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Backyard setup I’m building!

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Getshifty
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Uploading on mobile so format is a bit scuffed. Just some pics of it so far, I’m surprised how sturdy it is because I realized I was a bit ambitious half way through. I used the backyard setup guide I found on here from 10 years ago and it helped a ton. I’ll upload more pics when it’s done!






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apapel20
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Big ups on the backyard setup! I also used a rail tutorial from long ago, and it has been really durable. I would recommend some beater skis for summer setups, though
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Getshifty
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apapel20Big ups on the backyard setup! I also used a rail tutorial from long ago, and it has been really durable. I would recommend some beater skis for summer setups, though


Does turf tend to wear down the bases more? Or just in general it’s harder on your skis. I just put more planks across and stood at the top and I think I might have too much speed it’s kinda big. Also can you like slide down turf side ways or snowplow to speed check?
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apapel20
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Honestly, that should give you enough speed, and also once you start going it’s way more sketch than it’s worth to try and slow down, because the turf won’t slide as fast. It does wear down bases pretty good, so a short, light, cheap ski would be a good idea
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Getshifty
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apapel20Honestly, that should give you enough speed, and also once you start going it’s way more sketch than it’s worth to try and slow down, because the turf won’t slide as fast. It does wear down bases pretty good, so a short, light, cheap ski would be a good idea


Ahh okay makes sense, I got a good beater ski, thanks for the tips!
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theabortionator
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Sick man! Post a vid when you finish it and test her out.

Height and angle looks good. I wouldn't worry about having too much speed. 90% of people wish they could go faster on theirs. This should generate decent speed though.


What kind of rails are you building?
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Getshifty
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theabortionatorSick man! Post a vid when you finish it and test her out.

Height and angle looks good. I wouldn't worry about having too much speed. 90% of people wish they could go faster on theirs. This should generate decent speed though.


What kind of rails are you building?


Thanks man! I tested it out and the speed is good, I’m doing two ten foot rails out of PVC. I’m gonna finish it up tomorrow and make it look good.
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fries
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GetshiftyThanks man! I tested it out and the speed is good, I’m doing two ten foot rails out of PVC. I’m gonna finish it up tomorrow and make it look good.


Let’s see it!
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abar.
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Can confirm setup is sick
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Rparr
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theabortionatorSick man! Post a vid when you finish it and test her out.

90% of people wish they could go faster on theirs.

this

it's easier to slow down than to speed up
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TripleXLHoodies
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My homie has one of these n he throws a butt ton (metric) of dish soap on that bitch. Adds hella speed, havin a hose to wet her down is solid too
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Getshifty
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I finished the setup last week and now I’m trynna get some good clips, I’ll try to get a lil edit done soon but school is kinda tough right now (shout out full IB).
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