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BMF
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hey NS, im trying to set up a summer jib park and have the green turf on it so far but it is not enough speed, any ideas for speed? also looking for a good landing, pm or comment! thanks!
Jun 30 2012 6:39PM
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jimmydar
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have the exact same problem have everything set up but just need something to slide on
Jun 30 2012 6:43PM
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BMF
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snow fence isnt too bad
Jun 30 2012 7:08PM
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jordy19
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Soap and Water?
Jun 30 2012 7:42PM
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Sam.Carson
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turf with soap and water...
Jun 30 2012 7:44PM
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BMF
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its still pretty slow with that, ive tried it. are there any types of turfs or snow like things you cna buy? like the stuff for the snow flex stuff?
Jun 30 2012 10:07PM
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.skiwi.
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try putting on the orange construction fence?
Jul 1 2012 3:01AM
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Mag
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Make your drop in bigger?
Jul 1 2012 8:58AM
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BMF
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alrite ill try those. im just loookiing for like a substane you can buy or snow flex or something
Jul 1 2012 11:53AM
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Blake.P
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It's really expensive. I looked a while ago and I think it was something like $5 per square foot, and pretty much the bare minimum you could get away with using is like 14 feet
Jul 1 2012 1:09PM
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snakerton
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its all about the slope angle and transition.
Jul 1 2012 3:21PM
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Parker_Bartlett
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Cut out some of the turk and replace with pvc pipe like the rail but sideways that will give you some serious speed.
Jul 29 2012 4:16AM
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Parker_Bartlett
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Cut out some of the turk and replace with pvc pipe like the rail but sideways that will give you some serious speed.
Jul 29 2012 4:16AM
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VD.
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Soap, Water and I've heard some Rumors about furniture polish, but I've never personally tried this
Jul 29 2012 6:39AM
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.MintBerryCrunch
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Go check out the build a jib cult you will find all of your answers there buddy
Jul 30 2012 10:20AM
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