Don't have an account yet? You can create one. As a registered user you have some advantages like theme manager, comments configuration and post comments with your name.
For those who didnt quite figure it out yet, Blizzard is Lazlo from Plattekill. He is here to give some info and answer questions etc....take advantage of it. Welcome to the site Laz!
_________________ Be careful how you treat others, for you may develop a bad rash.
Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2004 10:38 pm
Blizzard
Bomber
Joined: Aug 04, 2004
Posts: 66
Glad to be here and happy to participate. I'm easy, just write and I'll answer the best I can. We've been here for riding at Plattekill for the last 11 years straight. Long before dual suspension existed. Remember the Pro-Flex bushing style rear shock? We were the test center. Things have changed quite dramatically since then and we would like to think we are changing with the flow of it all. Thanks to all the riders who support Plattekill and off road mountain biking in general. Thanks Jon for encouraging us to get involved with this discussion.
_________________ Laszlo...Plattekill
Posted: Thu Aug 05, 2004 8:36 am
JohnnyNitro
Tagger
Joined: Jun 17, 2004
Posts: 46
Location: Long Island N.Y.
Blizzard wrote:
Glad to be here and happy to participate. I'm easy, just write and I'll answer the best I can. We've been here for riding at Plattekill for the last 11 years straight. Long before dual suspension existed. Remember the Pro-Flex bushing style rear shock? We were the test center. Things have changed quite dramatically since then and we would like to think we are changing with the flow of it all. Thanks to all the riders who support Plattekill and off road mountain biking in general. Thanks Jon for encouraging us to get involved with this discussion.
Hey Buddy,
Good to see you on this site.
You have done more for East Coast Mountainbiking than anybody just by the fact that you have been around so long. I have been going to Plattekill for 9 of those 11 years and it has been nothing but good times.
Keep up the good work.
Peace Out...
Thanks JohnnyNitro, I appreciate that and we appreciate all the riders who have supported us and kept us in business all these years.
_________________ Laszlo...Plattekill
Re: Blizzard = Lazlo
Posted: Thu Aug 05, 2004 8:47 pm
eastcoastzigzag
Team Hcor.net
Joined: Sep 7, 2002
Posts: 3574
Location: utica/elmira NY
welcome laz, its been cool to see platty grow. my first time there was about 93-94. VERY excited about the slalom course on the newbie hill. cant wait to see it!
_________________ "Pretend it's the lumber yard Cru. Go balls out." - Sgt Smith, RAD
Dynasty Clothing Co. - COMING SOON!!!
Posted: Sat Aug 07, 2004 8:18 pm
Blizzard
Bomber
Joined: Aug 04, 2004
Posts: 66
Thanks Zigzag. Its you guys who ride here, who support us, which helps us grow. Say hi to Big Als for us too. We have several fans from that neck of the woods.
_________________ Laszlo...Plattekill
Posted: Sat Aug 07, 2004 8:40 pm
eastcoastzigzag
Team Hcor.net
Joined: Sep 7, 2002
Posts: 3574
Location: utica/elmira NY
Blizzard wrote:
Thanks Zigzag. Its you guys who ride here, who support us, which helps us grow. Say hi to Big Als for us too. We have several fans from that neck of the woods.
--------def Laz. we will b up next weekend. my first time back in a while. cant wait for slalom!
_________________ "Pretend it's the lumber yard Cru. Go balls out." - Sgt Smith, RAD
Dynasty Clothing Co. - COMING SOON!!!
Posted: Sun Aug 08, 2004 11:59 am
Blizzard
Bomber
Joined: Aug 04, 2004
Posts: 66
It'll be a good time. Just took some pics. I'll try to figure out how to submit them here and post them up. Maybe hcor can help me out on this one.
_________________ Laszlo...Plattekill
Posted: Sun Aug 08, 2004 8:08 pm
Hcor
Site Admin
Joined: Sep 8, 2002
Posts: 3663
Location: New Jersey
Blizzard wrote:
It'll be a good time. Just took some pics. I'll try to figure out how to submit them here and post them up. Maybe hcor can help me out on this one.
Ya I will get them up tomorrow at some point. Jumps look fun. That wood stuff Tom and crew are working on looks real solid. Nice.
_________________ Be careful how you treat others, for you may develop a bad rash.
Re: Blizzard = Lazlo
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2004 8:36 am
jimbones
Bomber
Joined: Jul 31, 2004
Posts: 65
Location: New York
Lazlo,
I have been riding Plattekill a few times a season for the last 7-8 years. I like Plattekill but I do have some questions.
I am not an expert rider (definitely intermediate). I believe a majority of your trails are too difficult for the intermediate rider. (Now I can imaghine all the hate email I'll get saying how much of a pussy I am but we all have to start some where.)
I see DH riding like skiing. There has to be sufficient beginner-Intermediate and advanced trails for the rider to develop thier abilities and to attract people to the sport. I am an advanced level skier and realize why ski resorts cater to intermediates cause that is where the bulk of the market is. However, I do believe Plattekill market is primarily very good riders. Boy am I jealous i would like to ride like you guys. Thoughts? and please keep it clean
Re: Blizzard = Lazlo
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2004 10:11 am
jenna
Toy
Joined: Sep 9, 2003
Posts: 11
jimbones wrote:
I see DH riding like skiing. There has to be sufficient beginner-Intermediate and advanced trails for the rider to develop thier abilities and to attract people to the sport. I am an advanced level skier and realize why ski resorts cater to intermediates cause that is where the bulk of the market is. However, I do believe Plattekill market is primarily very good riders. Boy am I jealous i would like to ride like you guys. Thoughts? and please keep it clean
hi...i know this post was meant for lazslo but my 2 cents....you may want to revisit the north face again, esp since steve p has been cutting the courses. there are many lines for beginners, intermediates and riders who are ready for the next challenge. besides that, there is plenty to ride now for the mellow rider to the best of the best...new stuff to existing trail... seek and you shall find. have fun.
Re: Blizzard = Lazlo
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2004 10:52 am
jimbones
Bomber
Joined: Jul 31, 2004
Posts: 65
Location: New York
Thanks! I know they cut new trails just as the new lift went into operation. Are these the same new trails or have there been others added since about 2 seasons ago?
Since they have both lifts running I will check it out.
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2004 11:46 am
springfish
All-City
Joined: Jan 27, 2003
Posts: 1490
Location: Hood River, Oregon
TONS of new trails. There's actually a trail off the backside of the mountain from the double chair that has become a personal favorite. It's pretty much all play with a few lines that have some super nice drops. All in all, it's very similar to the old school jump trail off the top of the triple.
Most all trails now sport brand new trail names / signs. This is a great improvement.
_________________ Bloody shins are my wedding ring.
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2004 1:38 pm
tbiker615
All-City
Joined: Feb 1, 2003
Posts: 549
Location: Keansburg, New Jersey
i feel you should have a couple or a few years bike riding experience, b4 hitting up DH trails. No trail at Plattekill is for a real beginner rider. they have some steep shit there, everywhere! Have XC a BMX backround first, then head to the mtns. You can introduce yourself to ANYONE and any mtn., and i'm sure they will let you ride with them and teach you the ropes. Don't worry how fast other people ride, ride at your own pace. If you ride in a pack, everyone always waits at intersections, til everyone has caught up to the pack. Practice will make you better too. i have been downhilling for three years and it takes a lot of work to get good. Ever since i first started, all my friends hang out a lot in the parking lot, and don't ride that much. I take that opportunity, to keep riding, to better myself so one day i can keep pace with those faster guys.
_________________ Timmay, Timmay, Live It Loud, Timmay!!!
Re: Blizzard = Lazlo
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2004 1:59 pm
jimbones
Bomber
Joined: Jul 31, 2004
Posts: 65
Location: New York
I think I gave everyone the impression I was beginner. I'm not.
I classify myself as an intermediate. I ride mostly single black diamond trails as the blues are too easy and double blacks are too difficult. i just came back from 3 days at Whistler. I have been riding XC about 9 yrs and DH about 4 yrs. I'm not a total klutz but have to get over the pshycological of steeps and drop offs. Once I can master drop offs I think I wil improve greatly.
Re: Blizzard = Lazlo
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2004 3:55 pm
jenna
Toy
Joined: Sep 9, 2003
Posts: 11
jimbones wrote:
I think I gave everyone the impression I was beginner. I'm not.
I classify myself as an intermediate. I ride mostly single black diamond trails as the blues are too easy and double blacks are too difficult. i just came back from 3 days at Whistler. I have been riding XC about 9 yrs and DH about 4 yrs. I'm not a total klutz but have to get over the pshycological of steeps and drop offs. Once I can master drop offs I think I wil improve greatly.
you will like the northface very much. it has some of the steeps and dropoffs that you want to practice without being intimidating. ride some of the new trails and courses and your skill set will improve.
Re: Blizzard = Lazlo
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2004 10:48 pm
Dingo
Dingo
Joined: Oct 24, 2002
Posts: 3942
Location: Hartford, CT (with a bottle of guinness)
Thanks, Laz. I've been racing and riding plattekill since 1998 and I still love it! Keep up the good work!
-Gordon
Hcor.net Features
Pictures and Videos
Home
Members :
