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Using orange fencing for drop in

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ben.bodett
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would it be possible to use that orange construction fencing as an alternative to turf for a rail setup? has anybody actually tested this without having turf under it?
Nov 16 2016 12:04AM
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Mr.Mitten
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oh yeah, used to hit it in my yard. I had some pieces of plywood I laid on a hill with the fencing screwed on top. Soap that shit up and she'll slide. Quite sketch but it plays. I did have a turf kicker to the rail which was nice for setting tricks and what not though.
Nov 16 2016 1:10AM
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Austin.ski
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use horizontal 1/4 inch pvc for your down ramp
Nov 16 2016 10:47AM
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John18_6
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A loose piece of my edge caught on orange fencing on my drop in once. Went from the top of the drop in to the bottom 8 or so feet to dead flat plywood. No injuries but a big bruise, thankful for that. Use PVC as mentioned but only on he downhill, the rest should be turf. Steer clear of the fencing.
Nov 16 2016 12:25PM
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ben.bodett
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where do i get turf for cheap?
Nov 16 2016 1:37PM
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kung_powpow
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ben.bodettwhere do i get turf for cheap?


All you need is about 6ft for the tranny and lip. Turfing the rest of the drop is just a huge waste of money. Buy the cheapest turf you can find at Home Depot. The cheap turf has shorter bristles and less friction than the more expensive turf.
Nov 16 2016 5:04PM
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Session
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john18061806A loose piece of my edge caught on orange fencing on my drop in once. Went from the top of the drop in to the bottom 8 or so feet to dead flat plywood. No injuries but a big bruise, thankful for that. Use PVC as mentioned but only on he downhill, the rest should be turf. Steer clear of the fencing.


So it was the fencing, not the fact that you beat the shit out of your skis?
Nov 16 2016 5:12PM
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John18_6
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SessionSo it was the fencing, not the fact that you beat the shit out of your skis?


well... most summer setup skis are beat to all hell. it's likely enough that an edge will come out of summer setup skis to take the precaution of avoiding fencing.
Nov 16 2016 6:48PM
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ben.bodett
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what type of turf should i get. i see people with what looks like green fabric. wtf is this shit
Nov 17 2016 8:10PM
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CarsonDaSkier
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ben.bodettwhat type of turf should i get. i see people with what looks like green fabric. wtf is this shit


It's literally just turf lol. If ur cheap you can use that but if you're looking for something that will last and work really well you can get m snow but it's expensive af
Nov 19 2016 9:02AM
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winniecash
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I just use plastic fencing which is similiar to the construction stuff, it works really well and is much or convient then turf becuase dont have to worry about keeping it in tact. You just wet it and it slides fine, my drop is steep enought to the point where i doing have to wet it anymore to get speed.
Nov 19 2016 4:47PM
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