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How should I build a backyard setup

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Biggie_T
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I’ve been looking at a lot of stuff for my build and these are the links to the turf and the wood I’m using. Let me know if you would change anything.https://www.homedepot.ca/product/micropro-sienna-1-x-4-x-8-pressure-treated-wood-above-ground-use-only/1000827385?eid=PS_GO_140203__ALL_PLA-526641&eid=PS_GOOGLE_D00_Corporate_GGL_Shopping_All-Products_All%20Products__PRODUCT_GROUP_pla-300587868876&pid=1000827385&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpaPx1J29hQMVZAWtBh0S1AZEEAQYAiABEgKwrfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds is the wood

https://www.homedepot.ca/product/trafficmaster-6-ft-x-8-ft-green-artificial-grass-rug/1001556372?rrec=true is the turf
Apr 13 2024 11:51PM
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ZenyattaKick
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I mean it’s ur option but like if you can contact a local fencing company and ask if they have scraps usually they have lots that they have to throw out.
Apr 14 2024 12:07AM
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cre
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Don’t worry about a crazy design. Focus on finding pallets and using those. mine is build entirely out of 8 pallets with turf nailed on top. Sturdy as hell too.
Apr 14 2024 12:20AM
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Biggie_T
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creDon’t worry about a crazy design. Focus on finding pallets and using those. mine is build entirely out of 8 pallets with turf nailed on top. Sturdy as hell too.


Could you send me a picture ? I have limited space out there
Apr 14 2024 11:44AM
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Biggie_T
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ZenyattaKickI mean it’s ur option but like if you can contact a local fencing company and ask if they have scraps usually they have lots that they have to throw out.


Thanks, that will save me a bunch and my parents said it can’t look like shit 😭
Apr 14 2024 11:46AM
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cre
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Biggie_TCould you send me a picture ? I have limited space out there




4 pallets stacked in a box shape, then a additional pallet on top. I found a longer pallet that I use for the drop in, then a couple to make the transition and lip. It’s also good to have an extra pallet or two to just use as scrap wood. Everything is screwed together with a couple pieces of scrap wood to help add some support. Make sure the pallets are in relatively good shape. You can find them by dumpsters, behind business, anywhere really.
Turf is just the cheapest one from Home Depot nailed on top.
Apr 14 2024 12:14PM
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cork_king
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What does your backyard look like because if you have stairs or a hill it makes building the setup much easier
Apr 14 2024 12:46PM
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Biggie_T
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cre

4 pallets stacked in a box shape, then a additional pallet on top. I found a longer pallet that I use for the drop in, then a couple to make the transition and lip. It’s also good to have an extra pallet or two to just use as scrap wood. Everything is screwed together with a couple pieces of scrap wood to help add some support. Make sure the pallets are in relatively good shape. You can find them by dumpsters, behind business, anywhere really.
Turf is just the cheapest one from Home Depot nailed on top.

My parents wouldn’t let me do that because it looks like a shipyard 😭. That’s looks awesome tho, maybe I could try to paint it
Apr 14 2024 12:49PM
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steezytangerine
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If you have a hill in your yard you could probably skip the drop in and just lay a ton of turf down. That would be sick
cork_kingWhat does your backyard look like because if you have stairs or a hill it makes building the setup much easier
Apr 14 2024 12:50PM
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Biggie_T
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steezytangerineIf you have a hill in your yard you could probably skip the drop in and just lay a ton of turf down. That would be sick


Old backyard was like that but it’s flat now ☹️
Apr 14 2024 12:51PM
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cre
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Biggie_TMy parents wouldn’t let me do that because it looks like a shipyard 😭. That’s looks awesome tho, maybe I could try to paint it


Not the prettiest for sure. But it gets the job done😂
Apr 14 2024 12:54PM
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cork_king
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Biggie_TOld backyard was like that but it’s flat now ☹️


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Apr 14 2024 1:11PM
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ZenyattaKick
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Here’s my set up, I did just extend it and make it steeper and longer.
Apr 14 2024 1:28PM
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skiermen
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Biggie_Tmy parents said it can’t look like shit 😭

Obey your parents.
Apr 14 2024 2:10PM
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steezytangerine
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thats actually sick. you probably though of this already but a box or some palettes at the drop in would be a lot easier to drop in on and also then you could jump and pump a little more for more speed. Also the steep ramp to flat is good but I find when its that hard of a transition it sometimes kills my speed to if you could smooth its out a little that would probably help too
ZenyattaKickHere’s my set up, I did just extend it and make it steeper and longer.
Apr 14 2024 2:22PM
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MastePoleWhacker
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Biggie_TMy parents wouldn’t let me do that because it looks like a shipyard 😭. That’s looks awesome tho, maybe I could try to paint it

Could screw a piece of plywood onto each side and maybe paint or stain that and it’d look alright
Apr 14 2024 4:36PM
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fdWEARer
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My parents wouldn't let me build one that looked bad, so my dad went above and beyond and helped me build this massive setup
https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1091224/20240106-153319-mp4
Apr 14 2024 7:55PM
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