St. Anthony April 2006

[thomps6s]

Anyone plan on being there? We are going 4-21-4-29. I can't wait to get there again. Best riding ever.

St. Anthony 2005 -

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid164/p5cfab8df001a3d13f4f849752869f5cf/f486bf37.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid164/p73191f03117099f3f17b21c4c56d3a3c/f486b899.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid164/p8b317ec4538ae62e759e08852351ac57/f486a429.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid164/p393f6e71228ece9f371b3c299b371ef8/f47e3408.jpg

[predatorkick@$$]

I should be out sometime then, hopefully we can meet up this time!!

[QuadJunkies]

we will be out in June for our Annual Dunetopia trip :)

[thomps6s]

Originally posted by predatorkick@$$
I should be out sometime then, hopefully we can meet up this time!!

That would be cool, there should be 8-12 of us this year. We had a blast last year.

QJ, it would be fun to meet out there for the dunetopia but once a year is about all I can afford. Plus it is 21hrs there and back!

This is weird, I am not getting notified on new PM's or new posts on subscribed threads. i checked and checked and checked mu user cp and everything is set right.

i had no clue anyone replied to this thread.

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by thomps6s
That would be cool, there should be 8-12 of us this year. We had a blast last year.

QJ, it would be fun to meet out there for the dunetopia but once a year is about all I can afford. Plus it is 21hrs there and back!

This is weird, I am not getting notified on new PM's or new posts on subscribed threads. i checked and checked and checked mu user cp and everything is set right.

i had no clue anyone replied to this thread.

Harlen is awareof this problem, even some of mods are having issues with that .He is working on it though ;)
Hope you havea good trip! We too can only afford to make one once a year :)

[tractorpacker]

We, from Western Washington, have a trip in the books for April. I think it is the first week, but maybe the 2nd. I have never been there, but I know I can't miss the trip.

[YZ400EX]

I am going to try and go alot more this next year..I got to go a total of 3 times all year last year and only 1 of them was to St. A's..It sucked..Maybe I will see some of you guys there..Look for an orange Hybrid..That will be me..:D

[FAST 450R#1]

Im going to try an meet up with you guys again this year.

[thomps6s]

Hey, that would be cool. You cruised around with us for a day out there last year right?



Originally posted by FAST 450R#1
Im going to try an meet up with you guys again this year.

[wilkin250r]

Originally posted by QuadJunkies
we will be out in June for our Annual Dunetopia trip :)

I am determined to make it up there this year!

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by wilkin250r
I am determined to make it up there this year!
thats GREAT!:)

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by w00fster
I've never rode @ St. Anthonys before, we are trying to set up a trip for 2007. I was told that there are a lot of rocks in the sand there and to be real careful where you ride. Is it that bad (Rocks) just wondering. What photos I've seen of the dunes there look awesome.

http://ridingoutwest.com/sig/row.jpg

only in the bottom of the bowlsand misc. spots like by the entrance from BLM to the dunes and its not all the dunes that are like that .

Now when ya roll on a sand bowl to the bottom like I did whre there is rock, then thats another story! :scary: lol

[thomps6s]

If you have high speed, check this video out. There is no music or fancy editing. Mostly video of a few jumps we were hitting.

Here is a 9 minute long clip form our trip to St. Anthony Dunes this April. It is around 48mb.
http://www.eengoedidee.nl/videoz/mx/dunes_wmv.wmv
I hate this hosting site, but I couldn't find any other one that would host this large of a file for free.

UN - atvridersdotcom@yahoo.com
PW - 111111

I think you can only accesss it so many times per day with that ID.

[thomps6s]

Here are a bunch of pics if you are interested. http://www.akraix.com/cgi-bin/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=655

[FAST 450R#1]

Originally posted by thomps6s
Hey, that would be cool. You cruised around with us for a day out there last year right?

YA that was me on the black 450 that rode with you that day.

[FAST 450R#1]

Originally posted by thomps6s
Hey, that would be cool. You cruised around with us for a day out there last year right?

YA that was me on the black 450 that rode with you that day.

[thomps6s]

I thought so, we will be out there 4-21-05 through 4-28-05.

[thomps6s]

Anyone else going out there around this time?

[thebigsd]

i think we are going up the first or second weekend of april for like 4 days its the weekend before easter and then down to sand mtn. utah for easter. cant wait

[thomps6s]

Nice, it sounds like my friend from Cali is going to meet us out there. he has a professional DVCAM and he is going to film the trip. Should be awesome.

[z400roosteR]

Those were some sick pics, thomps.:blah:

[thomps6s]

Thanks man, I have a whole thread of pics on here form last year.

Here is the link, enjoy!

http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=154162&perpage=15&pagenumber=2

[thomps6s]

If you haven't gone here, you should really think about it. It is the best sand box in the world.
Only 3 weeks to go!

http://www.UniqueGrafix.com/Images/images/dune2.JPG

[thomps6s]

Notice the size of the quad on the upper left compared to the size of the Dune. That isn't even a really big dune either.
http://www.uniquegrafix.com/Images/images/dunesize.JPG

[QuadJunkies]

dang it... your givin me Sand Fever ...!!!:(

I still have a ways to go, but the new Sand tires arrive today!! :blah: :devil:

[thomps6s]

What kind did you get? TurboKings?

[QuadJunkies]

They are for the new Honda 450 we bought. they are the SkatTrak Hauler 21x12x8 (8 paddle) We ran them last year on the YFZ and liked them ,they will run with Sand Star Fronts we had from last year :)

I have Turbo paddles and Hualers fro my quad as well, but I think Im liking the Haulers better and run the Turbos for local riding .

[thomps6s]

Nice! I like the Sand Stars too, they hook up nice on the 450's.

13 days and I am outta here. WOOT WOOOT!

One more pic can't hurt.

http://www.uniquegrafix.com/Images/images/hightimes.JPG

[YZ400EX]

Hopefully the weather clears up for your trip here..It has been raining non-stop here and has been pretty cold..I hope the weather clears up so when you guys get here its dry enough to ride and worth your trip..:D

[thomps6s]

Man I hope so too. Last year we went opening week and ran into one day of rain. We will see. it is a long *** drive for a week of rain that is for sure.

[thomps6s]

Originally posted by YZ400EX
Hopefully the weather clears up for your trip here..It has been raining non-stop here and has been pretty cold..I hope the weather clears up so when you guys get here its dry enough to ride and worth your trip..:D

Hey man, could you give me weather updates every few days?

[YZ400EX]

Yea no problem..:D

[thomps6s]

Originally posted by YZ400EX
Yea no problem..:D

Thanks, I appreciate it. You got us worried now. I hope it is done raining by then.

[thomps6s]

I am probably gonna post at least one different pic everyday until we leave. If anyone gets sick of it, I will stop. Allot of people have no idea how the dunes are, so i figured this will be good.

http://www.uniquegrafix.com/Images/images/bowl.JPG

[predatorkick@$$]

Hey thomps I can help ya out let me know if you have msn or aim or anything that is a lot faster than posting here!!

[YZ400EX]

The weather was really nice today..Lets hope it stays that way, but I will keep you updated..

[thomps6s]

Thanks guys, I really appreciate it.

[thomps6s]

When you say rain everyday, is it raining all day or just a few showers?

[bananas]

You can post a picture every hour I don't thing we will get sick...

Just pissed we aren't going...

Have a great time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[thomps6s]

Here is a pic of Choke Cherry. The quads are circled in red at the bottom. This hill is way steeper than the picture shows.

http://www.uniquegrafix.com/Images/images/Choke.JPG


http://www.uniquegrafix.com/Images/images/tilt.JPG

[YZ400EX]

It was raining non-stop for many days, but has slowed down a little..it is still raining on and off from day to day, but looks like it may be starting to clear up..the weather is so different from day to day, but right now it isnt raining (looks like it wants to), but it is still pretty cold..

[YZ400EX]

Also I may be hitting the dunes on Sunday (maybe) and will let you know if there is still any snow out there or not, if I do get to go..

[thomps6s]

Thanks allot, I appreciate the info!

[YZ400EX]

Still raining..Tomorrow is supposed to be real crappy..I will be heading to St. A tomorrow and will let you know what the dunes are like..

[QuadJunkies]

WOw. that BLOWS! Easter Too :(

We got lucky and got some seat time in riding before the bad weather kicked in.

I hope your ride isnt a soggy one!:eek2:

[YZ400EX]

I wont actually be doing any riding tomorrow if it is raining like it is supposed to be..My wifes dad lives right next door to them which we will be visiting for easter, bu if its nice weather (somewhat nice anyways)I will hit them..if not I will just go to the parking lot and check out to see if there is still any snow there..

[YZ400EX]

Here is another update for ya...It rained almost non-stop from saturday night to sunday night, then dumped snow again last night..quite a bit and it is still snowing a little..Weather is supposed to be better later this week, but right now it sucks!!!

[thomps6s]

thanks for the update. I am getting damn nervous.

Weather.com forcast shows :
Tue
Apr 18 Partly Cloudy
43°/22° 20%
43°F

Wed
Apr 19 Mostly Sunny
51°/27° 0%
51°F

Thu
Apr 20 Sunny
57°/32° 20%
57°F

Fri
Apr 21 Mostly Sunny
62°/39° 20%
62°F

Sat
Apr 22 Partly Cloudy
65°/41° 20%
65°F

Sun
Apr 23 Mostly Cloudy
60°/38° 10%
60°F

Mon
Apr 24 Partly Cloudy
56°/36° 10%
56°F

Tue
Apr 25 Scattered Showers
58°/37° 60%
58°F

Wed
Apr 26 Showers
57°/39° 40%
57°F

[thomps6s]

Leaving tomorrow, got a couple of the quads loaded last night. Finally got to snap a couple photos with the SLR.

Forecast is rain all next week. Whoooo Hoooo

http://www.uniquegrafix.com/Images/images/Wheelers2.JPG

[QuadJunkies]

The weather is simply BEAUTIFUL in Idaho Today! Hope it clears up for the wk end, I heard more rain is in store :scary:

[thomps6s]

Thanks QJ. I hope it stays nice. Last year they said rain the whole week we were there and we only got rain one day. Here is the latest 10 day forecast.

Today
Apr 19 Mostly Sunny
49°/23° 20%
49°F

Thu
Apr 20 Sunny
57°/30° 0%
57°F

Fri
Apr 21 Partly Cloudy
61°/37° 20%
61°F

Sat
Apr 22 Partly Cloudy
64°/37° 20%
64°F

Sun
Apr 23 Showers
60°/38° 30%
60°F

Mon
Apr 24 Few Showers
53°/37° 30%
53°F

Tue
Apr 25 Partly Cloudy
59°/38° 20%
59°F

Wed
Apr 26 Few Showers
56°/36° 30%
56°F

Thu
Apr 27 Scattered Showers
58°/36° 30%
58°F

Fri
Apr 28 Sunny
59°/41° 10%
59°F

[thomps6s]

I am outta here, tons of pics to come when I get back.

[YZ400EX]

The weather was great yesterday and today..I hope its great for you while you are here..Have a safe trip and have fun at the dunes!!!:D

[thomps6s]

Free wireless at the hotel. Super windy today, toomuch sandblasting going on today. Theese pics are from yesterday.

http://www.uniquegrafix.com/Images/images/april.jpg

http://www.uniquegrafix.com/Images/images/group.jpg

[predatorkick@$$]

Looks good man I went out today and got sand blasted but still had good time!!

[QuadJunkies]

thats a SWEET program what ever the heck it is!!

Im diggin that!!:blah:

I got some pic at the same jump last year..!!
glad the weather held up some what for ya, we race in that wind yesterday and it SUCKED!

[thomps6s]

I used photoshop cs2 to make the pics. We went for a while today but it started freezing rain. The rest of the week should be awesome, 60's and sunny.

[predatorkick@$$]

Hey thomps when ya leaving if you are still around on sunday would like too meet up with ya since past sunday sucked!

[thomps6s]

Hey Mitch, tomorrow is our last day. It would have been cool to meet up man.

Here are some pics from yesterday. The Black 450r went 121 feet and the red 450r went 110 feet. This is the same jump Curtis Crapo hit on St. Anthony Sand Crudades video. He went like 225 feet on a dirt bike. We measured this out with a 100 foot tape.

http://www.uniquegrafix.com/images/images/garret1.jpg

http://www.uniquegrafix.com/images/images/nelly1.jpg

[QuadJunkies]

OMG.....!:eek2:

Is that your group jumping that??!!!

Thats SICK!:blah:

[predatorkick@$$]

That sucks will just have too see for next year!!

Awesome pics by the way that is a awesome jump!!

[thomps6s]

Yeah, that is a couple nut heads from our group. That is an insane jump. We got like two hours of video too. I will edit and post that too.
I am uploading a photo slideshow to my website, I will post the link tonight.

[thomps6s]

Here is the slideshow. Over 400 pictures. Enjoy!

http://www.uniquegrafix.com/SaintAnthonyDunes/index.htm

[predatorkick@$$]

Nice pics man, know where is the video's!! LOL

[thomps6s]

Here is a short 2 minute video. I need a program that will rip a dvd to MPEG. If anyone knows a good free one I would appreciate it. There is no cool editing on this one, but I have an hour and a half of footage and want to make a sweet video for everyone to see.

http://www.uniquegrafix.com/SaintAnthonyDunes/Video/DUNESHORT2.wmv

[thomps6s]

Here is a pic of me throwin some sand.

http://www.uniquegrafix.com/SaintAnthonyDunes/Video/Roost.JPG

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by thomps6s
Here is a short 2 minute video. I need a program that will rip a dvd to MPEG. If anyone knows a good free one I would appreciate it. There is no cool editing on this one, but I have an hour and a half of footage and want to make a sweet video for everyone to see.

http://www.uniquegrafix.com/SaintAnthonyDunes/Video/DUNESHORT2.wmv

Is your Camcorder DVD or Mini DV?

You need to Email that to the Admin. Im sure he would host it in the video section!:blah: :macho

[thomps6s]

It is a crappy 8mm. I burned it to DVD on a home dvd recorder and ripped it from there on my computer. LOL, strictly old school. LOL

I am gonna make a better one and then i will send it to Harlen. I am just waiting for someone to give me the name of a good program to rip the dvd files to mpeg. The one I used is a trial version and only let me rip half of the dvd.

[thomps6s]

http://www.uniquegrafix.com/SaintAnthonyDunes/Video/images/dune1.JPG
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[thomps6s]

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