Mountainboard Sports Blade

Review Date
August 6, 2006

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: James(Unregistered User) ,  Snowboarder

Price Paid:  $150.00 at ebay

Summary:
ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE! I put some red eggshocks and f3 bindings on it, and I am dropping some incredible mcnasty on it! Definite buy.

Review Date
December 8, 2004

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: PastorCJ ,  Snowboarder

Price Paid:  $150.00 at eBay

Summary:
For an older board (came out in 2000, I think), this board holds it's own with the newer boards. It's a little heavier (17 lbs) but still rocks. You can get them now for a steal, since they're a little older. But make no mistake, this board can take whatever you can dish out. I have had mine for a year now, ridden hard, made some pretty considerable drops on it, and it didn't even flinch. It boardslides like smooth butter on a bald turtle, and carves like Andy Irons! If you don't have the coin for a Core 16 or a Comp 26, then go with the Blade. It won't let you down. I have modified mine with MBS "multiflex" bindings, which allow a more custom stance, and that's nice, but even the stock bindings work fine. (By the way, definitely install eggshocks - you'll thank me later. Yellow is best, orange makes turning pretty difficult, but are good for big air.)

Customer Service:
MBS has pretty good service (I've never had a problem)

Similar Products Used:
MBS Ambush Warrior, Mongoose (I don't remember what model, cause it broke pretty quickly)

Review Date
January 3, 2003

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: Sam Richoski(Unregistered User) ,  Mountaineer , from California

Price Paid:  $170.00 at ebay-brand new

Summary:
Best board in the whole world! Awesome for mad airs, flips, spins, and grabs. Its very easy to handle, and turns on a dime. Large wheels will roll over anything. Great for all levels of riding. Two thumbs up for the Blade!

Customer Service:
Yes please

Similar Products Used:
Skateboard, wakeboard, snowboard

Review Date
April 1, 2002

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 3 of 5

Reviewed by: geetus(Unregistered User) ,  Snowboarder , from Houston, TX

Price Paid:  $200.00 at used

Summary:
I just learned on this board. It rode very loose until medium egg shocks were installed. That made a huge difference in ease of control at higher speeds. It was my friends' board, and now I want one just like it (unless there's a lighter version coming out this month). I'm hooked!! I paid my dues in newbie injuries, now I rarely fall. Need to find more hardcore hills, I guess. Really nice board, though. I'd recommend it, even though I haven't tried any others, lol.

Similar Products Used:
snowboard

Review Date
May 6, 2001

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: Scott(Unregistered User) ,  Intermediate , from Ohio

Price Paid:  $200.00 at Used

Summary:
I have had no problems with the board in the 8 months I have had it. It delivers an excellent ride quality with a couple modifications. I would not suggest riding it with out egg shocks it is very unstable. I also had a lot of problems coming out of the bindings as i jumped but I have since cut down the binding posts and now have a much more secure hold. Great once I got it set up the way I needed. Does much better absorbing bumps than either of the Mongoose boards I have tried because of the awesome deck. Also an excellent deal for $200. Look for them cheap now that a new generation is out from MBS.

Similar Products Used:
Mongoose lite Camb and Uni Camb