Mongoose MG102 Cobra Skateboard

by Mongoose

Product Features

• Smooth-riding skateboard with 9-ply rock-hard maple deck
• Heavy-duty Mongoose cast-alloy trucks and ABEC 3 carbon bearings
• Rides expertly on city streets, at the skate parks, and elsewhere
• Cool graphics package with wicked cobra illustration
• 51 x 36mm PVC wheels; black 80AB grip tape

Product Description

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Ride like the pros with the fully loaded Mongoose MG102 Cobra skateboard. Outfitted with a nine-ply rock-hard maple deck, heavy-duty Mongoose cast-alloy trucks, and ABEC 3 carbon bearings, the board rolls smoothly on both city streets and at the park. The cool graphics package is what really stands out, however, with a wicked green and yellow king cobra at the center. Other details include 51 by 36mm PVC wheels and black 80AB grip tape.

About Mongoose
In 1974, BMX Products, Inc., later to be known as Mongoose Bicycles, launched from a humble garage. The first of its kind, the BMX bicycle was named after bicycle motocross and was designed to fit the needs of the rough-and-tumble dirt-racing pastime that took its toll on wheels and bicycles. The heavy-duty, one-piece cast-aluminum Mongoose Motomag wheel was soon born, and it was the first competition-ready BMX bicycle available. Skip Hess, while in Australia pursuing his motor sports passion, came into contact with a strange and unusual cat-size animal--the mongoose. Known for its passive nature while unprovoked, yet vicious and aggressive enough to kill a threatening Cobra twice its size, the Mongoose impressed Hess, who quickly registered the Mongoose trademark for his new bicycle racing frame.

The Expert BMX bicycle model, which is still a cornerstone of the Mongoose BMX line today, was introduced in 1980. Shortly after, Mongoose captured the first ever ABA National #1 Cruiser Title. Previously known for the 20-inch bicycle, this title signaled the re-direction of Mongoose bicycles to larger-wheeled, adult-sized models. Several years later, Mongoose continues to dominate the cruiser racing circuit with six National No. 1 Cruiser titles, leading to the introduction of adult-sized Mongoose all-terrain bicycles (ATBs).

In 1992, Mongoose pioneered the full-suspension market with the introduction of the Amplifier. This design is still the most-copied suspension design in the market. Several year later, Mongoose launched the Newman adult bicycle frame, which is proven to be 15% stronger than any other bike frame in the market. The design, while functionally sound, also raised eyebrows because of its distinctive look.

In the next few years, Mongoose increased its marketing focus to dominate the bicycle industry, and more important, extend beyond it. The Mongoose brand marketing initiative makes more than 100 million impressions. Mongoose’s brand awareness increased by over 130% in 1999 and solidifies the No. 2 market share position in units and dollars. Mongoose was acquired by Pacific Cycle, LLC, and continues to grow and prosper with more than 40 models of BMX, mountain, trail, freestyle, jumping, comfort, road, and cyclocross bikes.

Product Description

Ride like the pros on this fully loaded Mongoose skateboard--heavy-duty aluminum trucks, ABEC 3 carbon bearings and a cool graphics packaged

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 6.3 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B002JTN1RY
• Item model number: R6457
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #119,019 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars Successful Xmas gift., February 15, 2011

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April Gee - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Mongoose MG102 Cobra Skateboard (Sports)

Bought for 9 yr olds Christmas. He was very happy.
The printed picture on the back is very vibrant and has been durable enough to take a few knocks.
He has been using this off and on for about a yr and it still looks really good.
Very well made and great for the price.

6 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mongoose is a hit, January 21, 2010

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Laurel L. Maloy "Laurel" (Rural OK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mongoose MG102 Cobra Skateboard (Sports)

I don't know much about skateboards, but my grandson was thrilled to receive it. The graphics are cool and it looks like one that would cost much more.