subject: Off Road Skateboards - Which Off Road Skateboard Is Right For You? [print this page] Mountain boards come in all shapes and sizesMountain boards come in all shapes and sizes. What size of mountain board should you get? What style? What features should it have? If you are new to the extreme sport of mountain boarding, it can be really difficult trying to figure out what board you should buy. This article's aim is to teach you about mountain boards and help you get an idea of what kind of board you should get based on your size, and the kind of riding that you will do. Just so you know, mountain boards may also be called mountainboards, dirtboards, grassboards, or off road skateboards.
Your weight is a good thing to keep in mind. Some mountain boards have weight limits that you'll need to make sure you are under before you buy them.
If you are the kind of person that would rather master tricks than bomb down hills, a freestyle board may be what you are looking for. They are light and have shorter decks so that it is easier to do tricks.
Do you plan on riding on rough terrain and bombing down hills? If that is more your style, you probably want a mountain board made for freeriding. These boards will generally be longer, heavier, and some will have larger wheels that are great on rough terrain.
Perhaps both freestyle riding and freeriding appeal to you. Many riders want a board that can do everything. They want a mountain board that they can take to the ramps, hills and trails- one that is good for everything. If you want an all-around board, look for the medium sized mountain boards.
When learning about mountain boards, you'll find that there are plenty of options out there to choose from, so take your time and get one that fits your riding style and your weight, and then get riding!
