Waitawheta track waihi 26/10/2013 labour weekend

[1ROLLA]

Looking at going there on the sat of labour weekend when it opens again if any1 is keen we will be leaving on sat morning around 9.30 10 ive got a mate in his truck coming to so probly more the merry. we are looking at a day trip but could turn into a late night one if anything turns to shit so come prepared lol. who ever wants to come let me know where abouts you are and i can sort out a central spot to meet up. leave a message on here or text me 0272893588.
Cheers mike

[surf93]

Would be keen as but going to be away gutted man!!

[1ROLLA]

I tought that would be the case with some people a thought id ask around tho would be mean if there were more trucks tho

[Bulletproof]

I wouldn't do it with less than 3 trucks because it would be easy to break something in there unless it has been improved greatly.

Cheers Richard

[Mudde1]

It has been greatly improved.

[Bulletproof]

It has been greatly improved.

What grading would it have if 2 trucks can easily drive it.

Something like 2 ?

Cheers Richard

[wopass]

theres a video on you tube with how the track looks now, its in very good shape apart from the bottom creek and the big long wheel rutted slide to the bottom. still a track that will eat you up if youre un prepared tho.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dnqr4QjnfY

ill be heading in there after the gates open to take the truck around for sure!!

[1ROLLA]

Thats why i was wanting more trucks to go

I wouldn't do it wi
th less than 3 trucks because it would be easy to break something in there unless it has been improved greatly.

Cheers Richard

[1ROLLA]

Thats good we will be going prepared hopfly wont be breaking anything and get in then out with a bit of fun to go with it time will tell tho

theres a video on you tube with how the track looks now, its in very good shape apart from the bottom creek and the big long wheel rutted slide to the bottom. still a track that will eat you up if youre un prepared tho.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dnqr4QjnfY

ill be heading in there after the gates open to take the truck around for sure!!

[1ROLLA]

The only bit im a bit worryed about is that long slow rutty bit called the long side at 8 mins and the creek holes but hopfly it shouldnt be to bad heres hoping the bike had a bit of trouble getting through the rutty bits

[lexlux]

what size tyres do you run & have you got a winch

[1ROLLA]

32s and yep got a winch and me mates truck has got 34s and a winch to never been there and have always wanted to do it any1 got an idea how long it should take???

[Mudde1]

32s and yep got a winch and me mates truck has got 34s and a winch to never been there and have always wanted to do it any1 got an idea how long it should take???

The days of it taking 24 hours should be over as NZFWDA did a massive upgrade on the track last summer, but still be prepared for a changeable track. The hill section in the middle has not been touched so will still be a challenge if you go clockwise.
Tony.

[lexlux]

at a guess 4 hrs looks pretty sweet at the moment , still it will be a hoot on muddies .

[1ROLLA]

Mean thats what id like to hear so anticlockwise mite be the go with being 1st time in there then im wasnt down for a 24hr marathon a
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The days of it taking 24 hours should be over as NZFWDA did a massive upgrade on the track last summer, but still be prepared for a changeable track. The hill section in the middle has not been touched so will still be a challenge if you go clockwise.
Tony.[/quote]

[wopass]

The days of it taking 24 hours should be over as NZFWDA did a massive upgrade on the track last summer, but still be prepared for a changeable track. The hill section in the middle has not been touched so will still be a challenge if you go clockwise.
Tony.

Mean thats what id like to hear so anticlockwise mite be the go with being 1st time in there then im wasnt down for a 24hr marathon a

i would sugest that seeing as how they havent done it before, they dont want it to kill all their winches that they should go clockwise (same as the dude on the bike) going down the long slide is much easier but still good fun and shouldnt kill winches.

be cool, tread lightly and have a heap of fun.

if you need a recovery im sure we can find someone to help out

[1ROLLA]

i thought he went up the left which would be anticlockwise wouldnt it??? and yep going the easiest route 1st time round sounds good to me lol

The days of it taking 24 hours should be over as NZFWDA did a massive upgrade on the track last summer, but still be prepared for a changeable track. The hill section in the middle has not been touched so will still be a challenge if you go clockwise.
Tony.

Mean thats what id like to hear so anticlockwise mite be the go with being 1st time in there then im wasnt down for a 24hr marathon a

i would sugest that seeing as how they havent done it before, they dont want it to kill all their winches that they should go clockwise (same as the dude on the bike) going down the long slide is much easier but still good fun and shouldnt kill winches.

be cool, tread lightly and have a heap of fun.

if you need a recovery im sure we can find someone to help out

[wopass]

had to think there, yes you are right. anti clockwise is the go!!

need another coffee i think...

[1ROLLA]

Haha sweet as im hoping itl be good and not raining a dont mind a little water but not heaps lol

[DieselBoy]

Hmmmm, I reckon by the sound of that bike, its gotta be a KTM 500 EXC

[Lchundy]

Actually pretty keen to give it a go.
Will know for sure early next week.
Everyone thats going kitted up aye?Still could be 24 hour mish if not

[Bulletproof]

If you do it clockwise. The secret of the big uphill is not to lose momentum and then you can drive most of it without too much winching. So each truck needs to keep a good distance so you don't have to stop otherwise it is hard to get going again.

Cheers Richard

[1ROLLA]

yeh man we pretty kitted a winches, snacth blocks towing straps, hi lift a we aint no pro but we get through sum pretty ruff stuff a. Im not hoping for a 24hr mish a

Actually pretty keen to give it a go.
Will know for sure early next week.
Everyone thats going kitted up aye?Still could be 24 hour mish if not

[1ROLLA]

Momentum has that key a we probly do anti a seems a little easier a

If you do it clockwise. The secret of the big uphill is not to lose momentum and then you can drive most of it without too much winching. So each truck needs to keep a good distance so you don't have to stop otherwise it is hard to get going again.

Cheers Richard

[1ROLLA]

hey man are you keen to come????

Actually pretty keen to give it a go.
Will know for sure early next week.
Everyone thats going kitted up aye?Still could be 24 hour mish if not

[1ROLLA]

BUMP

[tuff lux]

Howed u boys go??? Was keen to come but just got to finish exusts anything break

[Mudhog]

Maybe they are still in there!

[surf93]

Are they back yet!?

[1ROLLA]

Yeh we back got out that day a got a little panel damage and my mate truck got a slight leak in the fuel tank but not a to bad was a bit of a challange because our trucks are not trailered trucks a abit o winching and towing because of the mud but other than that it was good a guy started to help us toward the end to get us out