The Week That Was.

Okay so last week was a pretty busy week i guess. Alot was going on within the Airfield and i seen some spectacular riding going down. Big shout out to Aiden for hitting the Monster Line whaen he was actually just gonna try the step down. Way to go bro, nice.
We have added a bigger landing off the tunnel so that the last jump will be somewhat sizeable. We packed a whole lot of fresh clay on the sides of the top jumps, so they look a little more pleasing to the eye and we also took out the wooden kicker and reset it into the ground. Now its nice and level and works mint.
Also keep a look out for an episode of Target in the next coming months that will feature footage of the Airfield. The Target team have been out there testing shitty mountain bikes, but i got to do some stunt work for intro peices. Should be interesting to see how that comes out.

Allright, im done. Im going riding.

WooDhiLL RiPPerS

Okay, so this is gonna be a new section to the Woodhill-Dirt Blog. Im gonna have short interviews with local rippers and show you some pics and maybe vids of their talent. These will be the boys around Woodhill Monster Airfield to watch.

My first interview is with a local Ripper from Te Atatu North. Check it out.

ragdoll- whats ya name bro?
ants- Anthony Pennington

r- how long have you been riding for?
a- since i was a little grom, but riding seriously for about 3 or 4 years

r- what got you into riding in the first place?
a- my mate told me to ride at this place called woodhill and so i went and checked it out and me and the boys have been going to woodhill for ages and yeah still loving every moment im on the bike.

r- what gets you most stoked when your riding?
a- when i do something crazy and getting a mean addrenilin rush, watching a mate get a move dialed and just chilling with the boys

r- what are your plans for 2010, in terms of riding and progression?
a- hoping to take it to the next level and look for sponsership and jut improve my riding skill

r- whats your favourite trick?
a- i would have to say...the backflip... its just so much fun being upside down

r- whats your favourite food?
a- hungi! or mostly what evers on my plate

r- any last shout outs?
a- yeah...umm to all the riding crew...but espically to joel jamie and my girl, cordelle



Thanks Ants. Keep ripping bro.

Progress.

Okay so we have now completly covered the Monster Line with nice new clay. We are gonna leave for a week or so, to just let the dirt settle and then we are gonna do a final pack and shape. But I have to say, i think its looking well impresive.

So please, by all means go and check it out. But if you could please stay behind the tape for now that would be greatly appreciated.

Look At This.......Hell Yeah.

So today we carried on from yesterday, obviously. We used some cut up tree trunk to ledge out the landing and take off so that we wouldnt have to use as much dirt to make them abit wider. Id say it worked a minta. Now both the take off and landing have been covered with the really nice clay, the landing of the step down and the run in to the take off of the 30 footer got layered as well.

We have closed this line and will have it closed for the next 2 weeks so please respect the tape that has been put up. Just stand back and admire. Hahaha

Update On Todays Dig Session

So this morning Myself (Tim Hunter) and Callum Hogg made our way to Woodhill at the ripe hour of 8am. We arrived at around 845am and Callum warmed himself up with abit of dirtjumping to start his day. Haydn Shore (The Boss Man) then came up to the jumps and we got into it.

We had a truck load of really nice clay turn up which we had dumped on the Monster Line. We smoothed out the massive landing with really new clay to cover the bumpy base that has now set hard. We are also widening the landing so that it doesnt feel so sniper and you can maybe get your trick on if your Man enough, haha.

We then had another truck load of clay turn up so that we could smooth out the run in and add to the sides of the take off. Well Callum took care of the run in, and i must say he did a magnificent job, Haydn and I took care of some much needed tweaks to the pump track.

So all in all it was a good day for digging. Not too hot and not too cold.

Keep posted for more updates.

Mad Sunday Arvo Jam.

Today was a prime day for dirt jumping. It wasnt sunny and hot, it was overcast and no wind. I say perfect conditions for a good arvo of riding.
So we had abit of a muckaround on the Intermediate Line to get warmed up before hitting up the Main Line.
Gotta give a couple of props to a couple of the lads. First props goes out to my boy Dave Franich for finally manning up and hitting the top 3 in the Main Line. Not only did he man up and hit them he did it with style, throwing xups, whips, small tables and i saw a one hander in there at on stage. Good stuff Bro, nice step in the right direction.
Second props would be to Joel for riding the Main line on his brakless Bmx. What a champ. Good shit bro, i can fairly say that i would never do it, so MAD PROPS bro.
Then we headed up to the Top Sand Jump where Anthony and I had a mean session on flips. I bailed out of one flip and my bike came down on the nose and now i have a bent frame. Bummer, im gutted as. But was a good session up there. Aiden hit up some big 3s and Joel was playing on his Bmx.
All in all was good days riding. Shout outs to Foes, Tenn-Dawg and Jimmy and James for joining the good times too.

Liam Potter on The Monster Line

Yea Boi.

Old Skool

Found this Old Skool image of local hero Matt Harris. This was taken on opening day. So sick. What a way ahead of the pack guy, hahaha. Matt you're The Man.

Double Container Drop Anyone???

I say Hell Yeah, HUCK it.

So I do.

A Few Randoms

Kelly McGarry

Phil McLean

Tim Hunter

Luke McCombie

Let The Work Commence.

Okay so now that John Butler (former meachanic/jump builder) has officially left the country, I (Tim Hunter) have now stepped in to fill his position as Mechanic and Dirt Jump Builder, plus many other things that I will be doing around at Woodhill MountainBike park. So if you see me out there working away, come say "Whats Up".
I will be starting work again this Wednesday, so this means the new Monster Energy Airfield will continue to grow and mould into a new level of riding for all of us.

So keep a look out for the continuing upgrades to 'The Monster' line.

New MONSTER Signage.

Over the last few days some new signage has gone up on the side of the containers. Massive Monster Energy signs. I reckon it looks awesome. Gives the Airfield a whole new feel for 2010. Sweet.

Monster Line Footage.

Liam Potter hitting up the Monster Line, 9/01/10. The last jump has yet to be constructed.
Be sure to keep a look out for an interveiw and bike check with Liam in the next coming weeks.

Once A Week From Now On!!!

Okay so ive decided to change the name of my blog and take it in a whole new direction. This blog is going to be a news feed for the Airfield Dirt Jump Park up at Woodhill Forest in Auckland, Nz. It will consist of news about the jumps and the dirt park, pics, videos, crashes, goings ons and just good times had there by the all who ride the park.

i will also post small interviews and bike checks with local riders.

So heres the firt post for 2010.

Transition bikes are no longer the sponser for the Airfeild. I have been away for the last 3 months and it seems like Monster Energy has taken over with new sponsership. They are expecting big things and over the start of the summer Haydn Shore (Bikeparks Manager) and John Butler (now resigned Park Mechanic) started on what is called "The Monster" line. I assure you this line lives up to its name, its big.
It consists of a slighty right handed 20-25ft step down gap, into a 30ft double, into about a 25ft double to finish with. The line is not finished yet, but will be in no time.



so keep an eye out for more news to come.

PEACE.