G'day phaulgai, its been sometime between vids but it was worth the wait. What is a hare and hound race? I can tell that it is an enduro cross country ride. What are the rules and how long is it.
Let's see if the veiwers that have done a real Hawaiian Hare and Hound can explain in their own words what it's like to race and or finish one of these events. I can tell you that is can be as short as 3 hours, to as long as 8.
Check out Dirt Rider mag, I think Feb 2009 or Mar 2009, something like that. Jimmy Lewis got to ride that Kauai Hare & Hound and gives a good account plus much respect. All I can say is, I'm humbled by the experience when I did one. Not only is it challenging and frustratingly fun, it's beautiful to ride Hawaii. Much Aloha! Can't wait for the full movie if thats your intent.
Yes your right. For a rider like Mr. Lewis, who has raced events like Dakkar,Ersberg,and Last Man, having him come to Hawaii and sample a Hare 'n Hound was really a blessing.
Thats sweet! Whats cool is he did the KTM test and entered all three races with the same bike including the trials! Minimal adjustments from what he said. Its not just the bike though, its the rider. haha!
digipoi: No disrespect Jimmy's a fine rider but entering the trials was a bit of a joke on the KTM. Even World Champ Toni Bou wouldn't be able to ride the sections on a bike like that. Trials is too specialized.
hare 'n' hound is brutal. but one of thee best expierences u could ever come across for a race. im one of fortunate to have raced in a few of these hare 'n' hounds but never had the chance to finish one. not much ever do. =]
ooalibaba: A Hawaiian H&H race is a grueling trail ride. Usually having 2 gas stops, sometimes 3. There are different ways to start but generally everyone starts at the same time. Much of the trail is single track. Many races have a 10% or lower finish rate. First rider out usualy in 3hour+ range. Last finishers in 8 hour range. There are "checks" throughout the course that you must collect and turn in at the finish. First rider out with all checks wins.
Mean!!!!!!!!!!!!!
heeebz1 3 months ago
love it, great edit, great music,makes for a great video, can watch it over and over, awsome job!!!!
Cash637 2 years ago
Great action, something for everyone who rides dirtbikes.
Nice!!
gasgasLex 2 years ago
right on phaulgai. its been a while to see a clip on here. helemano on sunday. see u next week
skweekyclean 2 years ago
You're back!!!! Woo Hoo!
carriekx100 2 years ago 3
Yah!Awesome Thanks for another great vid representing the Hawaiin islands...Alohaz #500
kxmade 2 years ago 2
cool, nice to see your videos back once again.
kywoodgo 2 years ago 3
it's back!!!! Awesome..
makaliinui 2 years ago 4
G'day phaulgai, its been sometime between vids but it was worth the wait. What is a hare and hound race? I can tell that it is an enduro cross country ride. What are the rules and how long is it.
ooalibaba 2 years ago 2
Let's see if the veiwers that have done a real Hawaiian Hare and Hound can explain in their own words what it's like to race and or finish one of these events. I can tell you that is can be as short as 3 hours, to as long as 8.
phaulgai 2 years ago
Check out Dirt Rider mag, I think Feb 2009 or Mar 2009, something like that. Jimmy Lewis got to ride that Kauai Hare & Hound and gives a good account plus much respect. All I can say is, I'm humbled by the experience when I did one. Not only is it challenging and frustratingly fun, it's beautiful to ride Hawaii. Much Aloha! Can't wait for the full movie if thats your intent.
digipoi 2 years ago 10
Yes your right. For a rider like Mr. Lewis, who has raced events like Dakkar,Ersberg,and Last Man, having him come to Hawaii and sample a Hare 'n Hound was really a blessing.
phaulgai 2 years ago
Jimmy at 1:00
phaulgai 2 years ago
Thats sweet! Whats cool is he did the KTM test and entered all three races with the same bike including the trials! Minimal adjustments from what he said. Its not just the bike though, its the rider. haha!
digipoi 2 years ago
digipoi: No disrespect Jimmy's a fine rider but entering the trials was a bit of a joke on the KTM. Even World Champ Toni Bou wouldn't be able to ride the sections on a bike like that. Trials is too specialized.
marvoshita 2 years ago
yep, read that one end-to-end. sweet, sweet, sweet!
hoasis 2 years ago
hare 'n' hound is brutal. but one of thee best expierences u could ever come across for a race. im one of fortunate to have raced in a few of these hare 'n' hounds but never had the chance to finish one. not much ever do. =]
skweekyclean 2 years ago 8
well said
phaulgai 2 years ago
ooalibaba: A Hawaiian H&H race is a grueling trail ride. Usually having 2 gas stops, sometimes 3. There are different ways to start but generally everyone starts at the same time. Much of the trail is single track. Many races have a 10% or lower finish rate. First rider out usualy in 3hour+ range. Last finishers in 8 hour range. There are "checks" throughout the course that you must collect and turn in at the finish. First rider out with all checks wins.
marvoshita 2 years ago 15
This man knows what he's talkin' bout. Trust me.
phaulgai 2 years ago