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by Northernchap
Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:55 pm
Forum: Staying Alive / Survival Skills
Topic: IAM straight after DAS?
Replies: 38
Views: 1567

Re: IAM straight after DAS?

I'll book my flight!! :banana-dance:
by Northernchap
Tue Jan 24, 2023 1:59 pm
Forum: Staying Alive / Survival Skills
Topic: IAM straight after DAS?
Replies: 38
Views: 1567

Re: IAM straight after DAS?

Ah I see. I don't green lane. Never had a license to do so but not really my bag. Prefer a closed course.
by Northernchap
Tue Jan 24, 2023 11:09 am
Forum: Staying Alive / Survival Skills
Topic: IAM straight after DAS?
Replies: 38
Views: 1567

Re: IAM straight after DAS?

...... Also helps going out with others much better than me as much as possible. Just beware....that can be a good way to pick up other people's dodgy habits. How do you judge whether they're "much better" than you? I know at least one rider that came to grief trying to keep up with mates...
by Northernchap
Tue Jan 24, 2023 11:06 am
Forum: Staying Alive / Survival Skills
Topic: IAM straight after DAS?
Replies: 38
Views: 1567

Re: IAM straight after DAS?

...... Also helps going out with others much better than me as much as possible. Just beware....that can be a good way to pick up other people's dodgy habits. How do you judge whether they're "much better" than you? [/quote] Well for Enduro they finish races way in front and get up hills ...
by Northernchap
Mon Jan 23, 2023 11:08 pm
Forum: Staying Alive / Survival Skills
Topic: IAM straight after DAS?
Replies: 38
Views: 1567

Re: IAM straight after DAS?

[/quote] Their prices have gone through the roof in recent years... they've always been more expensive than my training but it used to be 15 / 20%... now it's 100+%. But I guess people pay it. [/quote] It’s always cold and wet :lol: Let me know when/if your planning another 👍🏼 Seen the Rapid stuff a...
by Northernchap
Mon Jan 23, 2023 11:36 am
Forum: Staying Alive / Survival Skills
Topic: IAM straight after DAS?
Replies: 38
Views: 1567

Re: IAM straight after DAS?

Yorick wrote: Mon Jan 23, 2023 11:14 am Your enduro skills will be a good start.
How northern are you BTW?
NorthWest/Greater Manchester
Came in useful doing MOD2 in this freezing weather! lol.
by Northernchap
Mon Jan 23, 2023 11:06 am
Forum: Staying Alive / Survival Skills
Topic: IAM straight after DAS?
Replies: 38
Views: 1567

Re: IAM straight after DAS?

Day out with the Police has been mentioned by friends that ride also. Seem to get booked up quickly those. Especially North Wales.
by Northernchap
Mon Jan 23, 2023 9:49 am
Forum: Staying Alive / Survival Skills
Topic: IAM straight after DAS?
Replies: 38
Views: 1567

IAM straight after DAS?

Hi all, New here so be gentle :P Passed my DAS over Xmas and I’m wanting to continue to learn. Just need to get the bike purchased. Good or bad idea to join IAM straight away and do the motorcycle course? Driving 30 odd years and off-road/ Enduro for about past 8 years. Not looking to be faster and ...