[SebringMGB]

anyone have info on these 4 wheel downhill "things"? there are a few short clips of them in earthed. i guess they are designed for people who dont have the use of their legs? WELL F THAT!, I wanna freakin try one! are they manufactured en-mass? or are they one off things? more info!

 

[Pegboy]

They're spendy $$$! I'm not sure of any places that have em in Wash. but A buddy of mine (Kevin Bramble) is building them in Tahoe. I guess Big Bear CA is going to have a program this summer so you may have access to them if you get down this way.

 

[Damn True]

Jan Karpiel has built a couple of them as well. They look SICK!

 

[SebringMGB]

well, if i wanna do a web search for one, what would you call it?

 

[Damn True]

The class they race in at BB is called "wheeler" you might try that, or perhaps DH wheelchair.

 

[vitox]

Originally posted by SebringMGB
anyone have info on these 4 wheel downhill "things"? there are a few short clips of them in earthed. i guess they are designed for people who dont have the use of their legs? WELL F THAT!, I wanna freakin try one! are they manufactured en-mass? or are they one off things? more info!

my condolences to your kineys

 

[kidwoo]

Originally posted by Damn True
Jan Karpiel has built a couple of them as well. They look SICK!

Preconcieved opinions on the man aside, he's finishing one right now that is freakin awesome. I've seen it now in a couple of stages in development and I seriously want to ride it. He was talking about taking it out this week to test it out but I think I'll be working. I'll see if I can get some pictures of it. He's setting up the brakes to all work independently as well as both front/both back like most designs. Full carbon fiber bucket seat....purty

 

[downy]

I work with a guy who rides one. Supposedly has 8 inches of independent travel on each wheel or something sick like that. I have yet to ride it .