Ridenfool Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 (edited) What's "Slow Skiing" and do they really need a designated area for it? Edited June 24, 2019 by Ridenfool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicewookie Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 14 hours ago, Sluggo said: Where is this? There are some clues, but I'm coming up blank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridenfool Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 5 minutes ago, spicewookie said: Where is this? There are some clues, but I'm coming up blank. Googling the phone number on the Patrol sign indicates Angel Fire. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicewookie Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 4 minutes ago, Ridenfool said: Googling the phone number on the Patrol sign indicates Angel Fire. Nice detective work and that makes sense with the trail names, but I'm unfamiliar with that particular sign and the "Back Basin." I know AF pretty well, which is why I was/am puzzled. I did recognize the area code, but didn't google the phone number. Headin' Home is a ski run and Highway is a bike trail. Plus, I know nothing about slow skiing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sluggo Posted June 24, 2019 Author Share Posted June 24, 2019 Angel Fire Bike Park. Rented the Evil Wreckoning and got in 8 laps of pure sweetness. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 This bike is a total slacker 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 4 hours ago, Ridenfool said: What's "Slow Skiing" and do they really need a designated area for it? It's for the slow children: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tip Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 I keep seeing the Strava rides and they are named "AF" Am I the only one that is confused that there isn't a word in front of those AFs? You know like, "Cold" or "Hot" or "Fun" Or "Hard?" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morris Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 I hate how easy and small everything seems in pictures. I am very comfortable doing this drop but I still get a nice adrenaline rush every time. This was this Saturday. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browndog Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 I hate how easy and small everything seems in pictures. I am very comfortable doing this drop but I still get a nice adrenaline rush every time. This was this Saturday. I’ve only done the one next to it. How does it compare? The rocks look sketchy to land on.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tip Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 2 hours ago, Morris said: I hate how easy and small everything seems in pictures. Me too. And video that we make doesn't ever do a scary thing justice either. A strange phenomena I think. Just makes you appreciate how truly gnarly the things in those awesome YouTube videos must really be. The things that make us go "whoa!" are really probably twice as big they appear to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morris Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 3 hours ago, Browndog said: I’ve only done the one next to it. How does it compare? The rocks look sketchy to land on. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk To be honest, I only did the one you do for a long time. The take off and landing are flatter and you have a better visual of the landing. That makes you feel safe. In reality the other side is a way smoother landing and once I started doing it. You just need a little more commitment because it seems taller and the almost blind take off. I rarely do the lower side now. The rock in the landing you don’t even feel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Having taken a million or so pictures of riders going over things, I have found that the secret to making things look real is the positioning of the cameraman. The more that you are under them, the more realistic it becomes. Otherwise, the vertical definition is lost in the picture and you look like you are going over a curb. Congrats on the feature, my cajones still have me going around both of those. I prefer to have my wheels on the ground for some strange reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 15 hours ago, The Tip said: Am I the only one that is confused [...] ? Yes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browndog Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 To be honest, I only did the one you do for a long time. The take off and landing are flatter and you have a better visual of the landing. That makes you feel safe. In reality the other side is a way smoother landing and once I started doing it. You just need a little more commitment because it seems taller and the almost blind take off. I rarely do the lower side now. The rock in the landing you don’t even feelThat’s what I needed to hear. Thanks! I need to hit this one and then I have one more on Picnic, the one on the west end with the downhill landing.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morris Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 14 minutes ago, Browndog said: That’s what I needed to hear. Thanks! I need to hit this one and then I have one more on Picnic, the one on the west end with the downhill landing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk That sounds like a correct plan, the one by the handrail is taller and the landing is fast but is is so much fun. It is like a roller coaster. I have yet to try the one on the left of that. I’m sure I can do it it is just that launch aiming down and the tree that keep reminding me I’m 40 and overweight 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurronnicane Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 16 minutes ago, hurronnicane said: Taken on the east side earlier this week..... 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sluggo Posted June 25, 2019 Author Share Posted June 25, 2019 Above Los Alamos, NM. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockshins Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 On 6/24/2019 at 10:12 AM, ATXZJ said: This bike is a total slacker That high pivot bike looks fast standing still. I freaking love the Minion SS here in centex! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notyal Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 On 6/24/2019 at 10:12 AM, ATXZJ said: This bike is a total slacker I'm sure it's just an optical illusion, but those bars look pretty strait on the left and bent up oddly on the right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 5 hours ago, rockshins said: That high pivot bike looks fast standing still. I freaking love the Minion SS here in centex! Thanks. Waiting on some decals/frame protection and i can start putting it together. Hoping that SS does well here and elsewhere. It's a 2.5 DH carcass wire bead bastard with a vittoria tire insert. The front is 2.6 DHF and measures 28.5 +/- and shoves the HTA to 62.7* 5 hours ago, notyal said: I'm sure it's just an optical illusion, but those bars look pretty strait on the left and bent up oddly on the right. Its the light but it does look bent AF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 (edited) 8 hours ago, Sluggo said: Above Los Alamos, NM. Awesome! I remember those views.....fire damage still looks crazy Edited June 26, 2019 by ATXZJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 9 hours ago, AustinBike said: Taken on the east side earlier this week..... so much truth in this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tip Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 51 minutes ago, ATXZJ said: Its the light but it does look bent AF Bent at Angel Fire? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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