thespider

Semenuk, Boggs, Nell

Fairclough / Lunn / Semenuk

Zink, Semenuk, Nell

Hey Pinkbike: What is pretty clear from these comments is that, even if there is a scientific consensus on these things, it hasn't been communicated properly to the average user. The information we get tends to be from the manufacturers, or in some form of 'sponsored content' such as this article. As well, we are relying far too much on feedback from the comment section. A quick perusal of any comment section anywhere demonstrates that we don't know shit. Maybe it's time to use all of this MTB clout PB has to do some proper journalism. How about an investigation of the efficacy of these and other protective equipment? The biggest problem in our sport is not 'how to progress' or 'how to standardize' or 'how to shape proper jumps', or even 'how to manage land-use issues' - The biggest problem is how to continue to shred and stay safe in spite of all this progression. Backcountry skiing faced the same problem in the 90s - and now look at the standard of Avalanche Forecasting in BC...... Science, baby.

Thomas Genon

Women: Atherton, Hannah, Curd Men: Hart, Atherton, Fearon

Aggy - Antoine - Andreu

Men: 1: Gwin 2: Thirion 3: Smith Women: 1: Atherton 2: Ragot 3: Seagrave