my most recent acquistion -

[Frankd3000]

OP - no sweat, my good man. I'd like to think it's all in good clean fun, yes?

Kiwi - BUWHAHAHAHAAAAA! So what you're saying is that OP will simply get another fireplace, eh?! HAHAHA!!! That was great. Thanks, I needed that! [smiley=laughing.gif]

Sorry, OP, but that was a priceless comeback that Kiwi had.

BBQ at OP's?

[Old Proflexer]

matno et al -

i should imagine, and in thinking things though, to hunt via MTB, certain components would have to be highly specialized.  For instance,

1.  The bike, it would have to generally be in reasonable condition yet a near throw away as it would have to be ridden into areas unknown and chained/locked to a tree.   It would be left for long periods of time and you would wouldn't be sure if it would be there when you eventually got back.  Same with a helmet.

So, reasonable yet throwaway? - I'd have to say any of the Intense, Iron Horse or Santa Cruz models -
definitely not my Pro Flex.

2.  The weapon, gun or takedown bow.  If a takedown and you see animals, they don't wait around till you put things together so you'd have to ride in with it in one piece - same as a rifle.  So that leads to the next important piece of equipment.  

3.  The pack, it would have to be a water day pack with bow/gun carrying capacity on the back.  There's quite a few models on the market that fit that bill, Catquiver I-VI models, Badlands packs etc.

4.  Shoes, mtb able and good for hiking.  Unless you're using flat pedals (which probably wouldn't be a bad idea)

A few thoughts - oh, Frank, I'll throw another couple ribs on the Barby for you.

OP

[Frankd3000]

Thanks OP! [smiley=beer.gif] <~ i'll bring the beer! Good, strong Canadian stuff.

Hey, how about a front-mount rack (for the bike, guys, the BIKE!). You know, kinda like a basket-type thing? You could have the arrow set-up on your bow, ready to go. If you see anything then all you have to do is grab the bow, aim, pull and fire.

I know, I know, still takes time to do "all of these things", but short of mounting a loaded cross-bow on the handlebars...

[Dennis]

mounting a crossbow on the handlebars, now that would be cool.

come to think of it, what about mounting a gun on the handlebars, link it to a helmet-mounted sight. now that would be really cool! oh wait, I guess the military has already done that on choppers. Simon, how about coming up with a bike version of the helicopter system?

[smiley=groucho.gif]

[Old Proflexer]

Sorry, OP, but that was a priceless comeback that Kiwi had.

frank, i don't think you realize that paul was quite serious -
i only take it down to knock the dust off the red velvet background and the walnut framing, readjust to track lighting that accents the deep luster in the finish and change the barry manilow music.

who needs a tv?  (if i'm just gonna sit and stare, why not at something worth while?)

OP

[Frankd3000]

Red velvet? BUWHAHAHAHAA! HAHAHA. HHAhaha. Hehhee...  [smiley=blankstare.gif] Why do I suddenly get the feeling that YOU aren't joking?

Dennis - gee, I was only joking man. You guys are starting to scare me. I better not tick anyone off. I can imagine a fleet of cross-bow toting, grenade-launching, radar-evading carbon bikers coming after me.

I think i'm gonna skip the glass of milk before bed tonight.

[Simon]

mounting a crossbow on the handlebars, now that would be cool.

come to think of it, what about mounting a gun on the handlebars, link it to a helmet-mounted sight. now that would be really cool! oh wait, I guess the military has already done that on choppers. Simon, how about coming up with a bike version of the helicopter system?

[smiley=groucho.gif]

How ironic,
I work on and repair military vehicles,
I may have to pass this idea on to the powers that be,
can't pass much on in return,signed official secrets act  ,
they find out and I might suddenly disappear  [smiley=worry.gif]
Simon

[shovelon]

OOHH NOOO!

Simon's 4500 has been replaced by a new love, the "Faux bar 856"!

Just don't get it confused with FUBAR!!!!!!!!! (It' so pertey.)

Terry

[Simon]

OOHH NOOO!

Simon's 4500 has been replaced by a new love, the "Faux bar 856"!

Just don't get it confused with FUBAR!!!!!!!!! (It' so pertey.)

Terry

Ahhh
not replaced just having a hard earned rest,it will be back,
Simon