In a traditional section ridden in a traditional no stop style it is the terrain that determines how a rider loses marks, if something makes him wobble he tends to dab, if the bike is slowing to a stop its both feet down to push for a 3, stopping either due to lack of grip or striking a large object and its a 5.

With the modern interpretation of no stop, encouraged by sections that often consist of obstacles and "lining up areas" it is the riders intentional behaviour in seeing what he can get away with by way of near stationary lining up moves that often determines if he gets 0 or 5.

 

Wonder if others think of the above and what implications it has for CoCs in stting out trials that will or will not result in observers having to make more difficult judgements.

  At the last world round here in Australia I watched an observer doing  what most would think was what the new rules intended. However giving fives to world class riders did not go down to well with riders or minders. I remember he spent a lot of time having discussions about his decisions, even spectators bought into it. But he was consistent. I bet the riders changed there approach to riding his section on subsequent laps.

 

On other sections observer, a lady, scored as she should have and got to have conversations with competitors but stood her ground to the cheers of the crowd. I saw many observers shouting out to riders and minders about their gardening skills. Maybe that's why I cant find any info about the next world round in Australia. 

 Yes, the modern idea of a set-up type approach has become a must in the setting of sections. Set it to be ridden as nature intended, not from just the easy side of things. Way different approach for the set up crew.  Taffe any change in the World round sections should be an immediate five, as the riders know the rules. 

Yes, I heard warnings given and threats of fives from observers. 

Taff