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Minimum summer rail length for learning tricks

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asparagus
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Basically I’m building a summer setup on a slope that’s 30-35 feet long. At the end of the runout is a very steep slope that I really don’t want to fall down so I’ll be leaving at least 8 feet of space at the end.

What I need to know: what’s the shortest rail I can learn tricks on. I’ll be cleaning up my all 8, learning spins on and the hardest thing I want to be able to land is 270 on, swap, 270 off. Also it’ll be a downrail so I can’t just slide it mega slow.
Apr 26 2021 2:13PM 3 0
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a_burger
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for a down rail your gonna want like 16-20 feet at least
Apr 26 2021 2:25PM 12 0
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john18061806
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Two 10ft rails that can be linked together makes things fun
Apr 26 2021 2:26PM 10 0
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h3nry.
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Most pvc is sold in 8 ft lengths I think. I would just double up 2 8 ft rails and call it good
Apr 26 2021 2:39PM 7 1
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sqeellicbic
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I would say the absolute minimum is like 12-14ish feet but you're gonna want longer than the absolute minimum. I recommend 20 ft. I built an 8 ft rail a few years ago and it was way too short to do anything on.
Apr 26 2021 2:42PM 6 0
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theabortionator
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Hiw big is your ramp, 30-35' is pretty long. Could make it steeper and shorten it up a bunch. Also it doesnt need to be super tall to hit a down rail honestly.
Apr 26 2021 3:12PM 3 0
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TRVP_ANGEL
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0ft. Hit it like a jump
Apr 26 2021 4:57PM 2 0
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270on420out
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My summer setup only had a 10’ rail and it sucked. I did not learn a single thing on it and it became a treehouse for the neighbors kids a year later
Apr 26 2021 6:04PM 4 0
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john18061806
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h3nry.Most pvc is sold in 8 ft lengths I think. I would just double up 2 8 ft rails and call it good


correct, but replace 8ft with 10ft.

now your post is my post
Apr 26 2021 6:33PM 3 0
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druppin_jibs
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other people already said it but having one 10' sucks. I can get a kfed on a 10 foot but I have to go really fast and I don't have down rails. 20' rails (2 10' rails) are great
Apr 29 2021 2:50PM 1 0
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ReturnToMonkey
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100 feet at least
Apr 29 2021 2:59PM 5 0
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asparagus
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After lots of thinking I’ve decided gonna try a 16 foot down tube like 1 1/2 feet off the ground and I’m gonna hit it slow so I don’t pick up speed too quick.
Apr 29 2021 3:24PM 2 0
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