Dirt jumping in Reno

[rbn14]

I want to get into dirt jumping but dont know of any spots around Reno(which is where I live). I understand that people like to keep the good spots somewhat of a secret, plus, I've never gotten to do any dirt jumping before so all the good spots are probaly too imtimidating anyway. I'm just looking for somewhere with some fairly mellow jumps that I could go to and not anger anyone(or at least anyone with a violent streek!). Could anyone help me out? Right now the only bike I've got is an RM7, but i'm working on putting together another bike to take to the park and dirt jumps(if i can find any). PLEASE HELP!!

Robby

[rbn14]

Anybody?

[kidwoo]

1. Get the right bike

2. Wait till winter when more people are riding/digging

3. Offer up some shovel time first.

They're around but riding them right now without knowing what you're doing will tear them up.

[hacksaw]

1. Get the right bike

2. Wait till winter when more people are riding/digging

3. Offer up some shovel time first.

They're around but riding them right now without knowing what you're doing will tear them up.
You are right he needs the correct bike... Ummm and bring a broom also KW do you know what happened to my Tamper , flatty and pick do you have them if not I gotta go regulate on some grommets... "Saw"

[kidwoo]

You are right he needs the correct bike... Ummm and bring a broom also KW do you know what happened to my Tamper , flatty and pick do you have them if not I gotta go regulate on some grommets... "Saw"

Dood, quit leaving your tools around. I told you where I saw your spade shovel...and I grabbed it. I haven't seen your tamper or flatty or your pick. I also haven't been down there in like 3 months. I'm headed down there tonight to do some shopping. I'm bringing a bike.

[rbn14]

I'm picking up a frame this weekend.... maybe I can get the guy to throw in a broom too.

[kidwoo]

I'm picking up a frame this weekend.... maybe I can get the guy to throw in a broom too.

Forget the broom. Ask for an irrigation system. :devil:

[rbn14]

Forget the broom. Ask for an irrigation system. :devil:

All you have to do is sacrifice a virgin, then the rain will come....hard part is finding one.

[kidwoo]

All you have to do is sacrifice a virgin, then the rain will come....hard part is finding one.

In Reno? Jeesh. Might as well wait for winter rain.

[dfinn]

All you have to do is sacrifice a virgin, then the rain will come....hard part is finding one.

you can sacrafice me

[hacksaw]

Yo! KidWoo
I gotta grand idea for H2O.How bout' we get us some hose (alot) and some pvc and dasiy chain it to the nearest residence super stealth??? are you down ???? I can get alot of the supplies we need.

[rbn14]

Fat sacs hold a lot of water (like 750lbs, which is about 90 gallons), i've used them to get water out to places for some of my own projects (fat sacs are bags you can put in a boat to make the wake bigger). Odds are you know somone who has one or two, if not they are like $150 each.

[kidwoo]

Yo! KidWoo
I gotta grand idea for H2O.How bout' we get us some hose (alot) and some pvc and dasiy chain it to the nearest residence super stealth??? are you down ???? I can get alot of the supplies we need.

That would be the best way I know of to get more motos and quads on our jumps pronto........course then we could justify killing them......hmmm

[kidwoo]

Fat sacs hold a lot of water (like 750lbs, which is about 90 gallons), i've used them to get water out to places for some of my own projects (fat sacs are bags you can put in a boat to make the wake bigger). Odds are you know somone who has one or two, if not they are like $150 each.

We've got a buddy who I think actually purchased one since he's the only one with a truck large enough to carry it.

Truth be told, I don't care about it right now enough to force irrigate. I gots the DH, I gots the XC and all the other stuff that will be under 6 feet of snow in a few months. I save the reno for winter.

Bug that hacksaw guy. I think he knows something.

[Summit]

1. Get the right bike


What's wrong with an RM7? :rolleyes:
Most of the dirt jump spots around SLC and Park City are dominated by big bikes like RM7's, AS-X, Bullit, even Demo 9's...give the guy a break and lose the surfer territorial BS!

[kidwoo]

What's wrong with an RM7? :rolleyes:
Most of the dirt jump spots around SLC and Park City are dominated by big bikes like RM7's, AS-X, Bullit, even Demo 9's...give the guy a break and lose the surfer territorial BS!

Blow me chump.

Dirtjumps don't just pop up out of the sand from offshore weather patterns.

I ride a turner DHR where it's appropriate. I also ride a hardtail where it's appropriate. And most importantly of all, I've worked my ass off helping construct an area that I'm sick of people bringing big bikes to thinking it's their safety net if they can't jump, only to completely tear down what are fairly fragile structures made in the desert. You live in utah, you know what desert is right? Limited water? You know what season it is right now?

Park city has hoses and regular maintenence. Our spot gets love only when it snows or rains.........in the desert.

Some jumps can be ridden without a problem on big bikes....bootleg for example.....SLC apprently. Ours can't. Get over your sense of entitlement to others and my hard work.

[Summit]

kid-
I'm not saying some kid on a big bike coming into 'your' dirt jumps isn't gonna trash them. Sure he could. I'm just making a point:
1-Big bikes, under a skilled rider, can handle DJ's just fine without destroying them.
2-Surfers are assholes. We don't need that self-entitled attitude in a sport with a whole helluva lot more terrain in existence for our playgrounds than surfers have perfect breaks. I appreciate you work hard on your jumps and I do too. but this sport doesn't need the holier-than-thou attitude that you bring to these boards and to our community.

[hacksaw]

kid-
I'm not saying some kid on a big bike coming into 'your' dirt jumps isn't gonna trash them. Sure he could. I'm just making a point:
1-Big bikes, under a skilled rider, can handle DJ's just fine without destroying them.
2-Surfers are assholes. We don't need that self-entitled attitude in a sport with a whole helluva lot more terrain in existence for our playgrounds than surfers have perfect breaks. I appreciate you work hard on your jumps and I do too. but this sport doesn't need the holier-than-thou attitude that you bring to these boards and to our community.
Those jumps are not "Kids" Hacksaw spent years out there before anyone knew about them Kevin and a host of others help dig there they are named after a hot crackhead chick Sandy and she will chase you down if you mess them up.But really I have had countless people out there and I can honestly tell you that of all of the full suspension guys that go there Zeke is the only one who ride a big bike there and make it look good. I don't think Kid is piping the Holier than thou attitude I think he is protecting a spot that he has alot of blood sweat and tears into so you can't blame him , If I am there and someone is thrashing the jumps (any jumps , anywhere) I will ask them to not do that and maybe there are jumps better suited for them elsewhere (unless it is a guy on a moto te I chase the M-Fer down ) If you wanna ride my Jumps pm me or call me chances are I will show you and egg you on... (even if you are on a Planet X.....maybe)

[ride]

Saw,

What up man? Hey I'm coming down for the CougarMtxClassic in Sonoma next weekend, then I'm gonna come home for the week until Mammoth. We gotta hook up, ride bermuda and ****. Is the valley still the place for the Dj's or what? Man I can't wait to hit up the back door Nugget and get an awful awful. NEway it was good to see you in whistler, you gotta round up Spanker tell his cruiser riding ass he's in for a week of trouble.

L8er

[kidwoo]

kid-
I'm not saying some kid on a big bike coming into 'your' dirt jumps isn't gonna trash them. Sure he could. I'm just making a point:
1-Big bikes, under a skilled rider, can handle DJ's just fine without destroying them.

No kidding. Read my post again.
2-Surfers are assholes. We don't need that self-entitled attitude in a sport with a whole helluva lot more terrain in existence for our playgrounds than surfers have perfect breaks.

I agree. I pretty much quit surfing because of this crap.

I appreciate you work hard on your jumps and I do too. but this sport doesn't need the holier-than-thou attitude that you bring to these boards and to our community.

It's not holier than thou...it's realistic about what occurs to piles of dirt in the desert once deprived of water. And let's be straight here.....you are in Utah and are adressing MY community.
You don't know me and you obviously have no idea how many people I've shown spots to and because of message boards had shown to me. Re-read this thread and most of all read closely my response to the gentleman who started this thread. I said I'd be willing to show him some of what I know under a few conditions which I have gladly agreed to in the past at other peoples spots in order to be shown the same treatment. I also suggested asking the other guy in this thread who knows what I know if that's not good enough.

YOU are the one who jumped on my case with this.
..give the guy a break and lose the surfer territorial BS!

AFTER I showed some willingness to help rbn14 out once I start returning to this place in the winter.

So again......you are not entiltled to other people's hard work. I understand this concept whenever I find out about a new place to ride, why can't you? Just don't act like an ass and you may actually be shown some pretty fun places to ride. rbn14 has been completely cool in his responses and handled my sarcasm and suggestions well. So seeing as you live in SLC, and in all honesty rbn14 will probably be shown a few good places to ride fairly soon..........just go away. I don't follow you around expecting you to show me things that you've worked hard on and then call you territorial if you decide to not immediately spill your guts on an internet forum. Use your brain before you go attacking people.

[hacksaw]

Saw,

What up man? Hey I'm coming down for the CougarMtxClassic in Sonoma next weekend, then I'm gonna come home for the week until Mammoth. We gotta hook up, ride bermuda and ****. Is the valley still the place for the Dj's or what? Man I can't wait to hit up the back door Nugget and get an awful awful. NEway it was good to see you in whistler, you gotta round up Spanker tell his cruiser riding ass he's in for a week of trouble.

L8erIt's on brother man I got some riding for you call me when you get here we should get spanker on a big bike he might have fun he is the world champ in his cruiser age group you know..

[dhtahoe]

Those jumps are not "Kids" Hacksaw spent years out there before anyone knew about them Kevin and a host of others help dig there they are named after a hot crackhead chick Sandy and she will chase you down if you mess them up.But really I have had countless people out there and I can honestly tell you that of all of the full suspension guys that go there Zeke is the only one who ride a big bike there and make it look good. I don't think Kid is piping the Holier than thou attitude I think he is protecting a spot that he has alot of blood sweat and tears into so you can't blame him , If I am there and someone is thrashing the jumps (any jumps , anywhere) I will ask them to not do that and maybe there are jumps better suited for them elsewhere (unless it is a guy on a moto te I chase the M-Fer down ) If you wanna ride my Jumps pm me or call me chances are I will show you and egg you on... (even if you are on a Planet X.....maybe)

Amen!!! Well Said.

[scurban]

If you wanna ride my Jumps pm me or call me chances are I will show you and egg you on... (even if you are on a Planet X.....maybe)

whats wrong with a planet x ? they can handle jumps just fine :dancing:

[kidwoo]

whats wrong with a planet x ? they can handle jumps just fine :dancing:

Oh jeeeez. I had to rub my planet x headlock on his nose for an hour just to get him used to it so he'd quit peeing on my leg.

He gets this wierd twitch around that stuff........totally irrational.

[hacksaw]

Oh jeeeez. I had to rub my planet x headlock on his nose for an hour just to get him used to it so he'd quit peeing on my leg.

He gets this wierd twitch around that stuff........totally irrational.Burn my toast and I'll pee on everything .LOL
3 rules at the DJ's
1 No Heel Clickers
2 If you bring booze bring enough for everyone.
3 No Planet X's

[scurban]

1) I totally understand why people should not do heel clickers.... they're just lame.
2) everyone needs booze, so fair enough
3) what's wrong with planet x? Some of their frames are lame I admit, but the pitbull or gimp are great bikes

This coming from a guy who used to ride a tomac? ? ? ?

[hacksaw]

1) I totally understand why people should not do heel clickers.... they're just lame.
2) everyone needs booze, so fair enough
3) what's wrong with planet x? Some of their frames are lame I admit, but the pitbull or gimp are great bikes

This coming from a guy who used to ride a tomac? ? ? ?
P-X bad (not the bike itself)
Tomac, Free (oh and they payed me travel and room and board) at least they honred all of their word and commitments to me and the guys at Tomac are extremely helpful and those bikes ride really well other than a slight head tube issue.. Thats me riding a Tomac.

[scurban]

I was just joking around, I'm sure they're good bikes.

my gimp's been a good bike for me but its almost spent. I don't think I'm going to get another P-X anyway........oddly enough I've been thinking about the DOC.. I just don't know about the 68-69 degree head angle it seems a little slack for a dirt/street bike. Everything else on it seems pretty pimp.

Different subject though.

[hacksaw]

I was just joking around, I'm sure they're good bikes.

my gimp's been a good bike for me but its almost spent. I don't think I'm going to get another P-X anyway........oddly enough I've been thinking about the DOC.. I just don't know about the 68-69 degree head angle it seems a little slack for a dirt/street bike. Everything else on it seems pretty pimp.

Different subject though.No worries .
The D.O.C is a really good bike on dirt it is very predictable and it is bad ass on street especially when you look at who designed it (Chris Donahue) if you are going to get one you might have to go direct to Evil I am pretty sure Jonas or Michael will get you hooked up.Have fun and feel fre to come dirt jump with me somtime...
"Saw"

[Tattooo]

So after getting blown and drownd out of New Orleans, the wife and I came home to Reno 'cause our house is under 5' of water.

Now that we're here, I was wondering if any of the Reno monkies might be interested in building a new short set of DJ's with me. I found a spot big enough for maybe a 12' gap, then a hard berm turn up hill, then a series of maybe a smaller two pack. Nothing major, but just a new spot with a nice roll in for some power. I think I can get us 100 yards or so of free dirt (nice having a mom in construction) and we can put something together. Now if I can just find a DJ bike...

[swerve76]

So after getting blown and drownd out of New Orleans, the wife and I came home to Reno 'cause our house is under 5' of water.

Now that we're here, I was wondering if any of the Reno monkies might be interested in building a new short set of DJ's with me. I found a spot big enough for maybe a 12' gap, then a hard berm turn up hill, then a series of maybe a smaller two pack. Nothing major, but just a new spot with a nice roll in for some power. I think I can get us 100 yards or so of free dirt (nice having a mom in construction) and we can put something together. Now if I can just find a DJ bike...

I have limited knowledge of Reno DJs and trails, but most of the stuff I did find while living there had been there for a while. A lot of newer stuff was torn down or plowed. But new stuff is always good.

[scurban]

No worries .
The D.O.C is a really good bike on dirt it is very predictable and it is bad ass on street especially when you look at who designed it (Chris Donahue) if you are going to get one you might have to go direct to Evil I am pretty sure Jonas or Michael will get you hooked up.Have fun and feel fre to come dirt jump with me somtime...
"Saw"


Thanks!

Next time I'm up that way I'll bring my bike..... and shovels

[hacksaw]

So after getting blown and drownd out of New Orleans, the wife and I came home to Reno 'cause our house is under 5' of water.

Now that we're here, I was wondering if any of the Reno monkies might be interested in building a new short set of DJ's with me. I found a spot big enough for maybe a 12' gap, then a hard berm turn up hill, then a series of maybe a smaller two pack. Nothing major, but just a new spot with a nice roll in for some power. I think I can get us 100 yards or so of free dirt (nice having a mom in construction) and we can put something together. Now if I can just find a DJ bike...Ian
Hey it is good to hear you got out of that area o.k Lindsay told me about it I hope all is well and get ahold of me sometime to go riding around town ."Saw"

[Tattooo]

Saw,

Yea, things are pretty good in comparison. I think most of our stuff came out quasi dry, so its a good day in the ghetto tonight.

I am going to start working on getting a little dj place put together above my folks, you'll have to come try it out as I don't have a bike yet.

[crapacity]

Hey Tatoo, I am new to the scene around here, but I would be happy to give you a hand building some jumps.

[Tattooo]

Let me work some stuff out with the city to make sure who owns the land I want to do this on, then I will start seeing what I can do about getting us a couple hundred yards of free dirt. I should know something by next week.

[kidwoo]

Let me work some stuff out with the city to make sure who owns the land I want to do this on, then I will start seeing what I can do about getting us a couple hundred yards of free dirt. I should know something by next week.

Get my number from Jim if you want some more help. I'll definitely give you a hand.

-Kevin

[dfinn]

I can put some time in on this too.

[hacksaw]

I am not very good at building Dirt Jumps but I am willing to throw a shovel or 10 (billion) full of dirt to erect some good ole'fashioned DJ to shed the gnar gnar on. P.S Kid Woo is my love child from woodstock in "69" boo yaa

[kidwoo]

P.S Kid Woo is my love child from woodstock in "69" boo yaa

That explains the alcohol dependency. I used to fight it but now I embrace the sweet sweet warmth of an empty whiskey bottle.

I left early yesterday. It was windy as hell and I took a few inches of skin off my elbow.

[kidwoo]

I am not very good at building Dirt Jumps but I am willing to throw a shovel or 10 (billion) full of dirt to erect some good ole'fashioned DJ to shed the gnar gnar on.

That's the way........get somebody else to shape the things then you're absolved if they get hurt on them!!!

Thanks. I just learned something else from you. :p

[Tattooo]

"The things I learned from Hacksaw..." Sounds like a good self help book. We'll put it right next to "Shooting with Hunter S. Thompson" book coming soon.

I talked to the City again today, and they should have some sort of a clue come Monday morning. If its city owned, its kinda sketchy. If its private, then it gets interesting but not impossible. If its "Free land" then we might be in business. I talked to the dirt guy too, and they'll give us as much as we can hold. Gotta love a town that's not a swamp and that has some active construction going.

If you want to look at it, the spot I have in mind is at the end of Barnes Blvd. Its about 45 or so yards long, maybe 25 to 35 wide. I am envisioning a double coming down, a big berm, a step up going up the hill, another berm, and then a gap to street exit. I suspect to keep the local blue hairs in line things are going to have to be less then 5' tall, and we're going to have to keep the crowds super small, but its better then a kick in the nuts.

Not the world's biggest spot, but a good in town session spot.

[kidwoo]

I talked to the dirt guy too, and they'll give us as much as we can hold. Gotta love a town that's not a swamp and that has some active construction going.


I know of somewhere else we can take some of that stuff too. ;)

[hacksaw]

Ian be careful with the city they can be a real road block .Sometimes I build good lips to jump Woo .Even when my whiskey bottle is empty ,I must have been listenig to Johnny Cash building that step with the concrete lip ,I just loop "I shot a man in Reno, Just to watch him die"Windy as hell today Howie and Cam Zink were out today I am stuck in Reno sick with a sinus infection.

[kidwoo]

Ian be careful with the city they can be a real road block .Sometimes I build good lips to jump Woo .Even when my whiskey bottle is empty ,I must have been listenig to Johnny Cash building that step with the concrete lip ,I just loop "I shot a man in Reno, Just to watch him die"Windy as hell today Howie and Cam Zink were out today I am stuck in Reno sick with a sinus infection.

Sh!t man. You should have rolled to chico with me. I just got back. After this week the trail is no more.

[Tattooo]

Checked it out, the city can't do ****, private ownership. The guy bought the land in '65 as a way to claim NV residence. I think we're good to go.

Things are in the air again for me, school is trying to force me to move back to Houston. I am resisting this plan, haven't gotten enough ammo together to go back just yet.

Beer meeting some time this week for the interested members?

[crapacity]

Sounds like a good idea to me, where/when?

[hacksaw]

Checked it out, the city can't do ****, private ownership. The guy bought the land in '65 as a way to claim NV residence. I think we're good to go.

Things are in the air again for me, school is trying to force me to move back to Houston. I am resisting this plan, haven't gotten enough ammo together to go back just yet.

Beer meeting some time this week for the interested members?
I'm in Capt' time and place maybe at Sandy's I heard there is some ok stuff to ride there...

[hacksaw]

Checked it out, the city can't do ****, private ownership. The guy bought the land in '65 as a way to claim NV residence. I think we're good to go.

Things are in the air again for me, school is trying to force me to move back to Houston. I am resisting this plan, haven't gotten enough ammo together to go back just yet.

Beer meeting some time this week for the interested members?
Beer meeting ?????? when we on bitches??????????? The Saw is ready.

[Summit]

kid and hack...sorry for jumping on your case. kid you had a great well thought-out post back there (not gonna quote it cuz it's long) and you did a great job of making me feel like an ass, thanks ;)

anyway as far as the locale goes, I've always had a strange fascination with Reno and since it has a similar climate to SLC figured I could relate to the whole desert deal. I also spend about half my time in Fresno so I drive thru Reno time-to-time.

speaking of desert DJ's; just went to the local spot and it was hurtin! still rideable but the lips are just beat-down and long and low. plus the dust is so bad it kills your speed. kinda lame but still good to be able to ride them. anyway keep it up and sorry for the flame...

[kidwoo]

sorry for the flame...

Don't sweat it. Give a shout if you come through town.

[hacksaw]

kid and hack...sorry for jumping on your case. kid you had a great well thought-out post back there (not gonna quote it cuz it's long) and you did a great job of making me feel like an ass, thanks ;)

anyway as far as the locale goes, I've always had a strange fascination with Reno and since it has a similar climate to SLC figured I could relate to the whole desert deal. I also spend about half my time in Fresno so I drive thru Reno time-to-time.

speaking of desert DJ's; just went to the local spot and it was hurtin! still rideable but the lips are just beat-down and long and low. plus the dust is so bad it kills your speed. kinda lame but still good to be able to ride them. anyway keep it up and sorry for the flame...I didn't realize you were jumping on my case its no skin off my back ,I have a great solution to jumps shrinking its called concrete ask Kid he is all butt hurt cause I fixed an ongoing lip problem now its becoming a sk8park




P.S this will get a rise out of Kid Woo LOLOLOLOLOL

[ride]

That concrete sh*t is a'ight as long as you like doing mondo barhumpers and landing flatbottom. Which I personally don't mind at all mind you. I think I rode Sandys the other day.....Saw is that what it is called? I thought it was just called The Valley. Anyway if you go out there it is sick! Beware though the Dj section likes to eat derailleurs and do make the pulleys appear in wierd places.

[kidwoo]

The concrete lip rules.

The hard part is going to be resisting the temptation to do everything else.

[Summit]

concrete...oww.
kid, see you in Virgin in a couple weeks eh? me=brown AS-X w/ Shiver, hippy long hair (but definitely not a hippy).

[kidwoo]

concrete...oww.
kid, see you in Virgin in a couple weeks eh? me=brown AS-X w/ Shiver, hippy long hair (but definitely not a hippy).

I'm still on the fence about zion. It looks like I'd be driving by myself which presents some problems......sleep.......injury etc........ I need to decide soon though

[hacksaw]

That concrete sh*t is a'ight as long as you like doing mondo barhumpers and landing flatbottom. Which I personally don't mind at all mind you. I think I rode Sandys the other day.....Saw is that what it is called? I thought it was just called The Valley. Anyway if you go out there it is sick! Beware though the Dj section likes to eat derailleurs and do make the pulleys appear in wierd places.
Dude you aped that **** ,*A NOTE TO EVERYONE* Lars frickin' rules it was good times out there Spanker and Jess were killing it and what about STEPHINE she is going to kill it out there at Mammoth in the Pro Womeens MTX dude I wish I was as good as all you and your magical pulley wheel trick that is amazing.

[hacksaw]

The concrete lip rules.

The hard part is going to be resisting the temptation to do everything else.Kid I am thinking of certian Jumps that are gonna get "creted" let me know what you are thinking . (it is alot better huh?)

[kidwoo]

Kid I am thinking of certian Jumps that are gonna get "creted" let me know what you are thinking . (it is alot better huh?)

I'm sure whatever you've got in mind on the track is good. I just don't want to mess with the big line because once it's done, you can't throw dirt on it anymore. The stuff we've got going on with the sides with extra hips and crossovers will be evolving for a while I think.

It's good to be able to change things. The one you already did needed it the most........ no more moto roosts.

[rbn14]

I havent check this thread in a while and **** it blew up, myself and a friend or two are defianatly in to help, just let me know.

[Tattooo]

Sorry I went MIA for a bit, got word that I could back road it into Orleans Parish to get my gear, so the wife and I and a few trusty pieces of steel went down for the last 72 hours. Ever seen the end of "Resident Evil?" Streets of New Orleans felt like that, just waiting for the frikkin zombies to come out.

Anyhow, now that I am back, let's get this party started. How's about Sunday night drinks to discuss this project? Someone name a time and place. I might have grown up here, but a local I am no more.

P.S. Anyone want to show an out of towner a place to try to hurt himself good and proper?

[crapacity]

Hey Tatoo, I was just about to post something bout riding Geiger Grade this weekend. PM me if you are interested.

[Tattooo]

My big squishy bike is part of what met its maker in New Orleans, so Geiger is kinda out for the time being until I get some insurance money.

Anyone interested in meeting Sunday to work out some DJ issues? PM me a number, I'll give you a call.

By the way, never go to Tulane Med School. Bunch of worthless dildos.

[hacksaw]

Yo Tat get my digi's from Lindsay we can check out some DJ options..
"saw"

[hacksaw]

Pray for rain ,Pray for rain ,Pray for rain ,Damit Kid Woo pray a little harder we need some moisture."SOON"

[kidwoo]

Pray for rain ,Pray for rain ,Pray for rain ,Damit Kid Woo pray a little harder we need some moisture."SOON"


I'll be praying to the 16oz longneck gods when I get home...........should have some water soon.

[OGRipper]

Well in about two hours I'll be praying to the draft pint gods that we get one last weekend of weather nice enough that they don't close the lifts at the Star. I don't care what the weather actually is (rain, snow, whatever), I just want at least Saturday to ride.

[Tattooo]

Anyone jumping in Reno this week? I think I am going to do XC one day, jump the next, need to get my fat ass back in shape.

Any takers want to show me where to go? Been awhile since I've been around.

[Tattooo]

SAW:

Will you PM me your email addy?

[hacksaw]

Overcast and a slight chance of showers ...Pray for rain....

[Tattooo]

Anyone riding this Sunday?

[crapacity]

I'm always up for it, where are you headed?

[Tattooo]

Not sure. Was debating cow canyon/verdi-mogul loop, but if you can think of somewhere to do some jumping, I might be in after the race.

[crapacity]

I am up for any kind of riding, I've never done verdi-mogul. What sort of riding is it? Do you of know any DJs in town? PM me, or give me a call.

[Tattooo]

Anyone riding this week after work? Saw? Jon?

[kidwoo]

Anyone riding this week after work? Saw? Jon?

I'll be down at ye ole dirt jumps one day after work. Pick a day for me.

[crapacity]

Is one day more popular than another? It seems I am riding alone every time I 'm there. Any day this week should be good... let me know

[Tattooo]

Just let me know the night before so I can pack my bike down to work with me.

[kidwoo]

How's tuesday?

[Tattooo]

I can do that. Where?

[kidwoo]

I can do that. Where?

Sandy's (ye ole dirt jumps)

[Tattooo]

PM me the directions? I only know Sun Valley and the spot I am building.

[crapacity]

sandy's is in sun valley right? (Saw's Place)

[Tattooo]

Hell if I know. I thought Sandy's was down at the river.

[Tattooo]

Crap, check your PM.

[kidwoo]

sandy's is in sun valley right? (Saw's Place)

Saw's place? That spot got built by termites we imported from austrailia. He always takes the credit from the bugs cuz they're foreign. That's it.

[Tattooo]

You know as well as I do that you can't trust austrailian termites, doubly criminal.

[crapacity]

so then, where is it you all are meeting? The termite place, or some place that Tattoo used to know that's now a strip mall?

[kidwoo]

so then, where is it you all are meeting? The termite place, or some place that Tattoo used to know that's now a strip mall?

The termite mounds in the trailer park mecca.

[Tattooo]

Sandy's, AKA Jim's Spot, AKA Woo's Termite Whore House, AKA That place I'm not good enough to ride yet, AKA that place we were last week.

I think.

I ordered some new tires, that ought to help some.

[Tattooo]

Woo, bring the fork.

Crap, check your PM.

Jim, I love you

[Tattooo]

So what's the score here? Are we meeting at Sandys? Can someone PM me the double secret probation back way to drive up to the land o' plenty?

Let me know so I can get my bike at lunch

[Tattooo]

Anyone riding today?

If I can get my **** done I am going to come out, but I am going back to NOLA at o'dark 30 tomorrow morning, so I have to get ready to be gone for a bit into Indian territory before I can play.

Drop a line.

[crapacity]

I might be up for it, If you manage to get it together in time, give me a ring.

[hacksaw]

Damn
That was a good session on Tuesday always good to see the boys out riding ,Strait and Zink will be back on Monday so we should hook up another session to shred the gnar
Woo - Suicides looking good again
Tat- Keep riding you are getting it
Crap-Good to see you step it up and jump the dub into the ravine..
Saw-Gaylord
"SAW"

[Frisco]

Wow, it sounds like you guys are tearing it up. I moved out here from CO and don't know too many people yet. Mostly just rode N* during the summer. Anyway, it would be super cool if I could hook up for some riding. I'm definitely down for doing some building this winter, too.

[crapacity]

See you Monday, if I don't get screwed and have to work late again.

This time I want the road gap.

[hacksaw]

I saw Karl Rogne ride his bike today beware everyone he is back it took him about 5 runs to look as smooth as ever.

F. Monday night football we're riding at Sandies........

[Tattooo]

Anyone on for tonight at Sandies? Back in town from the Dark Side of the Moon, want to get some riding in.

Gimme a hollar

[kidwoo]

Anyone on for tonight at Sandies? Back in town from the Dark Side of the Moon, want to get some riding in.

Gimme a hollar

I'll be down there. With the fork too. If you don't want it let me know, I've got someone who does.

-K

[Tattooo]

You know I want it.

Getting the cash as we speak. Pay you Tuesday?

[Tattooo]

Not making it tonight. Just got home from NOLA on no sleep, am damn near exhausted, and I need to finish my insurance crap.

Woo, bring the fork tomorrow and I'll have green cash for you.

[kidwoo]

Not making it tonight. Just got home from NOLA on no sleep, am damn near exhausted, and I need to finish my insurance crap.

Woo, bring the fork tomorrow and I'll have green cash for you.


check you pms

[hacksaw]

I am going out to dirt jump again today all you local heads get off the couch turn off the family guy and go dirt jumping today (tuesday) and listen to metal.
"saw"

[crapacity]

Anyone for Friday at Sandy's?

[Tattooo]

I'll be there. Went up tonight, finally started almost clearing things. Feeling better.

[Tattooo]

Crap, you coming up tonight?

How'd it go with my mom? She's fun huh?

[crapacity]

I will be there, I am going to meet your mom tonight, so we'll see. I will probably get there between 4:00 and 5:00

[Tattooo]

I'll be there around 5

[Tattooo]

Anyone riding this week?

For some reason I felt a bit more confident pushing my limits (which admittedly are not that great) when there was someone else around just incase I needed 911 to be called in.

[crapacity]

It's amazing how much more stupid you can get with a little company. I am up for any (every) day but Monday

[Tattooo]

Yea, I am taking today off, letting the new tattoo settle in.

[crapacity]

By chance is anyone off work friday and willing to ride? I was thinking about some DH, but any riding is good riding. Keeping my fingers crossed.

[Tattooo]

I'm off, but as of yet no full squish bike. However, that might be changing soon. Will keep you posted.

[crapacity]

I'm not too picky, round up a big bike if you can, if not - Sandy's

[Tattooo]

I think the full squish is happening

I need some dh time. Shuttle with the truck, your car, and a bike chain?

[crapacity]

sounds good,
are you able to hit sandy's tomorrow, or is anyone else for that matter?

[Tattooo]

Tomorrow as in Thursday? I might come up for a quick run.

What are the odds of moving full squish DH day from Friday to Saturday? Having trepadations about getting my bike here on time.

[kidwoo]

How much rain have you guys been getting down there?

[Tattooo]

I'm on the other side of the valley and its pretty good n' wet here.

Is Saw in town?

[kidwoo]

I'm on the other side of the valley and its pretty good n' wet here.

Is Saw in town?

Don't know
I called him yesterday for a weather report and he never called me back.

If it's raining down there, I'll be at sandy's on saturday tossin dirt.

[Tattooo]

Toss dirt in the AM, ride DH in the PM?

[kidwoo]

Toss dirt in the AM, ride DH in the PM?

More like toss dirt when I get there and then ride on said tossed dirt.

Where are you riding dh?

[crapacity]

What time saturday at Sandy's? DH on Sunday maybe?
Kid, are there any decent DH trails around the lake that you would be willing to share directions to? I think I am going to try to head up there Friday

[kidwoo]

What time saturday at Sandy's? DH on Sunday maybe?
Kid, are there any decent DH trails around the lake that you would be willing to share directions to? I think I am going to try to head up there Friday

I can be there no later than noon I'm sure. We'll chat then.

[Tattooo]

I can DH tomorrow, things came together. Any time after 10.

I will come up and help toss some dirt around, but do we have "the man's" blessing? I ain't doin' nothin wit out da blessin.

I can DH sunday too.

[Tattooo]

Per the blessing of the man, we are going to start working on a new line down from the top section, over the road gap, and then back into the easier left hand line to make a top to bottom run mortals can do. Should start this week or next. Crap and I will be digging, could use some help.

[kidwoo]

Per the blessing of the man, we are going to start working on a new line down from the top section, over the road gap, and then back into the easier left hand line to make a top to bottom run mortals can do. Should start this week or next. Crap and I will be digging, could use some help.

Yeah good luck with your piles of sand and stuff.:D

Maybe this week will be kind with regards to precip.

[Tattooo]

I think that we can bust out the line we want to do pretty easy off that last turn before you come down to the gap, going around the back of the tree you tried to whack.

Once it rains we can do the berms and the bumps and such.

[kidwoo]

I think that we can bust out the line we want to do pretty easy off that last turn before you come down to the gap, going around the back of the tree you tried to whack.
.

Tree? What tree? Who you been talkin to?

You'll appreciate the sunlight when you see the puddles that form there.

I'm curious to see what you got in mind.

[Tattooo]

Know the top section? Ok, as you come down and you're making the straight line over the two sets of doubles, there is a table at the top of that section. Talked it over with Saw, we're going to run it off of that table, over the natural hip, down the side, do a couple of flow turns and such, a smaller road gap that mortals can clear without rocket assist, a bowl berm in that section to the downhill side of the road gap, back across into the beginner line, and then we're going to build down straight after the roller to table top where the boards are now. We're gonna clean that up, take it into the back berm, and then work down the gully from there, hooking back up at the bottom with the main line.

[Tattooo]

It keeps teasing us with rain, and nothing every day.

When lord, when will there be water for your people?

[crapacity]

Hey Saw, sorry I missed your call this weekend.
Is there any day this week that anybody's planning on being out there? I'd like to hit it up after work at least once.

[Tattooo]

I am going up today at around 1:00 to start flagging where I want to dig, and then I am going to start digging I think.

[kidwoo]

Any rain down there?

[Tattooo]

Nope, but I am not shaping berms or jumps yet, just doing a rough-in.

You sell that 66?

Any interest in a wall ride in the new "mortal" area?

[kidwoo]

Nope, but I am not shaping berms or jumps yet, just doing a rough-in.

You sell that 66?

Any interest in a wall ride in the new "mortal" area?

I'm down with anything new.

I also want to stick a short wallride in jump/berm number two on the track as another option. It should be pretty easy to do.

Sold the 66.

Just a word of advice......don't use any of the sandy stuff that sits on the top in any of your piles. Even when wet that stuff won't pack, just toss it to the side. And believe it or not you are going to hit a clay layer that's pretty much undiggable at some point. Hard to believe but it's there. You might get a few feet of good dirt before you hit it though.

[Tattooo]

I went in today, lined out with grass flags what it is that I want to do.

A whole new top half after you come out of the berms up top, runs down the land off to the right, uses natural stuff, Crapacity liked it.

Then if you go through the jumps that run to the left hand side of the beginner run (to the left of the step up that the BMX kids "redid") over the table, over the next table, over the double and down through the berm that's there, I ran a section with flags all the way down the gully line that meets with the step down section of the bottom of the main line.

I am going to run it by Saw about using a walk behind plow deal to do the major work (because it is a lot of work) then do all the shaping by hand once it rains up there. Hopefully he will go for it because due to moving to VA I want to have this down, shaped and ready to rock by the end of December.

[Tattooo]

I was thinking of working it with the walk behind bobcat the 2,3,4 of December. It should take about a day to cut, then another day or two to shape assuming it rains.

Any help?

[kidwoo]

I was thinking of working it with the walk behind bobcat the 2,3,4 of December. It should take about a day to cut, then another day or two to shape assuming it rains.

Any help?

Once the ground gets wet I'm down there every weekend all weekend digging. That's what I do during winter.

I've spent hundreds of hours digging down there and plan on spending hundreds more so yeah, I'll definitely help you. Reno better get some rain by then.......

But you have to tell me what a walk behind bobcat is. :D You're not talking about a rototiller are you?

[Tattooo]

This is the instrument of our liberation, the day is at hand my children.

http://www.bobcat.com/products/mtl/index.html

The liberation from labor, work, effort and sweat equity is nigh! Raise up children of the dirt, soon our time shall be here.

[kidwoo]

This is the instrument of our liberation, the day is at hand my children.

http://www.bobcat.com/products/mtl/index.html

The liberation from labor, work, effort and sweat equity is nigh! Raise up children of the dirt, soon our time shall be here.

HOLY CRAP!! That thing is awesome! You gots one? How much do those cost? I need summa dat.

[Tattooo]

I can get us one for a weekend. One time is free, kinda like crack, but every time after is going to be $140 for 8 hours on the machine.

I am going to get one for that weekend posted above

[kidwoo]

For the love of gawd please have rained by then.

We gots access to to a regular bobcat or two after your freebie. Just got to trailer it down from the lake.

[Tattooo]

I am going to use the freebie to cut the new line I mapped out, and then pile some "stuff" for no good reason.

I am thinking the bobcat needs to be deployed for the 4x.

I can get a truck to haul it down should we have a trailer and a cat.

[Tattooo]

Anyone going up this week? I was thinking of sneaking out early on Wednesday, getting some time in.

And remember, cutting days are the first days of December.

[Tattooo]

Did it rain over the weekend here? Over the pass it was wet and nasty this weekend, wondering if any of it got to Sandy's.

When do we want to get the mini-bobcat? We're going to need a trailer and a truck to do the job with, the Toyota isn't going to cut it supposedly. Any ideas?

[hacksaw]

OK Dudes the ground is wet so now is the time to get **** done... Manpower shovels and all that good stuff,last weekend was a bust cause of no moisture but Friday and Saturday is a go before we can start another line we ned to finish the hip and the new race trail (now named revision B) lets get the new stuff done before starting anything else.. Thank you and you may now resume whatever you were doing..."SAW"

[Tattooo]

The new race line? Where dat?

Can I get leave to finish my berm to road gap to lower line, or am I part da work crew boss?

I love booze.

[hacksaw]

that would be your new line (revision B) we need to get that done and the Marylyn Monroe (hips and lips) done by Saturday. I am taking Thursday off .. Call me if anyone wants to dig...

[Tattooo]

I am in Friday and Saturday until the back gives out.

All that's left on rev. b is the bottom jump and the berms to land.

Then the Marylin has the three jumps, then the step up. Not much work if its just even you and me

[crapacity]

So who is going to be coming through down town around 12:00? maybe for Tacos del Mar? I am off work at noon, and will have to pedal up to sandy's unless anyone will be in the neighborhood to give me a lift.

[Tattooo]

You working Friday? Sorry I didn't read this, but I was at home all day waiting for the no good goddamn UPS man to show up.

Though, the pink pussy bike is about to be done. Damn its rad.

Let me know if you want to go up tomorrow (friday)

[crapacity]

I am up for it, but I am off work at 12:00 in downtown. I have to take the bus home, so if you are heading out later, I would be up for it. Otherwise, don't wait around.

[Tattooo]

I am over on Arlington, all of about 5 blocks away. Why don't you just come up here, then we can take off to Sandys?

[crapacity]

Sounds like a plan. Where to meet? In the park by the basket ball courts, or elsewhere. I am thinking between 12:15 and 12:30

[Tattooo]

I am all of a block and a half up from the courts. Check your PM