Scrub Ejector

I should first add that i'm a total beginner to Mountainboards but maybe a newbies point of view could be helpful to someone! I have not tryed to ride any other type of mountainboard, I have however skateboarded for over 15 yrs so i'm not unfamiliar with the feel of board riding and the associated equipment.

I decided on the Scrub ejector for a number of reasons. Firstly, as is all too often the case, the price. Getting into pretty much any board sport these days is going to set you back a little and £160 seemed to be a reasonable price for start up equipment.

There was cheaper options but being over 6ft, size 12 feet and weighing in at 110kg, i was advised to go with a board like the Ejector rather than a smaller one. There was mention of catching the tyres with my feet, followed by braking with my face, that was enough of a persuasion for me.

I was also informed that the board would take my weight due to it being very flexible.

The board arrived semi assembled, it was just a case of attaching the bindings and wheels. Even for the least d.i.y handymen out there it's a piece of piss. Tools are also included so there's no excuses. As you put the board together it gives you the chance to check the quality of the board and parts, i found nuts, bearings, tyres webbing material to be all good quality. I plan to use the board for both downhillfreestyle and on the beach with a kite, so the stainless steel parts was another selling factor when i was deciding on which boards. Time will tell on the quality of the composite metal used.

The first run on the board went something like, arrived at the local dirtpark, got all padded up at the top of the run which heads into a nice table top jump, straped myself in and prepared to launch myself into it, only to roll down the hill at snail pace and stop well short of the jump.......what a pratt! not enough air in the tyres, i'm starting to grow old.

Second time out, with air, went like a dream. The first thing that got me was how different than expected the ride was, i was expecting it to be more like a skateboard when in fact it is a lot closer to a snowboard. There is plenty of flex in the deck, as promised, and this helps on the landings. After a short while riding i felt more confident in the boards stength and ability to cope with my weight.

I also found due to the flex, i was able to pump speed out of the turns quite easily.

The trucks handle like skate trucks should so alls good there. Again, there seems to be no problem handling of weight or impacts.

I haven't really looked into the options a rider has in regards to tireswheels, the set that came with the board have been fine to the woodland, concrete and dirtpark areas i've been riding. They've handle the different terrain with a relative smooth glide and there was good grip even on freshly cut grass (well at moderate speeds anyway).

So far the only complaint i have is that the wraping the board came in stank really bad :-).

If you've not tried mountainboarding yet, you should, that feeling of the smooth flowing ride you get from just cruising alongdownover is the reason people ride boards.So

far the Ejector has served it's purpose and didn't break the bank.

By : delmonte