Anglo American Motorcycle Club has a new rider [Archive]

Rob Taylor

11th December 2008, 20:35

The Anglo American Motorcycle club race team & Ktl Motorcycles have secured the talents of Nick Odermatt to pilot their new Ducati 999 race bike for the coming season.We would like to welcome Nick on to the team with Vicki Striefler and reckon its going to be an awesome year. So watch out for the black Ducati's:headbang:

roadracingoldfart

11th December 2008, 20:39

The Anglo American Motorcycle & Ktl Motorcycles have secured the talents of Nick Odermatt to pilot their new Ducati 999 race bike for the coming season.We would like to welcome Nick on to the team with Vicki Striefler and reckon its going to be an awesome year. So watch out for the black Ducati's:headbang:

Good news indeed for Nick.
Is he all excited about the corner Manfeild named after him ??
:shutup: :shit: lol.

Rob Taylor

11th December 2008, 20:55

Yes he is over the moon about it..He reckons he has Ducati red blood in his veins..Not sure about the corner thingy,hmmm thanks for that,not..LOL. His first race is this sunday at Puke....

CHOPPA

11th December 2008, 22:03

Good to hear! What racing is he going to be doing on it?

Her_C4

11th December 2008, 22:40

:2thumbsup

AWEsome news indeed - congrats to ... well all of you actually. Watch out for you all?? Bet ya' bottom dollar I will :banana::cool:

Nicksta

12th December 2008, 09:12

wow,... congratts Nicko!
will you tie your hair with the red and black scrunchies too?

roogazza

12th December 2008, 09:17

Rob Taylor

12th December 2008, 10:19

But but but, what about Dwoo ??? !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!We had an interesting year with Drew & learnt alot.;)...Drew has now gone his own way & we wish him well in his new endeavours...So on ward & upwards(Hopefully):yes:

slowpoke

12th December 2008, 11:25

Aaaaaaah, I saw his bikes for sale and wondered what he was up to. It'll be great to see him on the big banger. Good luck guys....and you Sticky Vicki!

GIXser

12th December 2008, 14:14

Good stuff,, great to see people are flocking to sponsor new people..:)

SPman

12th December 2008, 14:47

Especially in these times......

So, the Triumph's going?

flame

12th December 2008, 18:17

Yep...we really pleased to have Nicko on the team! Looking forward to a great season of F1,F2, and BEARs :) I wonder if he will suit the red and black hair ties??? best we talk to Ed about some hair extensions for Nick:D

MadDuck

12th December 2008, 18:22

Yep...we really pleased to have Nicko on the team!

Thats fantastic news. Glad to hear Nicko will be back out there racing again :wari:

But I really doubt the hair extensions or scrunchies will bode well with him :shutup:

MVnut

12th December 2008, 19:06

Great news, and the more racers on Italians the better. (Italy:2guns:Japan)

Rob Taylor

12th December 2008, 19:52

Shot down to Hamilton today with Cherry,Nicko & Pomy Dave & picked up the 999R.What an awesome bike it is..:Punk:.I will try and get Nicko to post his thoughts about the coming season. Cherry had to wipe his chin a couple of times when he first got his hands on it.Well thats what she reckoned anyway, aye Flame!!!!:shifty:

SlideMoto

13th December 2008, 06:14

We had an interesting year with Drew & learnt alot.;)...Drew has now gone his own way & we wish him well in his new endeavours...So on ward & upwards(Hopefully):yes:
Went his own way or was told to go his own way?

I bet he wishes you all well too.

Good to see Nick back on a Ducati where his heart clearly lies. Look forward to seeing him at Paeroa.

Clivoris

13th December 2008, 19:24

Massive skills team. I hope it all goes well.

FROSTY

14th December 2008, 10:56

Nicko you sly dog :innocent: Its really Good to see nice people working together.

Shaun P

14th December 2008, 16:31

Nice 1 champ'o great news!!

nicko

15th December 2008, 17:20

Very excited to be on board, great to be amongst a bunch of like-minded/passionate/nuts Ducati lovers ;)

Thanks heaps to Kerry from KTL and Rob, Dave etc from the Anglo team for all their efforts so far and only hope I can do the bike and team justice. Going to be good fun teaming up with Vicki as well who will hopefully let me know the secrets to punting a big v-twin round the track.

First race report from Puke will be up shortly, just can't wait to get on it again! All going well we'll be campaigning the bike at the tri-series, street meets and sound of thunder this summer so won't be short on track time and will have lots of chances to adjust to the bike and work on the setup.

Look out for the Anglo team at Manfield this weekend, seeya at the track.

p.s. hopefully someone's got some race shots from Puke on the weekend so I can update my profile pic!

ajturbo

16th December 2008, 19:49

this is GREAT news... it will be great to see you out there on a twin.. none of this triple shit any more eh!!!

just remember to tighten your front sprocket bolt eh!!!

SlideMoto

20th December 2008, 18:27

Wow! What a fantastic debut!

Heal up quick Nick ya poor bastard.

Well done Anglo/KTL team.

ajturbo

20th December 2008, 22:45

yer.. it was a GREAT shame to see poor nick hobbling around the pits...
was going to call him "drew" but i thought it would be very smart...

his bike looked good...... on one side, i wonder if kerry will notice?

shame i missed the early races...

and flame... thanks matey!!!! (dam luke left his shirt at home.. lucky for him, flame was leaving early this morning, meaning i could drop it off last night.... durring a police bliz on the M/way..)

Rob Taylor

21st December 2008, 19:50

Nick is completely gutted about being taken out on the second lap of the first F1 race of the first tri series event.Broken colar bone and a badly bruised foot.Its put paid to his racing for the next 8 weeks.But has not affected his atitude towards racing and is busting his gut to get back on the Ducati 999:Punk:.It will be already for him at the Sound of Thunder ,if he is up to it...(No pressure Nick,Honest:no:)Sooo lets Carry on racing....Hmmmm anybody want to race a 999 for the next 8 weeks.LOL:laugh:

Tony.OK

21st December 2008, 19:59

Hmmmm anybody want to race a 999 for the next 8 weeks.LOL:laugh:

Those things just don't seem to stay upright otherwise I would hahaa:laugh::laugh::laugh:

Hope Nick heals quick mate:rockon:

flame

21st December 2008, 20:11

Those things just don't seem to stay upright otherwise I would hahaa:laugh::laugh::laugh:

Hope Nick heals quick mate:rockon:

Was totally someone else's:spanking: poor judgment that unfortunately caused Nick to go down. Just lucky 999's such a tough bike and lyes down well eh!

And hey! dukes get tired easily alright! :bleh::msn-wink:

Rob Taylor

21st December 2008, 20:42

Wow! What a fantastic debut!

Heal up quick Nick ya poor bastard.

Well done Anglo/KTL team.

Yea it was abit out there:confused:...Thanks for the encouragement ,Im sure Nick appreciates it and the team will be busy getting his bike ready...He was taken out by another ,riding outside their ability.Shit happens..

ajturbo

21st December 2008, 21:23

put trainer wheels on .. and i'll be first in line..

Ivan

21st December 2008, 21:32

haha

Id be keen to race a 999;)

johan

21st December 2008, 21:57

That was an unlucky start! I hope he'll heal fast and good luck to the new team!

cheers
johan

wharfy

22nd December 2008, 20:59

Carry on racing....Hmmmm anybody want to race a 999 for the next 8 weeks.LOL:laugh:

Yeah, pick me !!
I might get my first clubmans win ? Oh and I'll be REAL carefull :)

driftn

23rd December 2008, 19:25

.Hmmmm anybody want to race a 999 for the next 8 weeks.LOL:laugh:

Ill give it a crack, But if it bites me I will be very upset

scracha

23rd December 2008, 19:41

Sooo lets Carry on racing....Hmmmm anybody want to race a 999 for the next 8 weeks.LOL:laugh:
Well i'd vote Johan but if you'e after someone with Ducati falling off experience then I'm free..........

Clivoris

23rd December 2008, 21:11

Jarrod Wintle is well known to be partial to twins.... He isn't bad on a motorcycle either.

Ivan

24th December 2008, 11:06

Jarrod Wintle is well known to be partial to twins.... He isn't bad on a motorcycle either.

he like my twin :blink:

popelli

24th December 2008, 17:28

Drew

28th December 2008, 09:19

he like my twin :blink:

Reckon he liked it about as much as liked the last Anglo bike methinks.:Oops:

HDTboy

28th December 2008, 11:13

Hmmmm anybody want to race a 999 for the next 8 weeks.LOL:laugh:

Call Two Smoker, he's got the free time, and knows how to ride pretty good (beat everyone in last years winter series)

Rob Taylor

28th December 2008, 18:43

Is the Anglo American club still going? I alwys wondered what happened to them after the split in the late 90's when 1/2 them left to form a chapter of the 45's and about 6 carried on with the club house in Otahuhu

Hi,Yes we are still going.More into riding and running the race team...Kerry,liam etc still at it...

Rob Taylor

28th December 2008, 18:45

Reckon he liked it about as much as liked the last Anglo bike methinks.:Oops:

Hey there Drew.Hows it all going????Got that 2 smoker going fast yet??:blink:

Rob Taylor

2nd April 2009, 17:24

It only seems like yesterday that we got Nick Odermatt on our 999 .He was unlucky to break his collar bone on the second outing:doctor:...He finished with some excellent racing at Paeroa & the Sound of Thunder plus a great first time run in the Cliff hanger:clap:...He has decided to do his OE and flew out today for 4 weeks in Thailand and some over god forsaken country then off to hang out with the poms:doh:..With the aim of getting to the isle of Man...:niceone:We wish him all the best for his future & will welcome him back on board when he returns(if its not toooo long). The bike is off to get checked over ,suspender work and hopefully some extra horses....So watch this space as we have a new rider in the pipe line,maybe.....

ajturbo

2nd April 2009, 17:29

dam you Rob.. i thought we agreed NOT to say anything untill the day................

hahahahahahahahhahahahahahah
i wish

Rob Taylor

2nd April 2009, 19:19

dam you Rob.. i thought we agreed NOT to say anything untill the day................

hahahahahahahahhahahahahahah
i wish
Sorry Bro.Couldnt help myself.Had to let the cat out of the bag.......:whistle:

Two Smoker

2nd April 2009, 20:00

Ill be keen to take the reigns over till Nicko gets back:niceone:...

Rob Taylor

2nd April 2009, 20:17

Ill be keen to take the reigns over till Nicko gets back:niceone:...

But do you have the Ducati passion????:whistle::wacko::pinch:;):beer:

SlideMoto

2nd April 2009, 20:33

It only seems like yesterday that we got Nick Odermatt on our 999 .He was unlucky to break his collar bone on the second outing:doctor:...He finished with some excellent racing at Paeroa & the Sound of Thunder plus a great first time run in the Cliff hanger:clap:...He has decided to do his OE and flew out today for 4 weeks in Thailand and some over god forsaken country then off to hang out with the poms:doh:..With the aim of getting to the isle of Man...:niceone:We wish him all the best for his future & will welcome him back on board when he returns(if its not toooo long).

What a shame, the first likable bloke on the team youv had yet.

So watch this space as we have a new rider in the pipe line,maybe.....
Do I get a prize for guessing Duke Nukem aka Jarred Wintle? Thats a big suprize.

flame

2nd April 2009, 21:06

What a shame, the first likable bloke on the team youv had yet.Hey....all the guys currently on the team are more than likable!!! and as for the chick....phoaaaaarrrrrrr:msn-wink: :bleh:

Do I get a prize for guessing Duke Nukem aka Jarred Wintle? Thats a big suprize.

Ya wont be surprised that your wrong then! No prize for you:lol:

sinfull

2nd April 2009, 21:17

Hey....all the guys currently on the team are more than likable!!! and as for the chick....phoaaaaarrrrrrr:msn-wink: :bleh:

Ya wont be surprised that your wrong then! No prize for you:lol:

Awww the chick on that team aint too bad either ..... oh aye too slow ! Shucks, now i feel a right goose !

Two Smoker

2nd April 2009, 21:20

But do you have the Ducati passion????:whistle::wacko::pinch:;):beer:

If i had the cash i would have a 1098R sitting in the garage right now!

Tony.OK

2nd April 2009, 22:01

Have I missed another bloody ph call...........................better put my cell # in my sig :doh:

Rob Taylor

3rd April 2009, 07:20

What a shame, the first likable bloke on the team youv had yet.

Do I get a prize for guessing Duke Nukem aka Jarred Wintle? Thats a big suprize.

It would be a big Surprise to us toooo:lol:

Rob Taylor

3rd April 2009, 07:26

If i had the cash i would have a 1098R sitting in the garage right now!

Yea wouldnt we all.They are bloody nice:clap:

Rob Taylor

3rd April 2009, 18:49

If i had the cash i would have a 1098R sitting in the garage right now!

So have you got a CV we can look at????:shifty:

Clivoris

3rd April 2009, 19:05

So have you got a CV we can look at????:shifty:

I have.:banana:

fi5hy

3rd April 2009, 19:18

Hell I,m keen to put my name in the hat

dangerous

3rd April 2009, 19:20

What a shame, the first likable bloke on the team youv had yet.

bugger off man... the last rider was very likable, top bloke considering he was white trash related ;)

Her_C4

3rd April 2009, 19:20

:laugh: a 999 in Clubmans sounds like a grand idea doesn't it? 1 careful lady rider? :laugh: I got plenty of CV's (none of them are mine though :eek:- does that matter?) :doh:

Kickaha

3rd April 2009, 20:10

:laugh: a 999 in Clubmans sounds like a grand idea doesn't it? 1 careful lady rider? :laugh: I got plenty of CV's (none of them are mine though :eek:- does that matter?) :doh:

Does it come with a stepladder?

cowpoos

3rd April 2009, 20:13

Does it come with a stepladder?
in your case...you'd need a fricken 5 ton fork lift...eh fatty!!

evol mas

3rd April 2009, 20:43

whats the deal with the ride is it a full sponsored ride semi sponsord ride or just a bike to ride???

Rob Taylor

3rd April 2009, 21:16

whats the deal with the ride is it a full sponsored ride semi sponsord ride or just a bike to ride???

Its not a bloody open invitation ya know:done:

Shaun P

4th April 2009, 02:32

Rob Taylor

4th April 2009, 07:16

In any case it would be cool to see some '09 1098s machines out there competing in Superbike and bears etc as they provide an excellent 'bang for buck' and should be competitive with a bit of development( and the new mv's and aprilias!!!! ;) )

Yea, well we are working on that at the moment;),its the natural next step from the 999:Oops:Did i say that:bash:

flame

4th April 2009, 10:21

In any case it would be cool to see some '09 1098s machines out there competing in Superbike and bears etc as they provide an excellent 'bang for buck' and should be competitive with a bit of development( and the new mv's and aprilias!!!! ;) )
Surprisingly out of the huge entry's at Sound Of Thunder I only saw two 1098's, but they were HAULING :rockon: love to have a go on one of them babies. Sure would be a beautiful thing to see some out in Superbike.

evol mas

4th April 2009, 10:39

Its not a bloody open invitation ya know:done:

oh why not? haha waznt sugesting it was just wonderin like what you guys do exactly?? like are you fully sponsoring riders on thes dukes ect

FROSTY

4th April 2009, 12:56

Reminds me--has everyone read the article in Motorcycle trader??

Tony.OK

4th April 2009, 15:11

So have you got a CV we can look at????:shifty:

Mines all set to post:2thumbsup

Looks like I'll be free for the rest of the year...............:whistle:

Shaun P

4th April 2009, 15:21

Yea, well we are working on that at the moment;),its the natural next step from the 999:Oops:Did i say that:bash:

oops I meant 1198s!!:2thumbsup

Rob Taylor

5th April 2009, 17:22

oh why not? haha waznt sugesting it was just wonderin like what you guys do exactly?? like are you fully sponsoring riders on thes dukes ect

Well,ok then,Yes, well as full a sponsorship as we can manage...I think Vicki & Nick pay for some entrys and a bit of Diesel for the van ,when they can...Bikes ,repairs, tyres ,van,Flights, pit crew all supplied...to the best of our ability..We are only new at this game ya know....:niceone:

ratusratus

6th April 2009, 14:30

That guy Bruce in your club he is fuckin awesome when hes on the pit crew!!!
:jerry:

flame

6th April 2009, 16:40

That guy Bruce in your club he is fuckin awesome when hes on the pit crew!!!
:jerry:
who's BRUCE! .....LOL:msn-wink:

Robert Taylor

6th April 2009, 17:55

Surprisingly out of the huge entry's at Sound Of Thunder I only saw two 1098's, but they were HAULING :rockon: love to have a go on one of them babies. Sure would be a beautiful thing to see some out in Superbike.

Frankly so would I love to see them mixing it in that class. The problem is I think you will find that the R models are legislated as illegal in that class.

flame

10th April 2009, 10:26

Frankly so would I love to see them mixing it in that class. The problem is I think you will find that the R models are legislated as illegal in that class.
I heard that too. Pity, as Im sure there must be some 'crashed' ones around the world by now going cheap. Is it because of the lack of sales here? or the cc rating? If only we had more BEARs racing up here in the north. Seems like the south Island has it sorted in that respect eh.

Shaun P

10th April 2009, 11:58

Frankly so would I love to see them mixing it in that class. The problem is I think you will find that the R models are legislated as illegal in that class.

The current Ducati models are 1198,1198s and 1198r

I think the 's' would still be eligible? alot cheaper too! 170hp compared with 180hp in the 'r' or something like that, all of the rest of the kit is about the same, should be competitive.

flame

10th April 2009, 12:05

The current Ducati models are 1198,1198s and 1198r

I think the 's' would still be eligible? alot cheaper too! 170hp compared with 180hp in the 'r' or something like that, all of the rest of the kit is about the same, should be competitive.
hmmmm....so does anyone have a 1198S they would like to share with one careful lady rider and a great team of enthusiasts? :whistle::msn-wink:

Rob Taylor

10th April 2009, 19:37

That guy Bruce in your club he is fuckin awesome when hes on the pit crew!!!
:jerry:

Yea as Flame said Bruce who?????

Robert Taylor

11th April 2009, 14:19

The current Ducati models are 1198,1198s and 1198r

I think the 's' would still be eligible? alot cheaper too! 170hp compared with 180hp in the 'r' or something like that, all of the rest of the kit is about the same, should be competitive.

The limited addition YZFR1 2 to 3 years back ( the one with Ohlins legs at both ends ) was also deemed ineligible.

johan

11th April 2009, 14:24

What was the reason for the 1098r not allowed in Production Superbike?

Robert Taylor

11th April 2009, 15:44

What was the reason for the 1098r not allowed in Production Superbike?

To the best of my knowledge low volume and high spec suspension ( thats a matter of opinion as its still road focused and internal upspec work would still be required )

Tony.OK

11th April 2009, 18:01

Well,ok then,Yes, well as full a sponsorship as we can manage...I think Vicki & Nick pay for some entrys and a bit of Diesel for the van ,when they can...Bikes ,repairs, tyres ,van,Flights, pit crew all supplied...to the best of our ability..We are only new at this game ya know....:niceone:

I think the way you guys do it is really good. Even just supplying the bike free's up cash needed to own a racebike.
Hell I wish more people would do it................I myself would be able to afford alot more racing if I didn't own the bike.

With a clever accountant even alot of the bike owners expenses could be lessened........Advertising:innocent:

Good on the whole crew:yes:

codgyoleracer

12th April 2009, 08:11

To the best of my knowledge low volume and high spec suspension ( thats a matter of opinion as its still road focused and internal upspec work would still be required )

Yip, the "R" rule sucks.
Glen

Rob Taylor

13th April 2009, 19:23

The riderless 999 will be out of action for a while:bye:.Something came loose in side and buggered :bash:the charging system and starter clutch ( other shit)...& the rolling road starts played havoc on the clutch , so new bits coming from the states ,,,on slow boat,,,:scooter:

johan

13th April 2009, 20:06

Oh No! Sorry to hear!

Did the alternator nut come loose and the rolling road starts must have messed up the back torque clutch?

Hope to see it back on the track soon, it's one mean machine!

Rob Taylor

13th April 2009, 20:14

Oh No! Sorry to hear!

Did the alternator nut come loose and the rolling road starts must have messed up the back torque clutch?

Hope to see it back on the track soon, it's one mean machine!

Yea yea thats it Johan,Your on to it,It also broke off :bash:the dowl that position it to the fancy flywheel thingy....Bit of a mess really.:crybaby:...But we can fix it..Gives us a good excuse to moth ball it till this recession is over,maybe.:bye:..But i cant see it,,,we love racing it toooo much....:wari:

Bren_chch

11th May 2009, 16:48

Does anyone have a contact email or postal address for Nick in the UK other than his gmail account?

HDTboy

11th May 2009, 19:59

He's on facebook

Bren_chch

11th May 2009, 20:21

He's on facebook

ahhh so I see, thanks!

Rob Taylor

2nd September 2009, 18:46

Watch this space

koba

2nd September 2009, 18:51

Watch this space

:corn: <corncorn><corncorn>

Drew

2nd September 2009, 19:03

I know who it is. Should do well better than any of the other KTL pilots, that's for sure.

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Rob Taylor

2nd September 2009, 19:17

When things went well, you were a hard act to follow Drew..You made that 749r sing at times....

slowpoke

2nd September 2009, 20:12

Woot! I was wondering what had to happened to the KTL juggernaut, and a bit of Italian eye and ear candy never goes astray.

scracha

3rd September 2009, 13:26

You're gonna love the new rider.

slowpoke

3rd September 2009, 14:09

You're gonna love the new rider.

Elle Macpherson is taking up bike racing?

Drew

3rd September 2009, 14:42

Elle Macpherson is taking up bike racing?

I've already loved her bro, she's ruined now really.

Clivoris

3rd September 2009, 14:56

I've already loved her bro, she's ruined now really.

:lol: True that. Her self esteem has to be at a low ebb now.:devil2:

Drew

3rd September 2009, 15:04

:lol: True that. Her self esteem has to be at a low ebb now.:devil2:

She was already feeling pretty low, so I took the only opening I was likely to get, and took the self loathing sex.

She was crap!

scracha

3rd September 2009, 15:33

:lol: True that. Her self esteem has to be at a low ebb now.:devil2:

Gotta love chicks with low self esteem.

slowpoke

3rd September 2009, 15:48

Gotta love chicks with low self esteem.

Yep, without 'em we'd have a stripper-less society and that's no society I'd want to live in.

Rob Taylor

3rd September 2009, 19:28

Well hopefully the bike will be up and running for the VMCC round on the 17th october..:niceone:.Its all in bits still...Getting all the round & round bits in harmony so its puts out a more even power spread and spends less time pointing skyward ,oh yea & stops putting some of its power into the radiator.Its was become a good bubble blower..:doh:.....

Drew

3rd September 2009, 20:15

Good luck Rob, I had it wrong as to who the new rider is I'm told.

Rob Taylor

4th September 2009, 18:19

Good luck Rob, I had it wrong as to who the new rider is I'm told.

All i can say is that, again i was out voted ,after i had been told to set it up.The bike has taken too long to repair ,(Recession had something to do with that) & it gave other people time to put forward there case....Still we will be back soon:niceone:

scuzeme

6th September 2009, 00:32

.....Jay Lawrance?

Only because hes dropped the hit to me about racing my 1098s, seriously i would love to see my Duke out there if it was me on it!
It boils down to too much dosh to run a bike like that especially since id still be racing the Yamaha, bummer, just be good to see one out there.

You can buy a brand new stock 1198 for less than the 1098s was new! id still chose the lower cc bike because of the Ohlins, Machesini Rims etc i think theres about a 10hp difference between the two models.

SlideMoto

6th September 2009, 07:43

scracha

6th September 2009, 08:50

Jay? They've already had one duck totaled repeatedly by a crasher why would they want another one. Nah it'll be somone mature but quick I reckon. Maybe Stroud?

Glen Williams? Most of us are neither mature nor quick......just old.

HDTboy

7th September 2009, 08:16

Would have to be someone who's been flying the bears flag for a few years I guess.
Need a hand getting the bike together Rob?

Drew

7th September 2009, 15:38

Would have to be someone who's been flying the bears flag for a few years I guess.
Need a hand getting the bike together Rob?Triumph still count dont they?

HDTboy

7th September 2009, 16:44

British, European, American Racing Society. Not sure if Triumph falls into any of thoes categories myself:confused:

Drew

8th September 2009, 15:57

British, European, American Racing Society. Not sure if Triumph falls into any of thoes categories myself:confused:

They get put together in England, and they count.

Cagiva get put together in Italy though, and they dont count.

HDTboy

8th September 2009, 19:05

Would the japanese motor play a part in that?

Drew

8th September 2009, 20:36

Would the japanese motor play a part in that?

Yeah. It was just japanese technology that makes new triumphs work, so they're still allowed.

I'd love to have a crack on a thou version of the 675 if they'd make one.