10 Things A Freerider Won’t leave Home Without
Autumn is most definitely here, and that means its time to get out in the woods and feel the leafy goodness beneath our wheels. Here are ten things to remember to take with you:
- Your mountainboard – And yes, I’ve known people turn up to a freeride meet having forgotten their board.
- Helmet and pads – Always a good idea with trees, rocks, roots, team bad, etc.
- Spare wheel – Getting a puncture is no fun if you’re deep in the woods and the car park is a mile away.
- Tools – A spanner to change the punctured wheel and Allen keys to adjust your trucks.
- Water – Dehydrated brains don’t work as well as hydrated ones, and if you’re feeling thirsty its already too late.
- Snacks – Something light and easy, just in case you get peckish or need a bit of an energy boost.
- Camera – Whether you go for a headcam, a pocket snaps camera, or something more serious, its nice record what you get up to and share it with those less fortunate.
- Mobile Phone – GPS New runs, tweet that sweet slide, call other mountainboarders for a jumpstart if you’ve left your lights on; these new-fangled smart phones are very handy to have. Just don’t smash it.
- Headtorch – So the setting sun doesn’t have to ruin your fun.
- A philosophical approach to life. Sometimes you have a good day, sometimes you don’t. Freeriding is all about going with the flow, and not just when you’re riding.