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Jump building tips

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savinjaman1
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i currently have a huge pile of snow in my yard i was wondering how to shape a jump out of that
Jan 2 2013 10:30PM
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Jro.
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Jan 2 2013 10:31PM
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Plankton
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Jan 2 2013 10:32PM
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Hammyslapwagon
Posts: 1261 - Karma: 1,411
if you can find some ice and pound it with your fist into the jump.  If you don't have ice but instead really powdery snow try using water or salt to freeze the jump
            
Jan 2 2013 10:39PM
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will_powder
Posts: 3194 - Karma: 5,445
I'm sorry but are you seriously slow? Take a shovel, make a jump. Sometimes the internet amazes me.
Jan 3 2013 1:43AM
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alexg1687
Posts: 1505 - Karma: 1,581
Don't get too obsessed with making into a perfect wedge at the start. Just pile it up then carve it out later on. If it's below 0 then a bit of water will help it freeze. Otherwise sprinkle a SMALL amount of salt over it.

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Jan 3 2013 1:50AM
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Stickity
Posts: 7750 - Karma: 769
0 celsius i'm assuming
Jan 3 2013 10:11AM
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SkiBum.
Posts: 3600 - Karma: 3,909
Was going to post this.

Kids are getting dumb these days.
Jan 3 2013 10:31AM
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CoachJabroni
Posts: 350 - Karma: 338
+K for posting this
Jan 3 2013 10:43AM
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steezywannabeezy
Posts: 990 - Karma: 690
First urban jump I made on campus I piled up a bunch of snow but I didn't have enough know-how to form the powder into a sturdy shape. Do I dove in a dumpster, emptied all the trash out of a bag, shoveled nasty ass creek water into the bag, and made the jump. Take initiative with you resources/brain.
Jan 3 2013 11:43AM
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roddy116
Posts: 10630 - Karma: 7,456
shape it then spray it with water.
Jan 3 2013 11:48AM
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wreck.yoself
Posts: 656 - Karma: 46
have you even skied before?
Jan 3 2013 11:54AM
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manzear
Posts: 843 - Karma: 849
Here is a real answer for you. Grab a piece of plywood the wider and taller the better. Jam this into the snow and shovel the pile of snow you have into this piece of plywood. This will now act as the back of your jump. Pile it high and wide, if you have more plywood use it for the sides of the jump. Pack it all down into the desired size and shape. Hope this helps.
Jan 3 2013 12:09PM
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therealjalty
Posts: 68 - Karma: 36
if the temp is above 20 degrees use salt. if below use water.
Jan 3 2013 12:46PM
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