any thoughts?? american supercamp?

[black]

Me and a buddy are doing this in April in DE

www.americansupercamp.com

A motorcycle technique school using dirtbikes for the street rider
figured it 'd give us some good tools and wouldn't hurt much landing on dirt


Anyone ever been??

[Manny]

I was considering it for this spring and I have friends who have done it many times. They rave about it. You will have a blast and learn a lot.

[oVTo]

I went last April. It's a blast.

[black]

Have any hints for atten ding?
they provide everything for gear not sure if its a fee however

We're staying about 8 miles away in a hampton inn.

totally looking fwd to it, am trying to get the gf to go as well

[gregp]

Two thoughts:
1) Buy a used TTR125.
2) Ride the shit out of it.
Probably less money (after you sell it, after you've had your fun), and the fun lasts as long as you want it to.
JMO.

[oVTo]

Have any hints for atten ding?
they provide everything for gear not sure if its a fee however

We're staying about 8 miles away in a hampton inn.

totally looking fwd to it, am trying to get the gf to go as well

We stayed at the AmericInn right across the street from the fairground because it was cheap and convenient. I had dirtbike gear, but switched to an old pair of street boots I brought because the flat smooth soles were better. You fall down a lot, especially after they soak the track. But the speeds are slow and no one gets hurt. You fall down, get muddy, laugh, get back on, and do it again. At the end of the day you're tired, maybe a little bit sore, covered in mud, and looking forward to the next time.

It's a very relaxed and fun group of instructors and it was cool meeting and riding with Chris Carr (world's fastest motorcyclist and 7-time grand national champ).

It's mini-flat track, not dirt biking and not street riding. You ride a TTR125, at least I think that's what we had last year, in a horse ring (roof, no walls) at the fairground. Some of the techniques are the opposite of street riding. For example, when you lean the bike into a corner you sit on the outside of the seat. It's all about controlling traction, or more accurately, controlling the slide through corners.

I tried it because it was something completely different than anything I've done before.

[breakdirt916]

black: don't you have a dirt bike?

just do some laps at Hodges

and I think there are some local dirt bike riding schools that take place seasonally, and are taught by professional riders. It might be something looking into (to save some money too)

[Manny]

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From what I have heard this is an excellent program. No comparison to riding alone in terms of skill development and technique. I know skilled road racers an dirt bike racers who have done this course multiple times.

[knarlydog]

If you're thinking about doing it, just do it. I don't know what Danny is charging these days but it used to be around $550-$600. For that you get to use their bike and have excellent instruction. Seriously, where else can you get a multi GNC (Chris Carr) giving you 1:1 instructions and be there for any question over the two days! And there other instructors are all top notch as well. You'll get so much seat time you'll be begging to get off the bike after two days!! As some mention above, its a different skill set than RR or MX, but one you can add to your bag of tricks for the track.

As for equipment - If you've got some MX/Off road gear bring it all but the boots. Rent the boots from them. MX boots are too stiff and firm to get a feel for the rear brake and shifter unless you're used to it. Roadrace/Street boots will get destroyed the first time your foot gets caught under the bike. Danny rents out AlpineStars Trails boots that have had the soles sanded flat. Allows your foot to track smoothly over the dirt. The trails boots are also more flexible in the ankle area and have ore feel in the sole to work the rear brake and shifter effectively. I bought a pair for ice and dirttrack after my last go a couple of years ago.

http://www.alpinestars.com/No_Stop_T...p/2004011.html