Kiteboarding has been cancelled

pdxmonkeyboy · Tue Dec 13, 11 1:05 pm

dude, just say no to biking injury porn. Seriously.

Inept_Fun · Since 14 Apr 2005 1417 Posts Hood River XTreme Poster

Ya'll a bunch of crotch cruisers.

pdxmonkeyboy · Tue Dec 13, 11 5:17 pm

Takes one to know one.

bfar · Since 03 Oct 2006 25 Posts HR

awesome! Gett'n a dh bike in January from Mt View...can't wait!!!!

pdxmonkeyboy · Tue Dec 13, 11 11:55 pm

Sweet! What are you looking at? Just a suggestion, I would highly recommend looking for a used bike. If I built my cove shocker new it would cost upwards of $6500 and I scored it used for $3300. The $1400 fork and $1200 wheelset were a year old.

A new bike gets scratched up pretty quick. Just get a sweet fork,frame, and brakes and you will be money.

JonMalmberg · Since 15 Aug 2011 340 Posts Obsessed

Nice work guys...

I am just getting back into the MTB thing after spending way too much time not riding (in Maui and bumming around in Europe). Just starting to get the tires off the dirt and it is a scary process. The ground comes up quick and the treees are way too close.

Slowly working on it, but for now... think I will stick with jumping off things and flipping over paragliders.

Jon

dan.at.duotone · Since 15 Apr 2010 31 Posts Gorge

Tekko-

Sounds like our timing was pretty damn similar... October in Whistler... Last weekend of the park. Also the last weekend I've done anything fun (with the exception of welcome another child into the world (sorry Cassady), though now I can't change diapers, so I guess it's got its upsides).

Pins come out next week, but like you I still have trouble sleeping from the ribs.

In spite of all that it's definitely worth it. I think it's the most fun thing I've ever done and assuming my newly limp wrist is up to it, I'll be back at Whistler this spring. I've spent almost half of the year with my right arm in a cast (thumb surgery from a surfing accident in Feb, then this) and I'd way rather do that every year than spend my life indoors.

-Dan

pdxmonkeyboy · Wed Dec 14, 11 12:23 pm

OUCH!!

As it seems that some of you have found out, learning HOW to fall is critical. I NEVER ever NEVER put my arms out. The other biggie is that you want to tuck your shoulder and head together if your going to land on your shoulder, chest, etc.

broken collar bones and separated AC joints are some of the most common DH injuries.

Nak · Wed Dec 14, 11 12:43 pm

Lurk · Since 04 Apr 2009 355 Posts Obsessed

Damn I think i'll listen to mommy from now on.

pollywog · Since 07 Aug 2009 291 Posts Obsessed

Crashing is part of mt biking just like it is with kite boarding. Flying through the air doing either is the MONEY! It's all about having fun! Launch yourself off some of the cliffs at whistler and you will feel like you can conquer anything (assuming you know how to dh, otherwise bad things happen).
I came from mtn biking to kiteboarding because I knew it would be a rush! Out of both sports I say dh is harder to get good at. Kiting is dangerous but dh is more dangerous. The ground hurts a lot more then water especially when you launch off an obstacle. I have plenty of friends from mtn biking who have spent time in the hospital and a couple of others worse....
If you are looking for an adrenaline high learn how to free ride.... Know though if you don't respect it the penalty steep.

waynepjh · Since 27 Jul 2008 212 Posts jackson wy Stoked

Spending that much money on a bike that you don't ride uphill? Just buy a motorcycle that doesn't work. great shocks and you still get to push it uphill. I love mt biking but I ride uphill too! Don't want to get fat and lazy! Nice pics though!

pdxmonkeyboy · Thu Dec 15, 11 4:52 am

Ahhh. I knew the uphill and fat and lazy comment was coming at some point.

I rode xc for almost a decade. It was fun for awhile but a trip to the north shore in 2000 was enlightening to say the least. For those that think DH is easy or that we are lazy. I invite you to come riding with us for a day. Four or five runs down the local DH trail (no, there is NO Dh in post canyon) and I guarantee you will be exhausted. Without a solid bike, you may be hurt as well. Or at least severely hating it.

There are trails, and there are trails with stunts, and then there is gnarly, rough, holly shit DH runs. You hit those a couple times in a day and your entire body will get worked..not just your legs

Anywho, it is kind of funny. I swore off this kind of riding in 2003 and bought kite gear, now my kite gear is dusty and I can't stop thinking about riding.

But yeah, I don't ride uphill though. That is just retarded. Smile

waynepjh · Since 27 Jul 2008 212 Posts jackson wy Stoked

I ride a stinky primo by kona and have 7 and 7 of travel and it weighs 38 pounds. I ride this bike uphill and hit jumps! The biking scene here in jh has blown up! Its become a world class biking destination with incredible dh and cross country trails. I see the lure of getting all geared up and riding lifts with your bike. I have seen some of the trails out your way and they look fun!

quenyaistar · Since 21 Oct 2011 416 Posts Cougar, WA Obsessed

Real Men ride uphill, no doubt about it Razz

Nothing in those photos I cant or havent done on my old Klein front suspension only bike. Just sayin...

ericvs · Since 05 Jul 2008 133 Posts Stoked

wakeup · Since 11 Sep 2005 328 Posts always Obsessed

i have a 2007 sx trail if anyone is interested. size medium
great post canyon freeride bike!