Cwmcarn

fox_racing
fox_racing Posts: 17
edited February 2008 in MTB general
Ropey pics and a couple of vids from recent Cwmcarn trip

http://www.themountainbikers.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=327
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  • craker
    craker Posts: 1,739
    I broke my collarbone going off that jump. I've just shown the good folk here at work, you (or your mate) make it look really safe.

    :(

    Off there again on Sunday, shall be avoiding too much freeride silliness.
  • miss notax
    miss notax Posts: 2,572
    Wow :shock:

    I'm off to Cwmcarn in a few weeks but I don't think i'll be doing that!!

    Sarah
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  • fox_racing
    fox_racing Posts: 17
    mr_si wrote:
    I broke my collarbone going off that jump. I've just shown the good folk here at work, you (or your mate) make it look really safe.

    :(

    Off there again on Sunday, shall be avoiding too much freeride silliness.

    Wasn't me, I did the smaller one, eventually but thought better of the other ones.

    You looking for extra numbers on Sunday?
    http://www.themountainbikers.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=325


    Sarah75 wrote:
    I'm off to Cwmcarn in a few weeks but I don't think i'll be doing that!!

    There is a rollover to the left of that that takes you down the same slope, really good fun, nice and easy. You should check it out.
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  • Barton1806
    Barton1806 Posts: 81
    Yea Cwmcarn is really good fun
    and I broke a bone like mr_si but I broke my wrist.
    TJ BARTON
  • fox_racing
    fox_racing Posts: 17
    Here's the ultimate question, which is better....

    Cwncarn

    or

    Afan?
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  • fox_racing
    fox_racing Posts: 17
    I prefer the climbs at Afan (The Wall) they are mostly fire roads which make it really easy. Although they are steeper.

    But after going to Cwncarn the downhill are pretty amazing, they flow really well and the jump section at the top is a bit of fun.


    Hmmm, might have to vote Cwmcarn.
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  • z000m
    z000m Posts: 544
    did u take that video on a nokia n95?
    New Build
  • fox_racing
    fox_racing Posts: 17
    No, it was a Samsung U600.

    It's not the best quality but you get the idea and at least it proves we were there!
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  • breezer
    breezer Posts: 1,225
    Cool I like the way they have different sized jumps so useless people like myself could work up to the bigger ones. They werent there when I went. The XC course was brilliant. Even though it was chucking it down it was fine as no mud, just stones and grit although I did go through a brand new set of V brake pads in the 8 miles, made the last downhill interesting with the levers into the bars! Must return with decent brakes!
  • fox_racing
    fox_racing Posts: 17
    Yeah definatley, disc brakes are almost a must in wet muddy weather!
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  • breezer
    breezer Posts: 1,225
    It was on my 1992 hard tail with 65mm Pace forks as well lol! Should be better on my decent full susser!

    Planning a long weekend/week this year going there and Afan
  • fox_racing
    fox_racing Posts: 17
    http://www.themountainbikers.co.uk/foru ... ?f=2&t=275


    You and us both.

    :lol:

    :wink:
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  • breezer
    breezer Posts: 1,225
    Just been looking at your site :)
  • fox_racing
    fox_racing Posts: 17
    Is the smile a good thing??

    :D

    I'd be interested in people's views, I'm not a web designer so I'm learning as I go.
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  • gingerbloke
    gingerbloke Posts: 31
    Foxy, you pimping your site again......

    You know you want to vote for Afan!!!!
    Dont make me get my flying monkeys


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  • SJ
    SJ Posts: 2,871
    Cwmcarn is much better for the downhill. The tracks are flowy and fast and very well designed!
    a dirtbag of the most delightful variety
  • skyliner
    skyliner Posts: 613
    I can't believe you didn't ride the corkscrew! It's so much fun.
    And the biggest drop just before it is just as easy as the middle one. Beleive me, I wussed out 1st time I went there coz of the wind. But when you hit it, it's a piece of piss.
    The wall ride is a little more difficult, but after a few stacks, you get the hang of it.
    Just hit it fast & huck it. lol (then crash) (but that's what pads are for)lol
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