Decending in aerobars- just need practice???

[SBR]

I kind of wish I got a "hybrid" tri bike that has drops, I've seen some of those, seems like the best of both worlds, but I imagine there are some negatives to that design.

RunningMommy- just scanned the board and saw you did IM AZ, huge congrats- that's awesome! That's my goal for 2008, once my kiddos are a bit older and I have more training time. Also, since you're from AZ, maybe you'd know some of the hills I'm referring to- I do a lot of rides to/from Saguaro Lake and Canyon Lake- are those crazy to be descending in aerobars in your opinion? I can see being in them on the IM AZ course (coming down the 87), but IMO these other descents are pretty nuts in aerobars, or am I just being a wuss?

[Running Mommy]

Hey SBR-
You know I'm a westside girl, and I've never ventured that far out north- east.. But I have heard that it's quite a ride!!
You know whatever you do, be sure you are comfortable! I don't care what others say, if you don't feel safe then you shouldn't be in the bars.
The other day I was riding with a crazy crosswind so even though I was going straight on a small descent I stayed out of my aerobars. Well this guy came zooming past me tucked in his aerobars and looked at me like I was a rookie. He wasn't much past me when a gust of wind about knocked him over. I SOO wanted to catch up to him and say "now do you see why I was on my hoods?/!!" - Cause I just KNOW what he was thinking "whats the point of riding a tri bike if your not going to be aero?"... He had that look!
Well, whatever you do- stay safe!!
maybe one day we can ride together. There seems to be a growing "zonie" contigent on the board.
Take care!
Densie

[KSH]

Well this guy came zooming past me tucked in his aerobars and looked at me like I was a rookie. He wasn't much past me when a gust of wind about knocked him over. I SOO wanted to catch up to him and say "now do you see why I was on my hoods?/!!" - Cause I just KNOW what he was thinking "whats the point of riding a tri bike if your not going to be aero?"... He had that look!

Now, that's FUNNY!!!!!

Guys... and their stupid egos.