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Im trying to build a set up this summer and need some ideas of what kind of rails/boxes to make, the best material to use, the best turf, topping for boxes, etc..
Mar 6 2011 8:12PM
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femaleshredder
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ill give you mine, youll just have to work for it ;)
Mar 6 2011 8:14PM
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_Ryan_
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like, sex deeds :O im down
Mar 6 2011 8:15PM
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Crispy.
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Construction fencing works well for the drop in, and for the rail or box pvc pipe works well, you could also by culvert tubing and use that.
Mar 6 2011 8:15PM
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Hugo_Reyes
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use astro turf, which is available at home depot lowes etc.., then use for the artificial snow you can use snow gel, or some of my friends have even used laundry detergent. for a simple rail, i bought two pvcpipes and driled them on to a 2x4 and then used 2x4s for the base. the best thing for a box is hdpe and there are many youtube videos on how to build those. good luck
Mar 6 2011 8:15PM
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i want some sort of drop in that you can carve on
Mar 6 2011 8:16PM
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Crispy.
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the tops for regular boxes are plexiglass but thats pretty pricey, but if you can afford it go with it otherwise ^^^^^^^are good cheaper choices.
Mar 6 2011 8:16PM
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.frenchy
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Get astro turf then pour water/soap onto it.

For a box you might want to get PVC or that other fancy shmancy stuff (I FORGET THE NAME OF IT!) Or what I have is a cutting board like material.

Mar 6 2011 8:16PM
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ANY IDEAS ON STUFF FOR A DROP IN THAT I CAN CARVE ON?????????
Mar 6 2011 8:26PM
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.frenchy
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astro turf+snow from ice skating rink?
Mar 6 2011 8:27PM
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not a bad idea, but im looking for something that will last
Mar 6 2011 8:29PM
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Master_Debater
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i was thinking about building one this summer i was going to get the stuff they make indoor putting courses out of and use that as a runway and landing just wet it down, i heard it works
Mar 6 2011 8:30PM
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tall_pants
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Wear can u buy plastic sheets for the down ramp
Mar 6 2011 8:30PM
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Dwight_Schrute
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By construction fencing, do you mean this stuff?


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Mar 6 2011 8:33PM
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Dwarftosser1
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build a jib cult
Mar 6 2011 8:36PM
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bromigo
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if you mean the drop in?

then probally your local lowes or hardware store might have it.

Mar 6 2011 9:25PM
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the.cheat
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DONT USE PLEXIGLASS
Mar 6 2011 9:32PM
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K_Carter
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for drop I use a big tarps folded up, laid down a small hill, then a small jump with turf or carpet(more grip for spinning on) throw laundry detergent on it and spray it down with a lot of water and your good to go. For rails, just simple 2 by 4 frame with plenty support. 2 2" pvc for top and u got a classic shot gun rail, just gotta get creative.(see season 1 of traveling circus or old meathead videos) then I use 2 layers of shaggy carpet wet down for nice easy on the knees landing
Mar 6 2011 10:02PM
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kinros14
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I'm guessing he had a bad experience with plexiglass. Lol
Mar 6 2011 10:15PM
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swagburg
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use pvc(white) or abs(black) pipes from homedepot. all sizes work and its pretty cheap(6 or less bucks at my local one). i got my turf also at homedepot. it was like 35 cents a square foot or $3.50 or something for a square yard.
Mar 6 2011 10:52PM
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POWDER.RANGER
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carpet soaped to shit might work...
Mar 6 2011 11:28PM
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astrorturf?
Mar 7 2011 5:59PM
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Jahrassicpark
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just soak the astro turf with water and throw some powder soap stuff on top. For a box the cheapest way to go is just put a bunch of two inch wide pvc tubes on the top. Also the white plastic fencing is supposed to be pretty slippery

http://chinadroll.wordpress.com/2007/10/ it's the first pic I don't know how to put pics up and snow fence works good over top of astro turf but they're both pricey
Mar 7 2011 6:11PM
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would you be able to spin on that kind of box?
Mar 7 2011 6:13PM
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Jahrassicpark
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This stuff is rad but again it's pretty pricey a almost $7.00 a foothttp://www.midwarp.com/midwarpproducts.html
Mar 7 2011 6:13PM
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Jahrassicpark
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yeah, just don't make it super wide and it should work fine
Mar 7 2011 6:14PM
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BigDog
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alternative to pvc are hdpe sheets. they're more expensive but they'll last and will make a pretty legit box
Mar 7 2011 6:17PM
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Whifazoo
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this is mine, it works really well, i had to make it different because i have a tiny backyard

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Old rail, best way to make one

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Mar 7 2011 6:20PM
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Jahrassicpark
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Whizafoo where do you buy your plastic box stuff at?
Mar 7 2011 6:23PM
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Whifazoo
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i got it at my dads work, i think its just puckboard but i could be wrong, sorry im not too much of a help but it works really well if you can find some

Mar 7 2011 6:26PM
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I'm pretty sure it's puckboard
Mar 7 2011 9:10PM
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Skittle.
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yes that
Mar 7 2011 10:06PM
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oh
Mar 9 2011 5:45PM
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arneson
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U think about it too much.. just turf drop in and your feature..Stop being so picky. Some ppl dont even have skis. And yes there is always a cult about this ya know
Mar 9 2011 6:33PM
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arneson
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U think about it too much.. just turf drop in and your feature..Stop being so picky. Some ppl dont even have skis. And yes there is always a cult about this ya know
Mar 9 2011 6:33PM
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