Morris Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 I love that new feature. Looks like the left side won’t have a lip for a better launch anymore or is it just the pic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 49 minutes ago, Morris said: I love that new feature. Looks like the left side won’t have a lip for a better launch anymore or is it just the pic? The picture is right. The left side is quite a bit flatter than before. Still launchable, but certainly not a significant lip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morris Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 (edited) Double post Edited February 27, 2020 by Morris Double post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamwa Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 Thanks! The few new lumps have been popping up for a while now, and are a great addition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 So, who do we work with to get a bit more of this flow on the SATN? I know folks will be all protective of their manky rock gardens, but surely there are a few trails that could handle a bit more flow and pop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 4 minutes ago, Owen said: So, who do we work with to get a bit more of this flow on the SATN? I know folks will be all protective of their manky rock gardens, but surely there are a few trails that could handle a bit more flow and pop? It's kinda easier to manage when you get your fill of the same 12 miles. But when you have 90+ miles of trail over most of southern Austin, I mean, where do you begin? It seams like the Meridian Bowl was the first answer to that question, but then then it got shut down for additional trail modifications. Perhaps somewhere on Slaughter Creek between Bauere or Mary More Parks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 51 minutes ago, Owen said: So, who do we work with to get a bit more of this flow on the SATN? I know folks will be all protective of their manky rock gardens, but surely there are a few trails that could handle a bit more flow and pop? I live for manky rock gardens! I like this idea. The only way to get it to happen and stay that way is to work with the land managers for permission. Since 95% of SATN is de facto public trail and not actual park land, there are few places to do this. There is at least one place I can think of, rather hidden for good reason, that has "features". Anyone have ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamwa Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Owen said: So, who do we work with to get a bit more of this flow on the SATN? I know folks will be all protective of their manky rock gardens, but surely there are a few trails that could handle a bit more flow and pop? Here we go again? Reimers gonna need help on the return trail soon looks like. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tip Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 6 hours ago, Barry said: It seems like the Meridian Bowl ... got shut down for additional trail modifications. Just to clarify to everyone, you mean there will be no more additions to that (wonderful) little trail system (for now), not that it is shut down for use. I panicked a bit when I first read your post! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tip Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 7 hours ago, Owen said: So, who do we work with to get a bit more of this flow on the SATN? I know folks will be all protective of their manky rock gardens, but surely there are a few trails that could handle a bit more flow and pop? What do you mean by "flow?" I would say that the SATN is mostly flow now. Lots of non-rocky flow. Interesting that you ask about flow right below posts about that log feature. Do you mean more features? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 1 hour ago, The Tip said: What do you mean by "flow?" I would say that the SATN is mostly flow now. Lots of non-rocky flow. Interesting that you ask about flow right below posts about that log feature. Do you mean more features? Inner and outer log loops are close to flow trails. Flow trails have features you can pump and pop, with less tech and peddling. I wouldn't call SATN flow, and I don't think that it needs to be, but I think a few spots could use more 3-dimensionality. I think parts of Phoenix, for instance, could use some fast berms and rollers, and it wouldn't impact the slow techy tree gate stretches people 'round here like. IMBA: "Flow Trails take mountain bikers on a terrain-induced roller coaster experience, with little pedaling and braking necessary. This style of trail typically contains features like banked turns, rolling terrain, various types of jumps, and consistent and predictable surfaces. Conspicuously absent are abrupt corners or unforeseen obstacles." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamwa Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 @ Owen, Around here is is frowned upon to take on any trail mods that are not cleared by the land owners whomever they may be. Perhaps you are more of a technical rider than many of us who are xc riders am to pro. If you are ready for kickers over gaps and backflips I suggest you get in with Freeride 512. They have a course at RockyHill Ranch, Cat Mtn and now Wilco somewhere and can always use shovel help. Not only that they can point you to Spider Mtn and Bandara also as places you may enjoy working and/or riding. Good luck finding your stoke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 1 minute ago, Bamwa said: @ Owen, Around here is is frowned upon to take on any trail mods that are not cleared by the land owners whomever they may be. Perhaps you are more of a technical rider than many of us who are xc riders am to pro. If you are ready for kickers over gaps and backflips I suggest you get in with Freeride 512. They have a course at RockyHill Ranch, Cat Mtn and now Wilco somewhere and can always use shovel help. Not only that they can point you to Spider Mtn and Bandara also as places you may enjoy working and/or riding. Good luck finding your stoke. Oh, I'm hardly a freerider! And I'm not promoting trail mods, just pointing out that it would be fun to have some more walnut-esque features scattered about town, which is why my original question was about who to contact about trail work on the south side, as these are now my local trails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tip Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 In regards to the SATN, and considering the land ownership that most of it is on, it's hard to argue to the "powers that be" that a deer built that wood jump. I think it sends up red flags. And Owen, welcome to the SATN. Have you joined us on a Tuesday for Crank and Drank yet? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree Magnet Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Those SATN deer have built some awesome trail. Not every trail needs berms and jumps and I find that SATN has plenty of flow if you just look for it.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 So, did it backwards for the first time today. It's awesome. How the hell did I never ride it that direction before? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cxagent Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 So tell - which way is "backwards"? ( I think it is the way I am not riding.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 3 minutes ago, cxagent said: So tell - which way is "backwards"? ( I think it is the way I am not riding.) It's posted earlier in the thread, I normally enter at the red triangle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CopeIt Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 So you did it the normal way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 5 hours ago, TheX said: It's posted earlier in the thread, I normally enter at the red triangle. You enter in the direction of the red triangle? For me below is the normal way. From the NWCT in either direction start where your arrow is but going the other way, then up the hill, and turn where the blue arrow is. From NWCT coming from Metric, I start at the blue arrow. One thing a bit confusing about the map, it's missing the new connector. I drew it in a squiggly red line below. I have done the whole park "backwards" more than 10 years ago...probably closer to 15 years ago when there was less traffic. The guys at work would call it backward Tuesdays or something or other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 I take all different patterns through the place. Just never went the way everyone does through OLL till yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 That's something I've never actually asked. What's is outer and what is inner? I considered the one highlighted to be outer: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CopeIt Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 Correct. And you start from the upper left entry. After finishing inner log. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 53 minutes ago, AntonioGG said: That's something I've never actually asked. What's is outer and what is inner? I considered the one highlighted to be outer: That's what I consider outer. The bottom right is where I normally start. Not anymore though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 On 2/29/2020 at 9:16 PM, TheX said: So, did it backwards for the first time today. It's awesome. How the hell did I never ride it that direction before? Those couple of hip jumps have been there for a while. They didn't clue you in that the other direction was going to be better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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