Thread: Make the Most of it when your Young

Originally Posted by Reedo

The older duley guy is a bloody inspiration the way he gets around. Im in my early fifties and can plod along at turtle pace most of the day which is probably an advantage in the bush anyway �� Older guys in late 60s i have hunted with have said it was the lack of balance that they struggled with the most which i imagine can be unnerving on precarious trails.

Its a bit of both. Yes, my balance is sometimes not what it should be when on the hill. Then again I can balance stationary on my dirt bike for 20 seconds without moving. Something I could only do for about 2 seconds 10 years ago. Its more the lack of power in your muscles that dooms any slight upset, tripping on tussock etc, to a fall. The legs and arms just don't have the power they used to have 10-20 years ago to counter gravity.