OPEN RIDE - BEASLEY KNOB APRIL 12 2014: DISCUSSION

[PyratM]

Looks like I'll be at home depot right at 9:15

[Schaad]

Many thanks to Tony and crew for the guidance on the second group. I had a great time on the maiden voyage of my jeep. The trail was a lot more hairy and my jeep is a lot more capable than I thought. Is there a 12 step program for the addiction I feel coming on?


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[clark123456]

Many thanks to Ben for leading our group and Danny for running tail gunner.

Many, Many, Many, Many thanks to Tim C for saving my ass!  I will owe you forever.   //cheers2//

[94xjsport94]

Now what'd you do?!

[clark123456]

Now what'd you do?!

I seem to be determined to flip the Jeep.  I was denied climbing a spot with a lot of slick dirt (not mud, but not firm ground), so I was repositioning (for like the 5th time) to get a running start at it, but each time it pushed me away from the line I wanted/needed.  The final time I had my passenger rear wheel in a deep hole, which made the front very light...light enough that without Tim jumping on the front bumper I would probably have done a complete back flip.  There is a video of it on someone's camera, I think JD's son has it.   In retrospect, I should have just had Tim pull the winch line to a tree and used it to back down, safely.   

[tcdawg]

Now what'd you do?!

I seem to be determined to flip the Jeep.  I was denied climbing a spot with a lot of slick dirt (not mud, but not firm ground), so I was repositioning (for like the 5th time) to get a running start at it, but each time it pushed me away from the line I wanted/needed.  The final time I had my passenger rear wheel in a deep hole, which made the front very light...light enough that without Tim jumping on the front bumper I would probably have done a complete back flip.  There is a video of it on someone's camera, I think JD's son has it.   In retrospect, I should have just had Tim pull the winch line to a tree and used it to back down, safely. 

We need that video

[94xjsport94]

You seemed determined to end up on your side just about every ride.

[jd30005]

Now what'd you do?!

I seem to be determined to flip the Jeep.  I was denied climbing a spot with a lot of slick dirt (not mud, but not firm ground), so I was repositioning (for like the 5th time) to get a running start at it, but each time it pushed me away from the line I wanted/needed.  The final time I had my passenger rear wheel in a deep hole, which made the front very light...light enough that without Tim jumping on the front bumper I would probably have done a complete back flip.  There is a video of it on someone's camera, I think JD's son has it.   In retrospect, I should have just had Tim pull the winch line to a tree and used it to back down, safely. 

We need that video

I have the video and will try and get it posted tomorrow. It was definitely a scary moment...

[clark123456]

You seemed determined to end up on your side just about every ride.

I've had a few:

Gulches - Palmetto - Lost control of gas/clutch/brake (divine intervention saved me  //:bs//)

Golden - Moon something - Horrible line (tree saved me);
Golden - ??? - Couldn't complete the climb and repositioning me put me in a bad spot (winch line saved me) <-Really wasn't in danger since I knew to just break out the winch line

Beasley - The mini-Wall - Slipped into bad position (Tim saved me)


I don't think I was in bad at Chocco (any trip), Windrock, Black Moose, Morris, or Bell Mtn.

[Mortalis5509]

You seemed determined to end up on your side just about every ride.

I've had a few:

Gulches - Palmetto - Lost control of gas/clutch/brake (divine intervention saved me  //:bs//)

Golden - Moon something - Horrible line (tree saved me);
Golden - ??? - Couldn't complete the climb and repositioning me put me in a bad spot (winch line saved me) <-Really wasn't in danger since I knew to just break out the winch line

Beasley - The mini-Wall - Slipped into bad position (Tim saved me)


I don't think I was in bad at Chocco (any trip), Windrock, Black Moose, Morris, or Bell Mtn.

I hate the feeling of when it gets tippy. I don't mind the roll per say as both rig have tied in cages, but the amount of damage it causes to parts and sheet metal.

[jd30005]

Had a blast yesterday. Let the cleanup begin.

[BigMike]

Hope you guys had a great time.  I overslept and also was limping around all day with a stiff big toe (mtp joint). 

See you guys at Jeep Beach!