We did both. I am on the injured reserve list, but should be back in the lineup by this weekend! Just a sprained thumb that the stupid ground caused.
Going back together easily but I need a good afternoon to knock it out. The snow melted too fast and the outdoor chores have begun. See post #82 for the first days work.
Thoroughly abused it and threw it on the ground repeatedly.......all for a 5th place plaque(which I seem to misplaced )
Hey! I recognize those hills! A bit too far for a weekend drive now. Hi Rob. Hope everything is going great for you. I had some friends over to my new backyard trials playground today. It's the first time I've ridden a really modern trials bike since moving back to the US. Wow, we had fun! Hopefully they'll post some photos. I didn't take any - I was having too much fun riding!
Joz's backyard is awesome! Too awesome for my skill level but I took adantage of the time to practice some basics. Joz on Ben's Sherco <object width="425" height="240" ><param name="movie" value="https://cdn.smugmug.com/ria/ShizVidz-2010102501.swf" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="flashVars" value="s=ZT0xJmk9MTIwMDgzMTA1NCZrPWlveHVYJmE9MTYwMDY2MjhfSEc4YksmdT1jaGFybGE=" /><embed src="https://cdn.smugmug.com/ria/ShizVidz-2010102501.swf" flashVars="s=ZT0xJmk9MTIwMDgzMTA1NCZrPWlveHVYJmE9MTYwMDY2MjhfSEc4YksmdT1jaGFybGE=" width="425" height="240" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowFullScreen="true"></embed></object> Joz on my Montesa <object width="425" height="240" ><param name="movie" value="https://cdn.smugmug.com/ria/ShizVidz-2010102501.swf" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="flashVars" value="s=ZT0xJmk9MTIwMDk2OTUzNyZrPVV5dnFYJmE9MTYwMDY2MjhfSEc4YksmdT1jaGFybGE=" /><embed src="https://cdn.smugmug.com/ria/ShizVidz-2010102501.swf" flashVars="s=ZT0xJmk9MTIwMDk2OTUzNyZrPVV5dnFYJmE9MTYwMDY2MjhfSEc4YksmdT1jaGFybGE=" width="425" height="240" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowFullScreen="true"></embed></object> I couldn't work up the guts to even go down the stairs. I'm already dreaming about next time though! I practiced my balance. <object width="425" height="756" ><param name="movie" value="https://cdn.smugmug.com/ria/ShizVidz-2010102501.swf" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="flashVars" value="s=ZT0xJmk9MTIwMDkyMzI0NCZrPUtueU5lJmE9MTYwMDY2MjhfSEc4YksmdT1jaGFybGE=" /><embed src="https://cdn.smugmug.com/ria/ShizVidz-2010102501.swf" flashVars="s=ZT0xJmk9MTIwMDkyMzI0NCZrPUtueU5lJmE9MTYwMDY2MjhfSEc4YksmdT1jaGFybGE=" width="425" height="756" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowFullScreen="true"></embed></object> <object width="425" height="240" ><param name="movie" value="https://cdn.smugmug.com/ria/ShizVidz-2010102501.swf" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="flashVars" value="s=ZT0xJmk9MTIwMDkwNzU3NiZrPUFEOEMyJmE9MTYwMDY2MjhfSEc4YksmdT1jaGFybGE=" /><embed src="https://cdn.smugmug.com/ria/ShizVidz-2010102501.swf" flashVars="s=ZT0xJmk9MTIwMDkwNzU3NiZrPUFEOEMyJmE9MTYwMDY2MjhfSEc4YksmdT1jaGFybGE=" width="425" height="240" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowFullScreen="true"></embed></object> Ben tried an intimidating line and made it up with only a tiny dab after a few tries. <object width="425" height="240" ><param name="movie" value="https://cdn.smugmug.com/ria/ShizVidz-2010102501.swf" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="flashVars" value="s=ZT0xJmk9MTIwMDgyMzM2MCZrPTR4dXRCJmE9MTYwMDY2MjhfSEc4YksmdT1jaGFybGE=" /><embed src="https://cdn.smugmug.com/ria/ShizVidz-2010102501.swf" flashVars="s=ZT0xJmk9MTIwMDgyMzM2MCZrPTR4dXRCJmE9MTYwMDY2MjhfSEc4YksmdT1jaGFybGE=" width="425" height="240" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowFullScreen="true"></embed></object> <object width="425" height="240" ><param name="movie" value="https://cdn.smugmug.com/ria/ShizVidz-2010102501.swf" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="flashVars" value="s=ZT0xJmk9MTIwMDgwMDk5MyZrPXhxdmt6JmE9MTYwMDY2MjhfSEc4YksmdT1jaGFybGE=" /><embed src="https://cdn.smugmug.com/ria/ShizVidz-2010102501.swf" flashVars="s=ZT0xJmk9MTIwMDgwMDk5MyZrPXhxdmt6JmE9MTYwMDY2MjhfSEc4YksmdT1jaGFybGE=" width="425" height="240" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowFullScreen="true"></embed></object> Joz claims he's rusty but he did eventually make it up this rock. <object width="425" height="240" ><param name="movie" value="https://cdn.smugmug.com/ria/ShizVidz-2010102501.swf" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="flashVars" value="s=ZT0xJmk9MTIwMDg2Njk3NyZrPWs3ZFU3JmE9MTYwMDY2MjhfSEc4YksmdT1jaGFybGE=" /><embed src="https://cdn.smugmug.com/ria/ShizVidz-2010102501.swf" flashVars="s=ZT0xJmk9MTIwMDg2Njk3NyZrPWs3ZFU3JmE9MTYwMDY2MjhfSEc4YksmdT1jaGFybGE=" width="425" height="240" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowFullScreen="true"></embed></object> After we got tired on the motos we went to the garage for a beer and started playing on the old Monty <object width="425" height="240" ><param name="movie" value="https://cdn.smugmug.com/ria/ShizVidz-2010102501.swf" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="flashVars" value="s=ZT0xJmk9MTIwMTA0MjEzMyZrPVBBdUNvJmE9MTYwMDY2MjhfSEc4YksmdT1jaGFybGE=" /><embed src="https://cdn.smugmug.com/ria/ShizVidz-2010102501.swf" flashVars="s=ZT0xJmk9MTIwMTA0MjEzMyZrPVBBdUNvJmE9MTYwMDY2MjhfSEc4YksmdT1jaGFybGE=" width="425" height="240" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowFullScreen="true"></embed></object> Soooooo can't wait for our new Echo to get here.
Yesterday was the first time I was able to do that. I figured it out by watching Joz and just playing around a bit.
Nice Charla. I never saw the extended version of the "dead engine" balance. Good job. I am gonna head to the garage now. Gonna make you work to get that dollar from me.......Now it's on. No longer me vs. Bendejo.....It's me vs. the Smeads
Awesome videos! I had a blast with you guys - thanks for letting me do a bit of proper riding. I guess that I really need to compliment my new rock garden with a proper trials bike!
Holy $hit! that is pretty good balance! if you get to where you have the front wheel straight as well, (work in a hop or 2) then those guys watching you will be merely spotters for YOU, because that is awesome. BAlance, I have watched probably 50 riders get started in 35 years, few could just dead engine balance like that. I can't do it every time neither, the great ones seem to though