Originally posted by WoodyUpstate
As to incorporating a DH section in and XC course, yes, I think it's feasible. Your point regarding body armor is well taken, but I would not advocate a 4 ft. drop or including an "extreme" section of the DH course. [/B]
4 foot drops would definitely call for a FS. There is just no way you could do something crazy like that on an outdated hardtail.
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