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Old 05-23-05, 05:38 PM
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wood...build...northshore!

Title explains it. I tore down an old playground fort thingy from when I was 6 years old and now I have a ton of wood to build with. The first thing that came to mind was northshore. What should I build? Teeter-todder, drop off, gap..etc. Im lost on ideas so any suggestions?
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Old 05-23-05, 05:49 PM
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skinnies will improve your balance and make you a better rider.
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Skinnies definantly. If you have never ridden them before, dont make it so that it ascends too much because if you fall it will hurt much more. Lots of ups and downs though
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Skinnies with a teeter in the middle and no exit ramp. Just a drop. That will improve your skills.

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big teeter-totter that swings down to a long skinny with about a 3-5 ft dropoff at the end.
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Originally Posted by Funkychicken
big teeter-totter that swings down to a long skinny with about a 3-5 ft dropoff at the end.
Sounds good...I think I'll attempt that next weekend.
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Originally Posted by dirtbikedude
Skinnies with a teeter in the middle and no exit ramp. Just a drop. That will improve your skills.

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Originally Posted by Funkychicken
big teeter-totter that swings down to a long skinny with about a 3-5 ft dropoff at the end.
Yeah these are the easiest teeters to start riding on, definately recommend them. The hardest part of most skinnies the coming down off the other side. This islike a stepup, smooth like butaa
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Originally Posted by madbiker555
Sounds good...I think I'll attempt that next weekend.
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