The opportunity has presented itself to head up and enjoy the riches of N*. While I think I could use another year+ of riding experience to really take advantage of the place, I can't pass this up. I'm going up with a buddy who is advanced and rocks it, and I'm totally stoked. But I remind myself that -
I don't have health insurance, and I reeeally don't want to get hurt right now with everything going on in my life.
This will essentially be my 3rd ride since getting back on the saddle after over a year and a half off.
Prior to my break (a forced break because my rockhopper was stolen) I was riding some of the more advanced trails in Santa Cruz. Granted I ate it quite a few times but I could hang with my hardtail among my buddies with bigger bikes as long as I avoided the cray-cray stuff.
I think what I'm going to be gravitating towards are fun blue square runs and maybe a diamond or two with optional stuff. Being a big skiier, I'm always hungering for the adrenaline and challenge, but I gotta keep myself in check as I'm still learning my way in FR/DH. I shy away from larger jumps, but enjoy technical and smaller features. I'll be riding on my Nomad, and I'm still getting to know what she's capable of. I DO know that she's capable of a lot more than what I'm doing with her, but I'm still adjusting from riding a hardtail for so long.
Suggestions?
And yes, I will be wearing full body armor, full face, etc. And I will be taking it easy and splitting up with my buddy if he gets impatient (I know I sure as hell do when I'm skiing with people who are holding me back). This is a much needed vacation, no need for a ton of stress!
Thanks.
I don't have health insurance, and I reeeally don't want to get hurt right now with everything going on in my life.
This will essentially be my 3rd ride since getting back on the saddle after over a year and a half off.
Prior to my break (a forced break because my rockhopper was stolen) I was riding some of the more advanced trails in Santa Cruz. Granted I ate it quite a few times but I could hang with my hardtail among my buddies with bigger bikes as long as I avoided the cray-cray stuff.
I think what I'm going to be gravitating towards are fun blue square runs and maybe a diamond or two with optional stuff. Being a big skiier, I'm always hungering for the adrenaline and challenge, but I gotta keep myself in check as I'm still learning my way in FR/DH. I shy away from larger jumps, but enjoy technical and smaller features. I'll be riding on my Nomad, and I'm still getting to know what she's capable of. I DO know that she's capable of a lot more than what I'm doing with her, but I'm still adjusting from riding a hardtail for so long.
Suggestions?
And yes, I will be wearing full body armor, full face, etc. And I will be taking it easy and splitting up with my buddy if he gets impatient (I know I sure as hell do when I'm skiing with people who are holding me back). This is a much needed vacation, no need for a ton of stress!
Thanks.