I had an idea, and I need the input of Mountainboard.net readers.

Machete Mountainboarding, or maybe Bushwack Mountainboarding-the name isn’t important right-whatever the name is, it’s a new style of riding. Technically it would fall under freeride and downhill, but it’s got a bit of a twist: no trails allowed, it’s all about PURE OFF-ROAD riding.

The only trails you can use are those that get you to the top of the hill or mountain. From there, it’s time to crash through brush, dodge unseen logs, and battle the tangling grasses. Many of us have already done this at one time or another, but how often to we actually persue it. I think it could be interesting.

Let me know what you think, and if you have any awesome names for the style. I’d be willing to test it out this season if anyone would be interested. I would post my findings as it develops.

Let me know what you all think.

I am pleased as well as stoked to announce that I am in the process of taking over the new extreme sports website, PrimalTwitch.com.

In my last post I mentioned them as Mountainboard.net’s newest sponsor and while I’m sad to see that we’re technically losing a sponsor, it’s not too bad as plans are already in motion to make Primal Twitch awesome.

So what does this have to do with Mountainboarding, aside from the affiliation with Mountainboard.net? Everything! Primal Twitch is geared toward extreme sports in general, more specifically the “gnar seeking” spirit that exists within all of us who live this kind of life. I’m going to continue on this path, I’m not going to switch it all over to mountainboarding only. But what I will do, with your help of course, is assure that we, the mountainboarders of the world (sounds like I’m starting a speech) stake our claim in a section of Primal Twitch.

Check out the site and feel free to offer suggestions as to what you would like to see on the site. I’m serious- I really want to know what you all think. Those of you who have followed Mountainboard.net for a while know that I am insanely passionate about mountainboarding. That’s why I want YOUR input, the input of true gnar seekers!

Also, primaltwitch.com has a page called, “Primal People,” it’s a place where your pics can be displayed to inspire and motivate others. As you will see, as of now there isn’t a single mountainboarder on the page. Anyone else feel a cold tear running down their cheek? Let’s change that!

As you can tell, I’m pretty pumped about this. Please check it out and let me know what you think.

It obviously depends on where you are in the world, but many of us are finally pulling our boards for the start of another awesome season of riding. Hopefully you are all putting the old WD-40 to work as your boards have been in storage are in need of a little lube. Also on that note, many of us are currently finding the trails and hillsides rather wet if not still partially or mostly covered in snow, this makes for another obvious reason to keep an eye out for rust and squeaks.

A couple updates about Mountainboard.net:

First, due to lack of participation by manufacturers, our annual mountainboard product guide for 2010 will not be produced this year making it a very not-annual product guide. We apologize for this but at the same time would like to make a point concerning the matter.

The idea behind the annual product guide was to allow riders the opportunity to see what’s available for our sport. The more riders who downloaded the guide, the harder manufacturers have to work to make us quality products. It promotes competition at their level which results in better more innovative products for us. Great idea right? Thanks Mountainboard.net for caring about this sport, your passion is inspiring-OF COURSE IT IS! (Now you can see we are slightly irritated) Unfortunately our passion for the sport does nothing to change the minds of manufacturers. So thank you to all of you who supported us in 2009 by purchasing the product guide (which is still available), and once more we apologize not being able to make a 2010 issue. Perhaps hearts and minds will change in the years to come.

Know this, however, nosno stood strong and supplied us with the needed rights and images for 2010. So big, awesome, props and figurative fruit baskets to nosno for being the one and only! Obviously a product guide with only one manufacturer’s products defeats the purpose but props and fruit baskets are deserved just the same!

Also, while we’re handing out props, hope everyone has had a look at our current sponsors (links are in the boxes in the right column). Kitewing.com and PrimalTwitch.com.

Kitewing.com is a good site, very informative if you are considering a kitewing. Awesome videos also. I would love to give one those things a try. Anyone used one or own one?

PrimalTwitch.com is a new site. “T-shirts inspired by awesomeness,” they say. It’s a site dedicated to extreme sports and designs t-shirts inspired by the “primal twitch” of such sports. It’s just starting out so check it out and help support our supporters.

So there’s the recent rundown- Now get riding. Send us your comments, your ride adventure logs, awesome weekends, videos, pics- whatever, this is Mountainboard.net- help make it even better!

1. So Tony, when did you first start mountainboarding and why?
I started to ride on mountainboard since 1997,because I really cannot to support the stupid crowds in the skateparks. I wish to ride between the nature.

2. Will you explain a little about the mountainboard scene there in South Brazil?
Well, I developed the atb scene in South Brazil with simple boards, without technology,the boards were done in our garages..they are primitive boards.

3. You have been a huge influence to the growth of mountainboarding in Brazil. What are some of the things you’ve done to get the word out?
I worked and am still working so hard in my area, I invited some skaters to enjoy the mountainboard scene on differents ways, like grounds, grass and single tracks.

4. What advice do you have for mountainboarders trying to grow the sport in their own pocket of the world?
I think..each one can be that dreams come true..let spread this word like a virus!!!

5. Are there any riders that inspire you?
ohhhhhhhh..definitely JASON T LEE and TOM KIRKMAN as well!!

6. What is your vision for the future of mountainboarding is South Brazil?
My vision for the future is very clear, because WE have HOT RIDERS, AMAZING SPOTS AND LOVELY PEOPLE. So ..come to SOUTH BRAZIL.

It’s here! The 2009 Product Guide, a Mountainboard.net Creation is ready to be shipped to your door. Use the link below to see more details and to get your copy now.

This year’s issue features all the newest boards for 2009 from nosnow, Mbs, and Ground Industries. Stats and extra information, along with a short section for new riders, are scattered throughout the guide’s full colored pages. Be sure to order a copy if you are looking to buy a new board, your first board, or just want to stay up to date with what’s out there this year.

Let the rest of your crew know about the new annual product guide from Mountainboard.net. The more support we can get this year the more we can expand next year. We are already making plans for 2010. Mountainboard.net’s annual product guide is the newest addition to the culture of mountainboarding!

Get you copy of the 2009 Product Guide HERE! (print version)

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