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Building a kicker?

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saskskierftw
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what have you guys found to be the most effective way to build a kicker out in the backcountry with minimal equipment?

Nov 11 2011 3:42PM
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PeterWojnar
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Ice cream tasting spoons. The really small ones.
Nov 11 2011 3:46PM
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Parrish
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Shovel, People, and Time
Nov 11 2011 3:46PM
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Otherside
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This
Nov 11 2011 3:49PM
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gaper-raper
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snowmobile with a shovel at the end
Nov 11 2011 3:50PM
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saskskierftw
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epic win.

Nov 11 2011 3:51PM
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GBS
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Big shovels and smaller ones/shapers at the end for medium/small jumps.
For bigger ones (If you dont have a big crew) cats/snowblowers will work better with shovels at the end.
Nov 11 2011 4:36PM
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El_Patcho
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Just find a feature that needs minimal work.

Giant booter = lots of time

natural lips = ready for shreddy
Nov 11 2011 4:40PM
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gaper-raper
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Find a big open area and call up Jon Olsson he'll know what to do
Nov 11 2011 8:25PM
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mew4
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Shovels and people. Try to find a branch or log to use as a base
Nov 11 2011 8:27PM
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californiagrown
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find a cliff/drop/rollover with a long steep landing.


side slip in run.


stomp down the pile of accumulated snow.

Send it.






Nov 11 2011 11:01PM
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Dntel.
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Salt. Shit works wonders when you are dealing with snow that doesn't wanna pack well. also, I've found that if you can kind of cut big chunks or blocks with a shovel and then stack them, the jump will take shape better and faster. Then all you have to do is put some finishing touches on it and allow it to set, then give er'.

have fun.
Nov 11 2011 11:38PM
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Mister.F
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the ben & jerrys ones though
Nov 11 2011 11:47PM
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rubasu
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water
Nov 12 2011 12:47AM
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TACO-DOG.exe
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Snow
Nov 12 2011 12:53AM
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NinetyFour
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Guys. His name is Saskskierftw...... Clearly, he's from my neighboring province Saskatchewan. Ok this is like me asking how to drop a cliff.... Clearly, there aren't any cliffs in Manitoba to be dropped, as there aren't any hills/valleys in Saskatchewan big enough, to support a kicker.....


Nov 12 2011 1:09AM
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Skiingsnow
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just make sure you build it so the landing is flat ice

if its too steep and soft then it will be difficult to set your stance for the landing and the pow will make it hard to evenly distribute your weight.
Nov 12 2011 1:18AM
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saskskierftw
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this. ^ there are some hills that could support a kicker but often I need tow ins with a sled..
Nov 12 2011 9:30AM
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rareison
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This. We're in Saskatchewan. We could pile up snow over a cow or tractor or something.
Nov 12 2011 10:16AM
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californiagrown
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hay bales.
Nov 12 2011 1:38PM
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El_Patcho
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ha ha! made me think of http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtWokUTtVjk
Nov 12 2011 2:49PM
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gaper-raper
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtWokUTtVjk
Nov 12 2011 2:59PM
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saskskierftw
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hahahaha
Nov 12 2011 3:06PM
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ski0
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you need to give us more details on the type of jump, type of snow, number of people, size of jump and then we can give u much more help.
Nov 12 2011 3:52PM
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saskskierftw
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^^^^^. A nice floaty 30 footer that could be built by 3-4 guys in about 4 hours of build time. That would be ideal, but I'm clueless as to how long it would take to build. What're te best conditions to build in? When it's dry and light or wet and heavy?
Dec 15 2011 12:36PM
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Pancake_Fucker
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Use tooth picks to add stability to the jump. Also use those shovels that they sell in the walmart kids toys area. Also dig down for a long time until you need help getting out. It doesn't help it's just funny.
Dec 15 2011 1:11PM
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FreshSkitlez
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Snow, any type of shovel, flat ish ones are easier, snowmobile, a machine, a hill or some source of gaining or getting speed, and yea
Dec 15 2011 4:29PM
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Cotter
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who says hes in sask right now?
Dec 15 2011 5:42PM
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homestar
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This.  I usually try to make sure the landing is uphill.

Here's an example- 

Dec 15 2011 6:23PM
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saskskierftw
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Hahahah
Dec 19 2011 3:19PM
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ChocolateMilk.
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Bring big Rubbermade bins fill them with snow pack it down then flip it upside down and dump it all out.
Repeat steps above. :]]
Dec 19 2011 7:15PM
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Skibumsmith
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gravity is a key component
Dec 19 2011 8:14PM
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saskskierftw
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It gives me chills to watch tanner and hear his screams after hitting chads gap.. :/
Dec 19 2011 8:54PM
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