350thumper 336 Posted November 15, 2022 Tired of trail closures in your area? Experiance freedom with 150 miles of trailblazing.. Sunday 2 gas stations 1 diner. Zubb lvl 2 off-highway terrain. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
350thumper 336 Posted November 16, 2022 (edited) Route includes: ABDSP Great Southern Overland Stage Route Domeland Trail Fish Creek Campground Doz Cabeza Sandstone Canyon The Sand Bar Wind Caves Diablo Drop Off Carrizo Overlook Jajoba Canyon Carrizo Gorge Trailhead Nombre Canyon South Carrizo Wash East End Devils Canyon Meet up: Chevron @ Ocotillo 10 am. Edited November 16, 2022 by 350thumper Broc-A-Sourus Burgers 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntmo 887 Posted November 16, 2022 I’m thinking we need to change the Zubb level joke thing to SDAR level….maybe sticky it somewhere so it can be referenced? It’s confusing to people who are newer here. Kelly is famous enough, having photos published on maps and all. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
350thumper 336 Posted November 16, 2022 (edited) That's fine ... but sausage jokes stay . This ride is now rated somewhere in between beginner and expert, so...Novice level. Must have some sand experiance. Edited November 16, 2022 by 350thumper 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zubb 1061 Posted November 16, 2022 1 hour ago, tntmo said: I’m thinking we need to change the Zubb level joke thing to SDAR level….maybe sticky it somewhere so it can be referenced? It’s confusing to people who are newer here. Kelly is famous enough, having photos published on maps and all. I concur. The question in my mind regarding this ride is, Zubb lvl2 for ADV bikes? or for DS, or dirt bikes? The West38 scale I use is calibrated to our Levels of Classes on full size adventure bikes. It works for W38 because we have a common language and skill set with our students coming out of each class. It would work for small groups of riding buddies too as they know each others capabilities. There is such a vast array of bikes and skill sets here in the club that I don't know if we could create a common language. I've thought about classifying rides by 3 categories and 4 levels: Rather than reinvent the wheel, Lets see if there's already a SDAR scale on the site here somewhere. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntmo 887 Posted November 16, 2022 Cool, enough tread-jacking. What Sunday is this ride? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
350thumper 336 Posted November 16, 2022 (edited) Awe-Snap. Here we go again ThreadJacking and Cross-Threading all up and down my awesome dualsport ride. Getting tag teamed by Zubb and TNT at the same time. We're comparing sausages at this point gentleman... On the Wood Scale of Hardness I would have to give it a North American Maple because it doesn't have a high degree of difficulty, yet there is a hint of SILKY ASH at one location, followed afterward by the tender underlaying subtle tones of Honduran Mohagany. I'm trying to make it to the cove Saturday but my little lady is wanting me to take her off-roading in her rhino so we'll see what route we pick. Maybe I can talk her into donuts at your camp . Edited November 16, 2022 by 350thumper 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shutterrev 469 Posted November 16, 2022 @350thumper thanks for posting what's involved in the route, that is going to be one great ride - sorry to miss it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zubb 1061 Posted November 16, 2022 30 minutes ago, 350thumper said: Awe-Snap. Here we go again ThreadJacking and Cross-Threading all up and down my awesome dualsport ride. Getting tag teamed by Zubb and TNT at the same time. We're comparing sausages at this point gentleman... On the Wood Scale of Hardness I would have to give it a North American Maple because it doesn't have a high degree of difficulty, yet there is a hint of SILKY ASH at one location, followed afterward by the tender underlaying subtle tones of Honduran Mohagany. B E S T R E P L Y E V E R ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shutterrev 469 Posted November 16, 2022 i think the wood scale should be what we go with from now on lol 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSM8 360 Posted November 16, 2022 @Zubb if we go the wood scale you know the Balsa jokes are gonna fly...you have been warned...@350thumper can you post some route or such none of these areas may be familiar to many people here 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
350thumper 336 Posted November 16, 2022 (edited) I'm currently anubla to transfer the Renegade Route from my GPS over to the coputer mainframe due to technical difficulty. The file tabulator is malfunctioning . I will have better results in a couple days after my technician diagnosis the glitch in the software 😳. Here is a glimpse of the map to hold you over. I'll be at the Chevron in Ocotillo at 10am to meet . Edited November 16, 2022 by 350thumper 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 287 Posted November 16, 2022 Diablo uphill will be Level 3 on anything larger than a Trials bike. Rather moguled by the 4 wheeler dudes at the moment. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkins 237 Posted November 16, 2022 Once the date/time is established, please add this ride to the calendar! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bfar33 165 Posted November 16, 2022 Just want to point out that I played absolutely no part in this thread derailment whatsoever. I would love to go on this ride but don't have the fe501 yet, would a DR650 with a mildly sore rider survive? (I'd also have a fresh d606 rear but that doesn't seem to be a requirement of yours for desert riding 😁) 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
350thumper 336 Posted November 16, 2022 Lol Bagster, I'm confused now .. 😅 thought we weren't using @Zubb difficulty rating. I was thinking even going down it would be L3 now that he's coming back from that Z4 . Hawkins , great idea. I haven't infletrated the calendar yet, I just ride here...You are welcome to post it . I'm available. Bfar33, it's OK to run my thread off the tracks I know they're just showing me love. Whats making you sore ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zubb 1061 Posted November 17, 2022 Perhaps we need a 350thumper scale of difficulty. Hell, let’s just ride! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bfar33 165 Posted November 17, 2022 10 hours ago, Zubb said: Perhaps we need a 350thumper scale of difficulty. Hell, let’s just ride! I don't think he can rate his own trails, maybe someone should set up an exit survey for all participants. Level 1: Survived and would do again Level 2: Survived and would not ever do again Level 3: Did not survive Ribs are sore because I slipped on my spilled glass of Metamucil and fell down some stairs, landing on my life-alert necklace. Think I'll sit this one out and give 'em another week to heal. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zubb 1061 Posted November 17, 2022 3 hours ago, bfar33 said: Level 1: Survived and would do again Level 2: Survived and would not ever do again Level 3: Did not survive For the win! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites