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ayearinmx 10/24/2022 2:34am
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Having been in Cardiff, and seen the ramp there, the whole topic is a pretty laughable and pathetic attempt to discredit the series... I mean, seriously, there are a few things you could bring up... But the ramp?!

But what if it rains in those stadiums with roofs on and it gets wet?
What if someone waters it with a hose?
What if someone drops a big lump of cheese on it and grates it all over the surface?
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BobbyM 10/24/2022 11:28am
10/24/2022 11:28am Edited Date/Time 10/24/2022 11:28am
ayearinmx wrote:
Having been in Cardiff, and seen the ramp there, the whole topic is a pretty laughable and pathetic attempt to discredit the series... I mean, seriously...
Having been in Cardiff, and seen the ramp there, the whole topic is a pretty laughable and pathetic attempt to discredit the series... I mean, seriously, there are a few things you could bring up... But the ramp?!

But what if it rains in those stadiums with roofs on and it gets wet?
What if someone waters it with a hose?
What if someone drops a big lump of cheese on it and grates it all over the surface?
Guyere or Roquefort... Or Cheese Wiz?
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Mr. Afterbar 10/24/2022 12:24pm
10/24/2022 12:24pm
felpro wrote:
There is a FMX show or two during the event that needs the ramp. If you are worried about it, watch the race. The only objections...
There is a FMX show or two during the event that needs the ramp. If you are worried about it, watch the race. The only objections to the ramp come from keyboarders - not riders.

Personally, I do not care for FMX being part of a SX event. In the AUS-X events, there was a $25,000 prize for best trick. I feel the racers deserve that more than the FMX guys.

This event yesterday was pretty damn good. I was enjoying watching the riders who don't top the boards in the US series. I am biased, those riders came to my country to race. They are so welcome here. They will be welcome in other countries too. Imagine how the sport will grow when SX races go all over the world as WSX grows. When it is global, the riders will be well rewarded for their skills, even the guys that just occasionally make the US top ten. A 10 - 20 guy will be making more money by taking his skills across a pond or two.

I know Eli wasn't there. Nor Chase, Jett, Justin or Jason. If that invalidates WSX for you . . . Sorry. Your loss. This pilot series is just the start. Two countries this time, next year eight or ten. More will come and it will be better.

Guaranteed.
The FMX show uses a separate ramp.
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mx617 10/24/2022 12:37pm
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CPR wrote:
Can anyone please tell just how exactly the outcome of this would have been any different if the up and down ramps were 100% dirt?
He would have rolled down the side of the dirt pile instead of falling from 10+ feet.
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huck 10/24/2022 12:39pm
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I bet he cross rutted on the face of that jump!
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GrapeApe 10/24/2022 12:49pm
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CPR wrote:
Can anyone please tell just how exactly the outcome of this would have been any different if the up and down ramps were 100% dirt?
mx617 wrote:
He would have rolled down the side of the dirt pile instead of falling from 10+ feet.
I can't believe that actually had to be explained lol
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OrangeJuice158 10/24/2022 9:32pm
10/24/2022 9:32pm
CPR wrote:
Can anyone please tell just how exactly the outcome of this would have been any different if the up and down ramps were 100% dirt?
mx617 wrote:
He would have rolled down the side of the dirt pile instead of falling from 10+ feet.
See Chad Reed at Millville, 2011
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felpro 10/24/2022 9:34pm
10/24/2022 9:34pm
felpro wrote:
There is a FMX show or two during the event that needs the ramp. If you are worried about it, watch the race. The only objections...
There is a FMX show or two during the event that needs the ramp. If you are worried about it, watch the race. The only objections to the ramp come from keyboarders - not riders.

Personally, I do not care for FMX being part of a SX event. In the AUS-X events, there was a $25,000 prize for best trick. I feel the racers deserve that more than the FMX guys.

This event yesterday was pretty damn good. I was enjoying watching the riders who don't top the boards in the US series. I am biased, those riders came to my country to race. They are so welcome here. They will be welcome in other countries too. Imagine how the sport will grow when SX races go all over the world as WSX grows. When it is global, the riders will be well rewarded for their skills, even the guys that just occasionally make the US top ten. A 10 - 20 guy will be making more money by taking his skills across a pond or two.

I know Eli wasn't there. Nor Chase, Jett, Justin or Jason. If that invalidates WSX for you . . . Sorry. Your loss. This pilot series is just the start. Two countries this time, next year eight or ten. More will come and it will be better.

Guaranteed.
Mr. Afterbar wrote:
The FMX show uses a separate ramp.
You're right. I appreciate the correction.

Proof positive that I am not watching the FMX.
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felpro 10/24/2022 9:36pm
10/24/2022 9:36pm
mattdavison wrote:
Hi Mate The FMX ramp was off to the side and wasn't the one used for racing. Its slightly steeper and has a different lip. I...
Hi Mate

The FMX ramp was off to the side and wasn't the one used for racing. Its slightly steeper and has a different lip.

I also agree with everything else you said, the event was great and yeah, the heavy hitters weren't there but we also got to see riders from all over the world who Id never get to see ride and some of them are fast!!
Also, how was the crowd when Tanti won the second race!!!!!

Next year will be bigger and better and Ill be there!

Matt
You're right. Thanks.
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Hman144 10/25/2022 12:19pm
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Didn't someone crash at the approach to the metal ramp at Cardiff, and then another rider, maybe Brayton, had his approach ruined by the sprawling bike and rider? I saw that unfold on video somewhere, but never saw how the second bike in dealt with the ruined run-up.

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