lowrider Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 When riding in close quarters on narrow trails, steep chutes or close to trees how much space do you need to feel comfortable and or safe ? I'm talking cruising speed not picking your way down a "holy shit why did i go this way" run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 If you mean between me and other riders I want about three seconds minimum between me and the previous or next rider/skier and probably more if its a skier who's behind me because hardly any of them understand just how sharply we turn. If you mean clearance between the sides of the trail or the trees then the steeper it is the tighter I can tolerate - easier to get restarted if I have to check hard. I do like to have options, though, not just the one set of turns which will get me through a gap or sequence. This is all assuming no tree-wells and such - if those are around I want LOTS of room. Humping my way out of a well is no longer my idea of adventure... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitro Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 I discovered ice rash on my beer gut & my jacket smells like pine trees 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softbootsurfer Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 (edited) It All depends on the Snow Surface...and depth of surface Edited May 28, 2017 by softbootsurfer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Gendzwill Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 (edited) If you mean for fully commited carving, I want the slope completely clear unless I am riding with people I trust. If general riding I only need a small space, I can keep it under control with swing turns if it is crowded. Edited May 28, 2017 by Neil Gendzwill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw Posted May 29, 2017 Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 As they suggested "it depends". If I'm in control, then I don't need much, although I don't want to scare people, and I'm not a "lay-down" person. If I'm overtaking people from behind, I study their pattern, work out the risks, and pick my line. If I have to go close I compute what happens if they move "the wrong way", and cover that off. It nearly always works. If it's other people riding fast, I'm not comfortable with it and won't put myself willingly in that place. I ride fast so if you catch me from behind then you're either good or dangerous. It's not always possible to assess than, so I'll generally get out of the way: I leave a large distance for people faster than me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Gendzwill Posted May 29, 2017 Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 (edited) 6 hours ago, philw said: I ride fast so if you catch me from behind then you're either good or dangerous. If I am making full carves, I'm still moving fast enough that not many catch up. However, if they do it's the usual problem: if they aren't used to the movement pattern they may get surprised. That's why I like it clear both up and down-hill, and why I check uphill as often as I can to make sure it is still OK. If I'm cruising, I seldom get passed: it'll usually be some straight-lining idiot or a racer kid. Either way, I look uphill if I decide to take it across in some unpredictable fashion. If I have to pass a crowd, I usually just take it to the very edge of the run near the trees and biff along where most people aren't comfortable. Edited May 29, 2017 by Neil Gendzwill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpyride Posted May 29, 2017 Report Share Posted May 29, 2017 If I can see them and they're less than a city block away, I'm out of my comfort zone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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