You southern boys know all about puckered a$$holes don't ya?
Stay away from me, I don't got a purty mouth.
:biggrin:Junior World's Team Qualifier-Rollcall and Course Pics-Plattekill Mountain
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You southern boys know all about puckered a$$holes don't ya?
Stay away from me, I don't got a purty mouth.
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The hardest part about P'kill is that you need to take yourself out of your general comfort zone. Everything is on the "extreme" ends of the spectrum. There are no in-betweens at Plattekill (Well, actually there is an Inn-Between down in Margarettsville across from the Hess. Recommend it for a decent meal. They have a salad bar and serve beer.)
The parking lot will be either a mud bog or dry and dusty. Either way, you will permanently have reddish dust in your car like you drove on Mars.
The lift line will either be non-existent or backed up to the parking lot.
The course will either be deceptively easy or deceptively hard.
The weather will not be the same as the forecast predicts. If it's raining in Kingston it's sunny and warm at Plattekill. If it's 75° and cloudless in Kingston it is thunder & lightening at P'kill.
Plattekill is decisively no-frills. There are no fancy hotels in the area. It takes everyone forever to get there. The lift will break down at some point during the weekend. The bike wash smells like diesel fuel. The bathrooms sometimes don't work. Laszlo sometimes rubs people the wrong way, but he has undeniable passion for the sport and is a survivor. You need to experience P'kill once in your riding life.
-ska todd
True Dat! great write up Todd
you're south of the Mason Dixon line. ask anyone north of maryland and they consider that to be "down south". Yet Virginia is not far south enough to be considered part of the "dirty souf".
Now go shop at Kroger.
both!!! its awsome its preety step also u should hit it up somtime man.
pardon?
VA isnt considered 'down south', but we've got XC trails that will pucker your ass up, not to mention the rough stuff.
and there are some ri-goshdarn-diculous trails in western NC, so ya might want to do a little research next time you rant off.
we know you adore your beloved Platty, but let's be adults here; there are steep trails everywhere. get over it.[/QUOTE]
hellllllll yaaaa i agree very much pisga is a perfect example!
VA isnt considered 'down south', but we've got XC trails that will pucker your ass up, not to mention the rough stuff.
and there are some ri-goshdarn-diculous trails in western NC, so ya might want to do a little research next time you rant off.
we know you adore your beloved Platty, but let's be adults here; there are steep trails everywhere. get over it.[/QUOTE]
hellllllll yaaaa i agree very much pisga is a perfect example!
Nice pics Rich !! The course is getting burnt in real well, berms of shale we forming on the corners, and the shale is getting loose due to the dryness. Shale surfing is sooo much fun. The rest of the mountain is in prime shape also. Many thanks to the 45 or so workers that donated their time last weekend.
Also just to spice things up a little, a new O'Neal full face helmet will go to the JrX racer with the fastest seeding run.
Several west coast racers have been confirmed, should be pretty interesting.
So whose going to pull it off ? A westcoaster that's been racing for over a month already this season or an eastern boy on his home turf but racing for the first time this year. Is there shale out west ??
hint: I did see one contender on course today. And He looked pretty darn fast
and wait to you see what they named the drop's go-round
Also just to spice things up a little, a new O'Neal full face helmet will go to the JrX racer with the fastest seeding run.
Several west coast racers have been confirmed, should be pretty interesting.
So whose going to pull it off ? A westcoaster that's been racing for over a month already this season or an eastern boy on his home turf but racing for the first time this year. Is there shale out west ??
hint: I did see one contender on course today. And He looked pretty darn fast
and wait to you see what they named the drop's go-round
Schusler for the win.
no kidding! nothing else like it.
by the way, the trail crew has done a great job getting Plattekill ready for the Season - If your traveling in for the race you won't be dissappointed , there so much natural fun and flow to ride.
rich
Nice pics, Rich! thanks for posting them. The course is awesome, nothing like going full tilt from race#1! I ran into a young guy there on Saturday who was looking for the 'freeride' section. I tried my best to explain platty's earthy flow, but it seemed that he wasn't buying it...his loss!
Heh, Aiello for the win (if he goes). But Joey has a chance too. Wish I could make it out there, it looks like a blast.
awesome course. I love how all the drops look deceptively small in all the photos...
super joey schusler is gona win or else he might loose his groupies
Both courses are off the hook, major props to the trail builders! 
Quick question, what is the name of the first drop you come to on the pro\expert course?
Quick question, what is the name of the first drop you come to on the pro\expert course?
Good summary! I've done most of my riding at Diablo the last few years, but Platty is always there and I try go go up a few times during the year. It was there before I started riding and keeps going. I completely agree about Lazlo. When I think about it, I am amazed that he has managed to run a multi-race series this long, stay open this long and make new trails and courses every year. The sport goes through ups and downs, but Platty has always been around for us in the northeast. And it's always been fun, fast and challenging.
I hope you like the mud!
http://www.weather.com/outlook/recreation/ski/tenday/USNY1259?from=weekend_topnav_ski
http://www.weather.com/outlook/recreation/ski/tenday/USNY1259?from=weekend_topnav_ski
so do you guys have to wear skin suits?
This is off the NOAA web site
"Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. "
I wish they are right
"Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. "
I wish they are right
Plattekill is the essence of what downhill was and is on the east coast. When everyone else shut down, Lazlo stayed open.
Todd is dead on w/most points, but I don't know anyone Laz has rubbed the wrong way. He's the nicest promoter I've met over the years. The guy loves the sport, likes making riders happy, will reply to your calls/emails and is genuinely friendly to families.
I do wish it was closer, but I plan on doing a lot of riding and filming up there this year.
Todd is dead on w/most points, but I don't know anyone Laz has rubbed the wrong way. He's the nicest promoter I've met over the years. The guy loves the sport, likes making riders happy, will reply to your calls/emails and is genuinely friendly to families.
I do wish it was closer, but I plan on doing a lot of riding and filming up there this year.
Do any of you Junior Class fanboys realize how creepy you sound??
As for Plattekill's superiority, it's a great place that I've ridden a ton, but I'd take Windrock over P'kill any day, and I think most people who've ridden both would agree with me. What WR lacks in total number of trails compared to P'kill, it more than makes up for in creativity, difficulty, and superior craftsmanship.
As for Plattekill's superiority, it's a great place that I've ridden a ton, but I'd take Windrock over P'kill any day, and I think most people who've ridden both would agree with me. What WR lacks in total number of trails compared to P'kill, it more than makes up for in creativity, difficulty, and superior craftsmanship.
quoted for comedy
Quoted for "foot in mouth."
You know Erik?
Windrock? Very Very Nice shuttling.
Not Plattekill. Hell no.
I'll go the extra mile --
If you hate on Plattekill:
A> You suck on a bike fiercely.
B> You've never been there.
May not be for everyone - we all have preferences - but if you're talking smack about Platte? You're speaking from your sphincter.
If you hate on Plattekill:
A> You suck on a bike fiercely.
B> You've never been there.
May not be for everyone - we all have preferences - but if you're talking smack about Platte? You're speaking from your sphincter.
You're right; one of the biggest differences is that WR's riding season is just about double what they offer at Platt.
I'm not hating on anything - I've been going to Plattekill since 1996 (!) - just stating a personal opinion.
I'll now let the fan boys go back to lusting over their favorite Jr. X.
--JP
Umm... its a ski resort, its a little messy come winter. and I got ya with 1 year, 95 on that one (Mike, Max, Quran, etc... lets hit the way back button.)
The season never stops, just some people. But when you throw a 'fan boy' comment out there, its hard to deny SOME hate.
I like to ride a lot of places. Plattekill is very near the top for me. My point is people get into the arguing and their sphincters start the talking.
Plettkill vs Diablo? are you kidding me. TOTALLY different, but if one calls themselves a downhiller, the preference SHOULD be obvious among that pairing. Freerider, Jumper - Diablo's probably your better choice of the two.
Does it matter? Nope.
So more prizes for the Seeding Run. In addition to the O'Neal Full Face Helmet, a $50 Gift Certificate to Go-Ride donated by Bunkerchucks !!! Thanks !!!
Sounds like it's going to be a race within a race !!
Sounds like it's going to be a race within a race !!
i think he meant lusting over their favorite 17-18 yr old rider.
area/resort preference is always subjective. plattekill has a place in everybody's heart, even if it's outdated/played out/surpassed by a-lines and whatever others hijinx.
Got a buzz from one of the course builders last night - they're building up a nice tranny for the Queer Eye drop! Woo hoo!
I know Hud doesn't like being dragged into this stupid assanine internet stuff.....
Hud would be smiling ear to ear to ride Windrock and would surely compliment the builders on what they have done there...
As would the Windrock locals and the builders there would be stoked to shred down Platte. No room to hate dope riding spots in this tiny sport.
This weak thread aside, it is good to see a bunch of quick juniors stoked on battling it out for world spots, all on a real course as well.
Good luck to the kids.
Wha? You never pumped a tranny before?
Yep. I am planning a Platte riding trip as we speak. Can't wait.