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vyper005
Joined: 01 Aug 2008
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Location: New Castle, DE
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 Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 5:04 pm Post subject: Anyone have a "Skinny" setup in their backyard ?? |
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| If so...What kind of setup do you have ?? Any curves or drops ?? For practice on our local skills trail,I was thinking about putting some two by six's on cinderblocks then leading to some two by four's but I'm not sure...Would you have a small ramp to ease into it or just hop up on it ?? I would prefer something kinda portable & not too expensive if possible...Some pics would be great...Thanks... |
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yarb4
Joined: 16 Aug 2008
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Location: jensen beach, FL
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| Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 5:28 pm Post subject: |
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| I will post some pics when I figure out how....I built one with 2 2X4X12's (stood them on end) then cut 2X4'S 14"s wide and nailed them across..I have also got a bunch of 4X4's I got from a neighbor throwing them out....I have a 3-1/2 foot cement retaining wall that I'm going to put it on and use 4X4's at other end...slowly adding to drop off end as I get better....there are some good web sites on building these just google "building mountain bike bridges"....give me a day or two to post pictures!!!!!! This is going to be fun when I get it done!!!!! Glad I'm not the only one doing something like this.....neighbors think I'm nuts!!HAHAHAHA |
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steve32300
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Joined: 13 Oct 2006
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Location: Arvada, CO
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| Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 7:21 pm Post subject: |
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| Quote: | | Glad I'm not the only one doing something like this.....neighbors think I'm nuts!!HAHAHAHA |
Thats awsome dude,keep it up.I'm not building a skinny or anything,but that's awsome you just keep on going when the neighbors are calling you nuts. TAKE IT TO THE LIMIT ONE MORE TIME.HAHAHAHA.
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FinsFan
Joined: 04 Jan 2005
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Location: Richmond, VA
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| Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 8:07 pm Post subject: |
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| you can use photobucket to post pictures |
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brianW
Joined: 23 Jun 2008
Posts: 245
Location: Evans, GA
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| Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 5:26 am Post subject: |
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| Closest I have done is some 2"x4"'s on the driveway and a few railroad ties near the driveway and riding them. the most dangerous part was avoiding my 3 dauhters that were riding in the driveway at the same time. We have a lot of fun though. |
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Jason_B.
Joined: 09 Jul 2008
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Location: Roanoke Rapids, NC
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| Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 11:10 am Post subject: |
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I have the beginnings of a little skinny area started.
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floridaranch4sale
Joined: 19 Feb 2008
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Location: ft pierce, FL
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| Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 3:58 pm Post subject: Hey Jason |
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Very nice. Pls explain the layout underneath.
I just saved (6) 2 x 8's PT from a concrete job and I'm thinking the same.
I'm thinking 4 x 4's sunk in and the 2 x 8's vertical on each side - sound right? |
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vyper005
Joined: 01 Aug 2008
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Location: New Castle, DE
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vyper005
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Location: New Castle, DE
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ChiliPepper
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Joined: 18 Apr 2007
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Location: Space Coast, FL
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Looks like some fun! I always did like log piles & bridges. Thanks for sharing.
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