May 30, 2015, 9:11 a.m. -  Darius

#!markdown Every trail builder has built crappy sections, this is part of the learning curve. As a builder behind the Redwood Curtain I can honestly say I have built some seriously flawed trails. Ironically, I'll talk to some fellow riders about these flawed sections and they see it differently. Not every trail can be perfect, funky sections add character and challenge which can be hard to find in the modern flow trail era. Everybody is trail builder, "oh yeah I've built lots of trails". I call BS, most people have no idea how to go about building a trail from nothing, all they are capable of is aimlessly hacking the ground at their feet without any idea of how to see beyond their McLeod. Before one can crack on a trail they actually have to build one, immerse themselves in the process and make the mistakes, pay their dues. Just because you can shred a trail like Sam Hill doesn't mean you know shit about how to build one. IMO, it is quite a luxury for a community to whine about their trails. If you haven't put in the time you don't get to whine.