Hello fellow riders and builders!
I’m looking for some advice regarding mountainboard deck choice. Some time ago I got into jumping and have been pushing the heights since then not planning to stop until I get stopped. My problem is I often bottom out my decks during jumps and am scared that with time it will damage the board, the battery in the box or even get caught on something when landing.
For context I weight about 70kg. Here are some videos and images of what the landing looks like:
At first my 16ply 9/69 Trampa deck was fine, however at some point it started bottoming out.
I switched to Regular version of RammVoards MTB R1 (@Adstars), however I don’t like that it includes wood since I scrape it, ride in wet conditions and in general don’t trust to stay wood in one piece.
Some results from abuse:
I am looking for a deck that could handle jumps these can’t and also handle the future increases in jump height. As mentioned above preferably not including wood. I also like a bit of flex for that springy preload before jumps and for absorbing some energy when landing. But I understand I probably can’t have the best of both worlds.
I like MBS products and the Agent deck looks awesome, however I can’t tell if it will fit me and also don’t trust the wood core even with the ABS sidewalls.
My eyes right now are on TRAMPA 35° 9/69 but in 18ply variant, since I like how my original deck held up. It seems to be of good price and the stiffest option available, however it’s hard to tell how the stiffness will feel and would it be good for my needs without trying it.
Maybe you guys have some specific recommendations for a deck or how I can choose one?
If you jump yourself, what is your weight and what deck you riding?
Thanks!
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Since this is my first post I can’t find how to edit the original, but wanted to add I reside in EU (Lithuania)
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But for real, Awsome jumps. Your making me want to put bindings on my mbs agent. I’d say hit mbs up and ask about the durability on the agent. They like jumps as well, and the agent deck is specific for esk8.
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I had to give up on my last jump board after 2 seasons
Haero bro deck has been holding up way better!
Sick riding bro 
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Weighing in between 190 and 205lbs before gear depending on how life is going. I don’t get as much air as you do since our old jumping spot is now covered in HOA dominated overpriced shitty housing, but I would always bottom out my Trampa deck too. Second for the Bro deck. My buddy weighs more than I do and jumps higher too. For me, the MBS Pro DWIII is perfect. Slightly longer than the bro which I like being on the taller side and it’s a little stiffer and shorter than my Trampa board so better break over angle and less likely to bottom out when landing a jump on flat surfaces like a caveman. Just don’t order the switch version because they’re almost out and I needs that deck.
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Bro deck is the popular option. The new MBS agent deck looks pretty good too. My reccomendation is @tomiboi if you want a more custom option.
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I could def help you make something that would fit your weight. If any of my stuff looks interesting, let me know. I’ll give you a forum discount.
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Thanks man! Will hit them up for sure. However grabbing an Agent deck currently doesn’t seem realistic because of EU availability :<
Thanks! How stiff is the Bro? Are you on stiff or regular version?
I also see that Apex variant of the Bro is available on atb.shop, so that’s also an option. Anybody has feedback on that one?
Thanks! Will look into it. Shipping from US gonna be brutal tho 
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That’s one of the reasons I offer discounts. To help with internation shipping. Just let me know.
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I’m on regular and it has a good amount of pop for me without bottoming out on drops. I’m 165lbs for reference
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