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Could I use carpet for a summer shred??

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alexspiers
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i was woundering if I Could use carpet for a summer shred??  I have a crap load of carpet and its like new, i was thinking if i wet it but dont know??

Please help.

Nov 25 2009 9:18PM
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a_pla5tic_bag
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soapy water would do it. you know it's almost winter right?
Nov 25 2009 9:24PM
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RcppF
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for a summer shred, your supposed to do it in the summer
this time of year, i would just use snow
Nov 25 2009 9:30PM
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mr.green
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it is a little late to be thinking about a summer shred, but it sounds like now youre preparded for next summer
Nov 25 2009 9:32PM
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Ftacnik
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carpet wont work... youl just stick. Use turf
Nov 25 2009 9:35PM
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KennyC
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ya and turf is pretty cheap.
Nov 25 2009 9:40PM
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alexspiers
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I know its almost winter i just wanted to know becase i am going to take all of the carpet to the dump.
Nov 25 2009 10:11PM
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Malcolm
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im trying to find free shit so i dont have to pay for materials. i havnt been able to finish it last summer but so far i have tons of 2x4`s and a small strip of turf. i think im going to put the turf for the lip and use snowfence for the rest of the drop in. is that going to be too sketchy?
Nov 25 2009 10:16PM
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Delaney
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yes you could

BUT ITS NOT SUMMER!!!

Nov 25 2009 10:19PM
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304NordMan
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^it is for most of us. and those who are skiing, be kind. dont rubb it in
Nov 25 2009 10:35PM
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Testicles
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The shorter the hairs on the carpet the better.  If you're too slow use dish soap. Keep everything wet and you should be good.  My rails 20 feet long 1 foot high and my roll in is 6 feet and I have easily enough speed with just some carpet I found in my parents basement.
Nov 26 2009 1:06AM
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BoatsandHoes
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keep your carpet and lay some contruction fencing over it, works like a charm. You may have to double layer it like me. More layers=more slide.
Nov 26 2009 2:02AM
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--ski--
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you also need to make sure you go with the groove of the carpet ( if that nmakes sense). Run your hand over the top and you'll now what i mean. And yeah you got to soap it up a fuck load.
Nov 26 2009 2:50AM
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wesley.
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you can use the carpet as something to put snow on if you get some snow from the ice skating rink, it helps the snow stay longer. I have no idea if it will work with soapy water but turf at home depot is hella cheap
Nov 26 2009 12:44PM
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