Wet'n'Muddy Rides

Riding in the rain can be awesome fun and a good time to practice slides, but you should take extra care with your board to make sure the water does not destroy it.

After a wet ride I find the best thing to do is to get any excess water off the board, Just use an old rag or towel, this stops the water from soaking in to the board over time.

Its also best to keep your board away from very warm and moist places when its wet, such as board bags, Try to find somewhere to hang your board to help it dry a little faster.

If the board is muddy its much easier to clean while it is wet, Just wipe it down with a rag. To clean the griptape use a brush and rinse the tape with a bit of water. Once the mud Dries onto the griptape you need to use a soft metal bristled brush to scrub it off, This may be too harsh on your grip tape so I recommend getting the mud off before it dries.

It may also be a good idea to try and get some oil in to your bearings after a few wet rides to stop them rusting and to keep them running fast.

Mountain Boards can withstand rain without a problem, but if you take a little bit more care of them they will last a lot longer.

Simo