Inspired Dave Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 How high do you guys reckon a camel could hook?We're having a bit of a debate, personally I reckon they could hook pretty well due to them being pretty tall. Stan, however, thinks they'd be crap at hooking due to having stiff legs (something he has no actual proof for though!). Adam thinks they'd be a bit crap at hooking, but could do a sorta pedal-bunnyhop to 4 hooves.Seeing as though they can drink 200 litres in one sitting, we'll assume that for this hooking test they are empty, thus 200kg lighter.Personally I reckon if they went for it and didn't mind bashing their stomach they could easy get 6ft to 4 hooves, back hooves might be a different matter though.So....what do you reckon?Latest news is stan reckons they'd snap their legs (Again, an un-substantiated claim!!!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towler Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 How high do you guys reckon a camel could hook?We're having a bit of a debate, personally I reckon they could hook pretty well due to them being pretty tall. Stan, however, thinks they'd be crap at hooking due to having stiff legs (something he has no actual proof for though!). Adam thinks they'd be a bit crap at hooking, but could do a sorta pedal-bunnyhop to 4 hooves.Seeing as though they can drink 200 litres in one sitting, we'll assume that for this hooking test they are empty, thus 200kg lighter.Personally I reckon if they went for it and didn't mind bashing their stomach they could easy get 6ft to 4 hooves, back hooves might be a different matter though.So....what do you reckon?Latest news is stan reckons they'd snap their legs (Again, an un-substantiated claim!!!)..... Ok you crazy bastards no doubt you are going to actually tax some real camels to try this... so make sure you whap some shinguards and a helmet on them. The flexability is also an issue will this be a lazy camel or an absolute nut bar of a camel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anzo Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 Research...Camels, if of the right breed, are very good on rock and in mountainous country; they are as agile and as steady as mules. But if they are plain- or sand-bred camels and not used to rock they cut their feet, fall and break their bones. No African or Arabian camels can stand mud. They slip, split their breast bones, and break up. Camels can however stand a lot of cold with impunity if it is dry; a lot of wet weather is bad even if the climate is warm.Not sure about hooking, but they obviously prefer natty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 They slip, split their breast bones, and break up. f**k, imagine your camel just falling apart I reckon they'd be pretty beast at upping-to-front-hooves though, to be fair. Good amount of momentum, nice high BB (high riding position ) so they'd get the weight over the front better, it all makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspired Dave Posted June 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 Okie dokie, right, more clarity needed!This is a super fit top breed camel that is most suitable for hooking. They'll be fitted with Maxxis Camel Crawlers and all the latest protection gear, just to keep the health and safety people happy.Continue the debate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anzo Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 Bit more...The strength of a camel is in his fore limbs. His quarters are weak. The breast pad on which the sitting camel rests and bears his load is, roughly speaking, under the withers. The camel's load is carried forward. Where there are two girths, of the two baggage load lines the forward ones in each case do the work; the hinder ones are for balance and steadiness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspired Dave Posted June 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 f**k, imagine your camel just falling apart I reckon they'd be pretty beast at upping-to-front-hooves though, to be fair. Good amount of momentum, nice high BB (high riding position ) so they'd get the weight over the front better, it all makes sense.That's a good point!!They're proper front end heavy, so they'd be able to up to front hooves (think coust rolling hop things) really well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krisboats Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 Ha ha, what a topic...I personally think they'd be able to hook about 7+ feet for the fact that their legs are like 5 feet long so if they jumped they could easily get their front legs up a 7 foot wall, then all they have to do is haul their ass a bit and the jobs a good 'unNow the real question is how well can a kangaroo fufanu a wall? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anzo Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 Text the question to 82275 and they'll text you back with the answer.It costs a quid, make sure you word it so they understand it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoyoyo Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 Surely the leg will be where all the muscle is(from walking around), so they should have quite a bit of power. So they should be able to get high. Especially if they get their balance point forwards to gain momentum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 They should be able to sidehop properly well. Probably more "to front" more than "to 2 (or 4 in this case)", but even so, big springy legs = big springy power, just ask Benito. Benito even looks like a horse/camel.Maybe Benito is a camel?Benito can hook 6ft or something, so yeah, it appears The Tarts are right... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspired Dave Posted June 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 NEW RULES.....UCI clean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddy Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 (edited) Maxxis Camel Crawlers if there anything like creepy crawlers i dont recon they would be able to hook very high (its hard to hook with a puncture ) but if they have a better tyre choice i recon they could hook around 4'6" and 1/8th but i dont think the frame would last very long due to the oober thin belly tube (as it is a competition animal (xtp stylee)) Edited June 28, 2006 by wad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 I see the glandular fever is taking its toll! I think it depends on what camel you use. Steel is reel, but for pure hooks and TGS street you need a camel with a bit of length. What's the hoof-base on a camel? Because if you know that you're well on your way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_travis Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 (edited) what type dave? Edited June 28, 2006 by ben@hulltrials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 F1 looks a bad ass for hooking, Long legs, front heavy. Awsome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anzo Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 Sponsered By Try-All Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Has anyone seen my shoe? Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 Sponsered By Try-All Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddy Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 i think "BACTRIAN" could b quite good, it looks short and stockey like benito. although the wild bactrain looks like it would be good aswell that long neck could lever the back end up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Has anyone seen my shoe? Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 Yeah the Wild Bactrian ***!Look at it, its so front heavy.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anzo Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 Phone Box! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si-man Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 LMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Anzo you legend!!!Im literally pissing myself laughing at this topic, especially the bit about whats it hoof base hahahahahahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat hudson Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 they have pretty powerfull legs so i recon 6ft front hoof. 8ft hooks. i reconyou'd have to replace yoiur front legs alot as gaps to front might fold'em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Has anyone seen my shoe? Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 they have pretty powerfull legs so i recon 6ft front hoof. 8ft hooks. i reconyou'd have to replace yoiur front legs alot as gaps to front might fold'emOnly if a fat boy like you is ridiing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat hudson Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh my frame/fork killing power is an ability i have honed over many months of riding. lets see how this new ashton holds up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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