Where Did They Go?

[JuliusPleaser]

I used to have a pair. They were small, but I had a pair. Where did they go? Are they gone forever? I want them back!

I just rode at the local night SX track, and I sucked like a leech. I couldn't even summon the sack to jump a 15 foot double. All I hit was two little ten foot tables. What happened? I used to jump everything at Warrior, and it's only been a year since the last time I rode on a track. Do I have to start from the beginning again?

I'm cornfused and disillusioned all at the same time. :think:

 

[TheGrinch]

Aahhh yes, I know that feeling well. The only way to avoid the retraction of your "pair" is to never stop practicing for long periods (I'm talking about riding motox here, not the practising with your "pair").

I've had the same feeling for several sports I have participated in regularly, then stopped, and then started again on a irregular basis.

1. Surfing - when I was in my early 20's I surfed every weekend and would take the drop on anything up to 8 foot. Now my "pair" start to creep up when I go out in anything more than 4 foot. I honestly think this is more due to my lack of fitness than my ability to still surf. When you end up getting hammered several times because you get caught on the inside of some big sets, and come up gasping for breath, you soon start to lose your confidence in big surf.

2. Rock Climbing - Same thing with heights and fitness. I lost a little confidence after taking a break from it for a while.

3. MX - Used to race at the local MX track until it started to become a local SX track (in my opinion). Had a few offs attempting the bigger jumps and quickly felt my "pair" retract like a turtles head into its' shell. :ohmy: Now I just ride trails and race vintage MX (no man made SX style jumps, just natural terrain).

So I can relate to your despair JP. :ugg:

 

[YZ165]

See signature.

 

[2smoke]

Well JP.....I cant jump real big....dont bug me none.

Just tell yourself this.."Its all about terrafirma....the more firma...the less terror!!!.....

 

[Okiewan]

Don't feel bad JP, barkbusters are looing better all the time.

 

[CR Swade]

did I just read that right?! Okie w/ barkbusters?

c'mon over, the woods are fine

 

[Tony Eeds]

JP - Pay close attention the next time you ride the track. You will be able to tell when your golden "pair" changes to brass. :yikes:

 

[Rooster]

Trees are you friends. Dirt bikes have knobbies on them for dirt, not wings for air!!

 

[VintageDirt]

JP, you just reminded me of something; mine are still in the freezer at my Ex's house! I wonder if she'll let me have 'em back now?

 

[Rooster]

JP - You should report them missing, and get a picture of them on the back of milk cartons, somebody will surely find them for you.

 

[Jon K.]

See signature. "You don't quit riding because you get old, You get old because you quit riding."

34 year old whipper snapper!

Wait about fifteen more years and look at your signature!

That's just plain wrong! :eek:

 

[YZ165]

It's not about how old you are, It's about your attitude toward riding.

Would you rather I had a sig like "Go Big, Or Go Home!"?

My hero, Kirby Houston, told me that. He's 57 and faster than ever. Top ten finisher in all the local 100mile desert races, and tears up the woods like nobody's business. I wanna be like him when I'm pushing 60.

YZ "Whipper Snapper" 165

 

[VintageDirt]

Hey, I used to ride with Kirby and Coach back in the 70s and 80s (well not exactly with them but we parked next to each other). I haven't seen those guys in 15 years. Kirby is a really cool old coot, for sure. I think you are right, it is all in your attitude. Problem is, how to adjust the attitude?

Anybody ever hear from Dave Hartwick?

 

[YZ165]

Ride more. hint hint wink wink!

 

[gwcrim]

They probably went to the same place that my lower back went. I ride one day and pay like the dickens for the next week. 'Course I think a bit of exercise might help in my situation.

 

[Jon K.]

He's 57 and faster than ever. Top ten finisher in all the local 100mile desert races, and tears up the woods like nobody's business.

YZ "Whipper Snapper" 165

Genetic anamoly.

Storms a-comin'. I will have to miss the rest of this most entertaining conversation.

Jonny

 

[Okiewan]

Keep your head down Jon!

 

[Studboy]

I think that the key is definately to ride more. Since I've started college, I've been riding about twice a month instead of twice a week, and my confidence level on big jumps has gone way down. I feel much more scared at first to do things that I've done 1,000 times before.

This isn't good! :(

 

[truespode]

Pleaser... I'm starting to jump less as well and I'm younger than your old stinkin tail!

Ivan

 

[High Lord Gomer]

Y'all wanna drink from my fountain of youth?!?

I jump more now than I ever did when I was younger...I just don't crash any more!

(I guess to be honest I should mention how *slow* I was back then, though!)

BTW, JP...they do have an inflation valve usually located somewhere near them. I'm sure you can find a service station nearby to get them blown up.

 

[Okiewan]

Y'all wanna drink from my fountain of youth?!?

I jump more now than I ever did when I was younger...I just don't crash any more!

(I guess to be honest I should mention how *slow* I was back then, though!)

Yeah? We'll see if you get to ride more than once at DirtWeek this year.

 

[High Lord Gomer]

OUCH! That left a mark!

 

[BEEF706]

I never thought I would say this but I agree with Gomer :yikes: I actually jump more than I ever have and I even enjoy it. :aj:
PS trees scare me :nener:

 

[Tony Eeds]

I jump more now than I ever did when I was younger...I just don't crash any more!

How do you explain the last two DWs?

BTW, JP...they do have an inflation valve usually located somewhere near them. I'm sure you can find a service station nearby to get them blown up.

NOW we know why you walked funny at DW :yikes:

 

[JuliusPleaser]

All the stations around here are self-service. :think: