Why can't I turn right?

**scott411** · 24th November 2011, 08:01

Originally Posted by CHOPPA

Well put there Scotty! haha

I havnt read the whole thread but it looks like its turning into a good road vs dirt debate so ill back both sides until someone gets pissed off...

I have seen most of the guys that post in this offroad forum ride and I wouldnt be taking any advice from them, go see DK, Broxy or my pick of the bunch Nicky Urwin. Money well spent.

Speaking of Beach racing or the Whangarei Dash for cash for that matter, anyone own this and wanna let me ride it??? Ill bring home the loot!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=419541235

throw me under a bus why don't ya, i ride allright, and if you get me to stay still for long enough i can coach not to bad as well, i actaully have a MNZ coaching cert from back when they used to do them,

the off road guys are good coaches as well, Birchy when he is around, the POwers, Luke Ramsey does some as well at Kimmys, like most things, a good coach will make a big difference,

but that coach does not need to ride that well themselves, Graham Henry would be an horrible starter for even a club team

**CHOPPA** · 24th November 2011, 08:05

Sandy loamy surface is far better for barrel racing or figure 8s.

If you do it on hard clay type surface its going to be hard to learn and it would be better practice for an experienced rider.

If you do it on normal type dirt you will end up just practicing riding ruts which is good to learn as well but loamy sandy turns are the best imo

**Jay GTI** · 24th November 2011, 08:31

Ok crasher, we get the point, you don't like Tony or his attitude, thank you for making that abundantly clear several times, I hope you feel better now. No-one else gives a shit (especially me), but as long as you’ve proved what ever you needed to prove, we’re all good right?

For the record, I am an educated, intelligent adult, quite capable to sorting good advice from bad. I also know to trust people who have already proven themselves to me. I respect Tony’s advice, because I have already paid for it and seen the benefit. On Sunday I was actually shocked by how well my girlfriend was riding and it is solely because Tony did a very, very good job of teaching her to ride. He knows his shit. If his attitude annoys you, fair enough, we got that, thanks for the input.

I do agree that time on a big, empty beach would help, but thanks to some retard kid on a beach near Dargaville a few years ago, it's not really an option anymore. And so Tony is right, I don't NEED to ride on a beach to address my issues, I can do it elsewhere. And professional tuition would make achieving what I want a lot easier.

I do really appreciate people trying to help me on this and if you have further constructive input, it will be most welcome. However at the end of the day I have every reason to respect what Tony says and you going on and on about what you think of him and his attitude is not going to make me corner faster...

**Crasherfromwayback** · 24th November 2011, 08:33

Originally Posted by Jay GTI

Ok crasher, we get the point, you don't like Tony or his attitude, thank you for making that abundantly clear several times, I hope you feel better now. No-one else gives a shit (especially me), but as long as you’ve proved what ever you needed to prove, we’re all good right?

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Sorry. Didn't realize I wasn't allowed to defend myself or my opinions.

**CHOPPA** · 24th November 2011, 09:09

Originally Posted by scott411

throw me under a bus why don't ya, i ride allright, and if you get me to stay still for long enough i can coach not to bad as well, i actaully have a MNZ coaching cert from back when they used to do them,

the off road guys are good coaches as well, Birchy when he is around, the POwers, Luke Ramsey does some as well at Kimmys, like most things, a good coach will make a big difference,

but that coach does not need to ride that well themselves, Graham Henry would be an horrible starter for even a club team

Sorry Scotty, didnt know you were offering coaching. Are you back? Scotty would be a good coach, he has been racing for ever so he will know all the tricks! If it wasnt for a huge (impressive) crash at Taupo a few years back oh and a split stomach at Taupiri he could have been right up the front of the Nationals.

Luke can ride the wheels of a bike so yeah any top rider with good communication skills would be a good option.

Edit... Actually sorry yeah I see what you were saying Scotty, you dont have to be a good rider... My wife is actually one of the best people for giving me riding tips, she studies the guys going faster and tells me the difference between what they do on a particular corner and it usually really helps. Video also is a good tool

**scott411** · 24th November 2011, 09:12

Originally Posted by CHOPPA

Sorry Scotty, didnt know you were offering coaching. Are you back? Scotty would be a good coach, he has been racing for ever so he will know all the tricks! If it wasnt for a huge (impressive) crash at Taupo a few years back oh and a split stomach at Taupiri he could have been right up the front of the Nationals.

Luke can ride the wheels of a bike so yeah any top rider with good communication skills would be a good option

not back for a while yet, missing riding a bike tho

**Jay GTI** · 24th November 2011, 09:28

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

Sorry. Didn't realize I wasn't allowed to defend myself or my opinions.

You are and you did, several posts ago.Can we move on now?

**Crasherfromwayback** · 24th November 2011, 09:31

Originally Posted by Jay GTI

You are and you did, several posts ago.Can we move on now?

Of course we can. Especially after a big cuddle. For the record, I think what Tony does is 100% awesome for riders up your way. Providing a place we can all ride legally is a great thing. And you're obviously a smart guy that's keen to learn, so I'm sure you will.

**Jay GTI** · 24th November 2011, 11:21

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

Of course we can. Especially after a big cuddle. For the record, I think what Tony does is 100% awesome for riders up your way. Providing a place we can all ride legally is a great thing. And you're obviously a smart guy that's keen to learn, so I'm sure you will.

Sweet, I'm cool with man cuddles, so all good on my part

And yeah, I'm here to learn. I have lots of bad habits and lots of things I struggle with, so any and all advice is appreciated and I hope I can return the favour as well, when I get to pass on what I've learned...

**CHOPPA** · 24th November 2011, 11:55

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

Of course we can. Especially after a big cuddle. For the record, I think what Tony does is 100% awesome for riders up your way. Providing a place we can all ride legally is a great thing. And you're obviously a smart guy that's keen to learn, so I'm sure you will.