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Skateboard rail work for skis?

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ScooterW
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Hi guys,

I am a little new to the park scene.  I am looking at setting up a little rail in my backyard for this summer.  I am curious to if a skateboard rail would work? 

Thanks!
Jun 26 2010 6:55AM
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SOLID7
Posts: 239 - Karma: 11
NO, their definitely not compatible! Don't use it!
Jun 26 2010 7:16AM
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pelle_munch
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Jun 26 2010 9:00AM
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wameron
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if it's long enough yeah, but from what ive seen arent skateboard rails pretty short a lot of the time
Jun 26 2010 9:28AM
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tommyp1ckles
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depends, i have this blue skate rail that made of aluminum that doesn't slide at all... but i know people with steel ones which would work well if not being too short.
Jun 26 2010 9:49AM
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Schlop
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this, portable skate rails are like 7-9 feet long most of the time. if the size is good then there isn't a problem
Jun 26 2010 2:03PM
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mr.green
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for a summer setup, id say go for it. but under any other circumstances i would think it'd be to short
Jun 26 2010 2:27PM
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iannelson
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You can use one, but they are usually short. Just make a PVC rail, i made a 12ft one and it only cost 20 bucks.
Jun 26 2010 2:32PM
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heFF
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well it's metal but it probably won't work cuz it's for skatboarding duhh
Jun 26 2010 2:49PM
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finchski
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they work there just not that long
Jun 26 2010 3:16PM
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207
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If you have one of the red x factor rails. Don't even bother. Literally after 20+ minutes of straight candle waxing, it still didn't slide.
Jun 26 2010 5:18PM
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Rumi.
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i think your better off making a cheap pvc rail. you can build it how you like and it works so much better. i can give you some tips or plans for a couple different pvc rails
Jun 26 2010 6:45PM
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