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The picture I made isn't great, hopefully the idea is better. What if they took those tough blocks away (in green) and made a little escape route around the last jump from of the triple (green square). So riders who only can double doesn't need to come up and over the third jump. Because it's there where those gruesome crashes with Trey and now Bogle happened, not?
The down side probably is that not everywhere there will be place to install a escape route, not in this 2018 season when plans are already drawn. But also look back at the Jeremy McGrath Invitational, riders who weren't feeling it for the FMX-Ramp-Double had a escape route around it. Something like that but just for one little jump.
The down side probably is that not everywhere there will be place to install a escape route, not in this 2018 season when plans are already drawn. But also look back at the Jeremy McGrath Invitational, riders who weren't feeling it for the FMX-Ramp-Double had a escape route around it. Something like that but just for one little jump.
The Shop
Also, looking at the right side of that lane (as the riders hit it), it wouldn't shock me a lot if part of the safety feature was to ensure that a bike DIDN'T cross over toward the oncoming traffic.
Taking away the blocks on the right might have some unintended consequences.
Not sure why bogle didn't jump it when guys a lot slower than him were. Maybe he got bumped or cut off, but there are easier ways to make it so riders aren't doubling on a big triple right after the start.
How about simply trying to put more track after the start before the triple?
How about instead of a triple just make it a double with a really long, rounded landing?
Mostly bc I am slow and suck, but I know how the ground hurts. No need for the consequence.
What is worse:
1. Getting landed on.
2. Someone crashing while doubling a triple(i have never ever seen that happen).
3. Getting out of shape and casing the triple.
I would say that number 1 is by far the worst case scenario. The track crew should make it as safe as possible for riders that are doubling the triple in traffic. Removing 2 tuff blocks on both sides would be a good option for riders that are rolling/doubling the triple.
Pit Row
I agree that a "safe route" would be a good idea just for the fact that one of these days we are going to see a rider landed on and have their neck snap
But I agree, nobody likes to see the Canard/Bogle situations and it does get hairy on the first lap. I don't have the answer.
I agree that some of their purpose is to knock down a bike that is out of control. If they were really just a safety device shouldn't they be bigger? I think there are better ways and don't fall for the they are better than hay bales or wood stakes argument to not progress.
Feld need to try it and hopefully implement
Get rid of tough blocks they hurt more people than the help.
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