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Need help with my backyard jib!!!!!!!!!!!

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klax06
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ok so i finished building my backyard jib and Im really happy with the way it came out except I cant get enough speed for the rail. I tried using a number of things like wax shampoo and water and nothing worked. It is definetly steap enough and is 6 ft tall. I will post pictures in my profile eventually but does any one have any suggestions on what to do to get more speed? Thanks +k for a good response
May 25 2009 1:28PM
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VT_scratch
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build a jib cult


i didnt even read your thread but answers lay in the forum of that cult..
May 25 2009 1:31PM
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klax06
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sorry I didnt even search bar it was too lazy thanks
May 25 2009 1:34PM
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atomic1824
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Rain X, works well. the Teflon in it. That Nardoz wax stuff is basically the same thing. I guess maybe WD-40 but I haven't tried that, all of this stuff dries your bases out wicked, I'd do it on an old pair of skis.

May 25 2009 2:48PM
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Waldo-
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air pockets= less friction= more speed
May 25 2009 5:11PM
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C_Perin
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powder laundry detergent+water= speed

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May 25 2009 5:17PM
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Aznavalanche
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build a jib cult

and also what might work is if u put some plastic lattice :

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=94462-81826-SLW-48&lpage=none

i'd recommend putting that on ur drop in, then ur tranny should be carpet. the plastic lattice will give u tons of speed, should be enough. if u find that u got too much...like i did...put it halfway down the drop in ramp. and the other half will be carpet.




May 25 2009 5:24PM
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Craig114
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i just built mine and i couldnt get the speed for the jump so i just built it like a drop off onto the rail because i lost all my speed going up the jump. IT might not be what you want but if nothing else works its worth a try
May 25 2009 5:29PM
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jibbinc
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is it legit astro turf?
i have the same problem but im using some regualr plastic turf.
looks like ill be making it a push on.
May 25 2009 7:44PM
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caucasian_chad
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wow I was planning to do EXACTLY what you posted for my backyard setup, because I have some scrap lattice laying around in the yard.
May 25 2009 7:49PM
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klax06
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aight i got it to work i hot waxed the carpet my dad did it for me and its mad legit now im gettin plenty of speed thanks +KKK for those who helped
May 25 2009 10:37PM
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I_Am_Mod
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use starter grabs on your tower, just screw two beams to the sides to push off, then make sure to use enough water and i use brown soap, this works so much better then laudry detergent or dishwashersoap, also i dont know your setup, but i had a large down part, short straight part and then a rather high kicker, if that dont work, elevate your straight part, thus making your down part shorter, but also making your jump smalle, i found that you lose less kinetic energy that way, that otherwise gets lost in the bending of your skis over the sharper kinks in your drop-in...

hope you understand what i mean and i hope you get it tuned out!

oh, and before i forget, astroturf has a breakin period, old turf slides better....

May 26 2009 1:18PM
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