DynamixSkateparks Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Are there any groups /individuals trying to open permanent indoor venues in UK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 People occasionally bring the subject up but I don't think there's anything come of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HippY Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 There will be one in Lisburn, not sure when it will be open though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DynamixSkateparks Posted September 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 How much space would be required? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DynamixSkateparks Posted September 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 http://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=2CNAor7uHRc&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D2CNAor7uHRc%26feature%3Dyoutu.be# We hosted this event, looking into a permanent space for Trials in a new building 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onza_boi Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 when do you think the new trials / if the trials section will be made by? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradJohnson Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Yes! Myself and a group of about 15 visited a while ago to ride and nothing was set up. We would definitely be interested in helping build a park! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persistant_itch Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 There will be one in Lisburn, not sure when it will be open though can you let me know if that does open?I'll be making the trip up the second its open!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum219 Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 I'd be up for helping build a trials park! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genisis kid Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 there 10 of us coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack iveson Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 I know off 5- 10 that would come Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh pollard Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 id go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HippY Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 can you let me know if that does open?I'll be making the trip up the second its open!! yes, I will! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 I'd make sure to pop along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
napper Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 I'd go and help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Papasnap Maher Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Pesimistic outlook here.. For the time and effort it takes ( and money ) you wont get the numbers through the door to make it worth your while.. Just build some more bmx ramps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK_SPAWN Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Me and a friend thought about this too but not enough people to come as Joseph says. If it was a skate park /dirt jumps with a trials bit on the back/side.. maybe enough riders then. My friend recently opened his indoor skate park. Its not as busy as he would like I dont think and he allows scooter bmx and skateboards etc.. Its clear that a trials only park would not be profitable or even affordable unless you have a lot of cash to just throw into it regardless of what you get back. Saying that though, I would like too see it happen. Cheers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Papasnap Maher Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Also the fact that your in Newcastle is a hindrance..You are a long way from everyone An indoor venue to me, is somewhere where you go when its to wet to ride outside. So your target audience is the the 100? riders from the north east? How many of them drive? So cut that 100 down to 50? The sport just isn't big enough 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 If you're going for a large place then you won't really be able to fill it all up with trials parts, you could easily get away with just a quarter of it for trials. Fill the rest up with some big ramps, a foam pit and a resin ramp maybe (is that what their called?) BMXers eat that shit up, so there will be tons of them there who would happily pay a fiver each for a whole day session. That's the most realistic approach to an indoor trials arena I reckon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 If you're smart about how you lay it out, you can make an indoor skatepark/bmx park that is suitable for trials riders. You can have a few extra fences and leave some of the sides of the ramps available for gaps and sidehops. That'd make more sense for getting more people in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 If you're smart about how you lay it out, you can make an indoor skatepark/bmx park that is suitable for trials riders. You can have a few extra fences and leave some of the sides of the ramps available for gaps and sidehops. That'd make more sense for getting more people in there. Eugh that would be horrible crowded 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Riding hoppy trials in a skatepark/where people are trying to ride park/street is generally a complete disaster. The majority of trials riders who ever ride in parks tend to be irritating little so-and-sos who are constantly in everyone's way and don't even realise 'cause they don't give much thought to anyone else trying to use the setup as they can't see the bigger picture lurking beyond the single gap/tap/etc that they're looking at during any given moment. The Dynamix setup for the trials session Drummond ran a while back was a good start, though I'm aware that was in an area used for other activities the majority of the time. Something similar in a designated area (if there's space available, of course) with a bit more to it would be the best way to go about things, but yeah the location is going to be a bit of a pain for some people unless there are some decent events held there (think TartyDays etc) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezmtber Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 I think an indoor trials course would work better in a velodrome. To apeal to older riders with transport. And cash spare. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crinks85 Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 sounds like a great idea especially as we are now entering the winter months, i don't really ride street either so id be happy to pay to ride somewhere in the dry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*gentlydoesit Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 ^^^i agree, the first time I ever saw trials was in epic park in Mosley and it blew my mind. Set up right it would be one awesome place. The midlands might be a better location for people to travel (not just because I live there ) old industrial units are cheap in the blackcountryIf you're smart about how you lay it out, you can make an indoor skatepark/bmx park that is suitable for trials riders. You can have a few extra fences and leave some of the sides of the ramps available for gaps and sidehops. That'd make more sense for getting more people in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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