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How big of a drop in for summer set up?

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connorfitz
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Hey i am building a summer set up and im going to have a drop in to 3, 10ft flat bars and i was wondering besides astro turf and m-snow what else could i use to i guess "replace the snow"?
May 20 2012 3:00AM
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sleazy
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you can put like orange fencing on top of the turf.

or you should join the build a jib cult to find out more.
May 20 2012 3:28AM
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connorfitz
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shoot alright thanks

May 20 2012 4:05AM
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TOAST.
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Use landscaping carpet, the stuff slides so well. We had it for our landing, but it would have worked better than the turf on the drop in. Plus im pretty sure its cheaper.
May 20 2012 10:11AM
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TOAST.
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*landscaping fabric.
May 20 2012 10:13AM
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esotericjive
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I'm gonna go try this now. Was saving to buy turf, but if this works I'll be stoked.
May 20 2012 10:07PM
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esotericjive
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Mobile cut me off. Do your edges tear it though?
May 20 2012 10:10PM
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cwphoto
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I picked up 24 square feet of "outdoor ivy carpet" basically astroturf for only $15 at lowes. Good deal
May 20 2012 10:20PM
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james6345789
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is it better than turf? and is it the stuff you but under rocks and mulch?
May 20 2012 11:00PM
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TOAST.
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Yes its that stuff. We only had it in our landing, but it seemed to slide a lot better than the turf. You would land and easily go a solid 15 feet on it into the grass still with speed. You may need to use a little bit of water on it, but Im sure you would be fine without. If i could remake the drop in, I would definitely use it over turf.

We never had problems with our edges ripping it, but I think there are different thicknesses you can buy.
May 20 2012 11:54PM
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cwphoto
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Thats a really good idea. For my landing im thinking of using either a tarp or the good ol' construction fence
May 21 2012 12:01AM
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Stope.Neeze
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dont make it too long or you will get tired real fast from walking up and down
May 21 2012 8:47AM
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tall_pants
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i used turf then put the orange fencing on top of it, my drop in is like 6ft tall
May 21 2012 7:31PM
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