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Phat-Mikey
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 Posted: Mon 9/Jan/06 12:38pm Post subject: Wanaka Riding Wicked |
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Had 5 days in wanaka riding before xmas and it waws awesome and oh so much downhill to be had....I didn't even mind the push back up because the riding was wicked and the tracks are so well keps and the jumps are perfect! I have a videobut can't get it onto VORB cos its to big. Thanks to all the Vorbi who told us where to ride made things easier. Also popped over to QT for a blast on mini dream...wicked...! We are going back in march to hit it all up again!
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CaptainCaveman
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| Posted: Mon 9/Jan/06 12:42pm Post subject: Re: Wanaka Riding Wicked |
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| Phat-Mikey wrote: | | Had 5 days in wanaka riding before xmas and it waws awesome and oh so much downhill to be had....I didn't even mind the push back up because the riding was wicked and the tracks are so well keps and the jumps are perfect! I have a videobut can't get it onto VORB cos its to big. Thanks to all the Vorbi who told us where to ride made things easier. Also popped over to QT for a blast on mini dream...wicked...! We are going back in march to hit it all up again! |
Yep, Wanaka is pretty cool - and what a difference riding properly shaped jumps instead of the bollox-rubbish on the Port Hills. I think all Cantab jump builders should have to go to Wnaka to see how to build a jump properly. They are sweet...
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Stun
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| Posted: Mon 9/Jan/06 12:42pm Post subject: |
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I've said it once - I'll say it again...
Victoria Park needs more flowing tracks and well built jumps like Wanaka!!!
Our current "off camber or nothing / "build a ramp but no landing" approach means Chch riders struggle on everything except for rocky, off camber fall-line tracks.
After the nationals building / racing is done - I'd like to co-ordinate a new trail that incorporates a flowing fun concept... instead of steep and out of control.
Heck... it could even be a 'track for everyone to enjoy'!
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CaptainCaveman
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| Posted: Mon 9/Jan/06 12:44pm Post subject: |
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| Stun wrote: |
Heck... it could even be a 'track for everyone to enjoy'! |
Geez stun - has the christmas spirit got to you or something? You'll be riding single speed next...  But yes, I'll wave a spade if someone can organise something. Something that flows down the hill would be a revelation...
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Slim
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| Posted: Mon 9/Jan/06 12:45pm Post subject: Re: Wanaka Riding Wicked |
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| CaptainCaveman wrote: |
Yep, Wanaka is pretty cool - and what a difference riding properly shaped jumps instead of the bollox-rubbish on the Port Hills. I think all Cantab jump builders should have to go to Wnaka to see how to build a jump properly. They are sweet... |
Yes Or maybe you could stop whinging and come build some trails.
It's all very well to hctib about the stuff being built not being any good, or not being to your liking, but you'll get a whole lot more respect if you actually get off your ass and do some building your self.
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Stun
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| Posted: Mon 9/Jan/06 12:47pm Post subject: |
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| CaptainCaveman wrote: | | Stun wrote: |
Heck... it could even be a 'track for everyone to enjoy'! |
Geez stun - has the christmas spirit got to you or something? You'll be riding single speed next... But yes, I'll wave a spade if someone can organise something. Something that flows down the hill would be a revelation... |
Nah - baaah humbug!
I've been pmiping the idea of a flowing track for ages.
Every track building I've been involved with has been hi-jacked by the same people... always after off camber / big hit tracks.
That's cool... and that's a lot of the riding I do.
However, a little variation wouldn't hurt.
People have asked for North Shore a lot... but I don't think Vic. Park is the place for it.
Our tracks are ridable and it's easier to build on the ground - unlike in Canada.
I've had a chat to a few people. Next up is approaching the rangers.
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CaptainCaveman
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| Posted: Mon 9/Jan/06 12:48pm Post subject: Re: Wanaka Riding Wicked |
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| Slim wrote: | | CaptainCaveman wrote: |
Yep, Wanaka is pretty cool - and what a difference riding properly shaped jumps instead of the bollox-rubbish on the Port Hills. I think all Cantab jump builders should have to go to Wnaka to see how to build a jump properly. They are sweet... |
Yes Or maybe you could stop whinging and come build some trails.
It's all very well to hctib about the stuff being built not being any good, or not being to your liking, but you'll get a whole lot more respect if you actually get off your ass and do some building your self. |
Read the previous post you bunghole - I'm more than happy to help. 
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Stun
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| Posted: Mon 9/Jan/06 12:50pm Post subject: Re: Wanaka Riding Wicked |
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| Slim wrote: | | CaptainCaveman wrote: |
Yep, Wanaka is pretty cool - and what a difference riding properly shaped jumps instead of the bollox-rubbish on the Port Hills. I think all Cantab jump builders should have to go to Wnaka to see how to build a jump properly. They are sweet... |
Yes Or maybe you could stop whinging and come build some trails.
It's all very well to hctib about the stuff being built not being any good, or not being to your liking, but you'll get a whole lot more respect if you actually get off your ass and do some building your self. |
Nah.
I've helped build a lot of the tracks - starting with the exit of Vic Park (single track after the Eucalypts), then the original Lava Flow (when the bottom part actually flowed) and many many many more.
I've ridden enough fall-line tracks, now I'd like to make something fun and 'full of pop'.
Brents Track is a good example... but without the lame straight line sections (people who cut out corners 'cos they can't turn).
Real berms.
Real jumps, not wooden ramps or logs pilled on the ground.
*whinge whinge*
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headlesschicken
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| Posted: Mon 9/Jan/06 12:51pm Post subject: |
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| Stun wrote: | I've said it once - I'll say it again...
Victoria Park needs more flowing tracks and well built jumps like Wanaka!!!
Our current "off camber or nothing / "build a ramp but no landing" approach means Chch riders struggle on everything except for rocky, off camber fall-line tracks.
After the nationals building / racing is done - I'd like to co-ordinate a new trail that incorporates a flowing fun concept... instead of steep and out of control.
Heck... it could even be a 'track for everyone to enjoy'! |
deeeeeeeeeefinitely keen. ill be happy to round up some others too to get this project going.
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E Dogg Capizzle
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| Posted: Mon 9/Jan/06 12:52pm Post subject: |
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| Stun wrote: | I've said it once - I'll say it again...
Victoria Park needs more flowing tracks and well built jumps like Wanaka!!!
Our current "off camber or nothing / "build a ramp but no landing" approach means Chch riders struggle on everything except for rocky, off camber fall-line tracks.
After the nationals building / racing is done - I'd like to co-ordinate a new trail that incorporates a flowing fun concept... instead of steep and out of control.
Heck... it could even be a 'track for everyone to enjoy'! |
Well put. I'm in total agreement. 
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CaptainCaveman
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| Posted: Mon 9/Jan/06 12:52pm Post subject: Re: Wanaka Riding Wicked |
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| Stun wrote: |
Nah.
I've helped build a lot of the tracks - starting with the exit of Vic Park (single track after the Eucalypts), then the original Lava Flow (when the bottom part actually flowed) and many many many more.
I've ridden enough fall-line tracks, now I'd like to make something fun and 'full of pop'.
Brents Track is a good example... but without the lame straight line sections (people who cut out corners 'cos they can't turn).
Real berms.
Real jumps, not wooden ramps or logs pilled on the ground.
*whinge whinge* |
...I'll whinge to that... 
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Phat-Mikey
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| Posted: Mon 9/Jan/06 12:53pm Post subject: |
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If you can organise something I will handle the shovel with the best of them fast flowy stuff like in wanaka would rock the casbar! Don't get me wrong I like the riding here in chchbut it was just so damn nice to ride smooth tracks and very well built jumps with wicked berms all over the show. I am keen to help build something special for chch to use! PM me if you get it organised
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jeremyb
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| Posted: Mon 9/Jan/06 12:54pm Post subject: |
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I don't think Vic Park is the best place for it, the soil and steepness work against us, I like mtbrats idea that we talked about last night about developing out at godley head
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Slim
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| Posted: Mon 9/Jan/06 12:54pm Post subject: Re: Wanaka Riding Wicked |
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| CaptainCaveman wrote: |
Read the previous post you bunghole - I'm more than happy to help. |
Yes coz there has never been any trail building before, I have been trail building, or doing behind the scenes stuff for races a couple of days a month for the last two years, when you have put some effort in you can earn the right to call me names, Untill then Get off your ass first, complain second 
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ChrisWiss
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| Posted: Mon 9/Jan/06 12:56pm Post subject: |
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I'll help too Stun!!!!! Seems like buliding at Vic a a bit political. The guys who do it now pretty much have veto power over everything.
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