OH You are falling for the classic misdirection of the course maker........
The Big Flat Sheet of Plywood - will be covered in greasy slime and have zero traction, you will put your foot down all day just trying to turn off the darn thing.
The Muddy Puddle - will be 4 feet deep....
The Slight Incline - will be dry loose sand, your rear tire will just dig a hole.
Actually I have had events where I looked at a section and the spot I thought was going to be easiest I took points all day in that spot. Drives me completely mental....but in a good way.
od10 and nedrapier WELCOME TO THE WONDERFUL WEIRD WORLD OF TRIALS we are happy to have you and please enjoy yourselves.