Wow. With your attitudes why even bother with any safety equipment at all? I mean after all its a dangerous sport and optional. Why even wear a helmet?
That type of mentality is what stagnates. Is that any different than " Why fix what isnt broken?"
Nobody that Im aware of is asking to make our sport injury free, its that danger that gives us the thrill. But if what we are talking about here is pointless then why does the AMA/FIM have safety ?
How about Dirt Wurx....the AMA SX track builder? If you read through their site it talks about safely building tracks numerous times.
http://www.dirtwurx.com/track_tips.php
CHOOSING THE SITE
A lot of you have been e-mailing us wanting some help on your practice tracks at home. Sometimes it's for the whole project and we have been doing some designs and sending guys out to do the jobs, and we appreciate the business. But sometimes its something smaller, or just a question, or somebody just wanting to make an improvement or a change on their existing track.
That's what this new section of our site is going to offer... answers to some common questions, tips on making the building process simpler,and ending up with a fun, safe practice track.
http://www.dirtwurx.com/track_tips4.php
BIG JUMPS
The bigger jumps on your track, whether they are table tops, step-ups, or big doubles or triples are probably the most important things you will build, when it comes to making your track fun and safe to ride. A big jump doesn't have to be intimidating or dangerous. A well designed jump can be safe, fun and a confidence builder if you take the time to do it right.
Im sure we have all heard while watching racing on tv ...... the commentators, including RC talking about his designs of MEC, talk about building safe tracks. But Im sure they have it wrong too.
Last reply because this is obviously falling on deaf ears.......
Kaiser.....how come you dont ride anymore???? Why do you insist on saying any one on here is BLAMING track owners???? Did anyone blame the helmet manufactures or neck brace, boot or chest protector manufacturers ???? NO! The track owners got DEFENSIVE and assumed blame was being put on them.
Shafer..... same to you. No one is blaming and no one is pointing any fingers. If you dont like social media then STOP READING THESE POSTS AND LIKING THEM. By doing so you are adding to the smearing arent you?
Out.