I've re-read your post and I can't do as you suggest and leave it. Sorry.
1) the extra carpet (or as we are suggesting Astro) already has committe approval from last year, so space must not be an issue.
Already answered really. I've known this committee for a long time and if it hasn't happened its because they've tried and it isn't possible without to much disruption.
2) The youngsters actually perform better over the jumps - if you paid attention to what happened last year, when I altered the hump back jump they actually loved it and, performed much better, breakages and crashes wherre substantially reduced.
Youngsters love jumps, we agree. But I keep marshalling those jumps and most of the crashes happen when they try to get over fairly simple jumps. We don't need to make it harder by adding more. When you altered the jump you took away the steep attack angle which reduced the breakages, so well done for that, but it didn't reduce the number of rolls, bobbles and crashes that all require marshalling.
3) Yes foams will work on short pile astro - again read the previous posts where we are suggesting long pile astro and more jumps - You will naturally have to raise ride height then to accomodate the jumps and you will find there is little difference in performace of the two types of tyre then - Oh and for clarity I dont buy the foams are substantially cheeper arguement because as previously said they chunk, you need attitive - its more difficult for the youngsters as, you have to be in the know to be able to buy a set.
Asked and answered. To be honest I don't like foams either but they perform great and save a fortune. Foams can be repaired if you chunk them and an £8 bottle of additive will last 12 months. Many people have posted where to get them so I don't understand "being in the know". Add up a set of wheels, inserts and tyres each meeting. Then you'll see the savings.
4) Most youngsters buy a ready to run kit off the shelf which is usually pre-built to Off Road buggy spec - so there ride height will be more in tune with the suitibly altered track. - If they want to learn in a on road flat track environment then buy a GT12 not a Off Road Buggy (The clues in the name)
I agree with your first comment but so what. A beginner going to be roughly the same no matter what they drive and the state of the set up, within reason. Also they are learning in an on road environment. The reason they don't buy a GT12 is because they want to play with them outside. I understand that, who doesn't love taking a 2wd buggy on some waste ground doing some donuts
The off road buggy comment I wanted to answer separately with a thought about this years North West BRCA regionals. Two 8th tracks are on the calendar and some people seem not to be happy saying the tracks are to rough for 10th scale. Well its off road so what's the problem? Maybe that's too off road? My view is these are racing buggies and provided we're racing, I'm happy.
5) with regards Fringe things - I consider the above to be Fringe things without altering the make up of the club - we all love the family atmosphere of the club and the excellent manner in which its run
We're together in our views of the atmosphere of the club and the running of it. Where we come a part is our views on what's a major or minor change. The track, introducing checks and changing what people buy, or how much they buy is heading towards major.
6) Who mentioned running to BRCA Rules - again read the proposals - the worst it means is that someone checks the ride heights and tyre type, which will only take checking for a month or so before all you will need are spot checks.
The BRCA rules was a tongue in cheek comment. I agree with you about needing to enforce rules if we have them. What I'm concerned about is how far does that end up going.
The point of this thread is to look at what we have and ideas for change. All things need to change but not for the sake of it. My posts are only one mans opinion so aren't right or wrong, same as anything posted on here. If you agree, say why. Same if you disagree or if you've got ideas which haven't been posted.
All this is coming down to one thing, the AGM. I've been to AGM's before. Ones for Ribble and other clubs, the format is always the same. A full agenda with not enough time so what happens is a brief 5 minute discussion then a vote. So the unofficial place for debates and airing views is forums. This forum thread in fact so I apologise for bringing that to the other thread but lets carry on thinking and posting.