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Old 02-25-2013 | 04:06 PM
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Default Airing down?
I know and understand y, but how do you know how much for the conditions etc?
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Old 02-25-2013 | 04:10 PM
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I am required when I wheel on the beach to drop to 18. Most hardcore rock crawlers asumming they can will go to 12 or lower, need headlocks at that point. What type of wheeling are you doing?
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Old 02-25-2013 | 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by blue project
I am required when I wheel on the beach to drop to 18. Most hardcore rock crawlers asumming they can will go to 12 or lower, need headlocks at that point. What type of wheeling are you doing?
"headlocks" are tough to get better off going for an armbar submission.
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Old 02-25-2013 | 04:17 PM
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Haha! Try to stay between 10-15 psi.
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Old 02-25-2013 | 04:25 PM
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Historically, I'd run between 12-14 psi depending on altitude and conditions. Stay in this range and you'll be in good shape for most terrain
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Old 02-25-2013 | 04:25 PM
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I'm usually deep snow, hard pack, little mud
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Old 02-25-2013 | 04:27 PM
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And do I headlock the guy airing me down or do I multi task and grab him and do it myself
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Old 02-25-2013 | 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Way2sly
And do I headlock the guy airing me down or do I multi task and grab him and do it myself
Nothing like having a few beers and the spell check working oh so well! Headlocks could a cool new mood!
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Old 02-25-2013 | 04:40 PM
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I run 12-15 depending. Once you air down a few times+ for varying conditions, you'll develop more of a feel for it and how much to air down. I'm on oe 7.5" wide wheels though, so a bit limited in how low I can go.
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Old 02-25-2013 | 05:52 PM
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Tire size and rim width should also be considered.
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