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Astro turf summer sking

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steezmiester58
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My friend and I just recently finished a setup for summer, but with ajax (dish soap) and water we had barely enough speed to get off the kicker. i need some ideas to help us get more speed!
May 29 2013 12:35PM
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jermhy
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get powdered dishwasher soap, the more concentrated/powerful, the better. sprinkle a good amount on the turf, and then hose it down until it's not powdery anymore. this works far better than liquid soap.
May 29 2013 12:39PM
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steezmiester58
Posts: 21 - Karma: 145
yo will try that this weekend thanks.

May 29 2013 12:44PM
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Rparr
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Wax your skis. It's just as important in the summer.
May 29 2013 12:49PM
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steezmiester58
Posts: 21 - Karma: 145
didnt even think of that, haven't waxed them in a few months. thanks
May 29 2013 12:50PM
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FrankerZ
Posts: 223 - Karma: 1,129
This. I had the same problem but waxing helps alot. Also, the turf scrapes ur wax very quickly so u might have to wax again after a few days of shredding
May 31 2013 4:01PM
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JWeinstock
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pictures of setup needed. and a lot of times people just don't push off anything for whatever reason. make sure you do
May 31 2013 4:33PM
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KingGeedorah
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Liquid dish soap is really thick and sticky, so make sure if you use it, you water it down enough.
May 31 2013 4:39PM
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Z.J.H.
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make sure that the tranny on your drop in isnt too sharp and that your hill/ dropin is actually steep enough.
May 31 2013 4:45PM
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