Author Topic: Skaterham Vert conquered..(sort of) (Read 3689 times)

muttley · « **on:** September 15, 2009, 02:48 PM »

So last night we had a normal vert night down in Caterham and twas a cracking night as me and Trev had the whole place to ourselves

So i started off with finally popping out on the 11ft vert and OMG i nearly shit a brick!!!! You have to get some proper speed up to even make it up to coping level. So after an hour of conquering my fear of heights i was close to pegging back in again (once i got over the shakes).

10pm came about so we decided to hit the street section and try and get those pesky disasters. It was game on and we both had them by the end of the session

Riding with ya mates rules

(especially in an empty skatepark)

This pic was from last Monday, but you get the idea.

madmike-bmx · « **Reply #1 on:** September 15, 2009, 03:30 PM »

fook me that thing is massive !

JT71 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 15, 2009, 03:46 PM »

nice one Muttley.

miss old Trev.

did Trev get disasters? I'm on a mission to get them tonight.

QUADROPHENIA · « **Reply #3 on:** September 15, 2009, 04:20 PM »

that feckin ramp has come from the loins of the devil

lazychubs · « **Reply #4 on:** September 15, 2009, 06:14 PM »

Quote from: QUADROPHENIA on September 15, 2009, 04:20 PM

that feckin ramp has come from the loins of the devil

you only crashed because ya fat head made you over compensate

muttley · « **Reply #5 on:** September 15, 2009, 06:17 PM »

Trev got disasters in the bag last night too.

Gary72 · « **Reply #6 on:** September 15, 2009, 06:23 PM »

Nice one boys, I'm yet to pop out on that ramp. I get to the coping allright but the thought makes my ring pucker up

dirtyvans · « **Reply #7 on:** September 15, 2009, 09:53 PM »

nice1 ross, each week you get higher

keep at it

peg in next week

Ged · « **Reply #8 on:** September 16, 2009, 01:22 AM »

love that ramp only been once... it feels nice to me ..wish it was closer to home

pickle · « **Reply #9 on:** September 16, 2009, 08:17 AM »

Fooking get in!!!! Yeah Trevs a top bloke! miss him about the place

yankcrime · « **Reply #10 on:** September 17, 2009, 12:37 PM »

I used to love riding vert. These days just looking at a photo like that gets my palms sweaty.

jedi · « **Reply #11 on:** September 17, 2009, 01:13 PM »

after corby it feels like a mini ramp!

good on you boys.

old boys rock!!!

Sean 2000 · « **Reply #12 on:** September 17, 2009, 04:30 PM »

I really should get me arse up there at some point.

Are you guys doing the monday or thursday sessions Ross?

muttley · « **Reply #13 on:** September 18, 2009, 09:31 AM »

Hiya Sean

We do Monday and Thursday mate, there is even a possibility of Superfly making an appearance too

Sean 2000 · « **Reply #14 on:** September 18, 2009, 10:10 AM »

Wouldn't hold ya breath for that one Ross, aint seen him for months!

spicybob · « **Reply #15 on:** September 21, 2009, 02:29 PM »

SuperWho?

Dr.Robotnik · « **Reply #16 on:** September 27, 2009, 05:07 PM »

Excellent work lads. It also gives me an excuse to ask a question. I have always wanted to get into vert and with winter coming and sessions most likely starting up at Corby until we are out of the cold and dark again I want to dabble on there vert.

So my question, where do you buy a decent vert full face? Please recommend some shops and brands. I am not after anything fancy just something black and fool proof.

dirtyvans · « **Reply #17 on:** September 27, 2009, 09:17 PM »

skaterham vert is small at 11ft (corby is 14ft and huge) so is good to learn (saying that its till scary learning to drop in etc) vert is additive, slow progression but you there slowly

I use a lazer motorcross helmet, altho i'd prefer a Bell full face

whos going tomorrow - monday? i'll be there and most mondays

, cant do thursdays now

TwoBobRob · « **Reply #18 on:** September 28, 2009, 10:51 AM »

Robotnik - very nearly all vert riders wear a good old fashioned MX lid. You see the odd fullface MTB lid occasionally, they're certainly nice and light, but I'm not convinced personally just how well they'll protect you from a real vert slam.

You can feel the difference in quality, weight and comfort between the brands and costs too - a £60 lid from fcuk knows who is not gonna be anywhere as nice as £300worth of Arai VXpro or BEll Moto7. There's a reason why you see so many Bell helmets, they're lovely!

Anyhoo, grab yourself a copy of Trials and Motorcross News from WHSmiths and have a trawl through the classifieds for a local MX shop and go and try a few on, they do vary massively between brands. Once you're decided you can then always keep an eye on ebay for an old model to appear (they do quite regularly) and get yourself a bargain.

DO NOT buy a secondhand lid under any circumstances.....

My recommendations would be, Bell, Arai, One Industies, Fox and Shoei. I have experience with all these lids and rate them all. I would also say Simpson, but their MX lid is rarer than rare and you'll probably not get to try one on anywhere, so it's ruled out really.

I currently have a Bell Moto7, and If I were to replace my lid I'd be looking for another one of those, or an Arai VXPro/Windham. The Arais are both old models now (the VX3 is out) so they'll be in the sale somewhere. I know that the lower Moto7 model (there are 3 versions of the Moto) has been on ebay brand new for around £90 in the past. Very well worth it, assuming Bells fit your noggin ok.

Any questions, give me a shout

muttley · « **Reply #19 on:** September 28, 2009, 03:22 PM »

I'll be up there tonight Rich.

As for helmets i'm running a Bell moto 7

Think the replacement is the 8.

dirtyvans · « **Reply #20 on:** September 29, 2009, 12:06 AM »

i need one of those my gaffer taped peak was flapping about tonight!

muttley · « **Reply #21 on:** September 29, 2009, 10:08 AM »

Nice and comfy Rich

Visibility is good too even when the lights go out at the church

Voodoocars · « **Reply #22 on:** September 29, 2009, 05:09 PM »

Does skaterhem have odd rules regarding bmx opening times. I wouldn't mind visiting to ride that ramp but its a 2 1/2 hr drive...

TwoBobRob · « **Reply #23 on:** September 29, 2009, 05:20 PM »

Not bmx times, but there are some age restrictions.

Unless it's recently changed, then Monday and Thursday nights 8.30-10.30pm, one is bike night, and t'other is over 18s night or summat like that. Never that busy on the vert ramp

Dr.Robotnik · « **Reply #24 on:** October 08, 2009, 06:15 PM »

Just thought I'd bump this and say thanks for the full face info, I didn't reply earlier as I banned myself from Rad due to the distraction and having a lot of work on. But thanks again.

Author Topic: Skaterham Vert conquered..(sort of) (Read 3689 times)

muttley

madmike-bmx

JT71

muttley

Ged

yankcrime

jedi

Sean 2000

muttley

Sean 2000

spicybob

Dr.Robotnik

muttley

muttley

Voodoocars

Dr.Robotnik