Its almost an essay but it's worth the read.
This ain't all my work you should just do a google search dude there is so much info out on the interwebs. You'll save yourself a lot of time that way.
Ok first of all,
Dirt Jumping Trails Building Supplies
Bare minimum: The least amount of supplies you will need is...
1. You, some time, and hard work.
2. A spade shovel.
3. A flat shovel.
4. A place to build the dirt jumps (make a wise choice)
5. A plan.
Something that will make you job a lot easier is some friends(make sure they are hard workers) the more the merrier just make sure you have enough tools to go around. Best thing is if everyone brings there own.
and now
1. How big do you want to build the jumps? If you are an experienced dirt jumper then building only big jumps may suit you just fine but what about the other people that will be riding there? It is usually best to make a variety of sizes so you and your friends can work up to the big jumps.
2. How much space do you have? Be aware of the area where you are building your dirt jumping trails. Make sure your plan is for the area you have and not just a random sketch of a few jumps.
3. How hard are you and your friends willing to work? You may not want to overdue your plans. It is sometimes better to start small and keep building your dirt jumps over time. If your project is too big you or your buddies may get discouraged and quit.
4. What direction do you want to go? Dirt jumping trails are directional. This means that you will only be able to go one way. You have to decide which direction you want to go before you start building dirt jumping trails.
5. How is rain going to affect my dirt jumping trials? Water will stand berms, holes, pits, and other low areas of your trails. This can ruin your dirt jumps and your day. Plan ahead to dig out a draining system to direct the water away from anything that it can harm.
understand? sweet keep reading.
The size of your dirt jump is very important. You want them to be the right size to project you and your bike the correct distance.
A dirt jump for beginners should be about two feet tall and around four or five feet apart. An average dirt jump should be about four feet tall and around six foot apart.
Sketching Your Dirt Jumping trails.
First you should check out other dirt jumping trails by either going to some or looking at photos on the internet or in magazines to get a basic idea of what you want and what they should look like.
It's boring i know but keep reading,
Now go to the area where you plan to build your dirt jumping trails and start to sketch out what you want your dirt jumps to look like.
and now the fun begins.
Building Your Dirt Jumps
coz now that you have a plan it’s time to start building dirt jumps. Go out to your area and clear it out. Cut down the weeds, rake the leaves, and remove anything that is in the way. BUT DO NOT IN THE NAME OF SAM HILL, DO NOT CUT DOWN TREES!!!!!
now get DIRTy
the first place you could start getting your dirt is your draining system. the once you run out o' dirt you can simply find a place where you aren’t planning to build any jumps that has good dirt and start digging.
now this next bit is important.
The Launch pad.
Continue to pile the dirt until you get the mound of dirt the size you want. Now pack the dirt by hitting it with the shovels and standing on it. Once you get it packed down good start to shape the face of the Take-off. You want a good lip on your Take-off jump so start from the top of the jump and start carving down with your flat shovel creating a nice smooth curve. The face of the jump needs to be very smooth and even all the way across. The curve should come to an almost vertical position. This is the lip that is going to get you the air time you want. Continue packing the face of the Take-off.It is very important to get your jumps packed so that they are solid.
The Landing Strip
Follow the same techniques used to make the Take-off jump. Pile the dirt and pack it as solid as you can. The only differences are the shape and the size. The landing is going to be a little wider and longer. The shape of the landing shouldn’t be near as steep as the Take-off. It needs to be shaped for a nice smooth landing.
nearly done.
The PIT OF DEATH(not really)
The pit is in between every set of jumps that you have. It is what is going to allow you to keep your speed and momentum so you can flow through the jumps. If done correctly you can pump through the pits and even gain speed. Be sure that your draining system drains the pits because they will hold water if you let them. It is very simple to carve out the pit. You just want to dig out a smooth curve in-between your landings and your Take-offs.
Water Your Dirt Jumps
Yes you read it right. Dirt jumps need to be watered too. Soak them down with a hose or water from your five gallon buckets. If you can’t get any water to your trails you will have to wait until it rains once. The water is going make your jumps strong and solid once they dry. However, do not ride on your dirt jumping trails when they are wet. This will cause grooves in your dirt jumps that can be dangerous and a lot of work to fix. You have worked hard enough building them in the first place to screw it all up now.
Time to Go Riding
hit that shit!!!!!!!
and thank your mates!!!!!
