landed with the board still attached. Sorry to hear the bad luck man. Hope you get it fixed soon.

ive dropped my board numberous times and its still in one piece.

totally carnage there dude, maybe you were higher than 7feet. *two thumbs up*

call mbs for a replacement, sounds like its more defective and a warranty issue.

I was imagining a trailer (lorry) full of atbs going up in flames or over a cliff. This isn't nearly as bad. Good luck on the repair though.

If it was a pretty new board, then that definitely sounds like a defective piece. I'd call MBS.

dude if its under warreny, take a picture, call them up and they will send you a new one in like 3 days.

Unfortunatly I bought it used. I found the replacement part on the mbs website for 10-12 $. I guess that's not so bad

oh ok sorry i missed that part. yeah seem like the aluminum mbs uses can be a little brittle after allot of saltwater use. Im not sure what the deal is but, thats what we sacrifice for lighter weight performance i guess. its worth it IMO

Thanks to PKF, Flyjump and I met up at the park where I have been flying for the last year. Finally!!!

There must have been a hairline crack in the mounting plate. Pieces went flying when it hit the grass. It wasn't like it was asphalt or concrete.
Not that I am superstitious, but I was thinking since it was Friday the 13th I should err on the side of caution. I even checked out my board to see if all the nylon lock nuts were tight and I found a couple loose.

The good thing is Flyjump didn't get hurt and power kiters unite in Springfield Missouri USA!!!:bigok:

Yeah, thank you PKF for helping us meet up and ride!!!!!!! Lynx69 is a wicked cool guy with tons of powerkiting knowledge.

The base of the truck is made of some strange nylon polymer blend. Just feels like a hard plastic to me. I think I'll order some all metal trucks after I pay rent. I want to be sure it doesn't happen again. I want to be able to focus on my riding instead of my gear when the wind is up