Exit Phantom Landboard

just baught a land board and thought i'd share it with you.

firstly cost. i paid 99 pounds new from argos. thats a very good price for an adult sise board not like the scrub lion canion which is a junier board with wider foot straps i didnt expect much asi baught it coz it was cheap.

the overall package is very impresive though i was very pleased with the item when i got it home.

it came with a very robust teather, a spare set of land boarding springs (longer), an adjustable spanner and allum keys, everything you need.

the spare set of springs are to replace the heel side springs if you want to just ride the thing with no kite as the fitted springs are shorter heel side allowing a right hand bias on steering to compensate for kite pull

the board feels heavy compared to a skate board but im not sure how it compares in weight to other mountain boards.

RIDING
a very smooth ride with outstanding turning circle.

a bit tricky to learn on as the springs are not that tough and your boddy wieght will easily lean the board over till your heels or toes are almost toutching ground. this makes you feel unstable when looking at the kite (stationary only).

if its a gusty day and the wind drops off you use your heels to stop you falling backward naturally, well this motion whilst standing still on the board leans it over and unballances you. end product you'll spend an hour or so standing on it falling off standing on wobbling. until you and the board find some middle ground. on the move this ease in lean is what gives the great turning circle and when under pull from the kite the board is as steady as a rock so its a bit of a trade off, and i suppose after a while you will dislike the more rigid (skateboard truck) type boards. it glides over ruts and bumps with ease. the adjustable foot straps work well, dont have them too tight or youll get your feet trapped.

board quite bouncy has a 100kg weight limit i weigh 95kg and its fine. occatioal speed wobble when kite is on top and you are really motoring. to sum up i like it, its robust and sturdy its a little twitchy and takes abit of getting used too but that to me says it will be fun stable and smooth usually means dull. its really responsive

i think it could doo with slightly stronger springs to take out some of the wobble factor im going to try mine with the mountain board springs in ill let you know how i get on

but for the money this board is great has many fetures of the dearer boards at less cost exit do a model (raider 159 pounds) with extra springs i think this may be an improvement.

ps. if you use it on the beach rinse with cold water (not sea) and wd40 will stop rust.

happy boarding stay safe

By : DNash