iamacup
Squid
G'Day folks,
Maybe should be in the DH thread?
For a long time I've been riding a HT SS from the mid-90s. Finally, bought a Trance and while I am riding the same trails as before I am much more comfortable, and significantly faster. I have a goal of being able to ride the Cannon ball trail at Thredbo, and not leave skid marks all the way down. My time frame for this is probably unrealistic, Jan, should be fine, right?
At the moment I am comfortable on trails like Planet Claire, Pork Barrel, Double Dis, and I am building skills on all of these. I case a fair bit, but I'm getting better on the lip, faster in corners and trusting the bike more. A way to go though.
The real question, what are the best progression trails from the ones above into the more technical DH style (noting I own a trail bike) trails?
Are they accessible on the Trance (I Know I'll be hiring a DH/Enduro at Thredbo)?
What skills are paramount in the transition to bigger/steeper trails?
What do I need to know about Cannonball that I can't get from watching the few video runs?
I have a good buddy who is guiding me and he's doing a great job (pushing me to ride local BMX track for pump work), but I want to be more dynamic in my own development.
Cheers folks,
Look forward to your responses.
Maybe should be in the DH thread?
For a long time I've been riding a HT SS from the mid-90s. Finally, bought a Trance and while I am riding the same trails as before I am much more comfortable, and significantly faster. I have a goal of being able to ride the Cannon ball trail at Thredbo, and not leave skid marks all the way down. My time frame for this is probably unrealistic, Jan, should be fine, right?
At the moment I am comfortable on trails like Planet Claire, Pork Barrel, Double Dis, and I am building skills on all of these. I case a fair bit, but I'm getting better on the lip, faster in corners and trusting the bike more. A way to go though.
The real question, what are the best progression trails from the ones above into the more technical DH style (noting I own a trail bike) trails?
Are they accessible on the Trance (I Know I'll be hiring a DH/Enduro at Thredbo)?
What skills are paramount in the transition to bigger/steeper trails?
What do I need to know about Cannonball that I can't get from watching the few video runs?
I have a good buddy who is guiding me and he's doing a great job (pushing me to ride local BMX track for pump work), but I want to be more dynamic in my own development.
Cheers folks,
Look forward to your responses.