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Old 31st August 2004, 03:53 PM
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Default Cable etiquette

Are there unwritten rules that i should be aware of whilst riding the cable at JB ? i heard rumours about 3 circuits and off , is this true ?

what other stuff should n00bs be aware of ?
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Old 1st September 2004, 03:04 PM
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3 lap rule is only when its really busy, it just means the Q goes down a bit quicker. Most annoying thing that people hate is "Swerving" , going from left to right non stop from corner to corner. This makes it a knightmare for people going off the kickers as the cable tightens up then slackens loads, ending up with someone landing flat on their face!
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Old 2nd September 2004, 03:47 PM
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I'm with you on that no swerving policy. The number of times I've brained myself off the heelside kicker because of bleedin kneeboarders swerving grrr :evil:
Other than that there are no real etiquette rules. Lend people your soap, help noobies out whenever you can, wear a helmet when you're riding sliders and most importantly...wear baggy shorts.
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Old 2nd September 2004, 05:26 PM
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Bloody Swervers - Swerve sticks are bad enough, but "expert" kneeboarders.......

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Old 2nd September 2004, 06:41 PM
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thanks for the tips guys . Baggy shorts have been purchased , i can throw away my skintight lycra hotpants now :lol:
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we liked those skin gtight lycra hot pants :P
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