Topic: "THE PLUNGE"

[LTS guy]

Have not rode the plunge, but the big gulp was tall, steep and had a very tight g out at the bottom, saw many a rider get eaten alive on it. 
How is the plunge in comparison?

I'd say that both the Plunge and Big Gulp are pretty close with maybe a slight nod to Big Gulp for being a bit higher and a bit steeper.  The g-out for Big Gulp was much more severe than the Plunge which you don't really need to use much brake for.

I plan on hitting boyette soon to find out what the deal is with the new ridgeline thing.   PRolly PM on the 14th.

Big Gulp was brutal, and probably the only drop I ever did, skidding...lol sorry bout that to whomever seen my skid marks after me..The G-out zapped all of your momentum, thus making the climb back out of the Gulp, even more brutal.
I'm somewhat glad to hear the Plunge is a slightly smaller, slightly tamer version though...the G-out is inevitable though, as the trail erodes with time, it will hollow out at the bottom where rain runoff shoots down the drop face. , but for now it sounds like a barrel of fun.
Maybe, I'll hit Boyette tomorrow if I don't make Santos.

[LTS guy]

and have guys ball you out for riding the trails too fast wich have made me give up the XC sport.

Is that even possible? lol

The exception is multi-use trails.
I get that, but MTB specific trails, have no speed limit, and if they do, that is lame. If all parties are observant, and watch where they are going, almost any decent bike will go from 20mph + to a dead stop in under 20 feet.

[Garry]

and have guys ball you out for riding the trails too fast wich have made me give up the XC sport.

Is that even possible? lol

The exception is multi-use trails.
I get that, but MTB specific trails, have no speed limit, and if they do, that is lame. If all parties are observant, and watch where they are going, almost any decent bike will go from 20mph + to a dead stop in under 20 feet.

This point does'nt do much service when you don't see the other biker until 2 feet before impact.

[Reese]

For those who have not had the priveledge of riding it, Hairy Scary at Ft. Meade is taller, longer, and steeper by at least 50% than the plunge. Standing at the base looking back up is amazing.

is hairy scary in the section of jimmys just reopened?

[slowfatguy]

For those who have not had the priveledge of riding it, Hairy Scary at Ft. Meade is taller, longer, and steeper by at least 50% than the plunge. Standing at the base looking back up is amazing.

is hairy scary in the section of jimmys just reopened?

yep, it's newer than the new part you rode on.

[LTS guy]

and have guys ball you out for riding the trails too fast wich have made me give up the XC sport.

Is that even possible? lol

The exception is multi-use trails.
I get that, but MTB specific trails, have no speed limit, and if they do, that is lame. If all parties are observant, and watch where they are going, almost any decent bike will go from 20mph + to a dead stop in under 20 feet.

This point does'nt do much service when you don't see the other biker until 2 feet before impact.

I've been lucky I suppose, and have never had any major close calls 

[slowfatguy]

I've had alot of close calls at Boyette, and I don't really ride out there too much. Golf Cart and Spider Berm are usually the worst, because there are so many spots that are really fast on both of them. Bad part is, most people don't even see you until you holler at them to stop!

[catman]

Rode Boyette today and was constantly stopping to let people by. One way trails out there would be awesome.

[ericspin]

I have not been to Boyette.  Mostly , I hit Wilderness trails since they are close to my house and it seems that my mtb'ing is normally a recovery ride for my roadie stuff the preceding day.  Kind of wish I could change that up but all my best riding buds are roadies.  This 29r SS stuff is addictive though.
 
Anyway, I have been reading all of these posts about new trails at Boyette and wonder if there are any current trail maps for dudes like me that are not familiar with the place.

[catman]

Check out the section for "Trail Maps" under the main forum page and then click Boyette. The map is current as of Feb 2009.

[Garry]

 
Anyway, I have been reading all of these posts about new trails at Boyette and wonder if there are any current trail maps for dudes like me that are not familiar with the place.

Go to the maps section on this forum and download the maps.

[obloguy]

and have guys ball you out for riding the trails too fast wich have made me give up the XC sport.

Is that even possible? lol

The exception is multi-use trails.
I get that, but MTB specific trails, have no speed limit, and if they do, that is lame. If all parties are observant, and watch where they are going, almost any decent bike will go from 20mph + to a dead stop in under 20 feet.

This point does'nt do much service when you don't see the other biker until 2 feet before impact.

I've been lucky I suppose, and have never had any major close calls 

 
Hi,
Needed to ride last weekend and the time change messed me up and i missed the road groupride.
So i decided to have a recovery ride because of my hurt shoulder and riding my only roadbike with a 47/13 is very very boring alone so i bravely headed out to Boyette.
I started off slow and very cautious of other riders and i went onto SST at a mellow pace and was yelling "Rider Rider" at every turn.
Well, I spotted someone and yelled "Rider Rider" as i stopped. That large rider was so commited at a high rate of speed and rammed me head on without even braking and my shoulder went "Click!"
I asked him if he was alright?
I did not get any answer.
Plenty of close calls.
May go to a feed store and purchase a couple of cow bells and give that a try as well.
 
 
Had to take today off. OUCH!
When i do recover, i will defenitly help out Swamp to improve the already beutiful trails safer (on derectional loops? or whatever needs to combat the head ons. Those head ons really hurt us runts.
 

[LTS guy]

SSt could stand to be a one way trail, honestly. Most others, that are two way there is room if both parties are paying attention, but thats not always the case.

sorry you got rammed bro, instead of a cowbell, how about bull horns, that would wake him up instantly, and he'd never make that mistake again. :p