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Our Mongoose Pro riders, Whitney Lewis, Marko Henricksen and World Champion Jenny Romans, will be happy answer any questions you may have.

I just bought my Mongoose ATB and I am having trouble stopping. How do I stop?

Heel-side Power-slides - to STOP! Bend your knees and reach down between your legs and grab your grab handle with your trailing arm. While applying pressure to your heel-side reach out with your lead arm away from you (like you are opening a door). Use your lead arm to guide you around to a screeching stop. Looking up and around over your shoulder (viewing up your guide arm) will also help. The higher or lower you use your guide arm will determine how close your butt comes to the ground. Don't worry if you only turn back up hill without screeching to a stop, with practice, you'll be Powersliding to a stop in no time.

Toe-side Power-slides - to STOP! Bend your knees and place both your hands out over your toe-side edge. This is an advanced stopping technique, with some extra strength apply pressure to your toes and with your lead shoulder and lead arm drive through your slide. Practice on grass or dirt before trying asphalt.

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ATB Rider Safety:
Safety should always be your #1 concern. Ride safe/Ride smart/Have fun!
  • Always wear a helmet, protective eye wear, wrist guards, leather gloves, elbow pads, knee pads, sturdy athletic shoes, long pants and long sleeves while riding.
  • Always use your Board / Rider Retention Leash while riding; make certain it is fastened snugly above your lead leg's knee pad.
  • Children who are riding should be adequately supervised by adults.
  • Always ride with extreme care, use caution at all times.
  • Always scout (survey) your terrain prior to attempting to ride it. Watch out for hidden obstacles and unseen dangers. Point out hidden dangers to others.
  • Always be aware of and respect all automobiles, cyclists and pedestrians. Be mindful of others especially cars.
  • Use lower tire pressure to slow your speed of descent.
  • Practice stopping techniques frequently. Make certain you know how to Power slide your board to a stop. Always practice your stopping technique.
  • When riding with others - Always yield to the rider in front of you; they have the right of way.
  • Never stop where you are not visible from above or obstruct a trail merger.
  • Observe and obey all posted signs. Only ride where permission is granted.
  • Always respect your environment, never litter and tread lightly to preserve nature.
Riding Tips:
All riders should know how to stop before attempting to ride inclined slopes. Always be mindful of your boards tire pressure- lower tire pressure (softer tires) will keep your board rolling slower / higher tire pressure (harder tires) will cause your board to roll faster. Adjust your boards tire pressure frequently in accordance with your ability, the pitch of slope and the type of surface you are riding. Softer tires are more forgiving and absorptive for riding on rougher terrain. Turn frequently while riding, this controls your speed. Never go straight down a hill without making any turns. This is very dangerous. Your board is designed to carve turns, not to bee line hills. NOTE: Never exceed you tires recommended tire inflation levels. Over inflated tires will wear out much faster than tires that are inflated properly.

Safety Check For Your Board:
Always perform this safety check on your Board prior to and after riding.

  • Check and tighten any loose hardware on your board.
  • Check for excessive wear on tires and grip tape. Replace when needed.
  • Check that your board's bindings hardware is tight and secure.
  • Check your board's springs and urethane spring inserts, should be in good condition and not compressed. Replace when they show signs of lack in rebound.
  • Check that your board is clean.
  • Check that your board's trucks king pin is thoroughly lubricated. Check for squeaking and lubricate often.
  • Re-check that all of your board's hardware is tight and secure. Be certain to check and re-check your wheel nuts for tightness and your tophat (spring retention clips) as they can loosen easily. Tighten as needed.
Speed Control:
  • Begin on a flat surface practicing skating and mounting.
  • Next, practice your power-slides. We recommend both ways so you are ready to stop at all times.
  • Your MONGOOSE All-Terrain Board is designed for where ever you wish to take it. Your overall speed is controlled by your board's tire pressure, turning and terrain choice.
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Stance Options:

Stopping:
  • Heel-side Power-slides - to STOP! Bend your knees and reach down between your legs and grab your grab handle with your trailing arm. While applying pressure to your heel-side reach out with your lead arm away from you (like you are opening a door). Use your lead arm to guide you around to a screeching stop. Looking up and around over your shoulder (viewing up your guide arm) will also help. The higher or lower you use your guide arm will determine how close your butt comes to the ground. Don't worry if you only turn back up hill without screeching to a stop, with practice, you'll be Powersliding to a stop in no time.

    Toe-side Power-slides - to STOP! Bend your knees and place both your hands out over your toe-side edge. This is an advanced stopping technique, with some extra strength apply pressure to your toes and with your lead shoulder and lead arm drive through your slide. Practice on grass or dirt before trying asphalt.

Tire Pressure:
  • Make sure you are always aware of your board's tire pressure before riding. Your tires max at 50 psi. You will choose your own tire pressure depending on your ability level and terrain selection. Lower tire pressure means safer and slower descents.
  • 5 - 15 psi Beginners
    15 - 30 psi Intermediate
    30 - 50 psi Advanced
Turning/Board Function:
  • All-Terrain Boarding is similar to snowboarding and skateboading in that turn initiation comes from pressure applied to your toes and heels.
  • Turn across the fall line and finish your turn a bit uphill before you commit to your next turn. The fall line is an imaginary line which runs straight down a slope



 Here is a picture of a rider in the "neutral" stance. Eyes are looking forward-shoulders and hips are parallel to the board-knees and elbows are slightly bent.


Skating and mounting your All-Terrain Board in the regular style. (front foot on board-push with rear)


Skating and mounting your All-Terrain Board in the mongo style. (rear foot on board-push with front)


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