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Old 06-02-2011, 09:25 PM
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Default Too Scary for me: mountain motorbiking:

Somewhere in Europe?

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=8a7_1307011479
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Old 06-02-2011, 09:45 PM
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Not for me thx.
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Old 06-02-2011, 10:06 PM
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That is crazy but not insane those go pro helmet cams make things seem narrower and faster than they really are.
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Old 06-02-2011, 10:35 PM
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Saw that one somewhere before, those guys are definitely way braver than me, don't think I would much like to be walking up some of those sections.
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Old 06-02-2011, 10:46 PM
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ummmm... not that bad i thought...
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Old 06-03-2011, 08:38 AM
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some exposed bit, but nothing too crazy....a decent rider (which I am not) could handle that easily...I'd certainly hit it up with my mountain bike though.
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Old 06-03-2011, 09:39 AM
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those go pro helmet cams make things seem narrower and faster than they really are.
You are so wrong... They are equipped with wide angle lenses and they make everything seem simpler and slower. We use Gopro for all of the pro-rallies in western canada, and footage makes it seem like a slow sunday drive, which it is not.

Pretty cool trail.
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Old 06-14-2011, 12:17 PM
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You are so wrong... They are equipped with wide angle lenses and they make everything seem simpler and slower. We use Gopro for all of the pro-rallies in western canada, and footage makes it seem like a slow sunday drive, which it is not.

Pretty cool trail.
Well we can disagree, but that I will .....from experience in watching my rides over again it all seems faster and narrower than I recall while actually riding, Maybe im a insane crazy fast rider witha short term memory but I doubt it...the KTM 505 does sure have some balls though!!
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Old 06-14-2011, 05:53 PM
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Not for me....my 530 likes more room than that!!
Not many average riders are going to enjoy the narrow trail and steep drop offs...
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Old 06-14-2011, 09:05 PM
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I've been on motobikes since I was 10, and have raced Regionals and Provincials since 2003.

I would NEVER ride a trail like that. Borderline insane. Don't be fooled by a helmet cam - that is a narrow trail with NO room for error.

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Old 06-14-2011, 09:41 PM
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Found a few videos that show how dangerous that type of riding can be.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLuuW...etailpage#t=1s




And this one is pretty nasty. Don't watch if you have a weak stomach.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ImuT..._embedded#t=0s
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Old 06-14-2011, 09:43 PM
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Oops....the last vid would not play.

Anyway, the guy crashed on a mountain trail and ended up with a stick impaled in his cheek! OUCH!

Not saying racing on a motocross track is any safer, but I prefer it!
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Old 06-14-2011, 09:48 PM
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Thanks ........... but nooooooooooo ............
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