Horizontal PVC tubes on the ramp of a backyard ski setup?

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Would horizontal PVC tubes be better than turf on a ramp of the ski setup?

Dec 14 2016 5:09PM

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No, you would never be able to set any edge off the jump but if its on the run in its probably fine.

Dec 14 2016 5:26PM

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.jifNo, you would never be able to set any edge off the jump but if its on the run in its probably fine.

That's what I meant. Would it get worn down real easily or would it stay smooth?

Dec 14 2016 5:34PM

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voyryThat's what I meant. Would it get worn down real easily or would it stay smooth?

It would be ok i think, if you space them out a bit you won't have to spend as much money on PVC and if they do get worn out you can replace them for cheap.

Dec 14 2016 5:46PM

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weastcoat

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Yeah that's what I was thinking because I have a bunch of extra PVC laying around

Dec 14 2016 5:56PM

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PVC will for sure be faster than turf, but you won't be able to set any grip at all. I would buy some turf for the very end of the in-run and for the get on. Also, a smaller width on the pvc would be better (smoother transition to get on). You will probably still need to water the pvc down every once in a while but it works well.

Dec 14 2016 6:00PM

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