Sometimes the hardest thing about getting people to mountainboard is persuading them to have a go in the first place. Some people do decide to buy a board but then decide to sell on again. A quick search on ebay reveals a little about some of the reasons why....
Tits and motors!
"This was my sons Mountain Board and we had some really great fun with it but he's now 17 and isn't interested in anything that doesn't have an engine or a chest!!!"
What reason not to buy?! (The Death Machine!)
"Fancy 3 months of work with a broken leg? Then this is the sport for you! Imagine the thrill of hurtling downhill towards trees, rocks, and sheep, with nothing between you and imminent disaster but an oversized skateboard! Brilliant! ...... I'm selling it cos I haven't really used it since I moved back to the midlands, not cos I'm too scared of it anymore, honest!"
Brake, or no brake, Your choice!
"the brake can be removed if wanted but it is useful for hills that dont have anywhere for slowing down, except for the hedge"
It's not a fault, it's a feature
"there is one of the foot straps missing and i don't have it i find it better like this as its safer for the beginers."
What could go wrong....
"Selling as I’ve broken my leg and am now skint."
Bad timing....
"PURCHASED AS PRESENT FOR DAUGHTERS BOYFRIEND WEEK BEFORE THEY BROKE UP"
What's the long term risk?
"I bought 4 years ago from Newquay and used it in anger only once
I realised my kness wouldn't cope and stopped and put it into storage"
Young man's sport
"I'm
selling it because I haven't really used it for sometime - getting too
old, and perhaps could use the money for something else, not because I'm
too scared of it anymore, honest!"
Serious point in all of this being that there are some great bargains to be found on ebay from people who like the idea of mountainboarding, but don't actually like the reality. Walking uphill isn't to everyones tastes, especially with a 7kg board dragging behind you, and a fall, even at slow speed without pads can really hurt. Many people reach a point where they feel that without other riders in the area, they are unmotivated to go ride or get bored of their local hills and don't feel like exploring a little further.
On a different slant, perhaps if you see someone selling locally then consider sending them a message and ask if they want to go for a ride if they don't sell? You may be the motivation that gets them riding again and you'll have a new riding mate. Otherwise, get in there and make the most of the depreciation. A few spares are always useful!
