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That still doesn't defeat my initial statement that it provides a rather mixed marketing message. As I stated, I realize that the two companies Fox companies are only somewhat related, yet to many the two are inter changeable. This would be similar to having a Ford racing commercial with the drivers hosting Opel badges on their driving kit. While the connection between Fox Head and Fox shox is somewhat more attenuated than that of GM and Opel, the effect is still similar. Also, Darkstar, your statements are only partially correct, the corporate relationship between the two companies is extremely close and intertwined. Thus, the consumer confusion.

Throughout the entire video all the riders wearing FOX emblems, like a BOS! And yes, I know that Fox apparel is separate to some degree from Fox suspension. Still, you'd have thought someone would have said, "eh guys after your le nap, why not take off the Foxhead stuff in our video?"

idafreerida While I can't speak to Canadian law, what I was referring to was the fear of civil rather than criminal liability. At least in the United States, and I would presume in Canada as well, the penalties incurred from lawsuits (large judgments or settlements) far outstrip any possible criminal repercussions from building a trail. Moreover because building a trail is an intentional, and possibly (minor) criminal, act, even if you have some form of broad insurance coverage they likely will not indemnify you.

Unfortunately from the perspective of the courts, its going to be the builder, or possibly the land owner, that will bear the brunt of liability for a hazardous or deteriorated feature. This is counter productive though, as it leads those who build to do so in secret, as to avoid liability, and discourages proper maintenance (again, to avoid being an identifiable party). However this post, and and more importantly the poll results, are heartening. Everyone needs to take responsibility for their own actions. Furthermore, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Thus, the more people pick up shovels and help, the less likely they will be to pick up the phone and call an attorney (and this is coming from an attorney!).

I am old enough to remember people throwing similar fits about hydraulic brakes, full suspension, and travel over 3in. Try finding more than a handful of people on Pinkbike or at your local trail head that now claim these have ruined the sport or that don't have any or all of the above named heresies. If it works and improves riding it will thrive, if it turns out to be a terrible idea, it'll get thrown on the pile with Softride. The market will sort it out, no reason to kill innovation in the cradle.

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Trance X contest. Uses picture of Specialized Enduro. I see what you did there.

I'm from the midwest (Wisconsin to be exact) and I will say this. The population centers in the Midwest (like the Twin Cities) have large tax bases with well funded parks departments. Furthermore, these areas are filled with middle to upper-middle class kids clamoring for things to do. These kids put pressure on their parents who in turn put pressure on local parks departments to supply their kids with recreation facilities. This is evidenced by the bumper crop of large, well maintained, public, skate parks that have been built throughout the midwest region in the past ten years. In contrast, Steamboat Springs is an isolated mountain town of only a few thousand people. It has limited industry and commercial interests and relatively low property taxes due to lesser income of its year round citizenry. Thus, the Steamboat parks department operates on a surprisingly limited budget. Accordingly, the money would go a long way in helping Steamboat out, arguably more so than in the Twin Cities which has the ability to either raise funds voluntarily, or through lobbying efforts to have parks department funds ear marked for the creation of a bike park. Just something to think about.

First. Rampage Canyon Gap. Does anyone else think wearing sunglasses with full face mask makes you look like a cook? Second. Rozjebac, that little kids face plant, crash at Fod, hell all of them, really highlight the need for a neck collar. Kids are lucky they can still walk.

I can agree with everything except the yoga as the most crucial component. Yoga is an excellent supplement for flexibility, concentration, relaxation, and poise, but nothing and I mean nothing beats a solid training program of free weights. When the SHTF on the trail it's your raw, brute, Viking strength that's going to get you out of it. However, the yoga is what will then distill that raw power into the flow of a champion.