Whistler is getting easier

funkendrenchman · 07-01-2006, 03:41 AM

Anyone notice how almost everytime a trail has repairs or work done on it, it ends up having some of the challenge taken away? Today, I went to ride Rock City and they have removed some rock from the landing of the ladder so now it is pretty smooth. After that I road No Duff for the first time since last summer, and now ladders are where there used to be a steep rock roll to a mini drop. Other trails that have gotten easier since last summer:

Angry Pirate
No Joke
In Deep
Lower Joyride
Duffman

I am all for trail maintenance, but it is disappointing when a lot of the challenge gets smoothed out.

Anyone else notice this? Thoughts?

gotham · 07-01-2006, 03:57 AM

Haven't ridden it yet but would imagine that the less people that get hurt the better

Dantes Inferno · 07-01-2006, 04:59 AM

Dude, the shore has enough piles of rocks we call trannies, if you could even call it that.

Whistler is supposed to be smoooooth

Taylor_P · 07-01-2006, 05:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dantes Inferno

Whistler is supposed to be smoooooth

dont make me laugh, whistler is any thing but smooth

funkendrenchman · 07-01-2006, 05:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taylor_P

dont make me laugh, whistler is any thing but smooth

for reals... even a "smooth" trail like dirt merchant isn't excactly smooth.

Grumster · 08-17-2006, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dantes Inferno

Dude, the shore has enough piles of rocks we call trannies, if you could even call it that.

Whistler is supposed to be smoooooth

a prophet among insects

Straw · 07-01-2006, 05:14 AM

The Triple Hump got the root-ball removed and replaced with armoured rock. I was happy to have ridden it successfully before they changed it!

I don't mind...there's still tonnes on the mountain to challenge me.

Samg · 07-01-2006, 05:48 AM

actually i think no joke has got harder in some spots since this time last year, roots and rocks are coming through.

i dont mind them smoothing trails if they build newer tricky ones, french connection whenever thats open is a good example.

IFO · 07-01-2006, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by funkendrenchman

I am all for trail maintenance, but it is disappointing when a lot of the challenge gets smoothed out.

Anyone else notice this? Thoughts?

AGREED....

bcbud · 07-01-2006, 06:05 AM

No Joke is definetly rougher in more spots, on the ski trail into the step up mud holes, is nice and holey, and the steepness down to Highway 86 is gnarlier...goodtimes, makes things interesting, change you suspension and things may smooth out.....

hpman · 07-01-2006, 09:36 AM

Compare to my local trails on the french riviera, Whistler is very smooth and the rocks aren't aggresive. There are few stones and rocks in Whistler. The most rocky trail is Detroit Rock city but it's nothing compare to the Peille trails just beside Monaco for example. In Whitler I never saw rocks with aggresive edge, river of stone everywhere and others french riviera like trails...
But the roots are ver presents and we never have roots on the french riviera. So when it's wet, it's a good challenge for us

OK, in one month and a half, I will be here

NooNer · 07-01-2006, 10:31 AM

hate to say it, but you shouldnt have made this thread. you're about to go down hard, least every time i think its getting easy i get slammed.

andytheaussie · 07-01-2006, 01:00 PM

Dudes. If you don't think Whistler is smooth, come over here and ride. Whistler is like a baby's bum compared with the rocky downhill trails we ride here. Don't get me wrong - having just been in Whistler, I believe it's heaven on earth. but trust me, it's smooth as silk.

heckler · 07-01-2006, 04:04 PM

What if you're just getting better at it the more you ride?

Agreed though - trails do get easier after trail work, but they will also last many more years that way. The winter rains take care of all the smoothness of good rockwork anyway.

the Master Plan Dan · 07-05-2006, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by heckler

What if you're just getting better at it the more you ride?

.

I agree here! I took a trip back to Ontario... rode some of the trails that were challenging just early last year. IE Blue Mountain... cough cough... Hill sorry. Whistler forces you to progress very fast.

After a ride on the Shore... which in some parts I consider very smooth... tell me that Whistler is not smooth!

Dan

07-01-2006, 03:41 AM	#1
funkendrenchman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Aspen, CO Posts: 380 Rep Power: 2113	Whistler is getting easier Anyone notice how almost everytime a trail has repairs or work done on it, it ends up having some of the challenge taken away? Today, I went to ride Rock City and they have removed some rock from the landing of the ladder so now it is pretty smooth. After that I road No Duff for the first time since last summer, and now ladders are where there used to be a steep rock roll to a mini drop. Other trails that have gotten easier since last summer: Angry Pirate No Joke In Deep Lower Joyride Duffman I am all for trail maintenance, but it is disappointing when a lot of the challenge gets smoothed out. Anyone else notice this? Thoughts?

07-01-2006, 04:59 AM	#3
Dantes Inferno Freetard Ricing Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Van Posts: 8,569 Rep Power: 2584421	Dude, the shore has enough piles of rocks we call trannies, if you could even call it that. Whistler is supposed to be smoooooth __________________

07-01-2006, 05:14 AM	#7
Straw Jon Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: near Dollar Surprise Posts: 8,300 Rep Power: 2804945	The Triple Hump got the root-ball removed and replaced with armoured rock. I was happy to have ridden it successfully before they changed it! I don't mind...there's still tonnes on the mountain to challenge me. __________________ ><> 1-1-2-3-5-8-13-21-34

07-01-2006, 06:05 AM	#10
bcbud Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Pemberton, bc Posts: 2,694 Rep Power: 255507	No Joke is definetly rougher in more spots, on the ski trail into the step up mud holes, is nice and holey, and the steepness down to Highway 86 is gnarlier...goodtimes, makes things interesting, change you suspension and things may smooth out..... __________________ www.dincus.com www.roteccycles.com

07-01-2006, 10:31 AM	#12
NooNer the oncoming storm Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: the quiet place Posts: 3,124 Rep Power: 21587	hate to say it, but you shouldnt have made this thread. you're about to go down hard, least every time i think its getting easy i get slammed. __________________ Eye on the TV 'cause tragedy thrills me Whatever flavor It happens to be like: "Killed by the husband" "Drowned by the ocean" "Shot by his own son" "She used the poison in his tea and kissed him goodbye" That's my kind of story It's no fun til someone dies

07-01-2006, 05:48 AM	#8
Samg Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 86 Rep Power: 0	actually i think no joke has got harder in some spots since this time last year, roots and rocks are coming through. i dont mind them smoothing trails if they build newer tricky ones, french connection whenever thats open is a good example.

07-01-2006, 09:36 AM	#11
hpman Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: French Riviera, France Posts: 93 Rep Power: 0	Compare to my local trails on the french riviera, Whistler is very smooth and the rocks aren't aggresive. There are few stones and rocks in Whistler. The most rocky trail is Detroit Rock city but it's nothing compare to the Peille trails just beside Monaco for example. In Whitler I never saw rocks with aggresive edge, river of stone everywhere and others french riviera like trails... But the roots are ver presents and we never have roots on the french riviera. So when it's wet, it's a good challenge for us OK, in one month and a half, I will be here

07-01-2006, 01:00 PM	#13
andytheaussie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 161 Rep Power: 1049	Dudes. If you don't think Whistler is smooth, come over here and ride. Whistler is like a baby's bum compared with the rocky downhill trails we ride here. Don't get me wrong - having just been in Whistler, I believe it's heaven on earth. but trust me, it's smooth as silk. __________________ I'm broken - not just cracked around the edges.

07-01-2006, 04:04 PM	#14
heckler skookum Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The Darkside Posts: 14,597 Rep Power: 14790683	What if you're just getting better at it the more you ride? Agreed though - trails do get easier after trail work, but they will also last many more years that way. The winter rains take care of all the smoothness of good rockwork anyway.

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