DyadClothing wants to see how we represent so we’re asking you to post the highest quality pictures you have got of you doing Shredding, Crashing, and just having Fun(one of each) in this thread, and sit back and wait for your prizes!

Ok maybe there is a little more to it….

We will be picking a winner towards the end of September so get out there and start clicking. The first two categories are pretty self explanatory, and the fun category can be just about anything, as long as it involves having fun on your mountainboard. Dyad Clothing will be giving away one free shirt to the 1st place winner in each category, as well as hooking up some stickers for the second and third place winners in each category so theres plenty to go around. So thats 3 Shirts and a lot of stickers to go around.

Remember you need to post one picture for each of the following three categories in this thread:

Shredding

Crashing

Having Fun

Winners will be chosen in one months time. You are allowed one per category so make your selections carefully. If you are having problems signing up or posting your picture please PM me either here or on facebook so I can help you out.

Dont forget to check out all the dope gear on Dyad’s home page www.dyadclothing.com and while you are at it add them on facebook.

We’re looking forward to seeing everyones contributions.

*any pictures previously used in other SurfingDirt photo contest are not eligilible.

Click HERE to submit your entries or to view the discussion or HERE if you havent already signed up.

Starting with a board you wanna put brakes on, a brake kit, 9mm, and your favorite board forum. Next you will want to go thrugh your brake kit and review the instructions and make sure you have everything you need…..

Last thing you want is to get halfway there and find your missing a bolt so be sure to have a large clean surface to work from, I used my picnic table because it was early morning so it was nice out and my work bench is a cluster.

I mounted the brake discs to my twinstar hubs using supplied hardware. This was a fairly easy step as the bolts thread right into the hubs themselves so no nuts required. Make sure you start the threads on all the bolts with spacers under them before screwing them in all the way. After I mounted the rotors I spun them on the axles to make sure the rotors were as true as possible to eliminate rotor wobble. I did this by tightening or slightly loosening the rotor mounting bolts.

Next I screwed in the mounting stud with a 9mm open end wrench, the screws have thread lock on them so your covered there. This mounting stud got some grease on it before I mounted the brake arm.
As you mount the arm you want to make sure the locating pin is where its supposed to be.

The instructions showed to mount the strap that connects the handle to the board here. This strap is to keep you from pulling on the cable when things don’t go as planned. MBS also supplied a longer bolt for this position, I also went back and put a larger washer on top of the stap.

Its now time to route the cable, it goes threw the matrix truck towards the inside of the board. The picture doesn’t show it well but there is a cable strap with a small bolt and nut that hold it in place there.

Loop the cable up the other side and place the cable end on it and crimp it where it slides over the cable shielding. I used electrical connector crimps for this job.
Then slide the assembly threw the brake arm cable retainer and slide on booties.

Now for the part you want to pay the most attention to and that is brake pad contact. This is what slows you so if its not setup right you might die. After mounting the pad you will want to use your other hand to mimic the brake arm actuation and push the pad against the rotor with the mount bolt loose. The with the pad contacting flush and not hanging over the edge of the rotor tighten the mounting bolt.
It should look like this, notice how nice a perpendicular it is to the rotor.

Here is a nice shot of the cable end, after tweaking and fine tuning your brake setup and cable adjustments you will want to cut excess length and crimp the cable with supplied cap. It keeps your cable from fraying, Make sure you have everything adjusted properly before cutting off excess cable, you don’t want to cut it short! The picture also shows me using a screwdriver to adjust preload on the brake arms so they spring back at the same tension.

Now remember that hill that was just a little too fast? Or the big sweeper in the forest that you kept overshooting? Well now its time to tear that shit up!

Hope this thread helps you install your MBS V5 brake systems.

The segment appeared on Metromix Denver and spotlighted Colorado’s premier mountainboarding track ”Altitude Sickness” Terrain Park in Empire, as well as some sick riding and a couple historical inaccuracies.

All and all it turned out to be a nice piece that continues Devin and the DirtStarArmy’s tradition of increasing the sport’s visibility and always presenting the image of mountainboarding in a positive a realistic light.

Click the screenshot above to watch the vid then click HERE to join in on the discussion.

I dont know about you but this video makes me want to buy some new shoes

To join in on the discussion of this topic click HERE

This week Surfing Dirt finally was finally able to get our hands on the highly anticipated 2010 MBS Jereme Leafe Pro Model and give it some good test runs and we were not disappointed. Although ours and everyone’s first reaction when the Pro95 was released was that the new graphics are not very pretty, and upon closer inspection I’m not going to lie, it definitely isn’t the best effort MBS has put forth in recent history but from the first time you pick it up you instantly realize what you really knew all along, and that is that graphics don’t mean squat it’s all about how she rides.

I was a little skeptical of the length of the board in the beginning since I have been riding a Leon Pro for so many years so I instantly assumed I wouldn’t like the shorter deck of the Pro95 which is a couple inches shorter than my current ride, but boy was I wrong. That extra inch of width in the foot area really makes a difference in the way the board feels and handles. I actually had to check my bindings a couple times because felt so strange not having my toes hanging off the edge of the board for once. The RCC construction by MBS felt solid as always, and the extra stiffness really gives you amazing pop off the jumps.

The new trucks seem to be built pretty solid, and seemed extremely light despite the fact that MBS has dropped the plastic hanger this year in lieu of an all metal design. Unfortunately the orange eggs that come standard on the Pro95 are a little too stiff for my taste, but once I change them for some yellows I quickly noticed the difference. Although it feel much more responsive than when it had the oranges it still didn’t quite offer as much carve as the plastic topped Matrix trucks.

The board came stock with Black Rockstar Pros and yellow T3 tires. The hubs themselves are solid, and look great, a huge step up from the plastic Rockstars and Twistars that come standard on some of the other boards from MBS but I personally am not a huge fan of the tires. They really offer a nice amount of grip while still making it easy to break traction when you want to, but if you do much carving or skate park riding you will probably be looking for some new tread in a couple months as they tend to wear down very quickly.

All and all I think the 2010 Pro 95 really lives up to the hype. It’s a solid board that’s easy to throw around and performs well both on the dirt track as well as the street. It’s definitely more of a freestyle board than a big mountainboard but if you are looking for a good all around mountainboard then the Jereme Leafe Pro Model might just be the board for you.

Pros:

Light weight
Solid construction
Loads of Pop
More room in the foot area
Bindings really lock you in

Cons:

Terrible graphics
Matrix Pro do not carve as well as standard Matrix trucks
T3 tires are not designed to last

After some soul carving sessions last week aboard the Sidewinder replica out for some “surf style” action I decided to throw the Cheng Shin slicks on my stick and take it for a ride. The “stick” to which I refer of course being my trusty Leon Pro, F3 bindings, and Matrix trucks with yellow eggs in the outside position.

I was actually a little nervous and skeptical at first, the tires look extremely bulky, and are really heavy, add that to the fact we fit them onto an old set of MBS Tri-spoke hubs the wheels alone seemed to weigh as much as the rest of the board. The tire pressure was still just a little under 30 PSI from our previous session on the blue Sidewinder, it seemed like a good starting point so I left it as it was.

I must admit, as soon as I dropped in I fell in love. The board gripped the street better than I imagined and the heaviness of the tires actually felt like a good thing(this before I tried jumping anything of course), it really made the board feel like it was floating on a softer more malleable surface, and the trucks seemed much more responsive. Also I was able to hold my arc at much faster speeds without the fear of sliding out.

The tires handled well both on street and on dry grass, I assume they would work on dirt if the terrain was grippy enough, just one look at them and it is pretty obvious they werent designed with on mud or other slippery surfaces in mind.

One problem that quickly became apparent was that if you didnt properly connect your turns, the now more responsive trucks were quick to punish you with a quick single speed wobble which is easy enough to correct assuming you didnt get freaked out and send yourself into a wobble frenzy.

 Another thing I noticed, and was mentioned by BG in another thread is that if these tires are wet they are a little bit hard to manage, it is recommendable not to hit wet spots at high speeds because they do get slippery, but will dry out litterally within five or ten feet of getting wet assuming the rest of the street is dry. I do not recommend these tires under wet conditions.

My final complaint was pretty obvious from the start, and that is the weight. Although you can jump with them, it is not that fun to do. Also personally I felt that the board got really squirrely after landing just small drops, due to the trucks feeling softer from the heavier tires.

Pros:
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Extremely grippy
Great for carving
increased responsiveness
Built to last

Cons:
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heavy
doesnt grip when wet

Date: Saturday, May 8, 2010
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: USA, Salt Lake City Utah @ Sugarhouse Park on the Big Hill

This is a free to the public event catered to teaching individuals how to ride and have fun on a Mountainboard! All L2R’s are hosted by seasoned pro’s with advice for anybody looking to start a new hobby. Bring your friends!

—-Please keep in mind—-

The D.S.A will be providing the boards, pads, helmets, etc.

Some boards are equipped with brakes, some are not.

All participants must be at least 18 or older w/ID or have a guardian that can sign for them.

If you have pads and a board you are encouraged to bring them and ride.

You must wear closed toe shoes or you will not be allowed to ride.

We look forward to seeing everybody!

for more information contact the DirtStarArmy

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It was the Venturing Crew 1811(Boy Scouts of America) who suggested the idea of presenting mountainboarding to the masses at this years Jamboree to their troop leader Craig Corson. After a little searching around Corson was referred to local dirtboarding legend Don Baker who jumped at the opportunity to help introduce yet another generation to this adrenaline charged pass time.

For Baker the art of introducing people to the sport is nothing new, he has been riding his heart out and converting people over to the world of dirt riding on experimental rigs since 1979. He was also a big player in the early US Mountainboarding Scene as well as a co-founder of Team Dirtheads who have inspired countless teams and pro-riders over the years.

After some instruction and some discussion on the importance of safety from Don on Friday, Troop 1811, who had no prior mountainboarding experience, were quickly shredding up course and ready to start helping with the instruction of the other troops over the next couple days.

By time Saturday morning rolled around the other troops were chomping at the bit for a chance ride down the newly constructed course, with the boards and protective gear provided by Boulder Creek Scout Reservation. The one hour wait didn’t seem to even be a factor as many of the scouts finished their last of three runs just to run to the back of the line to give it another go.

All in all the event was quite the success with and estimated 1000 rider’s participating, some of which had already ridden before, and those who hadn’t were soon vowing that they soon would be purchasing boards for use on their own local hills.

A big thanks to Don Baker for making these kids dreams of dirtriding reality, as well as Kevin Delaney (DIRTHEADS), Chris Pincetich (NPD), and Brian Southard (HillBilly Dirtgear) who also attended on Saturday to ride and sign autographs, and most importantly a big thanks to “Venturing Crew 1811” who’s visions of adventure opened a thousand minds to the most exciting action sport on the planet this past weekend.

to see more pics or join in on the discussion click  HERE

 For a small fee The Girlie Camp will  provide your girly friend or girly loved one with a board, protective gear, camping supplies, expert tuition, and a course presented in a fun way that will have her begging to go out with you for some freeride sessions afterwards. And since the camp is open to all levels so it is also a great opportunity for girls who have already mastered the basics to progress as riders. 

 The first Camp will be on run Friday through Sunday, July 9-11 at the Hales Superbole Centre in Chester. Or if she cant make that one there will be another camp running Friday through Sunday August 6-8 at Haredown Mountainboarding Centre in Chichester.

Two locations means two great opportunities  to get your girl having fun in the sun, making new friends, and opening her mind to the most exciting sport on the planet.   

For more information contact alli@boardology.co.uk or pay your entrance now by clicking HERE