Should I downhill?

"Syd" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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I've ridden a bike since I was about three, not nearly as aggressively
as I am now of course. But in all honesty I don't know what I'd be
getting into if I started downhilling. I have a 2005 Norco VPS-Atomik
and I have ridden that thing down some steep ass runs, down quite a few
12ft+ roll-ins, and off some big drops. I just don't know if
downhilling is for me even though I really want to get into it
competitively. If anyone had the same skeptical feelings and got into
the sport, I'd like to hear your thoughts?

Try it, if you like it, continue. If you still don't know, try it again. If
you don't like it, quit.

HTH,
Greg

Syd said:

I've ridden a bike since I was about three, not nearly as aggressively
as I am now of course. But in all honesty I don't know what I'd be
getting into if I started downhilling. I have a 2005 Norco VPS-Atomik
and I have ridden that thing down some steep ass runs, down quite a
few 12ft+ roll-ins, and off some big drops. I just don't know if
downhilling is for me even though I really want to get into it
competitively. If anyone had the same skeptical feelings and got into
the sport, I'd like to hear your thoughts?

Beware, it's extremely addictive. ;^)

I really enjoy it. The folks are great at DH events, much less uptight than
at XC races. They are typically very encouraging of beginners in the sport
and will be glad to show you lines, riding tips and bike setup pointers.

Heck if you're ever racing in my neck of the woods (Snowshoe, WV) stop by
for a beer and a brat.

Try it you'll like it.

Mike

Per G.T.:

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Try it, if you like it

Call me a wuss, but I tend to avoid choosing to do things where I can get killed
or maimed if I make a mistake. Seems to take all the fun out of it somehow...
--
PeteCresswell

(PeteCresswell) said:

Per G.T.:

Quoted message said:

Try it, if you like it

Call me a wuss, but I tend to avoid choosing to do things where I can get killed
or maimed if I make a mistake. Seems to take all the fun out of it somehow...
--
PeteCresswell

If you have ever seen my scars, you wouldn't be saying that, I'm like a
walking trophy of my own disasters. I'm just concerned about the fact
that I will come in last. Knowing how competitive I am, I would push it
until I won. But my TRUE concern is that I don't know what I'll be
doing on the course; what's ahead of me, or what's coming up next. But
if they are THAT supportive of beginners, I would like it.

(PeteCresswell) said:

Per G.T.:

Quoted message said:

Try it, if you like it

Call me a wuss, but I tend to avoid choosing to do things where I can get killed
or maimed if I make a mistake. Seems to take all the fun out of it somehow...
--
PeteCresswell

If you have ever seen my scars, you wouldn't be saying that, I'm like a
walking trophy of my own disasters. I'm just concerned about the fact
that I will come in last. Knowing how competitive I am, I would push it
until I won. But my TRUE concern is that I don't know what I'll be
doing on the course; what's ahead of me, or what's coming up next. But
if they are THAT supportive of beginners, I would like it. Also if
you're usually able to practice the lines before the race, that would
help me shed my sense of insecurity with the sport.

"Syd" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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(PeteCresswell) said:

Per G.T.:

Quoted message said:

Try it, if you like it

Call me a wuss, but I tend to avoid choosing to do things where I can

get killed

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

or maimed if I make a mistake. Seems to take all the fun out of it

somehow...

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

--
PeteCresswell

If you have ever seen my scars, you wouldn't be saying that, I'm like a
walking trophy of my own disasters. I'm just concerned about the fact
that I will come in last. Knowing how competitive I am, I would push it
until I won. But my TRUE concern is that I don't know what I'll be
doing on the course; what's ahead of me, or what's coming up next. But
if they are THAT supportive of beginners, I would like it.

Unless things have changed considerably you can practice the course before
you race.

Greg

"Michael Dart" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Beware, it's extremely addictive. ;^)

And expensive, with the cost of all the broken parts that always need to be
replaced...

- CA-G

Can-Am Girls Kick Ass!

On Thu, 29 Jun 2006 05:27:27 -0700, Carla A-G <[email hidden]>

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"Michael Dart" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Beware, it's extremely addictive. ;^)

And expensive, with the cost of all the broken parts that always need to
be
replaced...

- CA-G

That's why you dish out the $5500+ upfront and buy the good stuff. And fer
cry'n out loud, just plonk down the $$ for the Hopey & Dainese... don't
question it. Then you only need to make sure you have catastrophic health
insurance :-P
____
Slack

If the sport is so open to beginners, I think that I'll have to start
riding with friends, even if i'm at risk of embarassment... It's just a
nervous thing; even though I know that I can easily do it.