The Atom 80X is very popular right now. The perfect board for entry-level riders want to test the new ground of mountainboarding. Beefy deck, NEW! F1 bindings and a completely installed V brake system give this board everything it needs to perform while keeping some change in your pocket. If you're wanting to get into the sport of mountainboarding at affordable prices without sacrificing quality, this is the board for you. One run and you're hooked.

Recommended for riders under 125 lbs.

Length - 89.2 cm | Weight - 12.1 lbs. | Axle Width - 14.5

ATS Trucks
Adjusts to various tension levels.
MBS F1
Simple and lightweight. Easy in and out.
Center Bead Tread
Great traction.
MBS One-Piece Hubs
Lightweight. Extra strength.
V-Brake System
Build confidence while learning. Handy for extreme terrain.
Wood Laminate Deck
Built strong for all-terrain.

Watch it Ride

What is mountainboarding? Mountainboarding combines the carving and freestyle aspects of snowboarding, skateboarding and surfing with the trail and mountain riding aspects of mountainbiking and BMX. Mountainboarding is one of the nation's fastest growing extreme sports. Although mountainboarding combines aspects of other sports it is a sport in it's own right with it's own culture and history. Mountainborading is the best sport in the world.

Where can I ride a mountainboard? Only on a mountain? You can ride a mountainboard almost anywhere. In fact you really need only a 5 degree slope to have enough speed in which to carve. Generally grass hills are an ideal place to learn. Additionally you can ride on bmx tracks, dirt roads and pavement. The question is more "Where can't I ride my mountainboard?" The answer is you can ride it almost anywhere you want.

How did mountainboarding start? In 1991 while snowboarding at Heavenly Valley Resort in Northern California friends Jason lee and Patrick McConnell decided it would be a fun idea to make something for snowbaorders to use in the off-season to keep in shape and practice their moves. Almost 18 years later MBS Mountainboards is still going strong selling boards into over 30 countries around the world. Click HERE to see a more detailed Timeline through 2005.

Is mountainboarding hard to learn? Mountainboarding is quite easy to learn for anyone with generally good balance. In fact it is much easier to learn than snowboarding. Within one hour most people can learn how to carve in both directions and in total control.

What additional gear do I need? We recommend wearing it all. Helmet, elbow pads, wrist guards, leather gloves, long pants, knee pads, sturdy shoes, eye protection. The safer you feel the better you will ride and when you do take the eventual tumble you'll get right back up and ready to ride again.

Who rides a mountainboard? Snowboarders, skateboarders, surfers, mountainbikers, bmxers, wakeboarders, skiers all ride mountainboards. Basically anyone can do it. Whether you are a seasoned veteran of the slopes or a first timer you'l find that mountainboarding is very easy to learn and in fact you do not need any special boarding skill to make your first turns. Before long you'll be a true mountainboarder.

How old do you need to be to learn how to mountainboard? We recommend being at least 6 years old and 50lbs. But a lot depends on how good you are already at riding snowboards or skateboards. As well you can be as old as you like. There are many people up to 60 years old who regularly ride.

Why do people mountainboard? Lots of people mountainboard to stay in shape in the snowboard off-season. Riding a mountainboard in the Spring, Summer and Fall keeps your muscle groups in shape and once winter rolls around your ready to hit the slopes in great riding shape. Another reason people mountainboard is that they don't live in areas where they can snowboard, skateboard or surf. Mountainboards can be ridden almost everywhere. No snow, pavement or waves are necessary.

When can I ride my mountainboard? Mountainboards can be ridden in almost ever season. The only time you really can't ride a mountainboard is when there is a significant amount of snow on the ground.

Can I ride a mountainboard at my local resort in the summertime? Some resorts offer mountainboarding programs like Snowmass and Keystone resorts in Colorado, others just allow access to their service roads. Before traveling to any resort to mountainboard be sure to call ahead and get the latest information on their program.

Is mountainboarding dangerous? Not if you take the time to learn the basics and wear proper protective gear. Also with a hand-held V Brake learning to ride a mountainboard is really easy.

How much do mountainboards cost? Mountainboards range in price from 150 for an entry level kids board with brake system to 550 to the ultimate downhillers board and many models in between.