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Hello everyone, and welcome to the firstever stand-alone issue of Rec Rider Magazine. Rec Rider began as a supplement in our racing newspaper a few years ago and sadly ended up in the scrap bin for any number of reasons. With the past behind us and a new vision ahead, we are proud to present you with what we believe to be an excellent source for information pertaining to off highway recreation in the great state of Pennsylvania. Both the riders and the businesses will benefit from the resources provided here, and we hope to provide some entertainment too. We have teamed up with the PA Off Highway Vehicle Association to bring you important updates and information on how you can help our favorite sport grow here in the commonwealth. Working together, we are strong, allowing us to develop new relationships and riding opportunities right here in our little neck of the woods. Please see their newsletter here in our pages and think about becoming a member so you too can say you helped fight the fight. In addition, look for our listings on where you can ride your motorcycles and ATVs and upcoming events you can partake in around the state. We will test riding areas and bring you all the info you’ve been craving for in an off-road pub. We will have club news and product tests and just about anything off-road that could be of interest to all riders, both in PA and out. Rec Rider will be printed every other month beginning with this June issue. You will be able to find it at PA Riding Parks, through off-road riding clubs and at local dealers and retail locations. If your local dealer doesn’t have it or hasn’t heard about us yet, please have them contact us so they can get on the list. The journey has just begun, and we hope you come along for the ride. We are looking for rider and club interaction, so please reach out to us by phone or email and find us on Facebook and the web at www.RecRider.com. Thanks for checking out this first issue, and please let us know what you think. After all, we’re doing it for you. See you on the trail
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Rec Rider Magazine Rausch Creek Trailriders: Park Review ................................ 4 PA OHV Newsletter ............................................................... 6 Where to Ride Section .......................................................... 8 Upcoming Events.................................................................. 8 Club News ........................................................................... 11 Pitster Pro Bike Test........................................................... 12 Wrench Report.................................................................... 16 Sportin’ with Sprocket ....................................................... 17 Go Pro Product Report ........................................................ 18
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Disclaimer The riders and actions portrayed in Rec Rider Magazine are of skilled individuals with many years of experience. Please do not attempt to imitate any action or stunt that is beyond your experience or capabilities. When riding an ATV, UTV or Off Road Motorcycle, always wear proper safety equipment, including, but not limited to the following: a helmet, eye protection, boots and protective clothing. Never ride any off-road vehicle on public roads or highways, and never ride under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Always follow age recommendations, and seek out safety training whenever possible. See your dealer or call the ATV Safety Institute at 1(800) 887 – 2887.
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Ripping through the woods, Bill has no problem picking a clean line on his Z-400.
Rausch Creek Trailriders Review By: The Rec Rider Test Crew Our ride park review this issue led us to Rausch Creek Trailriders, located in Valley View, Pennsylvania. This mountain range has been ridden by dirt bike riders since the early 1970s; however, due to land closure issues, this was all but stopped. That’s until that late 1990s when the Tower City Trail Riders organized and laid the groundwork for what has become the Rausch Creek Trailriders. The Tower City group members were pioneers in this area, as they were one of the first in the business to manage an 8,500-acre swath of land that provided a legal and family-oriented area for off-road enthusiasts to enjoy their sport. Rausch Creek Trailriders is a membership only riding club, offering many amenities to its yearly members ranging from under 12 to over 65 years of age. When we arrived at the main office, we were greeted by Tiffany, who was able to answer any questions we had. We were given all the required legal paperwork needed to be signed prior to riding, including a manila envelope provided to every member as a welcome packet. Inside were several pieces of useful documents, the most useful being a
full-color trail map of the property. While waiting for everyone to sign the documents needed to ride, we spoke with several other interesting employees, all of which gave us a different look into what they liked most about the park. The short list of rules that we were provided with was very informative and straightforward. Due to the large size of the park, we split our experience into three days of riding. On our first day, Rob Feldmen, the manager of the park, was very excited to ride shotgun in our Kymco UXV 500 side by side. The trails run in every direction from the centrally located main office. There are only nine general trails that are marked, along with a multitude of connecting trails that are unmarked. The connecting trails were formed from riders who have decided to challenge their “bushwacking” skills, as Rausch Creek encourages “off-trail” exploration. The trails ranged in difficulty as you travel along, so caution is advised when going out on your own. During our 37-mile trek, we encountered terrain ranging from muddy fire roads, tight rocky uphills, and black coal roads. We rode up to
Rob and Brady discuss the local history atop the XXX Trail.
the mountain peak, which exposed one of the best scenic rest areas we have ever encountered. The view was picturesque. The trails offered to the side by side are extraordinary, and our 60” width was no problem for navigating these trails. We splashed through puddles, slid through the mud, and locked in the 4wd to navigate some technical rocky ascents. Overall, a great side by side experience. On day two we were given the opportunity to take a tour with two of Rausch Creek’s very experienced and knowledgeable employees, Jonathan and Nick. We rode dirt bikes and sport quads this day and played a little more on the coal hill climbs, flat coal basins, and technical rocky hills. The trails seem to be endless. Around every corner was something different. You are bound to find your terrain. The trails and terrain are always changing, going from rock gardens, to coal soot banks, and then into clay dirt roads. There are several large “playgrounds” with little hill climbs, big bermed turns, and flat, smooth areas where we encountered many children and their parents riding, learning, and sharing tons of awesome experiences. The
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trails offered to dirt bikes and ATVs are some of the best we have had the privilege to ride. Proof of this is their 20-mile per lap National Hare Scramble Course that earned Rausch Creek the AMA Racing’s Off-road Organizer of the year awards in 2010. Not to forget their National Moto Trial Event, which is to be held June 11 and 12. On our third day, we had the privilege to meet up with some members: Chris, Tony, and Lou, from Long Island, NY. These enthusiasts were happy to educate us on the vastness of the area. Like many of the other 500 campsites, their site consisted of a camper and wooden shed used for storage while staying the weekend. The day’s ride started out simple enough and quickly progressed into some very technical single track trails. I can definitely see why
a National Moto Trails event is being held here in June. The rocks are abundant, and there are entire trail sections made of nothing but 1’ diameter rocks. This terrain will challenge your skills and abilities to their limits. We rode all day and traversed from one side of the park to the other. At the end of the day, you knew you put in a good, hard day of riding. Our experience at Rausch Creek Trailriders proved to be fulfilling. Rausch Creek boasts some of the most demanding off-road motorcycle terrain, while allowing ATV and Sideby-Sides to gently explore over 8,000 acres of scenic fire roads. Backed by an organized team of friendly staff and motorsports pros, Rausch Creek Trailriders has designed a wellrounded motorsports facility, in our minds second to none. Happy Trails!
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Trailriders members help clean up the local roadways.
Rausch Creek Trailriders Help the Community By: Jim Bull
Tommy and his XR600 feel right at home descending one of the many rocky roads.
On Saturday, April 30, the Rausch Creek Trailriders held their annual Spring Cleanup Day and member Pig Roast. This event is held annually on or near Earth Day and is part of the group’s Adopt a Highway pledge here in Pennsylvania. This year, over 150 members participated in an over 6 mile area cleanup on the routes that travel into their club grounds. I think it’s just great that a group of off-highway enthusiasts this large would get up early on a Saturday morning to go out and clean up our highways before partaking in their favorite weekend activity. It’s just one more way that we can work as a group to help ensure that future generations will have the same opportunities that we enjoy. After the cleanup, members were treated to a great pork dinner, then headed off into the woods to put some miles on their favorite offroad toys. Whether it has two wheels or four, whether you ride on it or in it, you’ll find it at the Rausch Creek Trailriders along with some good ole’ family morals.
Rider Insights: “The terrain provides tons of riding opportunities for all! Whether a day in the SxS, ATV, or some 2-wheel rippin’!” Recommendations: 6 Ply ATV/UTV Tires Full Aftermarket Skid Plating Properly Sized Winch (Not a 1500lb winch on a SxS) -Tommy Pickup, 2010 Kymco Uxv 500 4Skore Edition
“Rausch Creek, in my opinion, is the BEST training grounds you could ever find. The vast amount of terrain changes will prepare you for any other location in the world. Whether you are a racer, a weekend warrior, or just beginning… Rausch Creek Trailriders is a must!
“I absolutely LOVED charging up the steep, washed out, rock roads of Rausch. The single track is intense and riddled with hidden challenges. A woods bike or a trials bike would keep someone entertained for a lifetime at Rausch.”
Recommendations: Reinforced Rims 6 Ply Tires Camel Back Hydration System w/Toolkit Full Skids Tons of extra gas!!! -Billy Kaster, 2008 Suzuki LTZ 400
Recommendations: “Woods Specific” or “Trials” bike “Trials” Tire for the rear wheel Heavy-Duty Tubes & Brake Rotor Protection Hand Guards -Brady Marzella, 2005 Kawasaki KDX 220
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Welcome To Rec Rider Magazine… By Dick Leply - Executive Director, PaOHV Welcome to the first addition of Rec Rider Magazine. We think it’s a great publication, and The Pennsylvania Off-Highway Vehicle Association (PaOHV) is proud to be a part of it. The copy you’re holding in your hands, and publications yet to come, have the potential to change motorized recreation in Pennsylvania. Subsequent pages will not only entertain and inform you, but will help you realize that the success of off-road riding in Pennsylvania depends on you and the folks you ride with. At this point you might be asking yourself, “Who is PaOHV, and what do I, and it, have to do with the success of off-road riding in Pennsylvania?” Let me start with us! The Pennsylvania Off-Highway Vehicle Association is the recognized voice of motorized recreation in the Keystone State. We’ve spent the last decade leading the struggle for responsible access to public and private lands in Pennsylvania, and we’ve enjoyed many successes. Our membership includes individuals like you, ATV and dirt-bike clubs, and a diverse group of corporate and national members. Together, they are the combined strength of our PaOHV Access Army, and they are your voice in Harrisburg and beyond. Our uniforms are a rainbow of individual preferences. Honda Red, Polaris Camo, and Kawasaki Green. Yamaha Blue, KTM Orange, Suzuki Yellow, and a plethora of other allegiant shades. But, PaOHV’s common thread is our passion for the essence of Red, White, and Blue, which when mixed together represents the freedom we know is our common birthright. PaOHV exists because it understands that individually none of us can accomplish the goal of expanding riding opportunities in Pennsylvania.
That requires all of us working together. We call it the PaOHV Power Pyramid, and here’s how it works. It begins with enthusiasts like you who are a part of our growing legion of members. They are the base of the pyramid and are the definition of the term “squeaky wheel.” Their individual efforts are concentrated through friends, clubs, dealers, and other organizations and are ultimately directed through the resources of PaOHV. Our professional lobbyist, legislative relationships, and national contacts turn thousands of voices into a singular message. In short, a power that can’t be ignored…an Access Army. The color of your uniform or the number of wheels beneath the saddle you straddle do not matter. Your commitment, your passion, your understanding of what is right is what makes a difference, and PaOHV’s ability to deliver the message is what makes it work. Please finish reading Rec Rider. Pass it on to one of your riding friends, and then log on to www.paohv.org. Read our story, and join our PaOHV Access Army by becoming an individual member, by joining a PaOHV club near you, or by becoming a corporate member, and then reach out and enlist others. Alone, none of us can expand motorized recreation in Pennsylvania, but together we can reach a place where the view is endless and the future is bright. I hope you enjoy Rec Rider and support it avidly. And, I hope you’ll saddle up and ride into the future with PaOHV. Join the Access Army, and do it today. Thank you.
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PA OHV Introduces – “Frontline 67” Sixty-seven…count ’em…67 counties in Pennsylvania, and we’re looking for access advocates in 59 of them. The Pennsylvania Off-Highway Vehicle Association (PaOHV) introduces a program unlike anything else in America. It is “Frontline 67,” and it is the vanguard of our Access Army. We’re looking for an access advocate in every county in the Keystone State. Each Frontline member must believe in the viability of motorized recreation and must be able to communicate their passion for the sport to others who are
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not only for us but against us. Frontline members will be our eyes and ears and will give us the means to proactively and responsibly react to issues that affect off-road riding across Pennsylvania. Frontline 67 was launched only months ago, and we already have qualified, eager representatives in five counties, with three more applications pending, meaning we should have every county in Pennsylvania covered within a year. Frontline 67 is a revolutionary program designed to inform, educate, illuminate, and advocate, and it is absolutely
paramount to the growth of responsible motorized recreation in Pennsylvania. If you’re ready to lead off-road riding into the future in your county, I want to talk to you. Email me at dicklepley@ gmail.com, or call me at 814-5733090, and tell me why you’re the person equipped to lead the Frontline 67 charge in your special part of Pennsylvania. Alone…well, we are just alone…but together we are an Access Army, and we can make a difference. Contact me today.
Why Join a Club or an Association? Snowmobilers learned early in the sport that it was important to be organized to protect their right to ride. This attitude has paid dividends for them in terms of gaining and retaining riding areas. ATVers are faced with the same difficulties in obtaining and keeping riding areas. As a motorized recreationist, it is important for you to cast your vote by joining and supporting a club or an association. By joining, you are helping strengthen the motorized trail user groups in the pursuit of legal, safe and fun places to ride. The Lehigh Valley ATV Association works closely with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to develop new trails and maintain existing ones. We have worked with the National Park Service in developing the Northeast Regional Trails Plan. Club members follow legislation and funding issues relating to
recreational trails and take action when it is warranted. We have testified before Congress on the National Recreational Trails Act and frequently contact state and federal legislators to support issues favorable to our cause. Our organization is well-known in the Northeast. We have a reputation for safe and responsible ATVing and have occasionally been called upon to assist local law enforcement agencies. Our club learned early that successful advocacy to retain and expand motorized recreational opportunities in Pennsylvania required a much higher level of coordination than was possible through our single club. We were instrumental in the formation of the Pennsylvania OffHighway Vehicle Association (PAOHV), pushed to have it recognized by the state legislature, and continue to support it actively to this day. We are proud that
PAOHV has become a responsible and forceful voice for our sport. Snowmobilers, ATVers and other trail riders have learned that support of their sport through clubs and associations is essential. Do you belong to a club or association that aggressively promotes ATVing and are you an active member? Take the time to find a local club and become an active promoter of your sport. Then get your club involved with PAOHV to make a real difference. Dr. Jack Clark, Board Chairman LVATV Legislative Director, PAOHV Chairman, DCNR Snowmobile and ATV Advisory Committee
Please check back in the next issue of Rec Rider Magazine for a list of clubs you can join around the state.
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WHERE TO RIDE - ATV Trails on State Forest Land Summer and Winter trailS
These trails are open during the summer and winter seasons. The summer season runs from the Friday before Memorial Day through the last full weekend in September. The winter season runs from the day following the last day of the regular or extended antlerless deer season as established by the Game Commission through the following April 1. There are some trails that remain closed until after the late muzzleloader season. Please check with the individual forest district to see when the trails will open for the winter season.
Burnt mills - Pike County 7 miles of summer and winter trail. Access is from a parking area on Route 402, one mile south of Porters Lake. Registered Class II ATVs are permitted on this trail that are less than 58” in width and less than 1,200 pounds. Contact: Delaware State Forest, HC 1 Box 95A, Swiftwater, PA 18370. Phone: (570) 895-4000
adams & Cumberland Counties 36 miles of summer trail. During the winter season the trail system is expanded to 42 miles by using some dirt roads that are gated during the winter. Part of the trail system is shared with snowmobiles when there is sufficient snowfall. The trail is located between Big Flat and Pine Grove Furnace State Park. Access to these are from parking lots located at Big Flat along Shippensburg Road about 1-1/4 miles north of its intersection with Route 233 and on Piney Mountain along Bendersville Road south of Pine Grove Furnace State Park. Contact: Michaux State Forest, 10099 Lincoln Way East, Feyetteville, PA 17222. Phone: (717) 352-2211
7 miles of summer trails and winter trails. Access is at the Jacks Mountain Trailhead located along Route 235 three miles south of Glen Iron. The trail includes the East Kettle Road, which has been closed to other types of motor vehicles. Registered Class II ATVs are permitted on this trail that are less than 58” in width and less than 1,200 pounds. Contact: Bald Eagle State Forest, 18865 Old Turnpike Rd, Milmont, PA 17845. Phone: (570) 922-3344
Centre County The Bloody Skillet ATV riding area, located in Centre County, consists of 37 trail miles (Phase 1 & 2) and is accessed from SR 144 approximately 18 1/2 miles north of Snow Shoe. Turn right onto DeHaas Road and travel 5 miles south to the Northern Terminus Trailhead. Registered Class II ATVs are permitted on this trail that are less than 58” in width and less than 1,200 pounds Contact: Sproul State Forest, 15187 Renovo Road, Renovo, PA 17764. Phone: (570) 923-6011
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The Whiskey Springs ATV Trail. Access is from the Two Miles Road, 1-1/2 miles west of Westport toward Kettle Creek State Park. Registered Class II ATVs are permitted on this trail that are less than 58” in width and less than 1,200 pounds Contact: Sproul State Forest, 15187 Renovo Road, Renovo, PA 17764. Phone: (570) 923-6011
43 miles of summer trail. A loop trail located south of Denton Hill State Park. Access to the trail is from Lyman Run State Park, on SR 44 north of Cherry Springs, or the intersection of Rock Run Road and the Ridge Trail (ATV trail). Registered Class II ATVs are permitted on this trail that are less than 58” in width and less than 1,200 pounds. Contact: Susquehannock State Forest, P.O. Box 673, Coudersport, PA 16915. Phone: (814) 274-3600
lycoming County 17 miles of summer and winter trail. Trails are located near Haneyville and include the Button Road and a network of wooded trails built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. Access to the trail is from a parking area located at the former parking area at the CCC Camp along Route 44, one mile south of Haneyville. Contact: Tiadaghton State Forest, 423 East Central Avenue, South Williamsport, PA 17702 Phone: (570) 327-3450
13 miles of summer and winter trails. Access is from Route 115, five miles south of I-80. Registered Class II ATVs are permitted on this trail that are less than 58” in width and less than 1,200 pounds. Contact: Delaware State Forest, HC 1 Box 95A, Swiftwater, PA 18370 Phone: (570) 895-4000
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martin Hill - Bedford County 18 miles of summer trail. Access to the trail is from the parking area located on Route 326 two miles south of Rainsburg. Trail head GPS location: N 39° 52’ 24.69” W 78° 30’ 34.80” Contact: Buchanan State Forest, 440 Buchanan Trail, McConnellsburg, PA 17233 Phone: (717) 485-3148
Sideling Hill - Fulton County 15 miles of summer trail in the Wells Tannery area. Access is from Ray’s Cove Road or Childers Ridge Road. Trail Head GPS location: N 40° 5’ 0.28 W 78° 10’ 12.17” Contact: Buchanan State Forest, 440 Buchanan Trail, McConnellsburg, PA 17233. Phone: (717) 485-3148
June 4 Lilly Fire Department Poker Run – Cambria County ATV and Dirt Bike – Registration $15 rider and $15 passenger if drawing, passenger $5 if not. Runs from 9am - noon, rain or shine. (814) 886 – 2259 or www. lillyfiredept.com
maple run tract - Pike County - 8 miles of summer trail. Access is from a parking area on Route 402, 1-3/4 miles north of the village of Pecks Pond. Registered Class II ATVs are permitted on this trail that are less than 58” in width and less than 1,200 pounds. Contact: Delaware State Forest, HC 1 Box 95A, Swiftwater, PA 18370. Phone: (570) 895-4000
State Game lands ATVs are not permitted on State Game Lands except those used by disabled hunters.
dixon r. miller recreation area (Formerly the Pohopoco tract) - Monroe County
These trails are open from the Friday before Memorial Day through the last full weekend in September.
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allegheny national Forest The federally-operated Allegheny National Forest has more than 100 miles of ATV trails. ATV trail season runs from the Friday before Memorial Day through the last Sunday in September. Winter season is from December 20 to April 1. Contact the Allegheny National Forest Supervisor’s Office, P.O. Box 847, 222 Liberty Street, Warren, PA 16365, (814) 723-5150. Effective July 1, 2002, the Allegheny National Forest implemented the Fee Demo Program for ATV and motorized bike trails. An annual $35 permit fee is required, and can be purchased from any Allegheny National Forest office, and some local vendors, or online at www.fs.fed.us/r9/allegheny. The following trails are within the Allegheny National Forest (ANF). Please contact the ANF using the information above concerning these trails:
Marienville ATV/Bike Trail on State Route 66 east of the town of Marienville.
Timberline ATV Trail accessed from State Route 948, north of Ridgway (also connects to the Marienville ATV Trail).
Rocky Gap ATV Trail accessed from Township Road 3005, southeast of Warren.
Willow Creek ATV Trail on the eastern side of the Allegheny Reservoir, just south of the New York State line. Closed during the winter season.
June 4 - 5 South Penn Harescramble – Neelyton, PA Closed course competition for motorcycles only, 90% woods course. Youth race Saturday, adults on Sunday. Check out www. southpennenduroriders. com or www.ecea.org.
June 11 Central Mountains ATV Assoc. – Renovo, PA ATV Cruise for a Cure to benefit cancer patients. Ride is at the Bloody Skillet trail from 7am – 8pm. Register online at: www.renovoatvcruise. eventbrite.com – Donation required.
June 11 – 12 Tri County ATV Open Invitational / Drags – East of Indiana, PA Tri-County ATV, a private membership club, offers its members the opportunity to ride miles and miles of trails on over 850 acres of prime riding land. http://www. wewanttoatv.com or (877) 931 – 2288
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Motorcycle and/or ATV Riding Areas Seven Mountains Ramble (Dual Sport Licensed Motorcycles) - Riding areas are located in portions of Mifflin, Snyder and Union Counties in the Bald Eagle Forest. Loop 1 starts at the 7 Mountains Campground, located just south of Potters Mill or west of Milroy on Route 22/322. Compensation for Campground owner for parking strongly recommended. Proceed on Sand Mountain road to the trailhead at Ground Oak trail. The loop is about 30 miles long. Contact: Bureau of Forestry District #7; 18865 Old Turnpike Rd; Millmont, Pa 17845; Phone: 570 922-3344
Shade Mountain Trails (Non-Licenced Off-Highway Motorcycles) Riding areas are located in portions of Mifflin, Snyder and Union Counties in the Bald Eagle Forest. The Shade Mountain Riding area is located just north of McAlisterville, PA, on PA Route 235. Trail at dirt parking
lot at the top of the mountain. Contact: Bureau of Forestry District #7; 18865 Old Turnpike Rd; Millmont, Pa 17845; Phone: 570 922-3344; Email fd07@state.pa.us
Snow Shoe Rails to Trails ATV & SnowMobile, P.O. Box 314 Clarence, Pa. ATV - Snowmobile www.ssrt.org. SSRT requires membership for riding access. Detailed terms and conditions can be found at their website.
Private and other public trail opportunities and many other ATV riding opportunities exist across the state on public lands and local municipalities. Contact the local Tourist Promotion Agency, ATV clubs, dealers or county governments to find out more about your region of interest.
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For Bike, ATV & UTV Riders Of All Ages 8,500 Acres of Trails for Year-Round Riding *Membership Required *Camping Available Too!
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June 11 - 12 RORR Harescramble – Tamaqua, PA Closed course competition for motorcycles only. Youth race Saturday, adults on Sunday. Check out: www.rorr.org
June 12 Ramey Fire Co. Poker Run - North of Altoona, PA All poker runs begin with registration at 8 a.m. with rides beginning at 11 a.m. The entrance fee is $15 per rider and $5 per passenger. For more information, contact Jaimie at 814-378-9710 or www.rameyfirecompany.com
June 12 Indian Creek Valley ATV Club Open House – White, PA Trails open at 9am, last rider out at 3pm. $15 includes food, beverage and door prizes. Extra rider add $5. For directions: www.icvatvclub.com or call Fred (412) 979 – 3551
June 18 Majestic Camp and Lost Trails Dice Run – Rew, PA Registration 9am – 1pm, ride til 9pm. $20 adults, $15 passengers and children under 15yrs. Benefits Otto Twp. Vol. Fire Dept. For info: (814) 465 – 9979 or www. majestictrails.com
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WHERE TO RIDE - Private Riding Facilities
This is a partial list of riding areas that you can pay by the day to ride with some requiring annual memberships. Some offer riding for motorcycles or quads only, and others allow both. Please check with the individual businesses before you make the trip.
Atco MX Berlin, NJ www.atcomx.com
Latrobe Motorsports Latrobe, PA www.latrobemotorsports.com
Reading Anthracite Co. Pottsville, PA www.readinganthracite.com
Breezewood Proving Grounds Clearville, PA www.breezewoodprovinggrounds.com
Lost Trails Dunmore, PA www.ridelosttrails.com
Rocket Raceway Three springs, PA www.rocketraceway.com
Dirt Soldiers MX Loretto, PA www.dirtsoldiers.com
Majestic Trails Rew, PA www.majestictrails.com
Rock Run Recreation Patton, PA www.rockrunrecreation.com
Doublin Gap MX Newburg, PA www.doublingap.com
www.minesandmeadows.com
Headquarters Moto Facility Lake Ariel, PA www.headquartersmotofacility.com
www.milesmountainmx.com
Evansville MX Park Berwick, PA www.evansvilleraceway.com
Mountain Ridge ATV Trails Reels Corner, PA www.mountainridgeatvtrails.com
Four Seasons Resort West Finley, PA
www.campfourseasonsresort.com
MX573 Montrose, PA
www.mx573practicetrack.com
Tomahawk MX Hedgesville, WV www.tomahawkmx.com
Irish Valley MX Park Paxinos, PA
Rausch Creek Trail Riders Tremont, PA
If you have a riding area and would like to be listed in our pages, please contact Jim Bull at (717) 464 -5381 or email JBull@RecRider.com.
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Mines and Meadows Resort Wampum, PA
Shady Rest Farm Marienville, PA www.shadyrestfarm.net
Miles Mountain Motocross Elkland, PA
Slippery Rock Dunes Slippery Rock, PA www.slipperyrockdunes.com
www.rauschcreekracing.com
The Dirt Bike Farm Emporium, PA www.dirtbikefarm.com
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July 2 - 4 Majestic Camp and Lost Trails Holiday Celebration – Rew, PA Ride all weekend for regular admission prices. Drag races Saturday night, Chicken BBQ and fireworks on Sunday. For info: (814) 465 – 9979 or www.majestictrails.com
ATVs with engine sizes of 90cc or greater are recommended for use only by those age 16 and older. YAMAHA recommends that all ATV riders take an approved training course. For safety and training information, see your dealer or call the ATV Safety Institute at 1-800-887-2887. ATVs can be hazardous to operate. For your safety: Always avoid paved surfaces. Never ride on public roads. Always wear a helmet, eye protection and protective clothing; never carry passengers; never engage in stunt riding; riding and alcohol/drugs don’t mix; avoid excessive speed; and be particularly careful on difficult terrain. S698388
July 9 Tri County ATV Drags – East of Indiana, PA Tri-County ATV, a private membership club, offers its members the opportunity to ride miles and miles of trails on over 850 acres of prime riding land. http://www. wewanttoatv.com or (877) 931 – 2288
July 10 Ramey Fire Co. Poker Run - North of Altoona, PA All poker runs begin with registration at 8 a.m. with rides beginning at 11 a.m. The entrance fee is $15.00 per rider and $5.00 per passenger. For more information, contact Jaimie at 814-378-9710 or www.rameyfirecompany.com
July 16 Majestic Camp and Lost Trails Dice Run – Rew, PA Registration 9am – 1pm, ride til 9pm. $20 adults, $15 passengers and children under 15yrs. Benefits Shriners Childrens Hospital. Chicken BBQ $5. For info: (814) 465 – 9979 or www.majestictrails.com
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DAllAs, PA - The Back Mountain Enduro Riders were established in 1962. The goal of our club is to promote motorcycling. We are an AMA charter member and a District 6 club member. We support and promote all types of motorcycling: Street, Off Road, Dual Sport, and all types of racing. We promote multiple AMA sanctioned events every year in District 6. Our main events, two Hare Scrambles, are a part of the PA State Championship series in Plymouth Twp. We also promote an AMA sanctioned District Tour - The Endless Mountian District Tour - in Dallas, PA, and a Dual Sport ride - The Lawton 100 - in Lawton, PA. We
APRIl 3, 2011 - The Ramey Fire Company has been holding annual Poker Runs for many years now. It is the main fundraiser for the company each year. Their events are held in Ginter, PA, just north of Altoona. They offer overnight Both ATV and bike riders come out camping at their grounds with bathroom facilities. Also, some of the for the first Poker Run of the season. best eats around are prepared on-site by the fire company. The trail system for the Poker Run is between 28 and 30 miles in distance with registration starting at 8 a.m. Riding starts around 10 a.m., and the day is all done by 5 p.m. There are five more events this year, which you can find listed here in our upcoming events section or by logging onto www.rameyfirecompany.com. For a great day on the trails, you can Ramey Fire Company members contact Jaimie at (814) 378-9710 or help out at the April event. email jaimieamie_2004@yahoo.com for all the details.
have promoted in the past, and will again in the future, Trials and Enduro events. We have monthly meetings and fun runs at various locations, including our own motocross track in NEPA. As of this writing, we have exactly 100 members. Members of our club take part in numerous events throughout the Eastern part of the United States, from upstate New York to Daytona, Florida, in addition to West Virginia and Ohio. For more information about our club, including our 2011 schedule, please visit www.bmer.org. You can also check us out via Facebook @ Back Mountain Enduro Riders.
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July 16 Good Intent Hose Company Poker Run – Llewellyn, PA ATV, UTV and MC welcome. Registration opens 9am, trails open 11am with riding til 5pm Drivers $15, passengers $10 unless drawing cards. Primitive camping. Info call John (570) 449-0728 or busharjr@gmail.com
projects accumulate many volunteer hours and help the club maintain a high regard with government agencies. Newsletters are regularly sent to every club member and are also mailed to agencies and groups that deal with ATVs in general. The newsletter consists of dates and details about planned activities, information on trails, stories about rides, changes in laws, technical information, club ATV test results, accessories, clothing and ATVs for sale as well as dealer information. LVATVA members enjoy a trail lunch. The LVATV web site can be found at www.lvatv. org. It’s a great resource to members and guests wanting to stay current with the club’s activities, especially those AT V ’ S • D I RT B I K E S • S I D E - B YY SIDES who want to join or renew their membership. We even added the convenience of PayPal in 2010. The site lists the calendar of events Offering 2-loops of over 41 miles, Motocross & Camping 1-way directional riding and directions to most of the Challenging mountainous terrain ride areas frequented by the with a variety of riding to please all riders club. There are many links 3-Wheelers and Side-by-Sidess to ATV-related websites are always welcome! to help members get the Majestic Trails is located just south of Bradford, PA. 1-Hour Southeast of Jamestown, NY. products they need and VISIT US AT WWW.MAJESTICTRAILS.COM related ride information. FITCHHILL@COMCAST.NET OR CALL 814-465-9979 Come join us!
July 16 SSRTA Spaghetti Dinner / Ride – Clarence, PA Arrive around 8am and ride as you please. Chicken BBQ meal served beginning at 11:30am. Must be a member to participate, applications accepted day of ride. Info at: www.ssrta.org
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July 28 – 31 Mines and Meadows Dice Run and Family Fun – Wampum, PA 7th Annual Leo’s Argo Adventure, cookout, bonfire, music, dice run. Call or email for registration. (440) 285 – 1730 or info@leosargo.com
July 30 Thunder on the Hill – Cadiz, OH, less Than 1 Hour West of Pittsburgh Motorcycle and ATV Rally, $20. gets you a twoday trail ride, camping and door prize ticket. www.atv-rally.com
July 30 Tri County ATV Cash Bash BBQ Bonanza – East of Indiana, PA Tri-County ATV, a private membership club, offers its members the opportunity to ride miles and miles of trails on over 850 acres of prime riding land. www.wewanttoatv.com or (877) 931 – 2288
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(lVATVA) was formed on March 28, 1985. The Association’s goal is to promote the sport of ATV riding through safety training, public awareness, and respect for the environment. We are predominantly a family-oriented group who enjoy riding ATVs and having fun. The club sponsors social activities, including a Christmas party, long weekend rides, day trips, safety training, a summer picnic, participation in parades, supporting dealer activities and open houses, test-riding new products and helping nonprofit and charitable organizations. The club holds regular monthly meetings on the second Wednesday of every month. We also hold a monthly ride (weather permitting) May through September with lunch sometimes served on the trail. A number of our club members are certified ATV Safety Institute or DCNR instructors who offer courses on a regular basis. We actively promote safety and the wise use of ATVs on public and private lands. The composition of the LVATVA is extremely diverse, and that diversity makes the club stronger! We have riders of all ages, sportsmen, racers and recreational riders. Typically, club rides are led by experienced ride leaders and will break into smaller groups to accommodate anyone’s riding preference. Though the club is based in Pennsylvania, it is not exclusive to the Lehigh Valley. Our group spends several weekends each year assisting the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) with a variety of projects to improve and expand outdoor facilities throughout Pennsylvania. These
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Rec Rider Tests 2011 Pitster Pro XTR 230 SC By: Jim Bull In this day and age of everything being more, we thought we would go out and look for something a little less. Not lesser in quality, but a little shorter in the saddle and a lot more affordable than many others. I’ve been keeping my eye on one of my local accounts and a new product line
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that they picked up a year or so ago. The Pitster line wasn’t new to me, but more so one of the models in the lineup that kept catching my attention every month when I would visit. Pitster Pro has been on our local Pit Bike race scene for quite a number of years now here in central PA, but what I kept noticing was a mid-size play bike sitting in line with all of the soupedup mini racers. Now as I get older and somewhat a little less aggressive, I’ve been thinking about doing some trail riding again but wishing that I wouldn’t need to dump 6 G’s on a bike and have to carry a mini step ladder around to mount up every time I took a break. So the last time I stopped around, I asked the shop owner if there was any way we could get a chance to try that baby out. Squeak says, “Sure, I have one I’ve been riding at my camp instead of my race bike, and we can go ride whenever you want.” This kind of took me aback because I was talking with a Senior Expert racer that had been riding all his life, and I knew what kind of hardware he had sitting at home at his disposal.
The Pitster was able to handle this terrain with ease. This really piqued my curiosity, so we set a date and met at one of our secret testing facilities right in the heart of Lancaster County. As I dusted off my Alpine Stars that day I really didn’t get my hopes up a lot; after all, it was just a little four stroke trail bike made by another one of those startup American companies that you hoped would succeed but really wasn’t sure if they could or not. Look at the ones that have come before. We met up that afternoon, and Squeak unloaded his KTM and said, “Here, the Pitster’s yours for the day.” As I easily swung my leg over the low 35-inch seat height, I went for the kick starter, and before I found it I noticed the little yellow button on the handlebars that said start. Things
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were really going my way so far, easy to get on and a breeze to start. Great for a 40-something guy like me or even that 14-year-old just getting started. The bike fired right up, and off we headed for the woods. What a dream, it had been a while since I put any time in, but this bike was light and nimble and had great acceleration too. We were riding some tight single track, and I felt like I could have ridden this bike all day long without getting tired. I was beginning to see why this American/Chinese Hybrid was the ride of choice for my local dealer friend. After playing around in the woods for about an hour, we headed out into some open riding, and the bike held its own against the mighty orange machine. Another thing that really got my attention was the stopping power of the disc brakes - front and rear - and the fully adjustable rear shock. The inverted front forks were a little stiff, but Pitster has a simple fix of going to heavier fork oil from stock in a lesser quantity. Everything from the polished hubs to the 2.1 gallon fuel capacity seemed to be well thought out. This bike will go all day on a tank of gas and bring you home feeling like a champ. The best part about it is less; remember we were looking for less when we started this journey. The best part is you get all this in a fun, reliable package for a suggested retail price of just $2,199.00 Pitster Pro is made mostly in Utah with a well-tested Chinese power train. For more info and to see the full Pitster lineup, check out their website at www. PitsterPro.com or check Brand new this year, out our PA dealer right the 150cc Mini Side X Side here in the pages of Rec Rider Magazine.
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Why Should I Join SVT? • We are a family-oriented club of outdoor enthusiasts that really enjoy the great outdoors with a primary focus of promoting safe, responsible ATV, snowmobile, and trail bike riding. • Our club rides are always in groups. • Ride at your own pace, and someone is always close by to ask for assistance (no rider left behind). • Participate in cluborganized rides, trips, camping, sponsor activities and events, fundraisers, charity rides and contests.
What other benefits will I receive as a club member?
• You will receive discounts at our club sponsors on parts, accessories, apparel, etc. (discounts vary). • Access resources that are usually not found in smaller riding groups. • Our club members have a range of knowledge and experience in off-road motorsports. • Our club has been featured with Brian Fisher on the Outdoor Channel. • Susquehanna Valley Trailblazers is the club winner of the 2009 & 2010 Fishers’ ATV World Reunion Tour and working hard to win again in 2011!
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OUR PURPOSE: To promote the sport of ATVing through legal and safe riding areas. To offer safety training and public awareness. To show respect for the environment, as well as cooperating with local rescue units to promote outdoor safety. We are a family oriented group that Promoting Safe & Responsible enjoys riding ATVs Riding - ALL THE TIME and dirtbikes. We like to have fun with a further goal of promoting user cooperation such as “shared trails” with other outdoor and environmentally friendly people. We promote safe riding, including helmet use according to PA State law. We offer every offroad enthusiast the opportunity to ride legal and to ride all the time. We are located in beautiful Heilwood, PA, so please visit our website for full details on how to join our club and for information on our yearly events. Visit us online at ww.tricountyatv.com or www.ewanttoatv.com or call 1-877-WE 1 2 ATV.
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Wrench Report By: Tommy Pickup – TNT Cycles OK, so we had a great weekend riding at Rausch Creek Trailriders. Our machines are now covered with a muddy coal dirt mess. What do we do now? Should we put them away and HOPE they clean and maintain themselves? I think not. It’s time to do the work. In this article, we are going to discuss the basic maintenance steps which should be done between each ride. If you choose not to cover these basic steps, you are bound to run into costly repair bills. The procedures which we will discuss are not difficult, but they are some of the most critical steps in keeping your machine running tip-top. If you are concerned with your ability to complete tasks that we discuss, we recommend contacting your local dealer. Motorcycles and ATVs depend on flammable liquids to run, which need to be handled in the proper manner. The weight of a machine can also become a problem if not properly secured. HANDLE WITH CARE! The first task we need to complete after our fulfilling day of riding is to unload, assess damages, and wash our machines. We will use a pressure washer to remove the majority of dirt. Keep in mind that dirt and debris are removed MUCH
easier before they have a chance to dry. Pressure washers should be used with caution around wheel bearings and other exposed seals. Dirt can be “pushed” past seals and trapped in bearings. This will surely shorten the life of moving parts. Depending on the amounts of dirt and mud on your machine, it is sometimes in our best interest to remove plastic panels and skid plating to ensure a good cleaning. ALWAYS be aware of your intake (airbox) and your exhaust. It is best to avoid spraying near the airbox and use an exhaust plug. Once the machines have been washed, we now roll them into our shop. As always, we start with a clean, well organized workspace. Keep in mind: it is important to work on your machine in a methodical way. Begin with a task, and then end that task before moving on. We have developed a BASIC checklist that we use:
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> Remove tires and check for nails, holes, and
rim damage. > Check the brakes. Look for dirt above the pads, bent rotors, etc. > If need be, remove the mounting bolts and clean the dirt thoroughly. Dirt is the enemy of you brake system. > Check wheel bearings, A-arm bearings, tie-rod ends, ball joints and other pivot points for excessive play. > Check CV Boots if your machine has them. A small tear in a CV boot that goes unnoticed can cause costly repair. CV joints have very high tolerances and will not last with dirt and water present.
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> Check nuts and bolts for proper torque. This would include exhaust bolts, motor mounts, axel nuts, handlebars, etc. Refer to your service manual for proper torque specifications. > Check your intake system. This would include carb/throttle body clamps, airbox seal, air filter condition, and all the breather hoses. If your airfilter is in need of service, wash with hot, soapy water. Allow the filter to dry and apply proper air filter oil and rim grease. If there are any noticeable rips or tears, replace it. A clean air filter will ensure longer engine life. > Inspect and maintain chain and sprockets. Clean old dirt and lube from the chain and inspect the sprockets for wear. It is important to watch for bent or missing teeth on both front and rear sprockets. Spray chain lube on the INSIDE of the chain just before the front sprocket. > Check all fluids. Refer to your service manual for proper level and type.
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> Refer to the above ATV/UTV procedures as applicable.
> Check wheel spokes. Tighten as needed. > Check clutch cables for frayed ends. Lube if
needed. A “sticking” clutch cable can cause the clutch to fail. > Check steering head bearings for proper adjustment. > Check tire pressure. An underinflated tire can cause pinched tubes or even rim damage.
By spending two hours on your machine doing this maintenance, you will avoid costly repair bills, unexpected trail breakdowns, and preserve the trade-in value of your machine. Let’s face it; we ride in some pretty ugly terrain. If you neglect basic maintenance, your machine will not be as reliable as it was designed. Sooner or later, you end up with a broken component on your favorite trail ride. Or worse yet, a safety issue. Responsible riding starts at home. Take care of your equipment, and it will take care of you!
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SPORTIN’ with SPROCKET Did you ever stop and think to yourself what the most important piece of hunting gear you own is? Some will say it is the $600 bow that shoots carbon arrows in excess of 300 feet per second, or my firearm that costs $800 plus the $300 scope. Still others may say it’s their $300 handmade fly rod. All are good answers, but in my mind, my ATV would be the answer. This, by far, is the most important piece of equipment in my collection of hunting gear that I own. Have you ever missed a huge wall hanger with your bow or rifle because you “bumped” the scope or sights while pulling up your tree stand? How many hours a year do you spend preparing for archery season, shooting at that Styrofoam buck in your back yard? Or sighting in your rifle at the range and making MOA adjustments to your scope in hopes that when ole Mr. Big Buck steps into the crosshairs, you will have a trophy to brag about for years? And how long does it take you to clean your rifles and gear to ensure that it will all work and operate flawlessly? What kind of rituals do you go through to prepare your fishing gear for the first day of trout season or the bass opener? Many of us take great pride in all of our gear, no matter what the original price tag was, and we take care of it so it will bring years of service and enjoyment. But what about your ATV? What if it doesn’t start when you turn the key or pull the rope? What if a tire goes flat? What if your lights blow out? What if an axle bearing goes bad, ball joint breaks, a CV boot tears? What if? If only I had gone over my buggy BEFORE I actually needed it. When was the last time you went over your one piece of gear that’s always most neglected? Most just take it for granted. Some may say, “Well, I’ve never had any issues with my machine,” but some people aren’t so lucky. Several times a year, I go over my ATV to
make sure I’m not going to use the ole reliable shoe leather express to return to camp because of something that I’ve neglected. No matter what brand or type of ATV you operate, if they don’t run, they are all JUNK! Am I right? Little things that I check on my vehicles of choice are first and foremost, fuel. You know, the go-go juice that gets you where you’re going? You may laugh, but you would not believe how many times I’ve made trips into the back country to help some poor fellow that “forgot” to check his fuel level. Air pressure in your tires. If you already know you have a leaky tire, maybe you should fix it before it comes off the rim. Check your chain or drive shafts. Does the chain need tightened or lubed? Are the CV joints ok and the boots still intact? How about the oil? It only takes a minute to ensure you won’t have to drag this beast out of the woods and stop at the quad shop on the way home to drop it off along with the next two weeks’ paychecks. Check out your headlights - do they both work? Once, I gambled on this, and as fate would have it, my machine got me into the woods in the dark, but the one light that did work decided to go on
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By: Jimmy “Sprocket” Kann strike on the way out. WOW, that $20 10 bulb LED light works great for climbing my treestand, but not so good lighting the way on a 500 pound rock crawler. Also, check your controls: throttle, brake levers, gear shift. This is your machine, and you probably know it well, so if you know it needs brake pads, or the brake lever is broken, or your shifter linkage is bent and binding, take care of it before you head out for that trophy bruin or buck. Nothing is worse than having a 400 pound bear to get out of the woods along with your broke down 500 pound quad. I hope you have lots of friends around, and then the only decision to make is who will drag the bear and who gets to drag my junk pile? Little things like these examples may make some chuckle but also may make some cringe because similar things may have happened to them. If luck is not typically on your side, then maybe you may want to take a look at ole Betsy out there under the tarp, give her a once over and eliminate the gamble. One last thing I always take into consideration is the terrain and weather conditions were I will be hunting. At the time of this writing, we are just coming out of winter and my coyote hunts take me into some very steep, rocky, snow and ice covered areas. If you’ve ever riden the hare scramble loop at ROCKET RACEWAY in Huntingdon County, you know what I mean. For this, I have installed on my machine tire chains on front and back tires. Even though my Arctic Cat 375 is a 4x4, this addition is just another insurance policy for me. So, take care of that pack horse that you use to bring all your sporting memories home. It will do everything you ask it to as long as you take the time to take care of it! Plus, it will keep you from getting all that exercise your doctor keeps talking about AND save the tread on the bottom of those expensive hunting boots you are wearing!
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Go Pro HD Hero 960: Product Review
This issue, we bring to you the GoPro HD Hero 960 camera/video recorder. Over the past several months, we have seen various versions of GoPros everywhere, including from Discovery Channel’s “Myth Busters,” but mostly at the local racetracks.
We have been using one for over a year now and loved it from day one. The HD Hero 960 is packed with loads of technology and produces some high quality video and pictures. GoPro has several cameras in their lineup, but we chose the HD Hero 960 based on two key features: the first being its rechargeable battery and the second being its price tag. At $179.99, we feel the price is very reasonable.
Let me first start off by saying I am not “techy” when it comes to gadgets and the like. However, I was able, very quickly, to figure out the HD Hero 960. There are only two buttons on the camera, and the instructions are very straightforward. A couple of mistakes we made initially: battery not fully charged, no SD card /full SD card, and not having it properly secured. After we quickly worked through these, it was all video and pictures at a push of a button.
There is no internal memory with the GoPro HD Hero 960. It does require the additional purchase of an SD card. It is compatible with 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB and 32GB capacity SD and SDHC cards. GoPro states that while all speeds will work, they recommend a minimum of a Class 4 for reliability when shooting HD video. We used several 2GB SD cards initially. They shoot good video and pictures but tend to fill up quickly -about 35minutes of video. We purchased an 8GB HD card and now use this as our primary card. It shoots the life of the battery in video and picture mode with a little room to spare. GoPro states, “…record up to 2.5 hours on a single charge and up to 9 hours total on a 32GB SD card (not included).” We shot as many as five videos with an 8GB card and one battery charge, with several being 35 minutes long. We pretty much captured the day’s events with little effort or worry.
Helmet Front Mount, a Headlamp-Style Head Strap and a Quick-Release Buckle. There are also additional mounts available from your local GoPro retailer. When applied to a clean surface, the mounts stick exceptionally well. The curved mounts worked perfectly for helmets, but we did not have good luck with it mounted to the very top of the helmet. Low branches tended to be a problem. Side mounted on the cheek of the helmet worked great. This side mount also allows you to shoot better perspective, without the worry of losing your GoPro. You can shoot video at several settings and frames per minute. We used all factory default settings, which produced results that exceeded our expectations. No matter where it is mounted, the video is not shaky or blurry, as we initially thought it would be. There is an LCD screen that displays the camera’s function (yes, there are multiple functions), as well as an indicator that lets you know it’s recording. When we decided on a break, the camera is easy to pause/turn off and resume shooting. The mounting case comes with two different backplates -- one for good sound but limited water protection and one that is totally waterproof with limited sound. The sound quality with the sound back installed is pretty good. You can shoot someone speaking at the camera and understand it. With the waterproof back on, audio is somewhat limited, but if mounted on your helmet cheek you can pick up your voice clearly. Another feature we really enjoyed was the
picture mode. When set on this mode, the camera takes a photo every 2/5/10/30 or 60 second interval. Once the shutter button is pushed, the camera begins clipping off shots at the interval you selected. We chose the default, 2 second intervals, and shot over 1,600 pictures on our ride. A great action camera indeed! We had maybe two pictures that were blurred. The rest were excellent. There are several other photo taking features to use, but we have not attempted any of these as of yet. Back at home, the GoPro is just as easy to work as a digital camera. Using the supplied cable, the “my computer wizard” walked me through the download process. We used Windows Media Player to play the videos and Windows Picture Manager to view photos. We have been using Windows Live Movie Maker, which was a free legal download, to edit the video we shot. You can drop in multiple videos from different days and edit them all together. We have also been experimenting with multiple cameras mounted off one helmet to produce a multi-view. With a little imagination, this camera offers anyone the chance at producing exciting videos. The durability of the camera has thus far proved itself. We have splashed it through creeks, dropped it in mud holes, drug it through the snow and at times just flat-out abused it. It has always bounced back and handled the elements. Even if you were just to use this as a trail camera, you can’t beat the $179.99 price tag for the waterproof camera that floats, is impact resistant, and literally mounts to almost anything. The possibilities with this camera are as limitless as the imagination. GoPro provides us with a very capable platform that is easily built upon. Recommended for the novice to expert… all will enjoy. Get all the details at: GoPro.com.
Mounting is made easy with the abundance of different mounts provided with the camera. With the HD Hero 960, we received a Curved, 3M™ Adhesive Mount, a Flat, 3M™ Adhesive Mount, a
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