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wadwick Newbie
Joined: 22 Jan 2010 Posts: 13
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Posted: Jan 22, 2010 11:57 pm Post subject: help me build me a kicker please |
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hey all
and thanks in advance for all that replie
what i m trying to do is build a floating portable ramp
i need to know angles
dimensions
waterproofing
how to get it to float
portable and stable ya know to ride
how to build the kicker curve |
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wakemads Criminal
Joined: 15 Jan 2010 Posts: 89 City: Sønderborg Denmark
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Posted: Jan 23, 2010 2:55 am Post subject: |
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I am currently building my first slider.
spent some time finding out how to do it, if it has to be portable, i would get a small boat minimum 12/13 foot. Easy to move around and you dont have to build a float, it all comes in on package.
the boat dont need to be in a fantastic condition. the one i bought only cost around 100 usd. just need to float !?!
there are actually a lot of good projects on this site, spend some time looking it true read the quotes and study the pics. and then just start. thats what i did, and i have no background in manufacturing, i am in sales and marketng. sit on my flat, the hole day
regarding you question about angels etc, its just a little math, and all depend on how big you wanna go.
best of luck and put up some pics when you get started. |
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wadwick Newbie
Joined: 22 Jan 2010 Posts: 13
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Posted: Jan 23, 2010 2:57 pm Post subject: |
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ya thanks for the info
i will get pics when i have enough info dont worry
and really trying to build a ramp and not so much a slider maybe you can clear up the difference for me
slider is pretty much a rail
ramp is like a kicker
but there many forms i know |
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wadwick Newbie
Joined: 22 Jan 2010 Posts: 13
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Posted: Jan 24, 2010 7:05 pm Post subject: |
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anyone tell me how to delete posts / threads or whatever ??
thanks |
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wakemads Criminal
Joined: 15 Jan 2010 Posts: 89 City: Sønderborg Denmark
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Posted: Jan 25, 2010 12:22 am Post subject: |
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Hey warwick
year you got the difference down.
If i had to built a kicker/ ramp, that are portable, i would buy a old small boat. Put in a floor of wood to fasten whatever you are building to.
If you are building it only using wood, thats possible, but i would use metal for the frame, and bolt it to the wood floor. If you use metal you get a less bulky frame.
If you look at my project, it should be in the thread before this one. i have used this way.
mostly using discarded wood for the floor , and scrap metal for the frame.
When i am finished it will have cost me about 600-700 USD. |
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wadwick Newbie
Joined: 22 Jan 2010 Posts: 13
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Posted: Jan 26, 2010 5:57 pm Post subject: |
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what thats so expensive and u did all of the work too right
you have pics in that other thread?im gonna try to check it out |
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wakemads Criminal
Joined: 15 Jan 2010 Posts: 89 City: Sønderborg Denmark
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Posted: Jan 27, 2010 12:01 am Post subject: |
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Main reason , it is so expensive, I live in Denmark. expensive place to live. have a VAT of 25% for one.
built most from discarded wood and scrap metal.
however i had to buy the boat. = 150 USD.
Had to buy the wood for the slider itself. = 50 USD.
Bolts nails etc. 60 USD
Paint for the wood and metal = 60 USD
Wood plates for the sides. 100 USD.
Plus etc. something always comes up. |
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curtblanchette Outlaw
Joined: 26 Jun 2009 Posts: 163 City: Kelowna, British Columbia
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Posted: Jan 27, 2010 10:47 am Post subject: |
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For a kicker i'd say check your local car washes for discarded waste barrells. They'll probably sell them to you. Use them for floats and build a 2x4 frame around those.
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