Desert Storm January?

[4stroke]

so how many of ya are comming down to desert storm? january 17 and 18
im heading down with the spectrum mcs crew.

[dammad1]

I'll be there with a few mates, looking forward to it.

[flyingcr250]

i did register, but now cant go, my fathers headstone unveiling in on the same weekend :(

[noobi]

would be keen
what are the tracks like? are they similar to the other epic events rides like trail blazer etc? relatively technical?

[krad_nz]

Punch and I will be attending. Going to go all out and get their food etc. We're on holiday afterall :baby:

[oldskool]

What event is this?

[noobi]

What event is this?


DESCRIPTION
The classic NZ 2 day trail ride on Mount Ruapehu. Featuring 160km of trail, camping, catering and evening entertainment. This is the biggest epic event and attracts around 1000 riders per day.


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DATE
The next Desert Storm event is going to take place on 17 and 18 January 2009.

Friday. The vehicle height restriction is 4.25 metres to fit under the railway power lines. Campervans and buses are welcome. Campsite has marquee, toilets, hot showers and separate quiet and noisy camping zones.

REGISTRATION
Friday from 7:00pm-9:00pm. Saturday and Sunday from 8:00am to 3:00pm

TRACK TIMES
Saturday and Sunday Tracks Open 9:00am. Tracks Closed 3:30pm There is no sign out. Tracks may close earlier if required.

BRIEFING
There is no mass verbal briefing, however all riders must read and/ or understand, the written briefing given out.

RULES
There are significant risks involved in trail riding so all riders must obey the Epic Events Trail Ride Rules for Riders. (See www.epicevents.co.nz) as well as specific Desert Storm rules including no dogs or drugs on site.

FIRES
Due to the summer season and fire risk, there are no fires allowed on site!

FUEL
The maximum trail length will be 65km. There is no fuel stop. Some riders may need to take some spare fuel.

CATERING
You can pre order meals prepared by Waiouru Army Caterers. There will be espresso coffee and cold drinks 4 sale.

ACCOMODATION
Camp on site for free or stay at Waiouru or Ohakune. For off site accommodation, see http://www.epicevents.co.nz/

SUPPORT
We provide excellent medical and bike recovery support including 50 staff, 20 Sweep riders and 4 Paramedics.

MECHANICAL
2 mechanics will be on site to provide a mechanical service. There will be limited parts and accessories available to buy. Note this is not a full motorcycle shop and normal charges for labour apply.

RIDING GEAR
Compulsory items; motorcycle helmet, leather boots, long trousers & long sleeved top. Recommended items: Gloves, goggles, body armour, polypropylene thermal clothing and rain jacket. (Ruapehu can get cold even in summer!) Not allowed; Short sleeves. No gumboots, except for Mini riders on the Mini tracks.

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
All riders riding the red arrowed trails must carry a fire extinguisher 0.3 litre size minimum! Riders on kids and novice tracks do not need extinguishers. This is a forestry requirement and will be strictly enforced. Extinguishers available by pre order.

GAMES
Motorcycle competitions will take place from 5-6:30pm. Open to riders 16 years or over, 2 or 4 wheels. There are prizes down to third place in each competition. Enter on the day by 4pm.at the info desk.

ENTERTAINMENT
On Friday and Saturday night from 7pm there will be the latest DVD's playing on a big screen.

INFORMATION
Admin & entries: Contact Jodie Davis: 021 1873074. admin@epicevents.co.nz General enquiries: Contact Nick Reader 021 983 766 email nick@epicevents.co.nz

WARNING
Take extreme care when crossing the rail way lines into the event. There are at least 2 to cross!

all off the website

[krad_nz]

What event is this?

This will tell you what you need to know. (http://www.epicevents.co.nz/page/9-Desert-Storm)

[SpikedPunch]

What event is this?

http://www.epicevents.co.nz/page/9-Desert-Storm
Super excited :banana: Taken leave for the friday before and the monday after even. Think it matters if I write one bike on the registration and show up with a different one?:o Might change bikes between now and then...:banana:

[oldskool]

It looks like a great fun event for the whole family. Another chance to try out me new tent! Awesome!

[oldguy]

What event is this?


Check this link of this years event.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1391006#post1391006

I hope to be there again. hopefully on a new bike.

[oldskool]

Check this link of this years event.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1391006#post1391006

I hope to be there again. hopefully on a new bike.

Nice pix and it looks a whole lot of fun. Have to agree with all the others in the other thread, the water shot looks cool. I love (warm) river crossings! What kinda bike you aiming for?

I hope to go too!

[tnarg]

Hopefully can get some dollars together. Its not one to miss, will be my 4th and I highly recommend camping there as you get to experience the whole of desert storm. Heaps of fun.

[oldguy]

Nice pix and it looks a whole lot of fun. Have to agree with all the others in the other thread, the water shot looks cool. I love (warm) river crossings! What kinda bike you aiming for?

I hope to go too!
that water is friggin cold, wouldn't mind a 250 2smoker it all comes down to money, problem is I don't have any:angry:

[krad_nz]

Hmmm, maybe I'll leave the snorkel on the KDX after all. That crossing looks
pretty deep.
Some of the smaller bikes would have to be carried over?

[B0000M]

that crossing looks like nothing, no bike should have problems with going thru there, except for 50s etc and cheese's old rm250

[oldskool]

that crossing looks like nothing, no bike should have problems with going thru there, except for 50s etc and cheese's old rm250
sheesh my little XR would piss through that, and yeah an old 2 stroker might bog down once it smells wet wet.

[B0000M]

sheesh my little XR would piss through that, and yeah an old 2 stroker might bog down once it smells wet wet.

interesting, i had a mate with a 96 xr250, it didnt like water either!

[oldskool]

interesting, i had a mate with a 96 xr250, it didnt like water either!
they don't make them like they used to, suggest to him to try using 95 octane, it might help! :shit:

[kezzafish]

i had a 79 xr that didn't like water so i flipped it into the river... piece of shit, i'm still dark about what that bike put me through.

Anyway.. on topic, this'll be my fourth Desret storm and i wouldn't miss it for anything. What someone else said about camping there is very true, it's an awesome laugh. And you can test out your hangovered riding skills on the sunday

[B0000M]

my crew will be there. should be at least 5 of us

[bvaut]

that crossing looks like nothing, no bike should have problems with going thru there, except for 50s etc and cheese's old rm250

I remember a CRF250 had a water problem on the Gisbourne ride lately, care to explain Booom??

[cheese]

that crossing looks like nothing, no bike should have problems with going thru there, except for 50s etc and cheese's old rm250

Ha ha the old RM at the river. I've never been so pissed off with a bike in my life. Waiting for an hour for Sam to go back and get some tools......... With a RM upside down to drain the water out of where ever the fuck it got and it breaking down 10 more times on the way back.... Fuck I have Suzuki bikes.

[EXCDirt]

This looks like an awesome event.
I'm just getting into the dirt bike action but want to give it a go.
Any ideas about feul milage out of an Rmz 450 with a 7 litre tank????
65km? I'm thinkin it wont be fun to push it very far.

[soundbeltfarm]

you'll be sweet mate with that distance

[EXCDirt]

Cool.
It's on then!
Better get practicing my riding. I'm still getting a handle on the Rmz.
It's much faster than my other bike ( A street magic:laugh:)

I'll get there eventually.

[4stroke]

easy as man, i used to do 100km on my crf450, but that was on the dregs lol

[westie]

Mean!
Me and neets416 will be coming. I'm bringing a pink seated ponsonby bike and neets416 has her flash bike:o:scooter:
bc4eva is dumb and flies back from the uk on the same weekend so will miss it.

[courts]

You have or hate???? lets be clear...... i'm sure it was you told me it was the best bike you owned -apart from the light pink one....

[courts]

Ha ha the old RM at the river. I've never been so pissed off with a bike in my life. Waiting for an hour for Sam to go back and get some tools......... With a RM upside down to drain the water out of where ever the fuck it got and it breaking down 10 more times on the way back.... Fuck I have Suzuki bikes.

woops. see above

[B0000M]

I remember a CRF250 had a water problem on the Gisbourne ride lately, care to explain Booom??

im not familiar with this said issue. couldve been the ride i missed

[bvaut]

im not familiar with this said issue. couldve been the ride i missed

The Waipaoa School ride bring back memories ???

[B0000M]

The Waipaoa School ride bring back memories ???

i know of a RM125 which had water issues, didnt see any CRFs not going, whos was it? even a hummer made it around a wet day there lol

[bc4eva]

Mean!
Me and neets416 will be coming. I'm bringing a pink seated ponsonby bike and neets416 has her flash bike:o:scooter:
bc4eva is dumb and flies back from the uk on the same weekend so will miss it.

and on that note, whats the chance of postponing the ride by a week?...........:stupid: Didnt think so :)

[Ride it till the red]

I take it a RM250 should make it round on a tank? (Never really considered kms when riding) Will be up there with any luck!

[krad_nz]

Right, just booked Punch's, brothers and my spot for this. :third:

Can anyone suggest a place where I can get a 0.3L (or kg?) fire extinguisher from? One of the small ones.

[kezzafish]

Right, just booked Punch's, brothers and my spot for this. :third:

Can anyone suggest a place where I can get a 0.3L (or kg?) fire extinguisher from? One of the small ones.

they sell em at the evernt for 30 bucks but you may be able to get one now off them if that's what you're after? call epic events

[Atomic]

Right, just booked Punch's, brothers and my spot for this. :third:

Can anyone suggest a place where I can get a 0.3L (or kg?) fire extinguisher from? One of the small ones.

You can usually save $5 or so if you look on trademe but iv always bought mine from EPIC to save the hassle.

[Crisis management]

Can anyone suggest a place where I can get a 0.3L (or kg?) fire extinguisher from? One of the small ones.

Try a marine supplier, I've always found them at westhaven...you're in Chowick? Try Half Moon Bay marina, there is a chandlery there which may have them.

Also, figure out a way to mount them on the bike before you go.....they bloody hurt if you stick them in your camelback and decide to have a lie down!

[Atomic]

Also, figure out a way to mount them on the bike before you go.....they bloody hurt if you stick them in your camelback and decide to have a lie down!

Another tip is to empty them! makes em lighter!
But thats wrong, your not allowed to do that! :rolleyes:

[SpikedPunch]

Right, just booked Punch's, brothers and my spot for this. :third:


Might I just add: :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:
...Okay, I'm done.:D
Anyone know where and how to put the little extinguishers? I figured maybe duct tape them somewhere? No room in my camelback really.

[B0000M]

Might I just add: :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:
...Okay, I'm done.:D
Anyone know where and how to put the little extinguishers? I figured maybe duct tape them somewhere? No room in my camelback really.

the ones me and my mates have had come with a mounting bracket, mount the bracket to your front guard with 2 bolts, then stick the extiguisher in the bracket. put some insulation tape around the extinguisher and the bracekt so when you crash it doesnt fall out. also wrap some extra tape around so when you crash real good you have more to tape it on with again.

can get these extingushers for $18 from a sports excersize equipment place on the pakuranga road, they used to sell them on tardme. i could dig up their email address if anyone wants it

[oldskool]

the ones me and my mates have had come with a mounting bracket, mount the bracket to your front guard with 2 bolts, then stick the extiguisher in the bracket. put some insulation tape around the extinguisher and the bracekt so when you crash it doesnt fall out. also wrap some extra tape around so when you crash real good you have more to tape it on with again.

can get these extingushers for $18 from a sports excersize equipment place on the pakuranga road, they used to sell them on tardme. i could dig up their email address if anyone wants it
With all that tape wrapped around the CO2 metal can, you're bound to break nails tearing it off in a hurry. Fires can get out of control real fast. You'd think by now they'd have come up with something soft to hold the chemical agent in, like a miniature garden sprayer. Sodium Bicarbonate is one of the best fire extinguishing agents, it can be mixed up at home. hmmm maybe theres a market in that.

[B0000M]

i was meaning wrap more tape just around the extinguiser itself as spome spare tape. as far as sticking the extinguisher to the bracket, 1 or 2 loops is enough.

at the end of the day tho, if my bike catches fire in the bush, and the bush catehces fire too, im not going to hang around with a pindick little extinguisher thats probably only good for putting out a candle, im fucken gone, fuck ya forest thats what insurance is for.

[oldskool]

i was meaning wrap more tape just around the extinguiser itself as spome spare tape. as far as sticking the extinguisher to the bracket, 1 or 2 loops is enough.

at the end of the day tho, if my bike catches fire in the bush, and the bush catehces fire too, im not going to hang around with a pindick little extinguisher thats probably only good for putting out a candle, im fucken gone, fuck ya forest thats what insurance is for.

:shit::gob: :blank: nothin much to preserve down that part of the country anyway :whocares::innocent:


just saw this in the herald today.... know anything about it?
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10548716

[B0000M]

just saw this in the herald today.... know anything about it?
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10548716

was that aimed at me or in general?

[oldskool]

was that aimed at me or in general?
no cheap shots from me my man, I wouldn't accuse you of such a thing! :sweatdrop
Merely a reminder of the dangers of an out of control fire! :sunny:

[krad_nz]

Found some cheap extinguishers.
Here... (http://www.burnsco.co.nz/Products_28.aspx?CategoryId=40&ProductId=6605)

Ordered 3 of these bad boys. $19.95 each 0.4L. :niceone:

Got in touch with someone from Epic Events to ask if they required the extinguisher to be of a certain type. Ie: chemical, foam etc.... They had no preference so these should be sweet. They come with a mounting bracket of some description.

[B0000M]

Found some cheap extinguishers.
Here... (http://www.burnsco.co.nz/Products_28.aspx?CategoryId=40&ProductId=6605)

Ordered 3 of these bad boys. $19.95 each 0.4L. :niceone:

Got in touch with someone from Epic Events to ask if they required the extinguisher to be of a certain type. Ie: chemical, foam etc.... They had no preference so these should be sweet. They come with a mounting bracket of some description.

glue the top on. they fall off over rough stuff. been there had that lol

[krad_nz]

glue the top on. they fall off over rough stuff. been there had that lol

Cheers mate, will do!

[Atomic]

Anyone else gonna enter the high jump comp on the saturday evening? Hope I dont chicken out!

[warewolf]

at the end of the day tho, if my bike catches fire in the bush, and the bush catehces fire too, im not going to hang around with a pindick little extinguisher thats probably only good for putting out a candle, im fucken gone, fuck ya forest thats what insurance is for.Safety first, that's for sure.

BUT part of the reason for every bike having one is that you should have a steady stream of supplies... hopefully, but of course there's Murphy's Law. The few times I've seen fires dealt to, the site has been littered with spent extinguishers.

[kezzafish]

Anyone else gonna enter the high jump comp on the saturday evening? Hope I dont chicken out!

ha haaaa, onya mate. not a chance i'll enter but i'll wave my KB flag and cheer you on!

[krad_nz]

I had better start thinking about what I need for this event I guess.

[Atomic]

ha haaaa, onya mate. not a chance i'll enter but i'll wave my KB flag and cheer you on!

haha cheers! Yeah ill check the ramp/hill out first, if its too rough I wont bother. Not too worried about hitting the jump but having 1000 people watching is a bit off putting...


I had better start thinking about what I need for this event I guess.

1. Bike
2. Helmet & Boots
3. Y fronts x2

[4stroke]

na not me, i could garentee that id be the first one into the ambo....

[kezzafish]

who's keen to meet up then? are you going 4stroke? i'll PM my number to anyone keen to meat up. From memory (it's not too flash) i'm pretty sure there's reception there?
So we can txt on the day for a race..... bringith it!

[secondfield]

Look Kezza' most of the men on the forum here are not gay. Stop hassling everyone for a hookup... :laugh:

[kezzafish]

eat ya ming you slag

[Ktmboy]

who's keen to meet up then? are you going 4stroke? i'll PM my number to anyone keen to meat up. From memory (it's not too flash) i'm pretty sure there's reception there?
So we can txt on the day for a race..... bringith it!

Yeah, I'd been keen to meet up with the clan from the Wellington Shire.:finger:
Maybe the 6 fingered folks from the Naki as well if they can find their way there??:nya:

4stroke and myself will be with the Rodney MCC/ Spectrum Motorcycles crew close to sign on (rock star parking I believe). We'll also have a big white eazi up with The Kawasaki Sandpit banner attached. Chilly bin will have compulsory ice and green bottles inserted for post ride drinks.
However we are staying in the capital of carrot country for the two nights.
Kezzafish lets go a ridin!!!:woohoo:
4 stroke will be a tad conservative on this ride I believe due to earlier circumstances.

[Ktmboy]

Fark, didn't realise Kezza was a bitch...

[secondfield]

Yeah ... full on.

Go look at his profile picture (quickly before he changes it) ..

If that aint evidence i dont know what is ..:blink:

[kezzafish]

twhat? i've got a cock buddy. i'll show ya when i piss on ya!!!!
Ha haaaaaa, i've got myself in a bit of trouble. Yeah mate. phone number sent, send me yours cos one of us will forget. Gis a hoon on your missus too bro? i'll buy one if i love it. you're riding the 300??

[4stroke]

yeah he'll be on his lil 300, i didnt know you were comming down tony? but all good im looking foward to it yeah all keen for some more guys t thrash, n me going slow.... na ill go hell for leather till i get tired, then ill go back to ktmboys speed.

[secondfield]

Ah sweet' me n 4 stroke can talk broken collarbone talk... :laugh:

[kezzafish]

Coooool. As long as someone on their Euro trash shits on Dave (my mate on YZF450) cos he needs converting. Fuck it i'll shit on him. It'll be his first ride since he broke his thumb at the ripper!

[4stroke]

Ah sweet' me n 4 stroke can talk broken collarbone talk... :laugh:

yeah man, ive done two lol, both sides

[kezzafish]

Ah sweet' me n 4 stroke can talk broken collarbone talk... :laugh:

whatever poof, talking will be done on the trail...... socialising homo

[Ktmboy]

yeah he'll be on his lil 300, i didnt know you were comming down tony? but all good im looking foward to it yeah all keen for some more guys t thrash, n me going slow.... na ill go hell for leather till i get tired, then ill go back to ktmboys speed.

Jeez now I've raked up the fuckin tit pulla from Dargaville. You must have soft hands now 4stroke. Bout time you hit the hay, nearly time to wake up again:laugh:

You should fit in well with Kezzafish. His arse is hairyer than yours.

[kezzafish]

haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa, sucker. Secondfield uses that pic instead of "REDTUBE" (don't pretend you don't know what redtube is)

[4stroke]

yeah 6 hours n ill be up again but im this thread is a good laugh at the mo, na hands are hard as, cowshit drys them out, i spose id beter hit it see you boys lata

[secondfield]

socialising homo

Eh? your the one that talked me into tha storm ...

I said 'lets go the weekend after and flog around the base of the mountain when no-one there cuz'

You reckon'd 'nah mate, its all about meeting people ... waaaa'

hehe :shifty:

Anyway, it'll be a mint weekend!

[kezzafish]

that was an excuse so i wasn't stuck talking to you cunt. Ha haaaaaaaaaaa

[noobi]

Fuk im pissed I cant go to this
:bye:

From the amount of trash talking going on already it probably would have been epic
I didnt know our southern brothers were so :bash: :confused: :spanking: :eek: :love:

[kezzafish]

fukken cool? lol

[krad_nz]

Jez, you guys sounds like a bunch of women. :done:

[4stroke]

Jez, you guys sounds like a bunch of women. :done:

pfft wateva, just a bit of warm up slaging, gets ya ready for the day.
your comming down arnt ya krad

[krad_nz]

Yeah mate, I'll be there.
Will be good to catch up. Well, you guys will leave me for dead so 'catch up' is probably a bad choice of words.

Anyway.... Just put up the tent this evening, just to make sure everything is there.


So is there an address I can put into the GPS so that I get to the camp site?

Also, are we meant to get some sort of ticket or something? Or do we show them I.D on entry or some such? I haven't received any sort of ticket...

[secondfield]

Krad,

Apparently they won't let anyone in who has a sidestand on their bike too.....

[krad_nz]

.....:second:......

I had just added a new aero stand too. Helps with seat grabs I hear.

[SpikedPunch]

Yeah mate, I'll be there.
So is there an address I can put into the GPS so that I get to the camp site?

From zee website:



VENUE


Karioi Station Road, Karioi Forest, State Highway 49, Ohakune. Event base is located off SH.49 about half way between Ohakune and Waiouru. Look for, large Epic Events signs and orange arrows on SH.49.

[kezzafish]

Also, are we meant to get some sort of ticket or something? Or do we show them I.D on entry or some such? I haven't received any sort of ticket...

not too sure about this but i haven't received anything either and from memory they have a "VIP" list at the gate when you arrive or maybe it's at the sign in/registration on Sat morn. I dunno..... it'll be mint bro. don't forget your bike

[secondfield]

When you registerd' you should have got an email with a ref number on it, this was also on the online form after you completed filling in your details...

Print it out and take it ....

[Ride it till the red]

Didn't get this for some reason.... Although my name went up on the confirmed list online.

Is there anything in it that I might need to know?

Any chance someone could forward it to me at James@Purdie.co.nz ?

Can't wait!

[SpikedPunch]

Didn't get this for some reason.... Although my name went up on the confirmed list online.

Is there anything in it that I might need to know?

Any chance someone could forward it to me at James@Purdie.co.nz ?

Can't wait!
Did you get an invoice email thing? The ref # is on the bottom of it. No important details, just reads back to you all the stuff you paid for & info you sent - dinners, t shirts, contact details etc.

[Oper8r]

hey guys, I don't know any of you but have been on this forum for a while, if you see a white Holden Captiva with 'pumpt' on it and 2 x auckland looking fellas come up an say g'day this weekend at DStorm. cheers

[kezzafish]

wow. just finnished workin on bike to head off tomorrow... new: tyre, tube, chain, sprocket, oil, pads, checked and double checked. time to get some sleep... 450 dollars and 4 hours work later. madness. better be worth it Nick Reader lol

[4stroke]

im heading down to aukcs shortly to pick up the husky, problem is i got kicked last nite (fkn cows) and i think i got a crcked eye socket or somthing cos my eye brow is killing me, but ive had my cup of cement and hardened up we'll see how i get on.

[A&R]

Check this link of this years event.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1391006#post1391006

I hope to be there again. hopefully on a new bike.

Sorry won't be there. Bloody expensive for six of us as the two olders kids are classed at adults and there's no family pass.

Never seen those pics before john. especialy the water shot of me that was pretty awesome. hope you and Jean have a great time though.:niceone:

[oldguy]

Sorry won't be there. Bloody expensive for six of us as the two olders kids are classed at adults and there's no family pass.

Never seen those pics before john. especialy the water shot of me that was pretty awesome. hope you and Jean have a great time though.:niceone:

Wont be there ether, same reason, well at the moment I just don't have the money.
Hey Andy, check that link, all the pics I took

http://www.flickr.com/gp/16493212@N07/9Dze5v

[westie]

That was great fun. Loved the expert parts especially the boulder field and the big berms on other parts of the trail.
My noisey rm125 made it round! even with a blown rear shock and other stuff falling off.
Thanks heaps epic.

Full credit to Lance on the rmz no 88(atomic) at the high jump for early showmanship. Bummer you and mike didn't make it to the last round.

[chop]

Brilliant ride... sundays tracks were way better than saturday

[courts]

im heading down to aukcs shortly to pick up the husky, problem is i got kicked last nite (fkn cows) and i think i got a crcked eye socket or somthing cos my eye brow is killing me, but ive had my cup of cement and hardened up we'll see how i get on.

Nice one:clap:. get on alright?

[Arven]

Wheres MY Credit Flinn!!?!? :msn-wink: Just because i got knocked out first! :P

Anyone got any pics / Vids of the High jumps??

[SpikedPunch]

No riding photos unfortunatley :( Kinda busy when those were happening. Wanted to get vids of river crossings on the sunday but my batteries died >_<
Had a great time. Sat was mint weather, great views. The sunday trail was def better, but I'd never ridden in mud before so it took a little while to get used to it. (not fall over all the time - I was a bit of a moving roadblock at the start, managed to get mysef run over :() The middle of the east track was my favourite, prob because it was less cut up due to people taking shortcuts. The mx track in the middle of nowhere was cool too. And the meals were yum, even for a vegie like me. Def be back next year, gotta show some of the bits I didn't do so well on what for! Good job epic events :yes:

[oldskool]

No riding photos unfortunatley :( Kinda busy when those were happening. Wanted to get vids of river crossings on the sunday but my batteries died >_<
Had a great time. Sat was mint weather, great views. The sunday trail was def better, but I'd never ridden in mud before so it took a little while to get used to it. (not fall over all the time - I was a bit of a moving roadblock at the start, managed to get mysef run over :() The middle of the east track was my favourite, prob because it was less cut up due to people taking shortcuts. The mx track in the middle of nowhere was cool too. And the meals were yum, even for a vegie like me. Def be back next year, gotta show some of the bits I didn't do so well on what for! Good job epic events :yes:

Glad to hear you had a great time and your bike didn't give you grief. :niceone:
I see Krad used his butt plug, I hope he remembered to remove it! :msn-wink:

[kezzafish]

yeah good stuff. Met "open8r" KTMBOY and 4stroke but didn't get around to organising a ride with any of ya. bugger. hard enough to have everone in our own camp ready to go!

That mud was wicked and the massive grip on saturday was cool too but the dust is a wee bit cunty.

Sorry atomic i got lazy with camera again and didn't take any high jump pics

[Atomic]

Friday night at Sunbeam motel was a good one, good company and plenty of drinking.
Saturday
First loop attempted the 50km trail with Arven, Westie, and some others , got lost and went bush bashing, eventually found my way home.
Second loop, completed the 50km with Evil Twin, K6K and Arven.
Nervously lined up for the high jump, Arven was there to hold my hand and Westie and Neetz gave me the encouragment to not pull out! First jump was pathetic but luckily made it through, went big for the next round and flat landed, every round from here on in was the same, too big and overshot the landing, bottomed out suspension every time, made it to 4th man left and then got eliminated...I dont know how the others kept going, feels like my spine and neck are compressed, my wrists are stuffed and my feet are bruised.
Watched the enduro which was pretty cool, those guys have some serious skill!
We all opted out of riding sunday due to being worn out and crap weather, went to Taupo hot springs instead!

Good trails, good people, good food (Powder Horn Ohakune, $24 steak burger!), good weekend.

[4stroke]

Nice one:clap:. get on alright?

yeah ok i guess, was a bit slow on it really, and slow on the bike, but owell i still made it.
good to meet ya kezzafish and secondfield.
i didnt relise you were at the sunbeam atomic, i had the green holeden rodeo with the husky and the kdx on the back, was on the piss with all the loud fukers lol, neets you refer to is the chick on the crf250 that drowned?

[kezzafish]

yeah ok i guess, was a bit slow on it really, and slow on the bike, but owell i still made it.
good to meet ya kezzafish and secondfield.
i didnt relise you were at the sunbeam atomic, i had the green holeden rodeo with the husky and the kdx on the back, was on the piss with all the loud fukers lol, neets you refer to is the chick on the crf250 that drowned?

yeah you too mate. ya should've come for a hoon sunday. it was totally different riding to sat (cos of the rain) had a blast and got coated. anyone find some orange progrip goggles on the second A loop on the east trail on sunday? lol. i ate shit and they must've come off but i was too busy trying to get back up and take off before the boys passed me! lol

[Atomic]

yeah ok i guess, was a bit slow on it really, and slow on the bike, but owell i still made it.
good to meet ya kezzafish and secondfield.
i didnt relise you were at the sunbeam atomic, i had the green holeden rodeo with the husky and the kdx on the back, was on the piss with all the loud fukers lol, neets you refer to is the chick on the crf250 that drowned?

Yeah we were in room 9 right next to you guys. Black XR6 with trailer.
Yeah Anita, are you the guys who swapped her bike with your Husky?

Good night though, the Motel manager wasnt too pleased with us, he came out half a dozen times to tell us to shut up!

[4stroke]

Yeah we were in room 9 right next to you guys. Black XR6 with trailer.
Yeah Anita, are you the guys who swapped her bike with your Husky?

Good night though, the Motel manager wasnt too pleased with us, he came out half a dozen times to tell us to shut up!

oh tru, fark so close and didnt even know aye lol. yeah i was in room 8, yeah well sort of she got the demo te250 from brent at spectrum mcs ( the green sv6 ute) howd she like the husky? i think we had 6 huskys down there with us.
i dont remember the motel manager i was pretty fkd aye, too many pain killers and a few burbies n i was spinning lol. you did prety well in the high jump, fk did some people pogo themselves, specially criss power at the end when he bounced right off the bike. wish i hadnt loaded up aye would have liked to have a go at the endurocross.

[Atomic]

oh tru, fark so close and didnt even know aye lol. yeah i was in room 8, yeah well sort of she got the demo te250 from brent at spectrum mcs ( the green sv6 ute) howd she like the husky? i think we had 6 huskys down there with us.
i dont remember the motel manager i was pretty fkd aye, too many pain killers and a few burbies n i was spinning lol. you did prety well in the high jump, fk did some people pogo themselves, specially criss power at the end when he bounced right off the bike. wish i hadnt loaded up aye would have liked to have a go at the endurocross.

She didnt get to ride it, Taupo hot springs instead of riding seemed like the go on Sunday. Cheers though man, done my best but got pretty messy towards the end, I was sore as fuk from flat landing the high jump and my body was shutting down, wrists, neck, back all had enough! They needed to make the landing further out.

[4stroke]

She didnt get to ride it, Taupo hot springs instead of riding seemed like the go on Sunday. Cheers though man, done my best but got pretty messy towards the end, I was sore as fuk from flat landing the high jump and my body was shutting down, wrists, neck, back all had enough! They needed to make the landing further out.

oh nice hot pools would have been mint to.
yeah i bet, there was some nasty landings, seemed prety steep and not much of a landing either.

[Ktmboy]

yeah good stuff. Met "open8r" KTMBOY and 4stroke but didn't get around to organising a ride with any of ya. bugger. hard enough to have everone in our own camp ready to go!

That mud was wicked and the massive grip on saturday was cool too but the dust is a wee bit cunty.

Sorry atomic i got lazy with camera again and didn't take any high jump pics

I came a door knocking Sunday but missed you guys, damn. Saw you disappearing all loaded up heading for home, next time is a must.
On Sunday I was one of the first out there and she was just like Riverhead on a good day. On my second lap the surface was mint especially with only about 3km of road as opposed to about 10-15k on Saturday. Still managed to take out a tree on one of those fast dark tracks through the trees full on. Tad lucky (tree hugger):argh:

Bloody big weekend with 4 loops of the big track on Sat plus the 30k and 10k and then 2 big loops on Sunday.

I have a question for the organisers tho.

The weather forecast was for showers/rain on Sat evening and on Sunday. Why didn't they have swap the tracks around so that the west loop with all the roads in it was on Sunday. Wouldn't have had a dust problem then.!

[westie]

Wheres MY Credit Flinn!!?!? :msn-wink: Just because i got knocked out first! :P

Anyone got any pics / Vids of the High jumps??

Fkn classic. Didn't know you rode proper bikes as well. Nice wheelie on the avatar.
You guys were like kids at a toy store. Bloody good show!

[Arven]

"Proper Bikes" eh!!? Yeah man.. had to get rid of my R1 tho.. too many tickets and losses of licences... i'm pretty darn unlucky when it comes to the fuzz.... I love dirt tho. You can be a complete crazy ass nut and don't have to worry about that sort of stuff...

But there is a different buzz in getting your knee down at 160kph!!!

[kezzafish]

I came a door knocking Sunday but missed you guys, damn. Saw you disappearing all loaded up heading for home, next time is a must.
On Sunday I was one of the first out there and she was just like Riverhead on a good day. On my second lap the surface was mint especially with only about 3km of road as opposed to about 10-15k on Saturday. Still managed to take out a tree on one of those fast dark tracks through the trees full on. Tad lucky (tree hugger):argh:

Bloody big weekend with 4 loops of the big track on Sat plus the 30k and 10k and then 2 big loops on Sunday.

I have a question for the organisers tho.

The weather forecast was for showers/rain on Sat evening and on Sunday. Why didn't they have swap the tracks around so that the west loop with all the roads in it was on Sunday. Wouldn't have had a dust problem then.!

ha haaa, yeah i was going my hardest. Had a wicked run and a couple of slams. the surface was awesome and variation was wicked too. there were places with major grip and the slick stuff was cooool. i was all over the show! and the little stretches of road for a breather were just right (sunday).

The boys were a bit weakened with Brendan's collar bone and Dave's thumb and Pat got a flat. They weren't keen for another loop so we called it a day. That'd be my only disappointment for the weekend as i don't feel very sore/stiff and kinda regret not doing more. But it's no fun on your own or with people waiting for ya.

Yeah definately next time, i was gassing up my mates all week about how we were gonna kick some Aucklanders asses!! lol. I even had visions of starting a KB "trail ranking" thread! was my fault we didn't get to go for a blast so you're in 1st, i'm in 2nd and 4stroke's in 3rd (for not doing Sunday) lol

Did ya have a hoon round the mini MX track on the east loop? i had a major moment over the jump... landed with my front wheel in the sky... twice!

that's true about the road sections on the West loop, they were a bit long. they shoulda opened the east loop saturday

[alistair1]

Wheres MY Credit Flinn!!?!? :msn-wink: Just because i got knocked out first! :P

Anyone got any pics / Vids of the High jumps??

i found this on drd.co.nz

[Atomic]

i found this on drd.co.nz


Cheers Alistair!

[secondfield]

That was my first desert storm / 2 day trailride / campout. Really enjoyed it too. Must apologise to the boys for getting pissed all the way there and raiding the chilli bin at midnite swearing and making a mess. :bash:

The riding was primo' 4th gear whoops and all that good stuff. Enjoyed the rock garden, pretty straight forward loops with no nasty surprises. Wasnt over the moon with a few issues I had (extinguisher coming loose, slowing me down..) binned the bike once toward the end of the day and slammed my recently healed collarbone, suspecting another crack in her.

That dust was crazy! took to wearing my shades and chucked my goggles (scratched)... eyelids were welded shut when i woke up sunday morning, hehe, even after a wash in the river sat arvo. Sunday I took it easy in the morning, got my suspension tuned by ritchie.. and as fate would have it met chop and chris birch while getting a coffee. I was stoked. Went out to do the west loop on my own and eased into it finally finding my pace about 20 minutes into the ride. The rain we had was great! a completely different set of riding conditions sunday.

Ha' there was once crazy dude on an rmz 450 sunday arvo who insisted on riding the endurocross track about half a dozen times. ... shit, im sure every time he leapt off that bank into the river he bounced off that sucker, headfirst into the drink.:whocares: Talk about a stickler for punishment! good on him, everyone in the pits who could see him was giving him a shout out....

Good to meet (briefly) all the KB'ers out there. We will have to be a bit more organised next time and do a run together (drinks and riding!). As we all like to say, 'the more the merirer!' . Cheers...

[Arven]

i found this on drd.co.nz

HAHA! thats gotta be bad for Lances EGO!

Cool pic! you can even see your dad and Finn in the background! :rockon:

[dammad1]

I came a door knocking Sunday but missed you guys, damn. Saw you disappearing all loaded up heading for home, next time is a must.
On Sunday I was one of the first out there and she was just like Riverhead on a good day. On my second lap the surface was mint especially with only about 3km of road as opposed to about 10-15k on Saturday. Still managed to take out a tree on one of those fast dark tracks through the trees full on. Tad lucky (tree hugger):argh:

Bloody big weekend with 4 loops of the big track on Sat plus the 30k and 10k and then 2 big loops on Sunday.

I have a question for the organisers tho.

The weather forecast was for showers/rain on Sat evening and on Sunday. Why didn't they have swap the tracks around so that the west loop with all the roads in it was on Sunday. Wouldn't have had a dust problem then.!

Man that was good going, on the Saturday I did 3 x 35's and one of the 53, got high sided on the last lap of the day leaving my a bit sore on Sunday so we flagged it and went home.

Good weekend though and i'm looking forward to next year.

[Ktmboy]

Man that was good going, on the Saturday I did 3 x 35's and one of the 53, got high sided on the last lap of the day leaving my a bit sore on Sunday so we flagged it and went home.

Good weekend though and i'm looking forward to next year.

Yep, feeling a tad tired on Monday.

As Secondfield said the ole eyes feel like a day welding with no goggles. Chop and eye <_< both wear contacts to ride only. Jeez that dust is like grinding past with them in.. Missus thinks I've been on the piss all weekend.;)

[Oper8r]

Hey Kezza, good to meet you guys the other day. For anyone reading I have heaps of photos of the high jump, if someone could tell my how to post pictures on here I will load them up..!
Also I am loading some helmet cam footage up on youtube, had to cut out a bit, here is one: - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iitJNgqEqw

Loading the boulder part up soon, takes a while... if you have good b/band, hit the 'high quality' bit just under the viewing bit, it looks a hell of a lot better.
I was knackered after one day, had a bit of a guts ache problem, but still had a blast. cheers

[secondfield]

Gotta love that rock climb eh.. lucky it wasn't rendered invisible from the dust..:wacko:

sweet footage, a fine representation of a choice day!

[kezzafish]

Hey Kezza, good to meet you guys the other day. For anyone reading I have heaps of photos of the high jump, if someone could tell my how to post pictures on here I will load them up..!
Also I am loading some helmet cam footage up on youtube, had to cut out a bit, here is one: - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iitJNgqEqw

Loading the boulder part up soon, takes a while... if you have good b/band, hit the 'high quality' bit just under the viewing bit, it looks a hell of a lot better.
I was knackered after one day, had a bit of a guts ache problem, but still had a blast. cheers

yeah good to meet you too mate. Nice footage. i watched all your clips... i like the tree crash ha haaa that guy behind ya was a close call, woohoo. The sound is really good on your clips. what cam is it? is the mic. mounted seperately from the cam?

[Arven]

Hey Kezza, good to meet you guys the other day. For anyone reading I have heaps of photos of the high jump, if someone could tell my how to post pictures on here I will load them up..!
Also I am loading some helmet cam footage up on youtube, had to cut out a bit, here is one: - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iitJNgqEqw

Loading the boulder part up soon, takes a while... if you have good b/band, hit the 'high quality' bit just under the viewing bit, it looks a hell of a lot better.
I was knackered after one day, had a bit of a guts ache problem, but still had a blast. cheers

You can attach them through the Additional Options in your reply window. Down the bottom you will have Manage Attachments and you can attach 4 at a time.

I would be keen on getting a copy of them if you want to email a few through to my email address? But if they are full resolution it may take a while to upload! Send them through 5 at a time to stuff@atomic13.co.nz if you like?

Cheers mate.

[secondfield]

Was that you arven jumping the kxf?

[Arven]

Yeah i was on the 450 number 46... I shoulda shown off more like lance and i mighta made it onto the Dirt rider mag and the Desert storm email like lance! haha. Nah its all good fun.

[Atomic]

Yeah i was on the 450 number 46... I shoulda shown off more like lance and i mighta made it onto the Dirt rider mag and the Desert storm email like lance! haha. Nah its all good fun.

Wasnt showing off! I was struggling to stay on my bike, cant ride with 500 odd spectators...the pressure!

[Oper8r]

You can attach them through the Additional Options in your reply window. Down the bottom you will have Manage Attachments and you can attach 4 at a time.

I would be keen on getting a copy of them if you want to email a few through to my email address? But if they are full resolution it may take a while to upload! Send them through 5 at a time to stuff@atomic13.co.nz if you like?

Cheers mate.

no worries, will put try and post some up soon. cheers

[Oper8r]

yeah good to meet you too mate. Nice footage. i watched all your clips... i like the tree crash ha haaa that guy behind ya was a close call, woohoo. The sound is really good on your clips. what cam is it? is the mic. mounted seperately from the cam?

I imported it from the states www.helmetcamera.com yeh, I run the mic just out of the back of my camebak, that why you can hear the bike when on the throttle, but never when I am swearing, haha

[Oper8r]

Yeah i was on the 450 number 46... I shoulda shown off more like lance and i mighta made it onto the Dirt rider mag and the Desert storm email like lance! haha. Nah its all good fun.

classic, I have got a couple of your here, will email you some hi-res one before i blow the broadband budget, the missus will think i have been watching porn again. cheers

[Oper8r]

ok, here goeas with the photos:beer: