Dual Slalom
09-14-05, 04:33 PM
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Dual Slalom
I want to start dual slalom racing, but I'm not sure how to train. I live in Fort Collins Colorado and as far as I know there are no dual slalom tracks near here. Does anyone have any tips, of if you live near fort collins do you know of any good trails? Any advice would be great. Thanks
09-14-05, 10:17 PM
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A good substitution would be dirt jumps or a bmx track.
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Fort Collins, the one in Colorado? No tracks near there? Dude! I live in Florida, "Near" is a relative term.
I'm sure there are a lot closer dual slalom trails to you than to me.
O.k., besides the point.
Any BMX tracks nearby? I've got a buddy that races a lot of the Norba Series. He does the majority of practising at the local BMX track. Dual is very similar just downhill.
Also, DS isn't as popular as it once was. MountainCross or 4x is gaining popularity every year. 4x is even more like BMX.
I'm sure there are a lot closer dual slalom trails to you than to me.
O.k., besides the point.
Any BMX tracks nearby? I've got a buddy that races a lot of the Norba Series. He does the majority of practising at the local BMX track. Dual is very similar just downhill.
Also, DS isn't as popular as it once was. MountainCross or 4x is gaining popularity every year. 4x is even more like BMX.
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09-14-05, 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by a2psyklnut
Fort Collins, the one in Colorado? No tracks near there? Dude! I live in Florida, "Near" is a relative term.
I'm sure there are a lot closer dual slalom trails to you than to me.
O.k., besides the point.
Any BMX tracks nearby? I've got a buddy that races a lot of the Norba Series. He does the majority of practising at the local BMX track. Dual is very similar just downhill.
Also, DS isn't as popular as it once was. MountainCross or 4x is gaining popularity every year. 4x is even more like BMX.
I'm sure there are a lot closer dual slalom trails to you than to me.
O.k., besides the point.
Any BMX tracks nearby? I've got a buddy that races a lot of the Norba Series. He does the majority of practising at the local BMX track. Dual is very similar just downhill.
Also, DS isn't as popular as it once was. MountainCross or 4x is gaining popularity every year. 4x is even more like BMX.
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Thanks, I wouldn't know much more than what I read. Remember, F-L-O-R-I-D-A! The only slalom we have involves a single ski, a boat and a body of water.
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09-14-05, 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by a2psyklnut
Thanks, I wouldn't know much more than what I read. Remember, F-L-O-R-I-D-A! The only slalom we have involves a single ski, a boat and a body of water.
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Slalom rocks. I wish we would set up a course anywhere near bc. I would be intrigued to try it, mano - a- mano...I think it is a much better competetive idea.
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BMX tracks you say, I have one of those near by. Thanks for the advise
