Originally Posted by
donheff
I didn't even know this was a thing - had to Google it to see what you are talking about. For the uninitiated I attached a photo of a reasonably mature guy on one of these things. If you Google it you will see images of hard bodied youths flexing their abs, carving turns, etc. My reaction is the same as many above: looks like fun but just plain dumb for anyone 50+ - this would be courting broken bones. Get a paddle board and try it on the water. I still slalom ski and wakeboard occasionally but the worse I face is sore muscles, not broken bones.
I am still torn on this idea. As a young guy of just 51 years of age, I do not tend to break during MTBing. I do not see myself going fast on these. But, I have not been on a board for years, so I do have some fear of a broken wrist or fingers while learning. Time will tell....