Originally Posted by dirtbikedude
Another thing to consider, which I am surprised Mael did not mention, those of us in the 250lb+ range are much harder to stop once we get moving. Add to that a bit of gravity on the decents and it is like a loaded down big rig trying to stop on a steep grade
I can stop. Trees, rocks and other things slow me right down when descending.
Today is gonna be my first day up doing shuttled DH. Going be an experience. Hope my rear wheel holds up.