Posted by: syncro
Posted by: Mic
On a serious note, since Covid I have observed in Europe that a lot, if not the majority of riders, ride stuff that is way beyond their abilities and limits, be it on highspeed jump trails in the Euro Alps or in Finale Ligure where there are no flow trails.
We have visited a park in Austria for 10 years, and the increase in heli support/mtn rescue has definitely increased. And paramedics who are stationed at the bike park reflect that sentiment. Instead of slowly increasing their skill levels, most riders simply ride stuff that they have no business in. With bikes getting more capable than every, a lot of riders think that they have the skill set.
Cue the argument that this is another valid reason for starting off riding on a hard tail.
Hi Dave! Hi!
A hardtail or dj bike is a nice way to work on basic jumping skills in the winter, be it in snow free skateparks or indoor parks... whips, anybody?