Gear gear GEAR Part 2/2

More gear:

So Jan decided to join the YT Capra gang, and got himself a carbon version as well. Its pretty much stock in this pic, but he told me that a new airshok is on its way.

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This is the new helmet from 100%, the Aircraft. Claimed to be the most ventilated helmet on the market. This helmet is litteret with vents (25 vents actually), uses aerospace carbon and the air-intake ports at the mouth are huge, this, coupled with its low weight (1006 grams) made me go for this model. And looks like 100% vent all in, even the d-buckle is made out of titanium to keep the weight low. Only drawback; its also one of the most expensive helmets out there.

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This helmet is just beautiful, pics does not make the architecture justice. Here you see the rear exhaust ports.

My first impressions are very positive, Ive been using it on extremely hot days in the bikepark, and its surprisingly cool and comfortable considering its a fullface helmet. I might do a full review.

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Wanted to try something new, so got myself the BOS VIP'R 2.1 for my YT Capra. The shocks has a rebound adjust, and a somewhat simple 2-step compression setting. This 2.1 version of the VIP'R  has some of the BOS KIRK technology inside, just in a low-weight package. The rings you see beside the shock are for the tuning of the shock. 

My first impressions are a bit split, the beginning and mid-stroke is amazing, but the end stroke is a bit to harsh, so I might remove some of the rings to get a more linear feel in the end-stroke, stay tuned for a review.

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Gear gear GEAR Part 1/2

New shiny toys: wheels, a helmet, a handlebar, an airshock, and a bike (not mine tho', 4 is enough)

So here are some gear-shots, with a weight pic and a comment or two, enjoy;

Got new 26" hoops for my DH bike, and for the sake of strength and easy tubeless installation, I went for the Mavic Deemax. I've already had this set on 3 different bikepark trips, and they perform excellent. Strong and stiff, just like the ladies want it.

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New check out that amazing rim-job ; ) *gets horny for all the wrong reasons*

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Front

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Rear

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2016 Renthal Fatbar Lite Carbon. I am a fan of Renthal bar, as I think they feel better than other bars out there, so I tend to stick em on all my bikes. This one goes to my YT Capra.

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At 179grams for at 760mm,  40mm  rise, this bar is quite lightweight.

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More to come shortly.

The tiger and the lion might be more powerful - but the wolf doesn't perform in the circus..

Gapping a biker in Winterberg

So let me paint you this scenario, with a supplementary picture attached below; I am on my bike, on my way to a "trail-gap" on the Continental line in Winterberg. Thomas is in front of me, literally, but on a crossing trail. This scenario happened by accident.

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I knew that a collision was unavoidable, but It would probably be smaller if I pinned it all I could instead of reducing my speed. So this is how it went down: 

So I somehow landed this. Thomas collided with my rear wheel and crashed, with a broken visor and a few scratches to show off.

So there we had it; an unintentional biker-gapping : D

Switching off your Go-Pro...with style.

Park Grinder Part 3/3

Last batch of pics:

Mr.Madsen dropping in.

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Henning caught mid-action.

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Thomas.

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Me and I.

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Sooo, this screencap is from a situation about to go bad. I am on my way to a trail-gap, while Thomas is on his way to cross it.....Stay tuned for the vid.

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Park Grinder Part 2/3

More from the park:

Going high on the wall-ride in Winterberg.

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Kim pulling up.

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Mr.Madsen on his beloved wallride.

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 Thomas

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Park Grinder Part 1/3

Once again we took off to a few parks in Germany, the vaterland of schnitzels and questionable fashion. This time I went with the bit older gentlemen...I am going to get killed for that comment. 

Anyway, check it out:

This feature in Winterberg has to be one of the most fun gaps I have ridden, and by pulling and adding speed, it was possible to get quite alot of airtime out of it. Just dont fall into the pit...you will die an instant death and get super-aids.

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Kim on a table

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Small gap in Villingen, note my new hoops (I guess they need no introduction as to what brand and model they are ; )  )

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Thomas on his way to a crash, this is how his foot impacted the ground, before crashing further down. He walked it off, as he does with all his crashes.

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Little roadgap at the end of the DH tracks in Willingen. Btw, I'm in the process of testing the new 100% Aircraft Carbon helmet.

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Thomas

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Mr.Madsen, takeoff and landing.

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Stay tuned for Part 2