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pelle_munch
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I know that there are a lot of threads about this, but I just finished building my drop in in my backyard, and it's kinda hard to place in the dirt.
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Any tips on placing it in the dirt?
Apr 24 2010 9:06PM
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pelle_munch
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Damnit.

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Apr 24 2010 9:16PM
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quixotic
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tranny on that kicker might be a little too quick. but sick set up.
Apr 24 2010 9:20PM
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pelle_munch
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Yeah i was thinkin that too..
Apr 24 2010 9:21PM
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I_Am_Mod
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sick setup; smooth kicker! you're crafty with wood!

some points i think might be awkward;
*kicker might be too sudden (^^ as mentioned)
*do you want te hop on street? your rail is higher than the kicker
(might be a deliberate decision, but just saying...)
*also; don't put snowfence on your landing; put it on the drop-in, over the turf, and use turf or a tarp for landing (snowfence will hook around your skis when you land)
*your rail seems kinda short

:)
not breaking you down, just trying to help you out; refining a summer setup takes some trial and error; good luck, you're doing great!
Apr 24 2010 9:34PM
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pelle_munch
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i'm currently working on another rail so it will be flat down.

And thanks, i'll try to use those points
Apr 24 2010 9:37PM
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-Marc-
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thats sick but definitly make ur rail a little longer, if you short on pvc just cut it in half, i did that on mine and it works fine
Apr 24 2010 9:39PM
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mason-
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how did u get the halfs of pvc to stick to the wood?
Apr 24 2010 9:42PM
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-Marc-
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with screws you just have to screw deep enough taht your edges dont catch

Apr 24 2010 10:06PM
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steezmoe*
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YES WE HAVE A NEW WORD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

IM GONNA GO USE TAHT

Apr 24 2010 10:08PM
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PJS.
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THAT SOUNDS TAHREFFIC!!
Apr 24 2010 10:09PM
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315jibber94
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i saw leave it as it is if it doesnt move so you could use that some time if you need to move it or get a dope idea down the road. trannys too quit tho
Apr 24 2010 11:16PM
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BIT
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pm me n tell me how u made this step by step thet wood be great!
Apr 25 2010 5:21PM
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Six.0.Tree-ski
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protip - Add ribs to the drop in section underneath the carpet, it creates less friction on your skis causing you to go faster. looks sick though.
Apr 25 2010 5:26PM
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Dainsey
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your mom was crafty with my wood
Apr 25 2010 6:10PM
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pelle_munch
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I did. There are ribs underneath
Apr 25 2010 7:24PM
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Six.0.Tree-ski
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no im talking about having ribs that will make actual dents in the carpet so your ski only comes in contact with the carpet in like 4 or 5 spots. i can find a pic if youd like?
Apr 25 2010 7:27PM
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pelle_munch
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Ohh i think i get what you mean.. but yeah sure
Apr 26 2010 12:31AM
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ben-jamm-in
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sick pelle! me an bone stain will help ya out with that. we could also get a rail from jay's and that would be legit. good start though!

Apr 26 2010 12:50AM
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pelle_munch
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sounds good, we can make it pretty long too- there's about 40-45 feet we can work with
Apr 26 2010 12:55AM
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