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Turf necessary???

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KFRADtheLaxBro
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I was wondering if you just use normal carpet instead of using turf and spending money because i have a shit load of old carpet that i could use if it works.

[IMG]lucasbrothers.com/images/shaw-carpet.jpg[/IMG]just an example i have this in rolls.

Apr 25 2009 10:16PM
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Zoro
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i have both and i will test them out tomarrow    i will try to remember to get back to you on which is better    pm me if i forget
Apr 25 2009 10:18PM
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Mr.Huck
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Check out the snowgel thread:

https://newschoolers.com/web/forums/readthread/thread_id/301249/

I think you could use regular carpet and either use snowgel on it or a biodegreaser.  I have this stuff that I use to clean my bike which is basically just like dish soap that won't kill your grass.  You could spray some of that stuff on the carpet and I bet it would slide great.

Apr 25 2009 10:24PM
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IanAvery-Leaf
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Outdoor carpet + soap and water = acceptable performance at a low cost
Apr 25 2009 10:26PM
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KFRADtheLaxBro
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yea im def getting snow gel but im going to try soap and water first

Apr 25 2009 10:28PM
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HamFaceGirl
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I just got turf at lowes and it was 40$ for 3 feet wide, 30 feet long. It works perfect though ive never tried carpet
Apr 26 2009 7:19AM
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Zoro
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ok so i just tried out my tarp and my turf.  my run in is kinda steep and i didnt even need water to make it to the end but it worked much better with water on it.  the tarp is a bit slower than the turf but works great and even better with water.  i would go with the turf and tarp combo cus its cheap works great and all you need to do to maintain it is add a little water every 5 runs or so.  just fill 2 buckets or watering cans for that.  the only problem i see with this is how the water eventually soaks through the turf and makes a muddy mess.
Apr 26 2009 11:59AM
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Zoro
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btw the turf is 12'X9' and costed $26 at Lowes

my video with everything but a rail (need to make one of those):

http://media.nscdn.com/uploads/member/videos/1240762218Summer_Skiing_4-26-08_0001.wmv

Apr 26 2009 12:16PM
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alabamahotpocket
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Apr 26 2009 6:59PM
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ecjibme
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just leave
Apr 26 2009 7:12PM
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Brock.
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lol at that and your response
May 4 2009 8:53PM
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