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How do urban skiers get speed

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tutipups
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i already heard of some of them using big things with engines to pull themselves put how do normal people get speed while urban skiing
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asparagus
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If you're broke build a drop-in tower out of snow or something like these

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5JikTWDXRU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnifMGQEpnM

I've also seen people drop in on what appears to be a ladder. Snow pump tracks might help to maintain speed. Bungee cords are good but they're hard to find.
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tutipups
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asparagusfriendIf you're broke build a drop-in tower out of snow or something like these

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5JikTWDXRU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnifMGQEpnM

I've also seen people drop in on what appears to be a ladder. Snow pump tracks might help to maintain speed. Bungee cords are good but they're hard to find.


u talking about the ladder u go remove the snow on ur roof with?
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Claytonc
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I know a lot of people used banshee bungees, but I don't think those are sold anymore.
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tutipups
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ClaytoncI know a lot of people used banshee bungees, but I don't think those are sold anymore.


was thinking about that last year didnt see some anywhere even used. i guess east canada sucks
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asparagus
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tutipupsu talking about the ladder u go remove the snow on ur roof with?


yes, but made of wood with pvc pipe rungs
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CatdickBojangles
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Banshee Bungees or winches are how most people do it.
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tutipups
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CatdickBojanglesBanshee Bungees or winches are how most people do it.


is there any company that makes things like the banshee bungee these days
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CatdickBojangles
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tutipupsis there any company that makes things like the banshee bungee these days


I don’t believe so. There’s usually at least one on here for sale.
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Knapzach
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Car and finding spots with natural speed
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Young_patty
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It’s a secret method only the most hardened street rats know:

1) put skis on ground facing rail with bindings down

2) stand ~30 paces away

3) run as fast as you can at skis, jumping right before you get to the skis

4) click in instantly, the momentum from you running will send you forward at warp speed

5) hit feature

takes some practice but once you get it you’ll be tee’ing off on features you never thought possible
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casualcabinfires
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Young_pattyIt’s a secret method only the most hardened street rats know:

1) put skis on ground facing rail with bindings down

2) stand ~30 paces away

3) run as fast as you can at skis, jumping right before you get to the skis

4) click in instantly, the momentum from you running will send you forward at warp speed

5) hit feature

takes some practice but once you get it you’ll be tee’ing off on features you never thought possible


that's a damn good idea
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Dan-Man
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I've built several drop in ramps over the years, but my current is my best made of a warner ladder
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SofaKingSick
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Pole whips need to make a comeback
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Bdoobz
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tutipupswas thinking about that last year didnt see some anywhere even used. i guess east canada sucks


Almost certain I saw one up in B/S/T on here a few days ago. Give it a look maybe
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tutipups
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BdoobzAlmost certain I saw one up in B/S/T on here a few days ago. Give it a look maybe


ill see
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Bdoobz
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tutipupsill see


Looks like there are about 5-6 of them in there!
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casualcabinfires
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SofaKingSickPole whips need to make a comeback


whats a pole whip?
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aaafilms
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couple of ways like banshee bungees, snow drop ins, and winches
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SlitherySnake
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if you have a couple hundred bucks and some basic fabrication skills you can build a decent winch with those little 212cc harbor freight engines. even if you don't have a welder you can just bolt the frame together. (several good youtube videos on how to do it)
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SofaKingSick
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casualcabinfireswhats a pole whip?


Two buddies grab the end of each of your poles, standing on either side of you, and slingshot you at the rail. Kinda like when you're on a cat track and you let a snowboarder grab your pole to give him a little pull except one or two dudes do it on foot

They used to be super common. There's one at 0:36 here in case my description didn't cut it lol


https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/748230/Dave-Crichton-Forward-Opening-Segment
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pbs
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usually I will piss and/or ejaculate the opposite direction I want to go
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Skiing247
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a washing Maschine would be sick for speed
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-Dan
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Dan-ManI've built several drop in ramps over the years, but my current is my best made of a warner ladder


Do you have pics of the platform you made for it? The HG homies used that ladder for a drop in as well. Would love to see your take on it.
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Dan-Man
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-DanDo you have pics of the platform you made for it? The HG homies used that ladder for a drop in as well. Would love to see your take on it.

a few years ago, i came across one of these ( I will not say how) normally 350-400 hundred dollars. but all i did was take the stupid top red bar off, so you had room to put on skis, and build a drop in ramp that attaches with hooks

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RAcecARman
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https://gfycat.com/sadfixedanemone
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SofaKingSick
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Dan-Man


that's the way to do it. simple and dependable
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