phillipsr Posted July 26, 2015 Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 Watching the last few GPs this morning and noticed how often Tai isnt 1st into bend one out of the start but is coming out of bend 2. Some of his cutbacks are so so good. Just wondered what opnions were? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sommelier Posted July 26, 2015 Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 Watching the last few GPs this morning and noticed how often Tai isnt 1st into bend one out of the start but is coming out of bend 2. Some of his cutbacks are so so good. Just wondered what opnions were? Yes i agree, produced some wonderful moves. Tai & Ward for me have such a racing brain in the fist turn, always have a plan B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion Posted July 26, 2015 Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 Fair play to him he makes some good cut backs ...not sure how it's done but his bikes are just so much quicker than all the rest that is a main reason for him being World Champion and his lead this year . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillipsr Posted July 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 Fair play to him he makes some good cut backs ...not sure how it's done but his bikes are just so much quicker than all the rest that is a main reason for him being World Champion and his lead this year . Sounds a little like your saying hes cheating somehow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted July 26, 2015 Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 I haven't been won over by him so far,but last night was great to watch with those cutbacks.Very good racing moves,but why the need for Tatum to keep going "Oh how did he do that?" etc ........was way over the top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullbore Posted July 26, 2015 Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 Just wondered what opnions were? Right now the best rider in the world full stop. Â Niamh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion Posted July 26, 2015 Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 Sounds a little like your saying hes cheating somehow? Not really ...but it's quite clear that his bikes are rocket ships . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinh88 Posted July 26, 2015 Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 like grin last year then, fair play tai world class Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazeaway Posted July 26, 2015 Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 No. That was shown in the semi and the final last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullbore Posted July 26, 2015 Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 No. That was shown in the semi and the final last night. So you reckon the person that trails the championship by 9 points is better than the leader? Â And Heat 8 didn't happen? Â Niamh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eglese 19 Posted July 26, 2015 Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 On form it's pretty hard to pick against Tai right now, he's getting it done everywhere. Â If it's his bikes then I suggest his rivals find a way to do the same, as much as I love Bomber for example I severly doubt if I stuck him on Tai's bike he would be top of the GPs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Posted July 26, 2015 Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 Im not so sure that his bikes are especially quick, he clearly gets them set up really well within a couple of races. Â Personally I think he makes his bikes look quicker than they are because he has an uncanny ability to get his wheels in line early. I'd agree that he is the best first bend rider at the moment, he makes fantastic cut backs but also seems to get the bike to drive after turning so tight. Â I wouldn't disagree that he is probably the best rider in the world at the moment, annoying thing is that first time I saw him ride I wasn't impressed :-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted July 26, 2015 Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 Watching the last few GPs this morning and noticed how often Tai isnt 1st into bend one out of the start but is coming out of bend 2. Some of his cutbacks are so so good. Just wondered what opnions were?He is in total control of the bike at all times and has superb bike handling skills ,never looks in trouble and is very calculated with his moves.Sheer Class.Maybe he has "rocket ships" but you still have have to be able to handle them. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted July 26, 2015 Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 The year he won his title was down to his ability to ride a great second bend and then play the percentages - he never went hung ho and lose places, he took a sensible approach and of that meant a safe second he took it. This year he's made a few rash moves that have seen him go backwards - but nothing like last year where at times his desperation made things worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion Posted July 26, 2015 Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 On form it's pretty hard to pick against Tai right now, he's getting it done everywhere. Â If it's his bikes then I suggest his rivals find a way to do the same, as much as I love Bomber for example I severly doubt if I stuck him on Tai's bike he would be top of the GPs. On the same note would Tai do the same on Bombers ? ...not knocking him for it as the way you set up your bikes is a massive part of the sport . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILIPRISING Posted July 26, 2015 Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 SHORT answer yes but think Emil gives him a run for his money ... no one rides the inside line better in my view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted July 26, 2015 Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 SHORT answer yes but think Emil gives him a run for his money ... no one rides the inside line better in my view.This needs to stop! We've agreed on Antonio, Tai and Emil this afternoon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillipsr Posted July 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 (edited) I love watching Emil but think Tai is the far smoother of the two Edited July 26, 2015 by phillipsr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted July 26, 2015 Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 On the same note would Tai do the same on Bombers ? ...not knocking him for it as the way you set up your bikes is a massive part of the sport .He would probably be able to set up Bombers bikes better that Bomber!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratton Posted July 26, 2015 Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 (edited) I believe Emil/ Ward are on par with Tai the three best riders in the world for me the big difference is Tai has a title in the bag.Therefore the pressure is off Tai, he has won a title also what i like about him he is willing to lose rounds like last night doing nothing stupid and meaning he still has a nine point lead to protect. Edited July 26, 2015 by sidney 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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