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Help building a jump

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zephyr_sc
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I'm gonna build a jump for next year at my house. Here's a picture of my house. How should I design it so that:
a) The run-in is not too steep to hike
b) The jump is as big as it can possibly be.

I drew the run-in like a quarter pipe, but would it be better to make it more straight? (i.e what is the best way to get the most speed)

How long should the kicker be ?

http://media.nscdn.com/uploads/member/pictures/1177176702house.JPG
Apr 21 2007 1:39PM
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jhackbeez
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i think it would be a waste of time. just use jumps at your local hill.
Apr 21 2007 1:44PM
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zephyr_sc
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I live in Minnesota so it takes a while for them to make snow. I was thinking about getting snow from ice rinks so I can do this in the preseason.
Apr 21 2007 1:50PM
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DJSTEVEINNIAMIXX
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looks like u wont have enough inrun
Apr 21 2007 1:53PM
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jhackbeez
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yea, i live in wisconsin. but you would have to get alot of fricken snow to cover your whole backyard for a jump. just build a rail, and use ice rink snow, that way you wont need as much
Apr 21 2007 1:54PM
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dave44
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Don't take my advice seriously, but have you considered skiing off your roof?

I don't think the current run-in is sufficient to get much air... I think you'll probably hit the area just before the downhill...
Apr 21 2007 2:05PM
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artfullydodged
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yah i was thinkin that too
Apr 21 2007 4:12PM
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asfffffffffdd
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i would definatley drop off the roof onto somewhat of a quater pipe, and that would prolly get you max speed, but with only a 9 foot area to land on thats gunna get kinda sketchy, and you won't really be abelt to build anything big enough to do anything that cool. but it would still be sick to have a jump in your yard!
Apr 21 2007 4:54PM
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dave44
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http://media.nscdn.com/uploads/cache/images/1177190386-498834-323x206-1177190385JumpV2Crazzy.jpg



You see, that might work. But you'd probably overshoot the landing zone, land on a flat, and take a lot of shock on your legs.

The problem isn't the jump, its the landing area. You need more room.
Apr 21 2007 5:21PM
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Bigwoods
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Wow, your grass is really green.
Apr 21 2007 5:53PM
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*rkp*
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that's retarded.  seriously.  either it won't work or you'll have enough air to do some shitty mute grab.   do yourself a favor and forget about it.  go hit jumps at the mountain.
Apr 21 2007 6:15PM
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philipc
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make it short and kicky
Apr 21 2007 6:18PM
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TylerS
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If you end up doing it make a rail instead

Can you get a tramp because that would be fun to jump on and learn stuff.

Get some skates. Theyre mad fun. i picked up some in my garage a few mins ago and i was trying 3's 1's etc..

improvise...
Apr 21 2007 6:37PM
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