Thompson Track - Kaimais

[DINGO]

Theres a saying GO HARD OR GO HOME!!!!!
Talk about pussies,Thompsons Track has always been known as a wild ride with its rugged terrain.
I have been riding and driving this track for over 15 years,the Katikati side has always been a challenge but thats why we go up there!!!If your up for a smooth ride on some piss easy trail with no obstacles then go and pay to ride on a dedicated bike track or some isolated beach.Yes this is a public road and is open to all who is willing to attempt its terrain,there is well written warnings at the gate to be aware of its condition.
Im also affiliated to the 4x4 community and 9/10 of us have purpose built rigs or are extremely well set up to attack this terrain.A well set up rig tends to just walk over most of the shit in the way without to much of an issue.Its often the casual tarseal cowboy in his 4x4 shopping trolley who tears up there at full excelleration ripping the track to bits!!!!!!!
My experience with the 4x4 community has proven that most clubs tend to carry out or assist in the maintenance of tracks and show great consideration whilst utilising these areas of recreation,simply not to abuse or you lose.
As for the track up Tearoha side,it can change dramaticly in a duration of a week,lets not forget that the track changes due to slips and heavy rainfall,with one water outlet blocked this can cause a severe change in track condition.
Was up there yesterday and salvaged 2 4 wheeler goers who just didnt have a clue,also salvaged 2 drongos in a hilux with bald tyres,no towing eyes not even a tow rope.
So less of the finger pointing and wining,try taking a spade and do something usefull.
P.s Heads up on blindcorners,our bikes dont bend bars!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[doubledown]

So less of the finger pointing and wining,try taking a spade and do something usefull.

Uhh, the last post in this thread before yours was over eighteen months ago. Who's whining? We had a great time up there on Tuesday.

Now for a netiquette lesson. Newbies in a community (here that includes me, and YOU) don't come into a forum with a holier than thou attitude and expect to make friends. And there are friends to be made here if you chill out. Capisce?

[DINGO]

Hey mate this is a forum regardless of date it can be commented on.Not trying to turn noses up just adding my 2 cents worth from a different angle being part of both communities,some people get narrow minded and see a 4x4 so lets blame him/her which is not always the case.
If your offended by my comments there was no offence intended,and who knows this thread may come alive again.

Have a happy day