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How tf do I make natural rails?

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PNayr
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I've got plenty of pvc but I want something new this year. I tried making a natural rail last year with a standard frame and then I screwed in a 12 ft section of a tree I had cut in half. I shaved off all the little Nasty bumps in it and then sanded it down. Hit it once, caught edge and I never went back to it. Anyone every made these natural features that can share some advice?
Dec 25 2015 12:50AM 5 1
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Skates_skis
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Dec 25 2015 3:02AM 0 0
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theabortionator
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Take your edges down if you want to slide wood. Also what kind of tree did you use? You want some hardwood action.

I wouldn't fuck with wood in the summer though, it get's sticky in the heat. if it's cold run some snow on it. You'll get a nice slick layer on top that ice over a bit. Not like the rail is covered in ice, but that little bit of snow frozen on there will help speed things up. Also turning your downhill ski up a bit could help your dealing with the nobs.
Dec 25 2015 3:12AM 2 0
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PNayr
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BortyTake your edges down if you want to slide wood. Also what kind of tree did you use? You want some hardwood action.

I wouldn't fuck with wood in the summer though, it get's sticky in the heat. if it's cold run some snow on it. You'll get a nice slick layer on top that ice over a bit. Not like the rail is covered in ice, but that little bit of snow frozen on there will help speed things up. Also turning your downhill ski up a bit could help your dealing with the nobs.


This was last year so I can't remember what kind of wood it was but I was thinking the same thing about my edges. Most likely too sharp to slide on the wood
Dec 25 2015 8:35AM 0 0
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Deforestation
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Wax...
Dec 25 2015 9:25AM 0 0
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K-Dot.
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I've noticed that wood cut in half exposing the inside tends to be a little softer than just the outside of a log. I'd try waxing it or just getting a new log and not cutting it in half
Dec 25 2015 3:36PM 0 0
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