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JIB_NISSE
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i k now there hav been many threads on this topic recently but i need to know what material to use for my run in, as a substitute for snow. my skis have to be able to glide well on it so that i get speed for my rail.
does anyone have any suggestions??
Oct 27 2005 12:28PM
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powder_2_the_people
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your mom
Oct 27 2005 12:45PM
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~Cork_1080~
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^ haha well that would work but i recommend using pbc if u wanna go cheap, or u could weld one in mechanics class. For the inrun use astro turf or just wait for snow..
Oct 27 2005 12:52PM
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~Cork_1080~
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PVC* pipe
Oct 27 2005 12:53PM
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JIB_NISSE
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yeah i mean for the inrun i allready made the rail so thats chill.
is astroturf expensive?
Oct 27 2005 1:18PM
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zepscratch
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probly not
Oct 27 2005 1:28PM
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JIB_NISSE
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really, i thought its expensive, i wonder what stores sell this material
Oct 27 2005 1:33PM
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Uncle_Remus
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home depot
Oct 27 2005 1:34PM
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JIB_NISSE
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^ok, thanks
Oct 27 2005 1:45PM
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~Cork_1080~
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depending on which stuff u get it can get pretty pricy. But go for the better stuff it will hold out better
Oct 27 2005 1:47PM
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JIB_NISSE
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yeah, i guess its worth it
Oct 27 2005 1:49PM
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snoopy
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my friend made a in run using astro turf, ended up costing him like 75$
Oct 27 2005 3:40PM
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Snowcase
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yea astro turf is awesome but i didn't have much money so i just used some carpet and palstic garden fence
Oct 27 2005 4:42PM
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truckerhucker
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for material just get some carpet and pour water down it let it freeze overnight and u got a sweet runin
Oct 27 2005 7:16PM
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JIB_NISSE
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ok thankks i might try the carpet idea
Oct 28 2005 4:41AM
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drshmee
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they also make instant polymer snow you add water to this crap it expands like 1000000 times and you have snow but u gotta let it freeze i use it in my backyard as along with a snow maker

http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/product/1262
Oct 28 2005 8:50AM
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Snowcase
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but thats in winter
Oct 28 2005 11:02AM
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kickerlicker
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just wait for snow dont spend all your time making your own inrun
Oct 28 2005 1:00PM
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JIB_NISSE
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its so hard to wait, and usually it doesnt snow much where i live.
Oct 28 2005 1:12PM
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wskibum176
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i got mine free, via my high school athletic field
Oct 28 2005 3:00PM
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JIB_NISSE
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^you lucky bastard
Oct 29 2005 5:13AM
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