K2's in Action...

[Matno]

Just found a couple of pics that I thought were cool. Always nice to see an EVO, no matter where it is, but especially when it's in the air! (These pics courtesy of http://www.utahmountainbiking.com)

http://www.alpinebike.com/Posters/Journey-lowres.jpg

http://www.alpinebike.com/Posters/Life-purpose-lowres.jpg

http://www.alpinebike.com/Posters/Wife-lowres.jpg

http://www.alpinebike.com/Posters/Wings-lowres.jpg

http://www.alpinebike.com/Posters/Testosterone-lowres.jpg

[bayarearider]

Picture 2.......would that be considered "Aggressive XC"?  

how much travel should one have on their bike if they take similar drops like that?

[Carbon_Angus]

  Matno. I have a screen saver from webshots on my old computer that had some Pro~Flex bike shots on it.

it looks like one guy was going to bite it

http://www.alpinebike.com/Posters/Life-purpose-lowres.jpg

to bayarearider...depends on your ability....

[Matno]

That's probably a bit more than aggressive XC. Certainly aggressive something...

I think the highest I've ever gone was about as high as his rear wheel is in the picture. With my 4" fork and Stratos rear shock, drops that high feel (almost)buttery smooth (as long as I'm moving fast enough!)

Unfortunately, that's as high as my "margin of error" allows me to take risks...

[numbnuts]

that first guy looks like he has the noleen shock, probably that was the day he knackered it!

bayarea, an evo can certainly handle those drops, with a 4" fork but I'd rather have a good 5" [fox or zokie], more importantly tho' that should never be attempted while wearing spandex cos it looks so dorky and can not be considered aggressive. Baggy shorts would allow those chaps to leap off much bigger stuff.

[numbnuts]

carbon angus, the guys face says "yes I am about to eat dirt" he's wishing his fork was a boxxer at that very moment. Obviously it would not be a problem if he was wearing baggy shorts. [smiley=laughing.gif]

[numbnuts]

matno, nice pics [smiley=nod.gif]

[Scott]

He might of saved it if the C of G wasn't so high on account of the Camelbak.  It's a dry area so he's probably running with up to 100 oz plus tools- close to 8 lbs up high.  If he tucked and rolled the bag protected his back....

[Old Proflexer]

ah - the old 'tuck n roll' maneuver
brings back memories of my shoulder and back injuries when i joined the OTB (over the bars) club

- most of my main hit was on a fairly full water pak - who knows what kind of damage would have been done had it not been for the pak -

had to toss all the snickers bars in the pouch tho'   [smiley=upset.gif]

OP