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Banshee bungees... cool but expensive

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steezywannabeezy
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Don't think this is a repost, but does anybody know of some cheaper bungees out there to use. Else, what are your non-banshee ghetto rig systems for the flats?
Jan 18 2012 11:02PM
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Catbug
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run really really fast then put on your skis quick. just kidding. but forseriously
Jan 18 2012 11:12PM
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mscinto
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duck tape multiple bungy cords togheter
Jan 18 2012 11:15PM
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CashmereCat
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B-dog used a dog in refresh...
Jan 18 2012 11:19PM
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steezywannabeezy
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No way. Link me.
Jan 18 2012 11:22PM
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Stose
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cheap alternative
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Jan 18 2012 11:22PM
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crab_pretzel
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seriusly? this topic is probably in the running for most frequent repost, along with questions about drop-in size for setups, which i also see in ski gabber.

and its the same slightly risky, yet much cheaper, and decently effective solution every time: braid surgical tubing together
Jan 18 2012 11:25PM
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CassiusClay
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Build a snow roll in? It sucks, but as a last resort it'll get the job done.
Jan 18 2012 11:26PM
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NinetyFour
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Alright my method has been very sucessful for me and my crew. So follow my steps and you will be golden like the McDonalds arch. 1.) plan ahead, find a day when you plan on hitting up some herban. The day before, don't eat until supper. 2.) go to your moms house or Tim hortons and eat a nice big bowl of chili, the really spivey stuff, loaded with beans. 3.) Jib day, be patient. If your not riding with the times, let your pants hang below your butt. Also this works best commando (which you probably are right now, right?) 4.) Click in, grab your poles, get the cameras rolling, line up with the feature and let er rip man. I suggest you don't give'r to hard, if you do, you will only be able to get a few hits on the feature. So conserve. Tips: Watch out where you stand, and don't let the filmed get that alternative angle from behind when you "drop in" Follow these and you will be the next Tammy Whamsticks or Colonel Drumsticks, whatever they call that guy.
Jan 18 2012 11:36PM
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pelle_munch
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1:23!!!!

Real Skifi Episode 3 from Janne Korpela on Vimeo.

Jan 18 2012 11:38PM
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NinetyFour
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But srsly. I've heard that they don't have the best elasticity in tempes below -10 Celsius, and don't give you much speed when it's colder than that.
Jan 18 2012 11:38PM
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Spoomaster
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Just did this today, I went to Fleet Farm an picked up about 60 feet of bungee cord that was uncut, cut it into 15ft strands, quadruple braided it and knotted the ends. Slap some handles on and you're set. I'm busting it out this weekend if I can get some decent snow.
Jan 19 2012 12:34AM
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.Hugo.
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I have done this too
Jan 19 2012 12:41AM
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whoa-dere
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how do you get him to run the way you want tho?
Jan 19 2012 1:07AM
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Banane.
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Cookies is the solution
Jan 19 2012 1:10AM
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VanMelle
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way cheaper than a winch...just get any friend who plans on using it to pitch in....If you have any kind of job its not that much
Jan 19 2012 1:15AM
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.Hugo.
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dog treats/calling him

my dog absolutely loved it when he pulled me for some reason haha
Jan 19 2012 1:16AM
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Clark_Griswold
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i wish my dog was big enough to pull me, if he was i would in a heart beat. want a damn saint bernard so bad.
Jan 19 2012 1:56AM
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kzrstf
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i heard about some people building their own using chirurgical tubing, but honestly, i'd buy one if i was you. An homemade could easily snap into your face, and these things are really dangerous when they snap back.

Anyway, you could buy like 60 feet of chirurgical tubing, cut the roll in 3 x 20'' and braid them together, add an handle, some rope, but to use at your own risk
Jan 19 2012 2:13AM
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.Hugo.
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ya i have a 115 lb yellow lab, was still going strong after 45 min of pulling me
Jan 19 2012 2:46AM
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Billek
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A car could work as the friend as well, and the pole could be the first bar of the handrail.  Both of these would only be in certain situations though.
Jan 19 2012 3:04AM
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FreezerKid
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dog is a good bet, when i was feeling lazy just got my dog to pull me along on a skateboard instead of actually walking here, they get some good speed.
Jan 19 2012 3:14AM
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Clark_Griswold
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so jelly. i love yellow labs
Jan 19 2012 3:27AM
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loganimlach
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not if you make your own. find a snow blower with a blown transmission, some scrap steel, and about $80 worth of go kart parts.
Jan 19 2012 4:52AM
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VanMelle
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very true, you made a badass winch for cheaper than any bungee
Jan 19 2012 12:26PM
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Stose
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no i made this in paint

Jan 19 2012 12:29PM
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VD.
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That's what I do when I start my park laps and im feeling like its gonna be a mellow one
Jan 19 2012 1:21PM
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CoachJabroni
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i rely dont think its worth all of the money cuz if u loose ur grip and let go while its stretched out it hyper heats the bungie and wrecsk it.
Jan 19 2012 1:35PM
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Blurst
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OK WELL THAT JUST SOUNDS STRAIGHT UP SILLY
Jan 19 2012 1:37PM
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NCgaron
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like others said get an dog

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5Fr5-y3pGI

2:49

Jan 19 2012 7:02PM
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