New thirty + foot road gap at SS

[Bearmntpicnic]

They just put in a thiry foot road gap along with new sections for the third race on sport course. You have the same start as the last race but you hit a step up and then a double up the hill instead of going straight down too westridge road. You then descend into three 8 foot berms and then you have straigh shot over a paved section of west ridge road. It is a 25 foot bridge about 4 feet wide at a slight angle. it should be buttery smooth. No one has hit it yet but im sure tryven will grace us with pics soon. aparently he is the guiney pig. The new race course if fast.....:love:

[Bullitrider13]

Sounds awesome, I can't wait til I have time to make it out there.

[haromtnbiker]

Will they have the same course for the 4th race?

[BigMike]

30' gap in a race course eh? I'm not sure how I feel about that. A lot of people could get really hurt thinking they can do it....

I know, we are all adults and make our own decisions and live with those decisions, but..... a 30' gap seems pretty big!

Will they have the same course for the 4th race?

No. From what i've heard, the fourth race is going to have two courses. I don't know much about the am course, but the pro course is supposed to run through lower hare ball :eek:

[haromtnbiker]

Lower hairball is one hella hard trail! I musta crashed 5 times on that one run!

[Bearmntpicnic]

they are going to have a bail section around the road gap, so i think most people will be adding a couple seconds to their time. but i agree it is a thirty foot road gap over a paved street.

[SK6]

They're splitting the course up huh? Well, I guess we'll have to check it out this weekend....

[Bearmntpicnic]

that will be for the last race. this upcomming race there will be one course that is mostly sport course with some sweet new stuff.

[dhbuilder]

30' gap in a race course eh? I'm not sure how I feel about that. A lot of people could get really hurt thinking they can do it....
I know, we are all adults and make our own decisions and live with those decisions, but..... a 30' gap seems pretty big!

actually the bigger the jump the easier it can be.

we have numerous big jumps in the 25-30ft' range and one 35-40ft'+ roadgap/drop.
if the trail is built to allow you to carry sufficient speed into it.
then theoretically all you have to do is gather up your nads and hit it.
properly built, the jump will do all the work for you.

i'm really hoping that this is the case with their roadgap/jump.

i'm all for downhill trails having features that separate the men from the boys.
a high skill level and confidence in that skill level should pay huge dividends when it comes to racing.

i've always built with the experienced skilled rider in mind.
building for the lowest common denominater does a huge disservice to those that have the ambition to become better riders/racers.

[dink]

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i'm all for downhill trails having features that separate the men from the boys.
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amen brother!

[biggins]

actually the bigger the jump the easier it can be.

we have numerous big jumps in the 25-30ft' range and one 35-40ft'+ roadgap/drop.
if the trail is built to allow you to carry sufficient speed into it.
then theoretically all you have to do is gather up your nads and hit it.
properly built, the jump will do all the work for you.

i'm really hoping that this is the case with their roadgap/jump.

i'm all for downhill trails having features that separate the men from the boys.
a high skill level and confidence in that skill level should pay huge dividends when it comes to racing.

i've always built with the experienced skilled rider in mind.
building for the lowest common denominater does a huge disservice to those that have the ambition to become better riders/racers.

i have to agree with ya there Joey...a properly built gap is so butter smoth its almost like you didnt leave the ground and most times when you hit the ground you accelerate big time.
i also think that adding more difficult/balsy features to dh trails is awesome...i mean why else would anyone ride a bike with 8 or 9 inches of travel.

[haromtnbiker]

But, but... I thought tracks like Sonoma are the hot new thing!

:rolleyes:

[profro]

30' gap in a race course eh? I'm not sure how I feel about that. A lot of people could get really hurt thinking they can do it....


I think they said those doubles on Shay's were 25 feet. I was over clearing those and the lip wasn't that big. Add just a little more lift and 30+ isn't much different.

[denjen]

Talked to a buddy this morning and he said the new stuff looks sweet. I think it will be cool as hell to have a modified sport course for the next race. I f I undertsood him correctly you come out of the start gate and go right onto the road. Instead of going around the big left hand berm you go over it and hit a hip jump and then into the woods to the road gap. cant wait.

[spoke80]

Talked to a buddy this morning and he said the new stuff looks sweet. I think it will be cool as hell to have a modified sport course for the next race. I f I undertsood him correctly you come out of the start gate and go right onto the road. Instead of going around the big left hand berm you go over it and hit a hip jump and then into the woods to the road gap. cant wait.

Going by what you have discribed I don't think that new gap will be as crazy as people are making it out to be. Sounds like a great way to start off the course, especially if we will be racing on some of the sport course!

[VT Mtbkr]

I'm all for having crazy stuff on the course as long as there's a go around for the newbies like me!! I love to watch the pros do that crazy stuff!!

[SK6]

Pics would be good. Will the 30 footer be there this weekend?

[profro]

I'm all for having crazy stuff on the course as long as there's a go around for the newbies like me!! I love to watch the pros do that crazy stuff!!

And we love to show off. :oink:

Usually I show off on to my head. :dead:

[dhbuilder]

Going by what you have discribed I don't think that new gap will be as crazy as people are making it out to be. Sounds like a great way to start off the course, especially if we will be racing on some of the sport course!


it's going to be funny watching people taking themselves out of it mentally over this.
it's already begun here and on other forums.
and it'll be at its peak come friday practice.

[dhbuilder]

And we love to show off. :oink:

Usually I show off on to my head. :dead:

i thought it was your elbow.

[spoke80]

I love to watch the pros do that crazy stuff!!

Or the hacks in my case.

[profro]

it's going to be funny watching people taking themselves out of it mentally over this.
it's already begun here and on other forums.
and it'll be at its peak come friday practice.

I know. I'm enjoying it. :rofl:


Either way, I'll be playing on our 30+ gap this Wednesday evening. :evil:

[Robusto]

Any idea on whether the road gap will be thrown into the race course for #4? Im just getting into the bigger stuff, but as long as it has a pretty clear run-out, I'd probably convince myself to hit it.

[denjen]

Any idea on whether the road gap will be thrown into the race course for #4? Im just getting into the bigger stuff, but as long as it has a pretty clear run-out, I'd probably convince myself to hit it.

I dont think it will be part of the #4 race. They are going to have the pros go down lower hair ball for that race. Or so Ive heard in the rumor mill

[dhbuilder]

the rumor mill ?

is that a new restaraunt in the villiage ?
do they have a burger with b.b.q. on top also ?

there's more to look forward to than the riding ya know. :drool:

[oldskoolbiker]

If they built the gap even remotely the way dhbuilder creates gap jumps, all you need is the speed and nerve to hit it, the jump will do the rest for you. I'm looking forward to seeing this jump.

[homepiece]

it kind of sucks that lower hare ball is now fun to ride, and will get blown out again by holding a race on it.

[Bearmntpicnic]

it's going to be funny watching people taking themselves out of it mentally over this.
it's already begun here and on other forums.
and it'll be at its peak come friday practice.

Have your seen it? it is enourmous and over a paved road into a slight right turn, it is going to be nasty.

[spoke80]

Have your seen it? it is enourmous and over a paved road into a slight right turn, it is going to be nasty.

We'll all see it soon enough and we will see who brings the noise and who brings the funk. I will say that if the SS boys built it then its good to go.

[denjen]

it kind of sucks that lower hare ball is now fun to ride, and will get blown out again by holding a race on it.

lower hairball not lower quickdraw. you coming to monster park.

[Tattooo]

Mmmm, bbq burger

[dhbuilder]

Have your seen it? it is enourmous and over a paved road into a slight right turn, it is going to be nasty.

i promise not to hold a gun to your head and make you jump it.

[stoneysnake]

you guys should really be worried about the 70' triple. hahahahahaha

pics tomorrow

[dhbuilder]

look at all the youngins wettin themselves over a mere 30ft.

you'll have em checkin for anal leakage with talk of a triple.

[JeffD]

Question for you SS regulars - if we arrive on Friday 9/8 for the last race, is there anything that we can ride that day? DS? DJs?

[Tattooo]

Mmmmm, anal leakage burger

[denjen]

just got off the phone with one of the SS locals, this thing is going to be huge. First the 35 foot road gap followed by a 6 pack of doubles each one through a flaming ring of fire. then down STP road where some of the archery pros from the week before will try and skewer you. Finally you hit the 40 foot gap from the last race but now there is a shark tank under it

[Tattooo]

Can you get some midgets with spears? That would round it out for me.

[Bearmntpicnic]

Dh builder you talking i better see you riding it up there saturday.

[denjen]

Can you get some midgets with spears? That would round it out for me.

it was going to be midgets with spears but the guys with bows and arrows where already there so it was easier to just use them

[Bearmntpicnic]

haha I was up there on saturday to ride and shoot deer and small animals, soo many red necks.

[dhbuilder]

Dh builder you talking i better see you riding it up there saturday.

just to prove something to you ?
don't flatter yourself.

we'll be up there riding and rippin along laughing, havin blast and enjoying everything they have built for us.
just like we do here at the rock every weekend.

and not even giving a second thought to the on-line neysayers.

[Tattooo]

Import the midgets.
If a things worth doing, its worth doing right.

[Robusto]

Pshhh, Midgets with spears, sharktanks... throw some bears on the course too!

[JeffD]

Import the midgets.
If a things worth doing, its worth doing right.

Don't forget the leftist gun control types.

[V-Dub GTI]

you sooo have to get dick cheeney up there... j/k

[Dartman]

Pshhh, Midgets with spears, sharktanks... throw some bears on the course too!

There are already and always have been bears on the course.

[Salami]

There are already and always have been bears on the course.

Miller, Bud, Corona, Becks, Sam Adams, Coors, etc. Lots.















:rofl: :help:

[SK6]

Hey, T-Pro, any pics of the gap yet?

[BUCKET]

That's a long way out there........ The rest of the pics. http://www.ride.snowshoemtn.com/#

http://www.ride.snowshoemtn.com/race3/img_r3_2h.jpg

http://www.ride.snowshoemtn.com/race3/img_r3_3h.jpg

[JeffKill]

Looks like fun. Are they gonna leave that there after the race?

[profro]

Looks like fun. Are they gonna leave that there after the race?

I've heard that they will soak it in kerosene and set it on fire during the pro men field. So I doubt it will last much after the race weekend.

[SK6]

Wow, I think I can hit it with my "Next" bike. :thumb:

How fast do you need to hit it?

[mud'n'sweat]

There are already and always have been bears on the course.

Haha, I was thinking to myself "Uh, we've already got plenty of bears"

We could always spice it up with Black Bear vs. Polar Bear death matches in the middle of one of the rock gardens.

[dhbuilder]

Wow, I think I can hit it with my "Next" bike. :thumb:

How fast do you need to hit it?

a.f.a.p.

[homepiece]

unfortunately the first stage of my deployment is that weekend. I could get lucky, and weasel my way down there, but i doubt it

[Bearmntpicnic]

uncle sam doesnt leave room for weaseling.

[SK6]

unfortunately the first stage of my deployment is that weekend. I could get lucky, and weasel my way down there, but i doubt it

Be safe, good luck and God's speed.

[denjen]

Be safe, good luck and God's speed.

he's not going oversees he's just going to pimp school. Finally going to get a happy ending service at snowshoe

[BigMike]

That's a long way out there........ The rest of the pics. http://www.ride.snowshoemtn.com/#

http://www.ride.snowshoemtn.com/race3/img_r3_2h.jpg

http://www.ride.snowshoemtn.com/race3/img_r3_3h.jpg


HOLY EFF!!

Thats insane, I can't believe they would put that in a race up there. for the Pros, maybe, and if anyone in any other classes hit it, then they should be in pro!

[Tattooo]

Yea, I have to say my sack just deflated like nine sizes. I don't think fat can fly that far, even going plaid speed.

[spoke80]

There must be a mix up or something, that damn thing needs to be on the Monster "Huck" Park course. I'm gonna need my trusty backpack to clear the chunder.:rofl:

[profro]

HOLY EFF!!

Thats insane, I can't believe they would put that in a race up there. for the Pros, maybe, and if anyone in any other classes hit it, then they should be in pro!

Hucking a gap isn't always a skill that means you should be pro. :clue:

[jonnynails]

Looks like something for a CR250. Is there even enough of an upward angle to get you out that far? Like DH builder said earlier we are all taking ourselves out mentally. I guess I'll have to wait and see it next week.

[SK6]

Hucking a gap isn't always a skill that means you should be pro. :clue:

Wanna bet? if one in the armature or even beginner class had the balls to hit that gap, then it would transfer to having the balls for most anything else on that course.

Henceforth, my wife has my balls locked away in a jar somewhere in the kitchen...:eek:


:p

[profro]

Wanna bet? if one in the armature or even beginner class had the balls to hit that gap, then it would transfer to having the balls for most anything else on that course.

Henceforth, my wife has my balls locked away in a jar somewhere in the kitchen...:eek:


:p


Having the "balls" to hit something big doesn't make you a pro class downhiller.

Dare I say it..... Josh Bender. :teacher:

There is a lot technically on that mountain that doesn't require balls. Its requires skill.

[BUCKET]

That's the way the sport is progressing - you gotta go bigger and faster. It's like that in any sport - look at Freestyle Moto and Motocross. Look at other DH events - every course is gonna get bigger and nastier as time goes on. I guess you either need to man up and hit that type of stuff, or huck 5' of the 30 footer like I plan to do.:D I am by no means man enough to hit that - I like walking without crutches.:ouch:

I still think the Snowshoe Trail Crew is doing a GREAT JOB, and keep up the GREAT work! Keep the crazy sh1t coming - cuz I love to watch the people that have the skilzz to hit it.

[demolition dave]

I still think the Snowshoe Trail Crew is doing a GREAT JOB, and keep up the GREAT work! Keep the crazy sh1t coming - cuz I love to watch the people that have the skilzz to hit it.

Agreed.........they do an awesome job!

I'm sure some great pictures and video will come from that road gap and Sunday at MP!

Great job Snowshoe Trail Crew

[SK6]

Agreed! I am certainly NOT griping about anything that crew has, or is doing.

That crew is the sh!t!

great job y'all.....

or...

great job Yous guys!

[dhbuilder]

i' ve got more than a little experience build jumps suitable
for downhill bikes.
and over time i've learned from many mistakes.

one thing i've figured out.
is that jumps for downhill bikes, as opposed to b.m.x. kickers or freeride drops to flat.
work the best when they have a long slightly rising entrance that gets you completely up on the jump.
then about 2/3rd's into it, it starts an increase in the radius that will lift you off the lip without an abrupt kick.
all of this works best when you have a continuing radius throughout the whole length of the jump.
this is always a trial and error process that takes a few sessions to get totally dialed in.

the same holds true for wooden ramps.
the ramps i've built that work the best, have a continuous radius built into them.
ramps the have a lengthy flat surface, have a "dead" feel to them.
and don't aid in giving you the proper dynamic you need to be relaxed as you launch off the end of them.

what you don't want, is to have to huck or have to boost too much as you leave the ground.
this becomes more critical as the jump or ramp increases in size.

the landing is even more important.
you want to have a smooth tapered lander that actually accelerates you as you touch down.
especially if another jump is to follow.
my style is to have no jumps or drops to flat.
always a steep or tapered landing.

you don't want to make too big of a compromise in your bike set-up for landing a big flat hit that's going make it out of tune for the rest of the mt.

i agree with what bucket says about the sport progressing
but you have to build to fit the application.
the jump or ramp has to work with you.
and not be a hinderence to the desired goal.

i am in no way saying this ramp won't work.
and i do plan on hitting it in practice.
but at 49yrs. of age my knees and ankles just wont take more many flat landings.
so we'll see how many times i can hit it.
or if i hit it in my race run or not.
i plan on riding downhill for many years to come.
and we all (no matter what our age may be) have to weigh out the risk/reward factor.

i always look at supercross tracks and freestyle motocross jumps.
they wouldn't be doing the things they are able to do on those bikes without properly built jumps.
the jumps do the majority of the work.
and you never see them landing flat.

this isn't meant to be critical of what the guys up there are doing.
as i have the utmost respect for anybody who gives us a place to ride.
and styles change from builder to builder and from mt. to mt.
you guys are doing a fine job.
and as i've learned over the years.
you can't please everybody.
ignore the whiners and build what you want to ride.

[_bp]

You guys should not think about whether you have the balls to hit it or not. You should first decide if you have confidence in your abilities to complete it successfully, which you can decide once you see it in person. And then you start building you confidence.

And if ultimately you decide it is not for you, then just go around it. No big deal. One obstacle in unlikely to make or break a run.

The key to being a successful racers in understanding your limits and riding within them. You are much faster on your bike then laying on the ground.

I will admit that jump looks big. But I talked to Trevyn last night and he said it is no bigger than 30 feet.

And the thing is guys these things are all relative. Most people would consider the majority of what we ride nutty.

We all want to progress and I am greatful that Snowshoe is giving us that opportunity.

See everyone next week.

-brian

[SK6]

dhbuilder , Very well put. :thumb:

[JeffKill]

Having big balls and a lack of skill or experience will usually end up getting you hurt. We all know what we're capable of, and what limits we can push. The key is not riding over your head.

[ecbmxer]

I think you could easily try it out a few times just landing in the road, not going too fast. Cause its not that high of a lip. And there's really nothing to hang up on, so if you don't make it all the way it'll just be rough, but you're not gonna die. Now we can't see whats after that or what the landing fully looks like, so that may be a whole other story.

[Tattooo]

I don't mean to be more of a sissy than usual, but is there going to be a roll around? Much as I am enjoying this week of being hurt on the couch, I am not really in the mood to go back to back with the pain.

However, that being said, sweet christ that thing is sweet. Solid work SS Crew, if I had the skill I'd be all over that like a fat kid on a twinkie.

[metalMTB]

I Can't Wait To Hit That!!!!!

[oldskoolbiker]

At least with this jump it seems if you come up short you can land in the road. I would hate to come up short just enough to case it though, then you will get bucked big time.

One thing I noticed about dhbuilders jumps while I was at Windrock, coming up short means death. Here is a pic of one gap. This particular one isn't that wide, maybe 10ft-15ft, but it just shows that his jumps require commitment.

http://www.dalenet.com/~delmar/mtb/windrock/4.jpg

[narlus]

i always look at supercross tracks and freestyle motocross jumps. they wouldn't be doing the things they are able to do on those bikes without properly built jumps. the jumps do the majority of the work. and you never see them landing flat.

actually, in the recent x-games i was surprised at how many riders were landing flat on the step-up/pole clear competition...it was a fine line between getting height and not hitting the pole, but when the pole was raised, more and more riders were not landing on the tranny. ouch.

[psychobiker]

it looks like you could roll off onto the road if you dont have enough speed and then of the road...

[dan wask]

i always look at supercross tracks and freestyle motocross jumps. they wouldn't be doing the things they are able to do on those bikes without properly built jumps. the jumps do the majority of the work. and you never see them landing flat.

Uhhh, I'm not sure I'd say that. Plenty of play riding off track is done with super sketchy run ups and almost non existant landings. Ever seen a cliff jump ? I don't know if you understand just how much abuse motocross bikes can take.

[JeffKill]

One thing I noticed about dhbuilders jumps while I was at Windrock, coming up short means death. Here is a pic of one gap. This particular one isn't that wide, maybe 10ft-15ft, but it just shows that his jumps require commitment.

http://www.dalenet.com/~delmar/mtb/windrock/4.jpg

Thats the creek gap at the bottom. Its nowhere near 10-15 feet, and its pretty much effortless to clear it. If you cant clear that little gap, or worry about it, you probably shouldnt even be riding at windrock.

[haromtnbiker]

If I go this race I am hitting the road gap. No questions asked! :cool:

[spoke80]

If I go this race I am hitting the road gap. No questions asked! :cool:

sick!

[oldskoolbiker]

Thats the creek gap at the bottom. Its nowhere near 10-15 feet, and its pretty much effortless to clear it. If you cant clear that little gap, or worry about it, you probably shouldnt even be riding at windrock.

That jump is at least 10ft. There are plenty at Windrock that are bigger, this is just the only one I had a decent picture of that showed the gap. But you are right if a jump is built right it will be effortless. This one is, as are the bigger jumps at Windrock. I'm hoping the road gap at Snowshoe will be built as good as the jumps at Windrock.

My whole point is, the jump should be easy if you have the confidence to hit it. The jump at snowshoe seems to be more friendly to coming up short, so this may help some riders with their fear. The jumps at Windrock require commitment and don't allow for coming up short.

My post wasn't like "OMG look at the huge jump at Windrock". I was just trying to show the jump required commitment.

[JeffKill]

My post wasn't like "OMG look at the huge jump at Windrock".


I didnt take it like that. And if you were to use the phrase "OMG" in any sentence, I would question whether you were a man or a 14 year old girl.:rofl:

[ecbmxer]

And actually once they get the landing all setup and worked in, the top will be way less sharp so you probably would be OK even if you cased it then. I'd say hit it a couple times into the road and then just go for it!

[dhbuilder]

Uhhh, I'm not sure I'd say that. Plenty of play riding off track is done with super sketchy run ups and almost non existant landings. Ever seen a cliff jump ? I don't know if you understand just how much abuse motocross bikes can take.

that's right. you don't know.
i've been riding and racing moto and desert since the early 70's.
and mt. bike riding and racing since 85.
i think i fully understand the dynamics of what todays two wheeled wonders can withstand.
and i know how to design trails to fully utilize what they are capable of.
and i'm constantly build bigger and bolder to keep up with the ever increasing capability of what we can do with the machines we rip on.
and have the ability to build a jump etc.. so you can go small or big without compromising either desire.(small gaps but long landers etc...)

that being said.
there's no cliff jumping in organized motocross racing.
indoor or outdoor.
no jumps to flat.

there's quite a difference between racing and playriding.
there's quite a difference between downhilling racing and freeriding hucking.

i said what i said. and can back it up with product on the mountain.
some of ya'll spend half your online time micro dissecting others thoughts and words, pulling a sentence out of a post to play devils advocate.
just talkin to hear your head spin.

[dan wask]

Amen. On a side note dhb, was that directed at me ?

[T-Pro]

Well... we test piloted the road gap yesterday. Here are a few pics.
We will probably be tweaking the thing into the weekend. You really had to work the ramp to gain the height desired for optimal radicality. This section is going to be incredibly fun though. The whole lead into it gap is nothing but berms, jumps, and speed.

additional pics should be on the site soon.
www.ride.snowshoemtn.com

[profro]

Awesome!

[BUCKET]

Well... we test piloted the road gap yesterday. Here are a few pics.
We will probably be tweaking the thing into the weekend. You really had to work the ramp to gain the height desired for optimal radicality. This section is going to be incredibly fun though. The whole lead into it gap is nothing but berms, jumps, and speed.

additional pics should be on the site soon.
www.ride.snowshoemtn.com

Nice!!! Is that Stoney clearing the gap?! That's fvcking awesome!

[spoke80]

Looks good to go the truck adds some much needed scale.

[FCLinder]

Looks nice, can't wait till next weekend. It's going to be one big party!!!

[profro]

My only complaint is that blue sky and sun. Thats not really a good sample of Snowshoe weather. I would feel so uncomfortable and out of sorts if it wasn't raining and cloudly.

[BigMike]

My only complaint is that blue sky and sun. Thats not really a good sample of Snowshoe weather. I would feel so uncomfortable and out of sorts if it wasn't raining and cloudly.


:rofl: :rofl:

[SK6]

I can't wait to see it this weekend.

[JeffKill]

I blew up the images and brightened them up a bit so you can see it better. That thing is gonna be fun.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v609/jeffkill/2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v609/jeffkill/1.jpg

[dhbuilder]

much better representation of what that's gonna be like.

i'm sure some folks nards are falling back down where they belong.

[JeffKill]

i'm sure some folks nards are falling back down where they belong.


All I know is come next friday, my nards are gonna be flying over that road gap!!

[ChrisKring]

Please tell me there isn't re-rod inside of the PVC tubing in the landing. If so, change it now.

[dhbuilder]

All I know is come next friday, my nards are gonna be flying over that road gap!!


you better be on the gas man.
cause i'll be right behind you. :)

[spoke80]

you better be on the gas man.
cause i'll be right behind you. :)

then you better be on the gas cause I'll be right behind you

[BigMike]

then you better be on the gas cause I'll be right behind you

and then you better be on the gas, because someone will be right behind you, but it probably won't be me!

[mobius]

That thing looks dope can't wait to hit it.

[BigMike]

That thing looks dope can't wait to hit it.


you better make sure you get a picture of that! :D

[dhbuilder]

Amen. On a side note dhb, was that directed at me ?

no biggie.
maybe next weekend we can hook up and haul some serious @$$ off that ramp and on down the rest of that kick@$$ mt.

[dhbuilder]

then you better be on the gas cause I'll be right behind you

holy crap.
that place may not be able to handle the massive fun sphere that's going to engulf the place !!!

[Tattooo]

Once I am not a gimp I will come up and reattempt a trip to the hospital off this. How hard will the fat need to be gunning to get over this little airborne bad time? Full metal roost, or can I drag my brakes all the way in and then half hop off of it?

[T-Pro]

Vid now on ride site.
http://ride.snowshoemtn.com/photos05.html#

[spoke80]

I don't know if I can take another week on this.....:love:

[Tattooo]

Madness I say, madness!

[Bearmntpicnic]

he had to pop hard off that thing

[dan wask]

That had a highly extreme level of badassedness.

[demolition dave]

he had to pop hard off that thing

yeah.....would have also been cool to see it in "real time" for the speed it took to clear as well

Was very sweet look'in

[ridetoofast]

i cant remember who, but someone in the begining of this thead said you pretty much have to point and shoot, a good jump will do it for you. i couldnt agree more. i've done several jumps that fit that very category, i.e. point/shoot/hold on. there is a 20' gap behind william and mary that i've hit with dink and that was off a lip no taller than 18" (dink was hitting speeds of 28mph on his 'puter) i didnt have one, but weigh even more than he does so i am ASSuming i was going as fast or faster), so i'm certain that 30' is COMPLETELY doable, you just have to be confident and hit it with authority. (for the cynics there is video of said gap floating around).

my $0.02...

[BigMike]

Hey Trevyn, how about a video in real time so we can see how fast you are going? ;)

[CHOP]

I rode the race course yesterday, but not the road gap. It was blocked off and it isn't like I was going to hit it anyways. Stoney and Kalan both told me that they are going to do some tweaking to the take off because it did require a lot of pop to clear it. They were suppose to work on it yesterday evening, but not sure if they did. As fas as run up goes, it is a straight shot for about 35-45 yards.

[JeffD]

I rode the race course yesterday, but not the road gap. It was blocked off and it isn't like I was going to hit it anyways. Stoney and Kalan both told me that they are going to do some tweaking to the take off because it did require a lot of pop to clear it. They were suppose to work on it yesterday evening, but not sure if they did. As fas as run up goes, it is a straight shot for about 35-45 yards.

How 'bout the Cliff's Notes on the rest of the course?

[CHOP]

How 'bout the Cliff's Notes on the rest of the course?
Sport course gate start. Go down hill to the right, once you get to the big left hander you stay straight. Jump up (new jump) onto the slope, go through a series of berms that lead to the road gap. Land or go around the gap into a big flat left handed turn and then back into the woods into a new section that runs beside the sport course. Pick up the sport course and follow until you hit Ball n Jack. Take Ball N Jack down until about 50 yards from the next road crossing. Here you go up on the bank to the right and then shoot back across the trail and down to the road. This is all new. Instead of taking a right, which is what you would do to follow the Sport course (Sweet Dreams), you take a left which dumps you onto a ski slope (same slope that the bottom section of Quick Draw dumps you on). Hit a series of 4 (I believe) jumps and then back into the woods on the right, which I believe is the original pro course bottom section. After this woods section back onto the slope to the finish line. Hope this helps

[Bearmntpicnic]

I forgot to drive up there today so i wont be up there till next week

[BIRDMAN111]

what do you mean you forgot to drive up there

[SK6]

Dude, the fvcking course ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have some pics of the gap jump are the bomb. Its late, and I'm tired, so I'll have a thread with the airing out of the gap. I got a bunch of pics of T, Dink and Kalan hitting it...OMG it was sweet as hell!

[SK6]

Sport course gate start. Go down hill to the right, once you get to the big left hander you stay straight. Jump up (new jump) onto the slope, go through a series of berms that lead to the road gap. Land or go around the gap into a big flat left handed turn and then back into the woods into a new section that runs beside the sport course. Pick up the sport course and follow until you hit Ball n Jack. Take Ball N Jack down until about 50 yards from the next road crossing. Here you go up on the bank to the right and then shoot back across the trail and down to the road. This is all new. Instead of taking a right, which is what you would do to follow the Sport course (Sweet Dreams), you take a left which dumps you onto a ski slope (same slope that the bottom section of Quick Draw dumps you on). Hit a series of 4 (I believe) jumps and then back into the woods on the right, which I believe is the original pro course bottom section. After this woods section back onto the slope to the finish line. Hope this helps



You forgot the "It fvcking ROCKS!" part. :p


Man the course is F-A-S-T!!!!!!!!!

[BigMike]

OMG it was sweet as hell!


That may be the gheyest thing i've ever heard from you Ralph :nono:

[SK6]

That may be the gheyest thing i've ever heard from you Ralph :nono:


So, how was YOUR weekend?


:p

Dude, your going to love it. And NO, that was NOT they gayest thing you've heard from me....

:think: Yes it was, yes it was......

:D

[SK6]

OK, here are some pics:

http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=163787

[dirtygirlmagnet]

I wish this race was a little earlier in the summer, but I've broken ten bones in the last month, and I'm moving a week after snowshoe, so I'm gonna have to take the safest route to the bottom.

I'll be the guy practicing the alternate around the gap.

[Tattooo]

Anyone camping at this race?
How is the camping there? Last time we stayed at the hotel, and it was not worth the coin, and I am broke right now.

Edit:
Just so I don't have the same "issues" with mud that I had last time, and with things being cancelled, any idea what the weather is going to be up to this weekend? Its supposed to rain tonight and tomorrow, then be quasi dry until Sunday morning. I just don't want to drive 8 hours, spend the money to get there, all that, if its going to be a wash like #1.

http://www.weather.com/outlook/health/allergies/tenday/USWV0703?from=weekend_topnav_allergies