Originally Posted by
Vicelord
Did you even read the thread?
Probably not.
There is a big difference between not knowing how to use a tool (especially not knowing how to use it well and quickly) and not having it or needed expendables (tubes).
I'm mainly a road rider, I'd expect off road riders to be better prepaired for problems, after all they may be miles from any help.
One little point, it seems the shop is not doing their job, new riders need to be told what tehy need to have, and a shop makes money selling it to them.