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RacinJason · 03-23-2008, 01:15 AM

One day soon I would like to start a multi level gravity camp that is affordable and fun. I have many Ideas. With a little expert support I think I can get it going.
I have designed a Dial a drop ramp system that will make it easy for anyone to learn to do drops of any size. Ranging from 1 foot to 8 foot.
I think we have enough experienced locals do get something together.
Depending on where I end up working it could be supported by a manufacture and maybe a local shops. I have been thinking about this for around a year.
PM me and let me know if it sounds like something any of you would be interested in.

bighit8 · 03-23-2008, 01:29 AM

I am Interested Jason!!! For sure. I ride pretty well, but big drops????

RacinJason · 03-23-2008, 01:54 AM

Lets get an Idea of what size class we would have to prepare for and see if we can get it together.
I will have to get welding on the ramp set. I will have to develop a method of teaching and bring in some pros. Pro riders are great but not all of them are great teacher. I have some home work to do.

You heard it here first.

Mudman · 03-23-2008, 02:10 AM

The Mud is in, do I need a new bike for this?

RacinJason · 03-23-2008, 02:26 AM

You should be fine I will be working out the details when I find time.
There are legal matters that are involved. As long as accidents can happen people will make it necessary to have legal forms to fill out.

We have some great riders who might be interested in doing clinics.
I want to include basic bike maintenance. I want to promote safe bikes. Its not easy to learn on a clapped out bike. Troubled bikes cause distractions and accidents. Some great riders don't have very good bike maintenance habits.
With new products coming out all the time we all can learn something.

My email is jasonseamans@gmail.com the str email fills up fast.
Send me a email if interested or if you have digestions or ideas.

I am open minded.

J

2wheel_lee · 03-23-2008, 05:28 AM

Ok, I have a good excuse explaining why I'm up right now (16 hour time difference here - it's 9:25 pm), but you guys really should go to sleep!

DBD · 03-23-2008, 06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2wheel_lee

Ok, I have a good excuse explaining why I'm up right now (16 hour time difference here - it's 9:25 pm), but you guys really should go to sleep!

Go to sleep?! I woke up at 02:30hrs

As far as a gravity camp goes,
Interested yes, financially able to attend? Will depend on when and how much.

Geronimo · 03-23-2008, 10:18 AM

I would definetly be interested in a DH clinic that teaches the fundamentals to an intermediate/expert rider with an emphasis on proper technique and railing turns. I suspect most riders can fly through the rock gardens and drops, but lose speed and time in the turns.

art23rockpile · 03-23-2008, 12:45 PM

Jason, great idea!

I too would be interested... please keep me informed.

RacinJason · 03-23-2008, 01:17 PM

I have to research who would be the best teacher for each lesson.
Cornering, Free ride, Drops, Skinny s, Rock gardens, Trials, Picking lines , Body positioning, Strength Training, All levels of riders Entry level / first time in the dirt . Beg, Sportsman Intermediate expert. Semi pro.
Women specific classes. It would be great to turn it into a big clinic/demo event to have the obstacle's out there for you to test other manufactures bikes out on . Then you can compare them to yours and not have to ride a long to far.

It would be a great way to introduce people to thwe STR family.
I am sure there are people out there that want to get started mtn biking that have not been introduced to STR. If we can get technical mtn biking more excepted in ca maybe we can get some parks built. Look what happened to skat boarding. I see mini skate parks all over the place. In the 80s we where constantly getting kicked out of parking lots and back lot for skateboarding.

Biking is safer and keeps people out of trouble and healthy.

Pugz · 03-23-2008, 01:45 PM

Jason, this is a great idea. I would love to learn how to do those types of things.

Stray_Bullit · 03-23-2008, 02:11 PM

I'm down like James Brown!

DBD · 03-23-2008, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stray_Bullit

I'm down like James Brown!

Sooooo, would you not be pushin' up daisies if that was the case?

schleppp · 03-23-2008, 05:06 PM

I would be down for this... Just let us know!!

Bellvis · 03-23-2008, 05:06 PM

I am interested!

Just depends on when and where.

Bryguy17 · 03-23-2008, 05:43 PM

i'd be down as long as my trek fuel can handle it

DownHillPhil · 03-23-2008, 05:45 PM

Sign me up

project_d · 03-23-2008, 05:56 PM

Jason, I'm listening.......

03-23-2008, 01:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
RacinJason STR Veteran	Who is interested in a affordable socal Gravity Camp? One day soon I would like to start a multi level gravity camp that is affordable and fun. I have many Ideas. With a little expert support I think I can get it going. I have designed a Dial a drop ramp system that will make it easy for anyone to learn to do drops of any size. Ranging from 1 foot to 8 foot. I think we have enough experienced locals do get something together. Depending on where I end up working it could be supported by a manufacture and maybe a local shops. I have been thinking about this for around a year. PM me and let me know if it sounds like something any of you would be interested in.

03-23-2008, 01:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
bighit8 STR Veteran	I am Interested Jason!!! For sure. I ride pretty well, but big drops???? __________________ Roger: You guys should join us next Sunday. It would be nice to have another screamer CHEWYETI: Heat, Beat, Repeat!

03-23-2008, 02:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mudman call me Angry.	The Mud is in, do I need a new bike for this? __________________ Pissing the world off- One person at a time.... Chuck Norris sleeps with a pillow under his gun.

03-23-2008, 05:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
2wheel_lee Old School BMXer	Ok, I have a good excuse explaining why I'm up right now (16 hour time difference here - it's 9:25 pm), but you guys really should go to sleep! __________________ Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary... that's what gets you. May the air be filled with tires!

03-23-2008, 12:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
art23rockpile Surf 'n' Trail Rat	Jason, great idea! I too would be interested... please keep me informed. __________________ "I don't need to go to the Arctic, to know that it's cold." SheDevil "Besides....half of this forum go both ways"

03-23-2008, 01:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
RacinJason STR Veteran	Lets get an Idea of what size class we would have to prepare for and see if we can get it together. I will have to get welding on the ramp set. I will have to develop a method of teaching and bring in some pros. Pro riders are great but not all of them are great teacher. I have some home work to do. You heard it here first.

03-23-2008, 02:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
RacinJason STR Veteran	You should be fine I will be working out the details when I find time. There are legal matters that are involved. As long as accidents can happen people will make it necessary to have legal forms to fill out. We have some great riders who might be interested in doing clinics. I want to include basic bike maintenance. I want to promote safe bikes. Its not easy to learn on a clapped out bike. Troubled bikes cause distractions and accidents. Some great riders don't have very good bike maintenance habits. With new products coming out all the time we all can learn something. My email is jasonseamans@gmail.com the str email fills up fast. Send me a email if interested or if you have digestions or ideas. I am open minded. J

03-23-2008, 10:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
Geronimo Bill would poach it	I would definetly be interested in a DH clinic that teaches the fundamentals to an intermediate/expert rider with an emphasis on proper technique and railing turns. I suspect most riders can fly through the rock gardens and drops, but lose speed and time in the turns.

03-23-2008, 01:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
RacinJason STR Veteran	I have to research who would be the best teacher for each lesson. Cornering, Free ride, Drops, Skinny s, Rock gardens, Trials, Picking lines , Body positioning, Strength Training, All levels of riders Entry level / first time in the dirt . Beg, Sportsman Intermediate expert. Semi pro. Women specific classes. It would be great to turn it into a big clinic/demo event to have the obstacle's out there for you to test other manufactures bikes out on . Then you can compare them to yours and not have to ride a long to far. It would be a great way to introduce people to thwe STR family. I am sure there are people out there that want to get started mtn biking that have not been introduced to STR. If we can get technical mtn biking more excepted in ca maybe we can get some parks built. Look what happened to skat boarding. I see mini skate parks all over the place. In the 80s we where constantly getting kicked out of parking lots and back lot for skateboarding. Biking is safer and keeps people out of trouble and healthy.

03-23-2008, 01:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
Pugz Fat guy in a little coat	Jason, this is a great idea. I would love to learn how to do those types of things.

03-23-2008, 02:11 PM	#12 (permalink)
Stray_Bullit Rides a Socom	I'm down like James Brown! __________________ Gonna get drunk don't you have no fear I want one bourbon, one scotch and one beer One bourbon, one scotch, one beer

03-23-2008, 05:06 PM	#14 (permalink)
schleppp STR Veteran	I would be down for this... Just let us know!! __________________ "It doesn't get any easier, you just go faster." Greg LeMond

03-23-2008, 05:06 PM	#15 (permalink)
Bellvis BUFFALO SOLDIER	I am interested! Just depends on when and where. __________________ www.HummerXClub.com

03-23-2008, 05:43 PM	#16 (permalink)
Bryguy17 SLO Rider	i'd be down as long as my trek fuel can handle it

03-23-2008, 05:45 PM	#17 (permalink)
DownHillPhil Dogboy-DT Guerilla	Sign me up __________________ Division 26 Clothing Originally Posted by Evil Chocula I speak from experience both giving and recieving (college).

03-23-2008, 05:56 PM	#18 (permalink)
project_d Steve Peat Wannabe	Jason, I'm listening.......

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