Author Topic: Getting back into vert (Read 2748 times)

stumpy · « **on:** June 16, 2009, 09:16 AM »

He all, not been on the site much lately, but i have been tryin to get back into riding on a more regular basis, so had me a trip to Skaterham last weekend, well happy with my riding seeing as its only my 2nd time there.

Heres some pics.

Stumpy

jedi · « **Reply #1 on:** June 16, 2009, 09:21 AM »

rad as fook!

sweetbeats · « **Reply #2 on:** June 16, 2009, 10:02 AM »

Cool pics Mister

Voodoocars · « **Reply #3 on:** June 16, 2009, 02:33 PM »

Is that vert at a skaterham ok. The one at bay 66 I didnt really get on with - seemed like it had a tight transition.

Stodgy · « **Reply #4 on:** June 16, 2009, 02:39 PM »

Yeah baby!

lodge · « **Reply #5 on:** June 16, 2009, 03:10 PM »

2nd visit

,
You gotta be made up with those airs.

stumpy · « **Reply #6 on:** June 16, 2009, 04:11 PM »

Quote from: Voodoocars on June 16, 2009, 02:33 PM

Is that vert at a skaterham ok. The one at bay 66 I didnt really get on with - seemed like it had a tight transition.

The vert at Skaterham was pretty cool, no major quirks or weird differences in the transition across the width. Even managed to get out on airin the other way

Quote from: S&Mc Bicycle Co on June 16, 2009, 03:10 PM

2nd visit ,
You gotta be made up with those airs.

I sure am Steve!

Stumpy

Voodoocars · « **Reply #7 on:** June 16, 2009, 04:57 PM »

I must get to skaterham one day. I normally ride creations which is 14' but I also like redditch which is about 11'. How high is that one?

TwoBobRob · « **Reply #8 on:** June 16, 2009, 05:17 PM »

I was involved in the orginal build at bay66 (formerly playstation). Not a particularly happy experience, the people there at that time had a shitty attitude, and decided to build the vert themselves. So it comes as no surprise that its not nice to ride.

Skaterhams vert on the other hand is a treat. Its 11ft high and pretty bloody perfect. Small by todays modern standards, but actually a lovely lovely ramp to ride. The people there are cool and the locals are all little rippers. Well worth a visit

Flatcap · « **Reply #9 on:** June 16, 2009, 05:31 PM »

Rocking Tel....can't wait to see you ride Rom this year, props dude!

Where's the Proclaimer by the way or is that it just painted?? I can't really tell.

Daz.

Voodoocars · « **Reply #10 on:** June 16, 2009, 07:10 PM »

This is redditch- as its outdoor it has its problems.Rain, cold and also the sun blinding you at times

lazychubs · « **Reply #11 on:** June 16, 2009, 07:29 PM »

nice one terry shame i was on a stag doo as would have come lol
oh and id ya pegg it as its better then the performance

stumpy · « **Reply #12 on:** June 16, 2009, 07:32 PM »

Quote from: Flatcap on June 16, 2009, 05:31 PM

Rocking Tel....can't wait to see you ride Rom this year, props dude!

Where's the Proclaimer by the way or is that it just painted?? I can't really tell.

Daz.

Hey Daz, still got ya old frame, but i'm on a we the people complete which i got from Lazychubs. Its still too short for me but i'm managing with it. Been sneaking in a few Rom sessions here and there, but really wanna get to Corby. Catch ya soon bro.
Rhys, nah didn't this time round. but soon. Let me know when ya going Rom again.
Oh and Voodoocars, that Redditch ramp looks sweet, i'll have to check it out one day.
Stumpy

Voodoocars · « **Reply #13 on:** June 16, 2009, 08:27 PM »

Redditch is ok.A bit short between trans.Makes you dizzy as hell first few goes and then you get used to it.

harris · « **Reply #14 on:** June 16, 2009, 08:31 PM »

great riding lads well made up your riding the vert...

dirtyvans · « **Reply #15 on:** June 17, 2009, 09:19 PM »

hi stumpy me and paul m go most weeks, monday or thurs eve's

get down there, we have some great sesh's

Gary72 · « **Reply #16 on:** June 17, 2009, 09:20 PM »

Good pics and great to watch. Cant beleive it's only your 2nd time there

macky · « **Reply #17 on:** June 17, 2009, 09:33 PM »

Great pics!! Love em!!

stumpy · « **Reply #18 on:** June 17, 2009, 09:43 PM »

Quote from: dirtyvans on June 17, 2009, 09:19 PM

hi stumpy me and paul m go most weeks, monday or thurs eve's

get down there, we have some great sesh's

Will do Rich, drop me a pm day before ya going, i'll do my best to get there.

Stumpy

Sean 2000 · « **Reply #19 on:** June 20, 2009, 07:59 PM »

Ride on Terry, hope to catch up soon mate.

stumpy · « **Reply #20 on:** June 20, 2009, 08:34 PM »

Sounds like Thurs look to be the day then, what ya say Rich? Can ya make it then?

Stumpy

oldschool rider · « **Reply #21 on:** June 30, 2009, 12:26 AM »

Nice Pics mate

How long is it since you aired vert and how good were you back then ?

Steve.

stumpy · « **Reply #22 on:** June 30, 2009, 07:43 AM »

Quote from: oldschool rider on June 30, 2009, 12:26 AM

Nice Pics mate

How long is it since you aired vert and how good were you back then ?

Steve.

Cheers Steve, i stopped riding early '87. Mainly rode skateparks and bowls, heres a pic of me at Rom from '85-'86

and one from '84

I got back on a BMX at ROM jam '07 (borrowed bike), next time i rode was at ROM jam '08, again borrowed bikes (cheers Flatcap and Jedi

)
Then finally got myself a bike in January and have rode about 10 times max, but tryin hard to ride more often,

Stumpy

oldschool rider · « **Reply #23 on:** June 30, 2009, 11:31 PM »

That's frickin awesome mate, lovin that lookback in the last photo

Keep it up mate,

I've got back into riding after a long spell without riding seriously about 2 yrs ago and although I'm nowhere near your standards I love every time I ride my bike it's

like my escape from reality and back to the good times, plus I still get a buzz from pulling a trick and the kids in the skatepark say wow look at that old cnut he's

rad

. Now I know a few kids here who ride it gives me more of an insentive to ride, plus now there are parks popping up all the time over here.

anyway just wanted to say the pics are RAD and It's nice to see some older riders getting back into it.

Steve.

Author Topic: Getting back into vert (Read 2748 times)

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