Demo gear?

It depends on personal preference and comfort level. A lot of folks ride in "normal" xc type gear and take take the alternate lines around the stunts with no problems.

One other suggestion is to bring some eyewear that is clear or has just a little tint (amber, etc.). With full on sunglasses, it can get pretty dark in the forest.

Have fun and be safe out there.

-D

If you plan on jumping some of the stunts, some level of protection is a great idea. Otherwise, lycra short and roadie helmet.

Demo is a really fun place to push your skills, whether that be learning to corner faster, log ride, or grab some air off stunt jumps.

I recommend clear or auto-darkening glasses. As mentioned the trees make portions of the trail pretty dark and light conditions change quickly.

I used to ride there in normal XC grear (helmet, gloves, sunglasses). As I started pushing a bit more (speed, log hopping, teeter todder, etc) I found I'm more comfortable with knee pads and elbow guards. I find the protection gives me a little more confidence, not necessarily to do something stupid, but to maintain speed hit the smaller stunts like you are supposed to (both of which can actually be safer depending on the situation).

Really, the only thing that is dangerous there is the drops. If you plan to ride 3 ft plus drops, bring full face and all padding. These can be find off Braille and Coral.

If you are just going down sawpit, Xc gear is fine.

Bring a bike and some beer for after the ride. All the rest is optional.

ikarus189 said:

Bring a bike and some beer for the ride. All the rest is optional.

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.....fixed

right on.

Stripes said:

Dude.. how do you climb in that? I wish I could climb in mine, I felt very much invincible in mine

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That's mark59. He doesn't just feel invincible, he IS invincible!