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finnjo
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I'm looking for a good material to ski on for a backyard setup. I have a hill, so I'm just looking to lay something on the ground. Any suggestions?
Aug 26 2015 10:54AM
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Gavin_Newcomer
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dangerous_dexterI'm looking for a good material to ski on for a backyard setup. I have a hill, so I'm just looking to lay something on the ground. Any suggestions?


astro turf but go to the build-a-jib cult you'll find everything you will need
Aug 26 2015 3:08PM
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Swandog7
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dangerous_dexterI'm looking for a good material to ski on for a backyard setup. I have a hill, so I'm just looking to lay something on the ground. Any suggestions?


go to build a jib. Use astro turf to slide on but put a hard surface under the astro turf. I recommend getting a bunch of pallets if you haven't built a drop in yet
Aug 26 2015 3:13PM
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cdip
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if its a nice hill just orange fencing...
Aug 26 2015 3:59PM
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yungcigsmoker
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cdipif its a nice hill just orange fencing...


Or lattice. You could also use corrugated vinyl.
Aug 26 2015 4:10PM
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yungcigsmoker
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Corrugated vinyl is very fragile however
Aug 26 2015 4:10PM
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sbarlett
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you're gonna need something to lay down under your turf, construction fence, etc. The first time I tried this I didn't have anything but a bare hill and fencing and it didnt work at all. get some wood on the bottom and then put your surface on top, dont waste the time trying to use a dry hill in the summer.
Aug 26 2015 6:18PM
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trannyfinder.edu
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Make sure to lay plywood or pallets underneath it, and TRANSITIONS ARE EVERYTHING.
Aug 26 2015 8:39PM
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RJP_Pow
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Dish soap & water on the turf
Aug 26 2015 8:41PM
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Swandog7
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B_MakMake sure to lay plywood or pallets underneath it, and TRANSITIONS ARE EVERYTHING.


Transitions are everything. If its to steep you'll maybe make it to the lip. I had an old setup and i wouldn't go over the lip. I re-did the tranny and i can clear over 35ft. I don't even use soap anymore if I'm only doing 20ft or less
Aug 26 2015 8:54PM
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finnjo
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Ok so I bought 24 feet of lattice that I'm planning on laying down just over dirt. I'm not excpecting great results, but I don't want to send unnecessary amounts.
Aug 27 2015 2:23AM
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Josh6
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go to the home depot website and look for cheap turf buy it then stake it in the ground
Aug 28 2015 1:34PM
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