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Building a Drop-In for a Backyard Setup

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hunterjibbypete
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Okay so in the midwest we just got a ton of snow, so my neighbor and i decided to make a backyard setup. Our only problem was our drop-in which kept breaking and we had to rebuild it over and over. So any suggestions for making a good one? Even directions on how to build a wood drop in?
Feb 29 2012 7:39PM
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manutdsaol
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Yea don't. My brothers brake got stuck in the lattice and he fell face first into the ground. Would have been really hurt if he wasn't wearing a helmet.
Feb 29 2012 7:48PM
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Parks.
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if u have a lot of snow and its temporary then just make it out of snow?

Feb 29 2012 7:59PM
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YoungQuinton
Posts: 613 - Karma: 98
Build-A-Jib 101 cult

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Feb 29 2012 8:00PM
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mowdapow
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do it, couple of 2x4's, maybe some plywood. I made mine out of scraps, it's about 6 feet tall, been set up for like 3 years now, works perfect

Feb 29 2012 8:01PM
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ski-nodak
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i just took a pallet and nailed 2x4's to each corner for the main stand.. then used more 2x4's to make the actual drop.. put plywood over it and topped it off with some old carpet.. works awesome
Feb 29 2012 8:04PM
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CheddarJack
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Don't over-engineer it. I learned that one the hard way.
Feb 29 2012 8:22PM
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