- Nov 25, 1999
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Well, I got out and burned some fuel in the dozer and worked over a couple of jumps. I have a stepup that needs some more "belly" in the jump face and/or a bit off of the landing. It is about 25' with a 8-10' change in elevation. Shouldn't take much more work but need some more moisture in the soil. The stepdown I worked over has the landing perfect. The drop is about 15' to the sweet spot and creates a nice floating effect. The jump face is too close and needs a lot of moisture to firm up.
I also worked a section that runs into my creek. There were several boulders that just made using the area impractical so I started my assault breaking them up and pushing them towards the creek. The boulders were 3-400 lbs and about the size of coffee table. I pushed about 8 of them into the creek to create a solid place to cross after a rain. Working on this embankment with the little dozer was a bit nerve racking but I just did things slowly and stayed patient. My little riding area is not really trails or track but more just a mix of 50 yard long creek crossings and jumps. I've got about 50 good lines so far to work with and as I clear limbs I'll create another 50. I hope to have the dozer out again soon to work on a few more assorted obstacles to practice on.
I got my first dinger in a long time today. I went for a fast run up the newly dozed out section from the creek and hit a softball size rock that kicked the front end one way and the back end the other. Nice little razzberry and a bruise to carry with me this week to remind me to ride more often.
mx547, you need to plan to come out and help me with the jump layouts!
I also worked a section that runs into my creek. There were several boulders that just made using the area impractical so I started my assault breaking them up and pushing them towards the creek. The boulders were 3-400 lbs and about the size of coffee table. I pushed about 8 of them into the creek to create a solid place to cross after a rain. Working on this embankment with the little dozer was a bit nerve racking but I just did things slowly and stayed patient. My little riding area is not really trails or track but more just a mix of 50 yard long creek crossings and jumps. I've got about 50 good lines so far to work with and as I clear limbs I'll create another 50. I hope to have the dozer out again soon to work on a few more assorted obstacles to practice on.
I got my first dinger in a long time today. I went for a fast run up the newly dozed out section from the creek and hit a softball size rock that kicked the front end one way and the back end the other. Nice little razzberry and a bruise to carry with me this week to remind me to ride more often.
mx547, you need to plan to come out and help me with the jump layouts!
