crotchrocket – Member
IMHO the blacks rock sections are slow and awkward. The red has loads of flow and is much more fun, esp if you hit all the kickers.
Looks flowy enough to me on this clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaPDCkELlsY
We have to define what constitutes fun or enjoyment though, most riders seem to obsess most of the time about speed, almost like they have a theory that if you ain’t going incredibly fast then you can’t possibly be enjoying yourself?
I would disagree slightly, even if sections like that do run slower than the red, there is a lot of enjoyment to be had from the accomplishments of dealing with bumpier terrain, personally, I get as much satisfaction out of a slow delicate balancing act over rocks or perhaps a skinny log, as I do out of ripping over a jump or drop off.
Horses for courses though, but I think there are many elements that make up the bigger picture of off road riding. JMHO.