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New work by the dam @ beatty super soft.
05/30/14 at 9:07pm
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The work we did last weekend is super soft, it was not quite ready for 2 inches of rain in an hour. I would prefer to keep the trail closed tomorrow, but i know its gonna see a ton of use any way.

Sadly, I fear much of the (really cool) work that was done last weeked will be trashed by the careless hoards sure to decend on the park tomorrow.  Cry Cry Cry
  
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Re: New work by the dam @ beatty super soft.
Reply #1 - 05/31/14 at 2:09pm
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PSA: new line at the dam crossing @ beatty. Small kicker right, go around left, far left is the berm coming in from the green trail.

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Re: New work by the dam @ beatty super soft.
Reply #2 - 05/31/14 at 2:25pm
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Man thats just cruel to put something in like that when we shouldn't be hitting it. Looks dope cant wait to ride it soon
  
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Re: New work by the dam @ beatty super soft.
Reply #3 - 05/31/14 at 2:40pm
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If its any consolation trying to hit it would not end well. The run up is 4" of peanutbutter goop, the lander is slick, and the drain at the bottom is full of more silt from the gulley washer thurs. Will be sweet once dry though.
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Reply #4 - 05/31/14 at 3:00pm
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Looks awesome David.  Nice work as usual.
  
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Re: New work by the dam @ beatty super soft.
Reply #5 - 05/31/14 at 3:21pm
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At the next wednesday social im going to burn a truck tire under it and we can all launch over it...

Its going to be AWESOME!
  
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Re: New work by the dam @ beatty super soft.
Reply #6 - 05/31/14 at 4:24pm
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Great, now I'm going to have to quit skipping the back section just so I can hit that jump.  That previous section trail is not hard-tail friendly but I'll do anything for a 1/2 second of air followed by the inevitable crash into the trees.
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Thank you all for the work you have done to that trail!  From the berms to the climbs it is really becoming a consistently fun trail.    Can we add a ramp into the lake somewhere? Grin
  
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Reply #7 - 05/31/14 at 4:48pm
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Bullwinkle wrote on 05/31/14 at 4:24pm:
Great, now I'm going to have to quit skipping the back section just so I can hit that jump.  That previous section trail is not hard-tail friendly.....


You are very welcome. The section you have been skipping will be getting a complete machine makeover this winter with new berms, jumps, proper switchbacks, new trail and optional advanced lines!
  
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Reply #8 - 05/31/14 at 6:57pm
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I am looking forward to helping.
  
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Reply #9 - 06/01/14 at 3:50pm
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Whats the word things drying up? I am itching to get some air today!
  
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Reply #10 - 06/01/14 at 4:26pm
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I opened the trail. No word yet on exactly how dry it is. Go get u some.
  
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Reply #11 - 06/01/14 at 4:50pm
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Will do, probs wont get out there untill later in the afternoon from the looks of it. Things aught to be nice and dry by 5
  
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Re: New work by the dam @ beatty super soft.
Reply #12 - 06/01/14 at 4:51pm
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Gravitythief76 wrote on 06/01/14 at 4:26pm:
I opened the trail. No word yet on exactly how dry it is. Go get u some.


I was out at Beatty with the family earlier, attempting to fish. I checked the new work and to quote a friend,  "The run up is 4" of peanutbutter goop, the lander is slick". This is still pretty much the case. It's now dry chunk peanut butter, instead of soy based peanut butter. I would still avoid it if possible.
  
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Re: New work by the dam @ beatty super soft.
Reply #13 - 06/01/14 at 5:41pm
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Im gonna redo the runup with crush instead if clay later this week.
  
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Re: New work by the dam @ beatty super soft.
Reply #14 - 06/01/14 at 6:58pm
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You prolly already thunk of it but I would suggest using more gravel/ big gravel for 10 yards or more up the runoff channel from the culvert. At least the gravel pile is above the needed location ... Maybe some grass seed on the edge of the channel this fall?

Can't wait to hit the loft.
  
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Re: New work by the dam @ beatty super soft.
Reply #15 - 06/01/14 at 7:00pm
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I rode Beatty earlier today to try out this new feature. This jump is going to be sweet when it settles in.  The run up was a little soft but drying well. On my first lap I took it easy and knuckled the landing a bit.  The jump is more of a step up then it looks in the pictures on this post.  On my second lap I charged it and cleared it no problem and hit the sweet spot of the landing.  Thank you to all the trail gnomes and keep those TTF's coming!
  
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Reply #16 - 06/01/14 at 7:04pm
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Thats why we do what we do! Thanks for being one of the chosen few who dont take the go around!!!
  
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Re: New work by the dam @ beatty super soft.
Reply #17 - 06/01/14 at 7:39pm
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Hit it around 12:30-1 on both of my laps. Pretty much the same story as bagadonuts. The crush will be a nice addition to the run in. First lap I hit it as everything looked tacky but I could feel the bike sinking and slowing a little more than I thought based on what the clay looked like. It was noticeably faster and drier on lap 2. Great work Gnomes. It's fun to come home to a trail I grew up riding on and see it always improving.
  
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Re: New work by the dam @ beatty super soft.
Reply #18 - 06/01/14 at 8:06pm
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Advocat wrote on 06/01/14 at 6:58pm:
You prolly already thunk of it but I would suggest using more gravel/ big gravel for 10 yards or more up the runoff channel from the culvert. At least the gravel pile is above the needed location ... Maybe some grass seed on the edge of the channel this fall?

Can't wait to hit the loft.


Yup. Phase 2 this week, stabilization, gravel check dams, additional compaction. Last week the dirt was powder and wouldn't pack, this week its goo. Waiting on a happy medium.
  
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Re: New work by the dam @ beatty super soft.
Reply #19 - 06/01/14 at 11:40pm
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I went oug an checked the trail before deciding to ride it and could see where someone got squrierlly on the landing at 2 and thought better of it. Clay is such a tricky beast once it gets a good bit of pack to it things should be fine I lnow that at my house I always try to mix in some loamy topsoil in with the clay it really helps things dry up and hold together better. Most people where pretty respectiful of the trail and didnt tear up the the new berm that much.
  
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