California Gordons Well

[joelberg]

So how badly do I really need a paddle tire to ride at Gordons Well?

I've got a brand new D606 out back, and I don't really feel like spooning on a paddle tire. Is the paddle tire worth it here?

[SlimJim 4fiddy]

Going to drag race ? yes do it.

Going to float the dunes take the knobby and fu-get-a-bout-it ! Just takes longer to get rolling.

[joelberg]

Well I've never been to just the dunes before, although I have hill climbed the mega dune out at Superstition and some other mixed desert areas on a cheapo korean dual sport tire before with some success.

Do you know if there's enough hard pack around the area to make the paddle tire a PITA? Or is it pretty much just fine sand dunes?

[mfmonthefmf]

I used to live in Yuma so I rode there quite a few times. Personally, I never went without a paddle, It's just sooooooo much fun to hook up like that, well worth the $80, especially if your gonna hit the sand drags (a must-see).

I do see people out there without paddels, but only for a split second before I slingshot past them . Paddle or no, just go have a good time, do that and you're winning like Sheen.

Oh yeah, be careful out there, A LOT of drunken idiots, can really ruin your day.

[topgunrk]

Definitely paddle up.

[johnrunner89]

Definitely paddle up.

+1

[medicman]

going without a paddle would be like going to the beach without a pair of swim trunks! paddle will be well worth it!

[joelberg]

What do you guys think the conditions out at Gordons Well are going to be like tomorrow (Saturday, April 9th)?

[bobc1]

Sandy

[joelberg]

I'm afraid because of the rain we've been having...

[johnrunner89]

I road glamis a day after it rained and it actually made traction seem better.

[joelberg]

The conditions were amazing. I was really surprised. The weather was perfect and the sand was excellent. I had a good time and ended up running an 8 paddle Kings Turbo Paddle with good results. But I feel like its easier to drift the bike on knobbies.