Tried the Gerry Davis system today.

[Carl Childress]

Nick:

I have two quick points.

(1) Wear the UnderArmour loose fitting long sleeve top. It will "hide" the forearm guards, but -- more importantly -- it will help keep you cool. We reached 88 today in bright sunlight. I wore the skintight top covered by the loose top. With a slight breeze, there were times when I was cold! Seriously. UnderArmoudrs like an air conditioner. Those people who have never tried it have no idea how good it is.

(2) You've been a member of this board for nearly a year, but your first post was today. It is a good one. You've very carefully explained everything there is to know about GD except:

(a) I don't find I have any trouble with the clicker. I simply rest my hand on it. (b) After you've become accustomed to using this stance, you will find you don't need to drop your seat at all. When you reach that point, you truly have arrived at the comfort zone.

What the scoffers don't understand is: (1) You see the plate better; and (2) You don't get tired.

I called three plates in a row today. My partner forgot his equipment [grin], and I wasn't about to let him use mine and adjust it to his size. Besides, I like the plate. I find with GD I get much less tired back there than clumping around the bases.