That sucks Artie, I don't see how it could break - when I bought mine it was packaged hardcore.
Some fun pics I've taken;
My friend Amy, right before a fall with the handle mount;
https://forum.moomba.com/attachment....6&d=1324416342
Amy again, board mount;
https://forum.moomba.com/attachment....7&d=1324416362
Me, board mount;
https://forum.moomba.com/attachment....8&d=1324416367
Dad, on my ski;
https://forum.moomba.com/attachment....9&d=1324416367