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03-08-2012, 09:18 AM
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Cliff Hanger - how difficult?
To all experts,
I finally register to Cliff Hanger after chickening out the last two CruiseMoabs. It is my Saturday trail. That night I have to drive back to NY. So, how risky is this trail. Should I be worried with 4" lift, triple lock and 35" mtr? The weak link is me, but so far I did ok on other Moab tails.
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03-08-2012, 10:01 AM
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03-08-2012, 10:49 AM
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You will do fine.
Anytime you take your rig off road you run the risk of damage. This trail is a fun one and from the description of your rig you should not have any trouble. The one tough spot is challenging for sure but you would have to work really hard to get yourself off the cliff edge. Never be afraid to take a strap or cable.
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03-08-2012, 01:14 PM
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No worries Rhyary, you'll do just fine, just fine
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03-08-2012, 01:19 PM
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I have led Cliffhanger many times in the past. An 80 triple locked will do fine with a good spotter. The tough parts are just after the creek crossing, and the angled shelf beyond that. On the return, the cliffhanger obstacle can be driven right up with a good line, hugging the wall. The exit, climbing out of the creek, can present some challenges (three point turn and ride the rock ridge with driver's side tires), as will climbing out the entry drop down (hint: start center, angle left, hug the left side and come around).
Easy on the throttle, use inertia more than horsepower, and you should be fine. It's a wonderful trail.
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03-09-2012, 12:47 PM
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Ok, Sounds like with a good trail leader I should be ok.
Who's leading this year?
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03-14-2012, 11:16 AM
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You'll love it. To put it into context, it's slightly more intense than the top of the world run we did as part of the Kokopelli last year. Good choice!
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