Downhill beginner here..

So the bug has bitten me...bad..

What would be some good beginner DH courses to learn on?

Anybody wanna let a newbie tag-along on a ride or 2 or 3..well, you get the idea..haha..


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Welcome to the Darkside!!!

My suggestion: Full Face Helmet, Elbow and knee pads are essential.

Bring your bike and come out to Fontana on Saturday. You can ride the shuttle and practice for $8 and you don't have to sign up to race!!!! It's a great place to get your feet wet!

 

See you Sat in Funtuckey!!!! Come on ouot we have a great group of peeps out there every race. All day shuttles for 8.00 how can you go wrong

 

Damn it..#-o..I'm playing ball on Saturday. Wouldn't you know, it would be the day before I can make it...

Do these practice sessions happen at most events?

 

Yes all races will have practice on Saturday the day before, sometimes even a few runs Sunday morning (these are typically reserved for those registered to race)

 

Well there is another way... Just show up Sunday with your bike and sign up to race...

You will get a couple of practice runs in and then BAM your first race is in the bag:bang:

Also The series will run in that are every other weekend so mark out the other weekends and come out and play

 

Bag your ballgame. Isn't DH'ing more important? :bang:

 

I might just do that..I could ask my brother in law to bring his extra gear with him..hhmmm..I might just do that..:-k

I'm starting to think that way..but I'm committed to a sponsor for this years season, so I gotta at least finish out '09..

 

FYI, due to liability issues, you are required to be registered on Sunday to race in order to be on the track. Each registered racer is given a wrist band to identify that they are registered and have signed the waiver.

As far as Saturday practice, $8 bucks gets you a wrist band and access to the shuttle (or you can hike up). You have to have a wristband regardless (again liability/insurance requirement).

 

So it sounds like a big Welcome aboard is in order...

See you this weekend:bang::bang::bang:

 

any local runs that I could check out around my place? PM me, if need be..:beer:

 

hell yes..:bang::bang:

 

rockgardn flak jacket..good? more than enough protection?

 

Yes, more than sufficient. Another common choice is a RG Trailstar or 661 Assault suit combined with independent elbow guards.

 

cool...I can get a brand new flak jacket for $100+shipping..sounds like a killer deal now..

 

Yes, very popular especially because you can remove the spine protector and/or the elbow guards when you don't need them!!! $100 is a great price since retail is $183!!!!

 

that IS a killer deal. Where did you find that for $100?

 

What about the 661 4x4's?

 

Well, on second thought...I know the website says a 41" chest is a L, but how adjustable are the flak jackets?

 

Sizing info

From: http://www.rockgardn.com/items/body-armor/flak-jacket-flak-jacket-detail.htm?1=1&menu=1

Sizing Help

S/M: Approximately 36-40" chest size
L: Approximately 41-44" chest size
XL: Approximately 45-47" chest size
2XL: Approximately 48-52" chest size

• 4-point shoulder adjustment straps have been redesigned to offer the maximum amount of adjustability for a tailored fit.
• Adjustable length arms and removable elbow/forearm guards. The Flak Jacket can be worn as a full jacket, short-sleeve jacket, or just the elbow/forearm guards themselves.