Vert Gathering 2006 is all done, behind us but you never know when another one will be upon us. This is helping get vert riders to stick together as a whole and to make changes that the riders see fit.
With help from all the people on the list to the left the vert weekend had an impact on ramp design for amateurs, ramp design for the pro ramps that are seen on TV at the Dew Tour and X Games. It's cool to be a part of something that makes a difference and even though it may not be an immediate change, that's ok cause it's going to be better for the next generation of vert riders. I figure if the average age of vert riders is about 30 then we're years ahead of the park and dirt guys, we should set an example of how to get things organized and taken care of the right way. There's no reason we can't progress our sport in a way that suits us, all we really want to do is ride so why make it so difficult. I think the ramp changes that we spoke about at the meeting will be a happy medium between what the skaters want and what the bikers want. Now that Nate Wessel is building the vert ramp for X Games it'll get done right. He's very open to suggestions from everyone involved and doesn't take sides, he just wants to build a really cool ramp.

Full face helmet required, no exceptions so don't even ask. You will be kicked off the vert ramp if you're wearing a skate lid and asked to leave.

This is an invitation only get together, NOT a competition. You must go through me in order to get invited.

Who it's for: Vert riders or people looking to get more into vert. I already have a list of pro vert riders that are showing up but I'm looking for all riders that are motivated and not in it for a free trip to Woodward. Camp is not officially open so you need to be at least 18 years old or have your parents with you. We do not have the staff on hand to take care of and manage minors.

What: Vert riding & a discussion on Saturday morning about the direction of pro vert & also the direction of am vert. Ramp size, ramp design, additions to the ramp... bring your ideas or send them to me and I'll have everything ready for Sat morning to talk about. Other than that, it's going to be a lot of time on the ramps.

When: Friday December 15th - Monday the 18th
Some people will be flying in Thursday evening to take advantage of 3 or 4 full days of riding. Others have real jobs and can't show up till Friday night and have to leave Monday morning. Either set up is fine but I do need to know your trip itinerary to make plans for rooms at camp.

Where: Woodward East
134 Sports Camp Dr
Woodward, PA 16882

Why: We're lacking new blood in the vert class and as more and more guys retire from competition... it's going to leave a small selection of guys on the vert ramp. I'd like to see more kids ride vert, I hear from kids that there is interest in riding vert but they are intimidated. It's also another reason for those of us that ride pro vert to get a big vert session to go down.

I have the camp blocked out for us so there will not be anyone but vert riders showing up for the gathering so we'll all have a good weekend of riding. The meeting on Saturday morning isn't mandatory but it would be nice to get some ideas from those of you that have any and want to contribute. Send them to me prior to the gathering and I'll get it all worked out before the meeting. I'm thinking it's only going to be a couple hours on Sat morning and the rest of our discussions can be on top of the ramp while riding.
E-Mail me at <contactkagy@mac.com> to get in on it. If this site has spread to people that I don't know personally then you will need a reference to get in on this. I need to speak to someone that can vouch for your vert riding desire to prove that you're in this for vert riding with us and not just a weekend to Woodward.

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