Same here, a-stars burned up quick, got some good pucks from woodcraft and they are much longer lasting.HighWay;117101 wrote: I have run only the A-stars and Klucky Pucks. The Klucky pucks are harder and last longer than the A-stars. Seems like all the cheap ones I have seen are soft and do not last long.
Well not with that attitude you aren't :]Lombardo Joe;117174 wrote: Now, this is going to be my first track day, so I myself will not be putting any knees down.
Good call, man. Thanks for puttin' me right and speaking encouragement into me.madriders86;117200 wrote: Well not with that attitude you aren't :]
Don't be so sure.
good point...I dragged my knee at my first track day. I'm NOT fast, either. Practice your form of getting your butt and head leaning off of the bike, and good tires that you trust. You can do it!Lombardo Joe;117203 wrote: Good call, man. Thanks for puttin' me right and speaking encouragement into me.
Too many people focus on dragging their knees or getting rid of "chicken strips" These are false gods. Good fundamentals of race lines and body position combined with smooth throttle and brake control is what it's all about. The rest of it just comes naturally.I actually prefer the Daytona ceramic ones that Helimot sells ( http://www.helimot.com/shopexd.asp?id=136 ). They are pretty expensive ($120) but last forever. As far as feel, they are the opposite of the Asphalt and Gas leather pucks in that the ceramic ones have very little friction and make a noise similar to....dragging a ceramic brick on asphalt.
This is exactly what I was talking about, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I can't stand the super hard plastics and ceramics, they feel like a trailer ball between my knee and the track, but for others it's the exact opposite. Klucky's are a good happy medium, and quality is quality, regardless of feel.
You'll figure out what you like along the way.
As far as getting your knee down goes, ...
Practice your form of getting your butt and head leaning off of the bike, and good tires that you trust.
+1D-Zum;117215 wrote: OH..and just swap your right and left knee pucks and you'll be fine. More right turns than lefts at almost all tracks wears out the right side more.
I 100% agree with you....but....when newb's first hit the track, one of the first things we all get a kick out of is doing it the first time. I've learned that there's FAR more to skilled riding than that, but I still remember the feeling of doing it for the first time. It's just part of what makes it SO much fun to get out on a track and stretch the legs of your bike. In short, it's just about the most fun you can have without a bed being involved!Sklossmonster;117276 wrote:
Too many people focus on dragging their knees or getting rid of "chicken strips" These are false gods. Good fundamentals of race lines and body position combined with smooth throttle and brake control is what it's all about. The rest of it just comes naturally.
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You're correct it is a Noob thing to go out and drag your knee....I had that same attutitde on my first track day Oct 2008. I dragged my knee and then winded up dragging my a** the session before lunch... Day was shot and I stayed away from the track close to a year. This is from experience, work on your breaking, body position, throttle control and smoothness...it will pay off :agree:NCDave;117322 wrote: I 100% agree with you....but....when newb's first hit the track, one of the first things we all get a kick out of is doing it the first time. I've learned that there's FAR more to skilled riding than that, but I still remember the feeling of doing it for the first time. It's just part of what makes it SO much fun to get out on a track and stretch the legs of your bike. In short, it's just about the most fun you can have without a bed being involved!
Looks kind of creepy...bodell;117263 wrote: Has anyone tried live turtle kneesliders? They have great feel but leave one hell of a mess.