What are the best light mountainboards?

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Best light mountainboards	Price	Weight	Length
72 MBS All-terrain Longboard	$146.49	10.5 lb	39.3 in
-- Trampa 35° HS11 Brake Board	$527+	10.8 lb (for the 648 version)	45 in (for the 648 version)

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MBS All-terrain Longboard

Top Pro

Deck is designed for both high-speeds and off-road riding

This longboard's deck is made from laminated maple and is covered with a pitch black coating similar to carbon fiber. It has a lowered design, but because of its large wheels, the deck still stands higher from the ground than classic longboards. This design's low center of gravity helps maintain stability at high speeds and, at the same time, it's still high enough for off-road riding. See More

Top Con

Noisy on tarmac roads

Because of its deck's layered design, riding this board on tarmac roads produces and annoying rattling noise. See More

Specs

Weight:10.5 lb

Length:39.3 in

Deck length:39.3 in

Top Pro

High quality, durable bearings

This longboard is equipped with ABEC 9 bearings, which are more than capable of ensuring a smooth ride. They are specially shielded to prevent dirt from ruining its effectiveness overtime. See More

Top Con

Expensive tires

The tires are very expensive to replace, costing around $70 dollars. See More

Top Pro

Wheels have enough grip to handle rough, lumpy paths

This board uses special high rebound polyurethane wheels with a layered design, which creates edges on the wheels. These, together with the rebounding material, help create enough grip for off-road riding. The wheels are also large enough to easily overcome uneven footpaths, tree roots, and other obstacles. See More

Top Con

No bindings or brakes and no way of adding them

Unlike many competitor boards, this longboard has no bindings or brakes, and there is no easy way to add them. See More

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Trampa 35° HS11 Brake Board

Top Pro

Strong trucks, manufactured to be as light as possible

Trampa trucks are made from a forged alloy hanger, a hollow steel axle and an aluminum baseplate. Everything has been CNC machined to shave off as much weight as possible, while maintaining each part's strength. Weight can be reduced even more, by ordering a titanium kingpin. See More

Top Con

Requires dampers to be changed to modify stiffness

Unlike some of its competitors, this board requires changing the dampers to modify the stiffness of the ride. See More

Specs

Weight:10.8 lb (for the 648 version)

Length:45 in (for the 648 version)

Deck length:35.9 in (for the 648 version)

Top Pro

Durable and impact-resistant deck

This board's deck is made from a reinforced glass and plastic composite that can withstand strong impact very well. You can customize the deck's stiffness level when you order the board, so you won’t need to worry about weight limits, provided you choose the correct stiffness. Note that a stiffer board will weigh more. See More

Top Pro

Highly customizable

There are plenty of customization options to choose from, such as part color or deck stiffness. By combining the several available option you can get a board that's perfectly suited for you. It’s even possible to add an electric motor and batteries to convert it to an e-board. See More

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Suspension can be adjusted quickly

The truck-fitted suspension system can be quickly adjusted with just a screwdriver. This eliminates time-consuming adjustments, needed to adjust to terrain conditions. See More

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Powerful and reliable braking power

This board’s hydraulic disc brakes are more precise and more powerful than standard cable V-brakes. The discs’ positioning leaves enough space for ventilation and ensures that they won’t lose braking power after prolonged use. See More

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What are the best light mountainboards?

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MBS All-terrain Longboard

My Recommendation for MBS All-terrain Longboard

My Recommendation for MBS All-terrain Longboard

Deck is designed for both high-speeds and off-road riding

Noisy on tarmac roads

High quality, durable bearings

Expensive tires

Wheels have enough grip to handle rough, lumpy paths

No bindings or brakes and no way of adding them

Trampa 35° HS11 Brake Board

My Recommendation for Trampa 35° HS11 Brake Board

My Recommendation for Trampa 35° HS11 Brake Board

Strong trucks, manufactured to be as light as possible

Requires dampers to be changed to modify stiffness

Durable and impact-resistant deck

Highly customizable

Suspension can be adjusted quickly

Powerful and reliable braking power

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