Since there has been no talk of the trail choice lets here some suggestions!
Todd, what does the trail boss think? Got anything fun and new to throw at us?
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Since there has been no talk of the trail choice lets here some suggestions!
Todd, what does the trail boss think? Got anything fun and new to throw at us?
Anyone??????
How about Porcupine Rim?
Aside from the one "Waterfall" obsticle Steel Bender really wasn't too bad, but it might take us a while to 15 VX's plus guests through the trail. Poison Spider ain't too bad either.
Nah, I wouldn't do Steelbender. The stockers would not enjoy all those ledges that are just a little too tall to get over without scraping, let alone the Wall (which doesn't have a bypass).
Poison Spider would actually work because the tough obstacles all have bypasses.
We could drag everyone through Britney Speers...might get a scratch or two though.:winky:
As long as I"m not trail leader this year LOL. First part last year was good, second part was more then I had expected since I didnt plan on actually doing it.
So what day is the VX only run happening?
I think it's Tuesday 5/17. Thinking of coming? I'm driving up Sunday morn if you want to caravan.Quote:
Originally Posted by Zu4two
Steelbender is very rough on non-lifted VXes. I speak from experience. I'm glad I had the extra skid plates when I did it! There are a couple of pics from Steelbender in my gallery if you want to see how crazy the trail can get.
Yea, SB is probably not a good one for stock or 1st time off-roaders. Porc. Rim has a spot near the start that might be a little hairy for some but the rest is fairly easy. Poison Spider is not to bad...bypass's on most for the faint of heart and fun stuff for those that wish to push the limits.
HERE is a good description of some of the trails with their ratings (1-10 scale) curtousy of the Red Rock 4 wheelers.
For the VX run purposes we probably want to stick with 4-5 and some 6's.
I have never done Strike Revine but it sounds interesting.
The results of Strike Ravine my first year there with 3" lift, 30" tires, and not stiff enough shocks....
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...7/Img_0461.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...7/Img_0457.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...7/Img_0462.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c3...7/Img_0463.jpg
I hate to mention the addition of this 'new' trail since I won't be around for the VX Run... but look up "Where Eagle's Dare"... Remember tho what Todd has said, discussing a trail run in this fashion can cause problems as it becomes considered an organized trail run in need of permissions... or something like that. That's why it is usually a surprise.
For what my opinion is worth, Where Eagles Dare looks doable, but I wouldn't take the Rusty Nail section.... that is a tough trail. I liked Flat Iron Mesa when I lived out there. You shouldn't get lost with a guide book, but taking a wrong turn off trail is fairly easy. It has a few nice obstacles and the narrow one (can't think of the name) is pretty fun. I didn't scratch anything, but it was close. Strike Ravine was ok. Not much to look at really, but was an ok drive.
Hope this helps a bit.