To skid or not to skid.

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t3kman

Posted: Mar 26, 2008 at 13:23	Quote
I think skidding is bad. It is increbably destructive to single track and to trails.

t-j-b

Posted: Mar 26, 2008 at 13:30

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t3kman wrote:

I think skidding is bad. It is increbably destructive to single track and to trails.

Destructive or creative?

jaycee

O+

Posted: Mar 26, 2008 at 14:04

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sammyboy2038 wrote:

well i never said you had to use your brakes to skid

if you're not using brakes to break traction then you are drifting, skidding implies a locked up wheel.

sherbet

Posted: Mar 26, 2008 at 15:12

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theoutpost wrote:

t3kman wrote:

I think skidding is bad. It is increbably destructive to single track and to trails.

Destructive or creative?

Destructive. Literally tares trails apart.

dylaine

Posted: Mar 26, 2008 at 15:17	Quote
maybe on pavement in case of emergency, but otherwise, such as on a trail or at a dj track, no its just pointless and destructive, iv seen many local builders absolutely freak over someone skidding on there djs at the end of a run...so yea not too skid!

t-j-b

Posted: Mar 26, 2008 at 16:38

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sherbet wrote:

theoutpost wrote:

t3kman wrote:

I think skidding is bad. It is increbably destructive to single track and to trails.

Destructive or creative?

Destructive. Literally tares trails apart.

I see it as constructive on local natural trails, I hate it when people patch it up. Ruts and bumps make the trail grow and develop, makes you concentrate more.

sherbet

Posted: Mar 26, 2008 at 16:50

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theoutpost wrote:

sherbet wrote:

theoutpost wrote:

Destructive or creative?

Destructive. Literally tares trails apart.

I see it as constructive on local natural trails, I hate it when people patch it up. Ruts and bumps make the trail grow and develop, makes you concentrate more.

I can SORT OF understand it when you're first building a trail, tare some grass and shite out of the way, but after that, it's not creative, unless you call destroying things creative.

t-j-b

Posted: Mar 26, 2008 at 16:53

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sherbet wrote:

theoutpost wrote:

sherbet wrote:

Destructive. Literally tares trails apart.

I see it as constructive on local natural trails, I hate it when people patch it up. Ruts and bumps make the trail grow and develop, makes you concentrate more.

I can SORT OF understand it when you're first building a trail, tare some grass and shite out of the way, but after that, it's not creative, unless you call destroying things creative.

Do you guys get 'top gear' over there? LOL!

sherbet

Posted: Mar 26, 2008 at 16:57

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theoutpost wrote:

sherbet wrote:

theoutpost wrote:

I see it as constructive on local natural trails, I hate it when people patch it up. Ruts and bumps make the trail grow and develop, makes you concentrate more.

I can SORT OF understand it when you're first building a trail, tare some grass and shite out of the way, but after that, it's not creative, unless you call destroying things creative.

Do you guys get 'top gear' over there? LOL!

Youtube is international. xD

t-j-b

Posted: Mar 26, 2008 at 17:02

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sherbet wrote:

theoutpost wrote:

sherbet wrote:

I can SORT OF understand it when you're first building a trail, tare some grass and shite out of the way, but after that, it's not creative, unless you call destroying things creative.

Do you guys get 'top gear' over there? LOL!

Youtube is international. xD

You can't say their destructive tendencies aren't creative!!!

Anyway, I think this may be a big-pond divide? Round us its only the groomed bikepark trails or fast sweepy trails that are looked after and kept smooth. Anything tech/natural and people rip it up by riding, and love it. Does that not happen in US/Cad?

sherbet

Posted: Mar 26, 2008 at 17:04

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theoutpost wrote:

sherbet wrote:

theoutpost wrote:

Do you guys get 'top gear' over there? LOL!

Youtube is international. xD

It happens, but when we make natural trails, at least where I'm from, we expose the natural part. Unearth roots, add rocks, etc. Yeah, it's still manmade, but it's natural style.

jallan

Posted: Mar 26, 2008 at 17:23

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sherbet wrote:

I can SORT OF understand it when you're first building a trail, tare some grass and shite out of the way, but after that, it's not creative, unless you call destroying things creative.

Hey isnt that what modern art is?

All you guys have valuable points though I can imagine this argument will last for a while!

sherbet

Posted: Mar 26, 2008 at 17:24

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jallan wrote:

sherbet wrote:

I can SORT OF understand it when you're first building a trail, tare some grass and shite out of the way, but after that, it's not creative, unless you call destroying things creative.

Hey isnt that what modern art is?

All you guys have valuable points though I can imagine this argument will last for a while!

Yeah, but avante garde is ugly...

dandriller

Posted: Mar 26, 2008 at 17:32

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creamsoda89 wrote:

sammyboy2038 wrote:

thatguydave wrote:

If you are skidding you have that much less control over your bike... I only skid as a last resort to regain control...

That doesn't make much sense

ahh, i just reread it and saw the contradiction.

Think about it... I am about to loose control but as a last resort to regain control, I lock up my rear wheel. How else shall I put it so it's clear?

mitchboi

Posted: Mar 26, 2008 at 17:36	Quote
haha.. skidding. when i was like 6 years old. i thought i was so cool.. because i would race down my street, then i would hit the brakes and do a skidding turn.. but then i realized that it ate away my tires. so i stopped. but the child in me still wants to do it

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