OK this is probably a stupid question, my guess is the answer is NO. But here goes anyway. Mountain board on Flea Bay MBS CJ-5 $36 bid right now used but it has a handbrake. Now I'm not sure if I really want to get into the whole mountainboard thing but if I could pick something up cheap just to see, would this thing work if I disabled or removed the brake? Or can this even be done?

Generally the brake can be removed. Deffo, in this case, since they say it doesn't work.

Now the real question..... how much do you weigh?

The CJ-5 was replaced by the Atom 80X. Depending on the year, the CJ-5 is only rated for 100 to 150 lbs. Unless you are a waifish European supermodel (in which case, you should give your number to Chris, so he can get over Jessica Alba) or like the sound of maple delaminating, it might be better to pass on this.

ATB,
Sam

OK understand the weight rate thing and will do some research on the diff boards for the future... but does this mean that any board with a hand brake could be used for kiteing if the brake is removed or disabled is some way shape or form?

Never mind reread your post Sorry!!!

Every board I have heard of with a brake, it has been removable. If it is so old that it is integrated and non-removable.... definitely a board to pass up.

FWIW: There is an MBS Comp 95 up for on the Surfing Dirt Forum. It is physically located in North Carolina. Seller is open to offers. Message text is as follow:

Hey guy's, I have a mbs comp 95, complete.
I bought it 3 or 4 years ago and haven't really used it at all.(mtn unicycling consumes me).
I'm not really up on the market or what it is worth so offers will be considered.
I'll post pics later...
Thanks for looking...
RahBee

Thread can be found here:
http://www.surfingdirt.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4553

ATB,
Sam

Nice board but I would probably be embarassed to offer him what I'd like to pay to see if Kiteboarding is something I can or want to get into at 56.

Not to change direction of this thread but .....Mtn Unicycling you got to be kidding me, thought it was a joke but...... NO it's for real.

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Originally posted by windhunter Not to change direction of this thread but .....Mtn Unicycling you got to be kidding me, thought it was a joke but...... NO it's for real.

Apparently they have had all the children they want to have.

ATB,
Sam

Oh yes the unicycle is officially no longer a circus prop........To uncomfortable looking for my liking but quite interesting.Can you say uber core strength:wink2:

Hi Windhunter... I am close to your age (52) and have just started learning to ride a board under a kite. My friends think I am nuts, but that's ok since we just have different ideas of what is fun. Adding some wheels under the kite opens up this whole new dimension of the sport. Get a helmet, some pads, a board and I think you will enjoy the challenge.

that is a small board. a hand brake is not what you want. all i have seen are removable.

its just one more thing and its a distraction . also it crutches board control and kite handling. the "kite as brake" concept is the direction you want. small redirects in the opposite direction of travel or idle at 12 til speed reduces with roll out .

a good practice drill....instead of just static fly , stand (balance on the board ) and control the kite . it will help you ID the "throttle" and the "brakes" through balance.