My summer Setup

Tsands · 2009-07-01 08:30:08

posed this on Build-a-Jib 101 and there wasnt many replies here are some pics of my summer setup [IMG]http://media.nscdn.com/uploads/member/pictures/1246445786P7010493.JPG[/IMG] [IMG]http://media.nscdn.com/uploads/member/pictures/1246448314P7010487.JPG[/IMG] [IMG]http://media.nscdn.com/uploads/member/pictures/1246448884P7010490.JPG[/IMG] What do you think?

grams.

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Crazy Fool

the jump on is wayy to big. gonna have trouble having speed

Jul 1 2009 8:31AM

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Panchuk

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Insane

If you think about it. What do you want us to say. The only problem is the jumps to steep and tranny seems harsh. Other then that, its just another set-up.

Jul 1 2009 8:36AM

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h.yfoskett

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Loner

looks sick wat u using on it (material) coz i dnt think the drop in will be steep or big enough for that jump but if it works thn tht be dope

Jul 1 2009 8:37AM

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Tsands

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Loner

just used some of mi mates old astro turf that he wasnt using

Jul 1 2009 8:45AM

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Jib-Life

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Insane

it should work fine if you wet it. Would def recommend making the lip smaller, i.e. less tall, or extending the flat section.

Only way to really find out if it works is to test it. Years ago I built one that I had fall out from under me 4-5 times before I figured out a good fix. Trial and error.

Jul 1 2009 8:59AM

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Coalescent

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mellow out the tranisition to the jump. The takeoff is a bit to steep you will find if the pictures do it justice. Once you have a more mellow tranny, you should be all set.

Jul 1 2009 10:07AM

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grapesoda

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looks good. like everyone else said the jump does look a little tall, that is a pretty easy fix though. do you have a rail? have you tried it yet? it looks nicely built, sturdy, and clean.

Jul 1 2009 10:45AM

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Funnel

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Looks good. Lip is too big. Other than that, it looks really well built, oh and the tranny looks quite harsh. Looks super solid though, nice work.

Jul 1 2009 11:06AM

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quixotic

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The kicker is too tall, I'd take it down to about half that size. Also, the tranny from the drop in to the flat and the flat to the kicker are too steep. Mellow that shit out a little more to hold your speed.

Jul 1 2009 11:16AM

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chapz

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yeah as others said, either make your lip smaller/less steep, or make your launch higher hah

Jul 1 2009 11:26AM

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Mr.Huck

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As others have pointed out, your tranny from flat to jump is bad. It it going to cause you problems when you ski in and, even if you get used to it, it will make it weird when you start hitting normal jumps.

Here's the deal. In the background of your photo you have a bunch of piles of dirt. Get rid of the jump part of your setup, and instead make it out of dirt. It is so much easier to change the jump if it is made out of dirt. Get the contour right, lay down some plastic and then your turf, and your set. If it isn't right, pull up the turf and plastic and take a rake to it again. It's not like that setup is going to be portable.

To anyone building a summer setup, I would say use dirt wherever possible. It won't rot or break, and it's easier to make changes. If you build out of wood and you don't like it, you basically have to tear it apart and start over. That's just extra time, money and hassle. Last time I checked, dirt is still cheaper than wood too.

Jul 1 2009 12:10PM

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