King Country ADV Ride 2011

**Box'a'bits** · 23rd March 2011, 06:37

But I'll be doing the 42nd the weekend of the 16th April.

**NordieBoy** · 23rd March 2011, 07:46

Originally Posted by Gman71

and now I have a knobbly rear!!

There's ointment for that.

**Eddieb** · 23rd March 2011, 08:14

Originally Posted by Crisis management

Apparently I need accomodation saturday night, anyone got a spare bunk?

+2, Me and 5150 are also looking for bunks.

Enough for a new cabin if there's no other takers?

5150 will be a starter on Saturday for the full ride and I'll make my way up from Wellington on Saturday to meet the crew in Taumaranui that night.

**.chris** · 23rd March 2011, 08:23

Originally Posted by Gman71

ooohh I'm really tempted....quick opinion....Fishers & 42nd all good on my 800 GS? Those at the CCCC saw me ride, (be nice!) and now I have a knobbly rear!!

someone mentioned rain?..is it a nightmare in the rain? I did 42nd a long time ago on my MTB.

Don't worry Nic, I'll keep you company at the rear while keeping a beady eye out for bush dolphins......

If you have decent tires you should have no problems.
The 42nd is ok in the rain/after a bit of rain, just if the river crossings get to high it can be a show stopper (just means you turn around and head back). We just need to ensure there is someone sensible making the "its too deep" decision....

(image provided of example of not too deep at all)

(image provided of example of also not too deep)

Fishers in the wet is nothing but great fun.

**K slider** · 23rd March 2011, 11:36

Where are people staying in Otrahanga on friday

**Eddieb** · 23rd March 2011, 13:05

Originally Posted by c.h.r.i.s

If you have decent tires you should have no problems.
The 42nd is ok in the rain/after a bit of rain, just if the river crossings get to high it can be a show stopper (just means you turn around and head back). We just need to ensure there is someone sensible making the "its too deep" decision....

(image provided of example of not too deep at all)

(image provided of example of also not too deep)

Fishers in the wet is nothing but great fun.

For a reference of the different depths, the rock just poking out of the water on the bottom edge of picture A, is the same rock dead center of picture B.

**5150** · 23rd March 2011, 15:13

Originally Posted by Eddieb

For a reference of the different depths, the rock just poking out of the water on the bottom edge of picture A, is the same rock dead center of picture B.

Might have to bring my flippers, snorkel and a flotation device (aka blow up doll) lol

**Crisis management** · 23rd March 2011, 15:25

Originally Posted by 5150

Might have to bring my flippers, snorkel and a flotation device (aka blow up doll) lol

It looks worse than it is and we always insist that Fishers virgins go first........

What can possibly go wrong?

**Night Falcon** · 23rd March 2011, 16:41

wasn't tooo deep when we were there...Fishers was bog hole though!

**.chris** · 23rd March 2011, 16:44

Originally Posted by Night Falcon

wasn't tooo deep when we were there...Fishers was bog hole though!

Fishers was pretty dry when we went through, come back in winter and see what you think of the bog hole then (hint, it starts at the end of the gravel, and ends at the gate).

**Taz** · 23rd March 2011, 16:47

Is the guy still demanding a toll halfway thru Fishers? If so how much?

**Night Falcon** · 23rd March 2011, 16:54

Originally Posted by c.h.r.i.s

Fishers was pretty dry when we went through, come back in winter and see what you think of the bog hole then (hint, it starts at the end of the gravel, and ends at the gate).

Mate!! you'd need to wear flippers instead of boots!! still might slow you down a bit

When is this ride..9/10th or 16/17th? might see if Its possible....I'm back in for surgery on 15th so doubt i'd get permission to take the 690 out the next day....but they are so well ballanced you only need one leg to ride em

**Crisis management** · 23rd March 2011, 17:27

Originally Posted by Taz

Is the guy still demanding a toll halfway thru Fishers? If so how much?

Last I heard (and it was a while ago) the council was trying to resolve it but he was asking $10 a head. Be worth a call to DOC in Natioinal park for an update....your turn Andy!

Actually, I'm at the Tussock Buster this weekend so if I can persuade Roger to stop in National park I will inquire. (seen the forecast...sunny skies again!)