I am an old guy (36) and just getting into dirt jumping. Anyone my age or older ripping it up out there? I could use some inspiration.
theres a good handful of people rippin it up at that age. Its only a number man....so keep rippin.I am an old guy (36) and just getting into dirt jumping. Anyone my age or older ripping it up out there? I could use some inspiration.
There are a lot of OG rippers out there.
pussyAlso, keep in mind that older guys (should) have less to prove. Don't be too cool to take a pass on something you don't want to hit - or to wear the gear.
I'll be 37 this year. I rode bmx for years - mostly freestyle ramps and flatland, with some dj in the mix. Back then - mid to late 80's - we didn't really have the steep lippy stuff that is so common now, and you didn't see the high-consequence dubs as much either (we had more tables). I've only started getting back into dirt jumping in the last few years, but I want to do more.
I totally agree with most of what chuffer says, especially the part about how good it feels to sack up and hit something clean for the first time after initially being sketched out about it.
Also, keep in mind that older guys (should) have less to prove. Don't be too cool to take a pass on something you don't want to hit - or to wear the gear.
Punk ass whippersnapper. 32? Pfffftt. I was doing three wheel drifts on my Big Wheel before you were born.pussy
There were 'wheels' when you were a kid?Punk ass whippersnapper. 32? Pfffftt. I was doing three wheel drifts on my Big Wheel before you were born.
Well F'n said, brother. No place for pride or ego's in this game. Whatever it takes to ride again the next day is what it SHOULD be about.
Geezer my ass!! (well maybe ogripper)This is what I needed to hear. Lots of geezers
It is the sworn duty of old school shredders to keep the steez alive.- don't worry about tricks, err on the side of flow and style. Tricks can come later
Not sure if it's been said, but get some good vids with Mike Aitken, Brian Foster, Chase Hawk, Justin Inman, Chris Doyle, Stuaffer, Punjab, Groundchuck, Brian Yeagle and a ton more. Don't care about the tricks set, just try to mimic their "straight" airs.
This should be published somewhere. Don is in the dirtjumping hall of fameMy buddy at work asked why I hadn't posted on this thread as I fit the "old dirt jumper" part pretty well
I started building trails back when I was about 10 and even before I started racing BMX. My parents had a few acres with most of it being wooded and it seemed like the thing to do. 25+ year later I'm still doing it and having a ball.
There has been some great posts on how to handle it enough so that I can't really add much. Like others have said...
- pad up
- take your time
- get in with the local trail riders, they should take you in if you are cool and willing to dig
- don't worry about tricks, err on the side of flow and style. Tricks can come later
Not sure if it's been said, but get some good vids with Mike Aitken, Brian Foster, Chase Hawk, Justin Inman, Chris Doyle, Stuaffer, Punjab, Groundchuck, Brian Yeagle and a ton more. Don't care about the tricks set, just try to mimic their "straight" airs.
The Fit Life vid will be a good start as well as Building the Underground. Rythym, the Little Devils vids, and Square Ones are great ones too, if you can find 'em. Empire East and Anthem are the Holy Grails.