fubar XJ
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Bothell, WA
I'd be interested, schedule allowing. I suppose it'll also have to be figured out who will teach what and so forth, otherwise it could end up as a XXXX-measuring contest between experienced wheelers with different ideas on how, why, and when to do certain things.
As far as the question asked earlier about picking a line, there are a couple of basic rules I always use.
1. Stay on the trail. Not as basic as it would seem, some folks like blasting around established trailbeds searching for traction or trying to impress their buddies.
2. Follow the ruts. Some trails you have almost no choice on the line you pick, unless you want to be in violation of rule number 1. The ruts will often help you hold a sidehill, and are there for a reason, because almost every other rig that came up the trail found traction there.
3. Controlled momentum is your friend. Many lines simply aren't crawlable in most rigs, you'll need a wee bit of momentum going up them. Learn the difference between hammer-down and controlled momentum, it'll save you busted parts and possible injury.
4. Keep the tires on high ground. In a boulder field or wide rutted line, usually the best line is keeping the tires atop the highest part of the obstacles. In the rocks, this means picking a line that flexes you through atop stable rocks, keeping the large rocks under your tires and not dragging your undercarriage relieving you of your muffler or t-case.
There's more, but those are a couple of basics.
As far as the question asked earlier about picking a line, there are a couple of basic rules I always use.
1. Stay on the trail. Not as basic as it would seem, some folks like blasting around established trailbeds searching for traction or trying to impress their buddies.
2. Follow the ruts. Some trails you have almost no choice on the line you pick, unless you want to be in violation of rule number 1. The ruts will often help you hold a sidehill, and are there for a reason, because almost every other rig that came up the trail found traction there.
3. Controlled momentum is your friend. Many lines simply aren't crawlable in most rigs, you'll need a wee bit of momentum going up them. Learn the difference between hammer-down and controlled momentum, it'll save you busted parts and possible injury.
4. Keep the tires on high ground. In a boulder field or wide rutted line, usually the best line is keeping the tires atop the highest part of the obstacles. In the rocks, this means picking a line that flexes you through atop stable rocks, keeping the large rocks under your tires and not dragging your undercarriage relieving you of your muffler or t-case.
There's more, but those are a couple of basics.
but i might be able to make some time if there is a set time and place. I learned alot at NWFest but i think something formal might help reinforce what i learned by watching. 
