i did some pretty hardcore downhill on a hardtail for 2 seasons before i could afford suspension and it takes a bit more skill but can almost be more fun

besides the environmental impact the state should recognize that almost all mountain bikers especially freeriders know that they are riding at their own risk when i bail and get hurt here in montana i dont think to myself "i should sue the state" i think "well shit i fucked that up its my fault" another point is that those trails are well were beautiful and well built i have seen state built trails that are a hell of allot sketchier then that and they are proud of them saying its a safe place for bikers to enjoy riding ... this just make me sick and really hate government officials for such small minded thinking.