[Downhillbiker23]

i am beggining a new jump line in the woods i found. pretty cool. it was like an old motorcross track downhill they dug and dug dirt, piles scattering the woods in a few lines. it seems the original builders lost interest. Here i come in in. reshape the mound of dirt into jumps. make some lines, add some wood drops and berms and itll be awesome. best off the it leads to the road so i can hike up. long story short its a nice place, but I really want to know how to build wallrides. I have the basic principle down, take 2by 4s or some short of wood. cut it short and stack it next to each in a curve on a steep angle. but what should i use to support these pieces of wood . even dug into the ground if i rip the berm hard enough the would wil just flop over. any technique as to how to support the wood? thanks

 

[rocketmatt17]

I believe ther is a thread with stuff people have built. Its a really big thread and should have lots of pictures of wallrides

 

[freeridefool]

here ya go... www.pinkbike.com

 

[kidwoo]

A guy named 'freeridefool' getting all condescending n' shlt about a question on a wallride

 

[freeridefool]

A guy named 'freeridefool' getting all condescending n' shlt about a question on a wallride

lol, ya. **** you come up with for a name when your new to dh five years ago...

 

[kidwoo]

Check the join date son.

I'm a timeless innovator.

 

[Rhubarb]

I dont think there is 1 way to build a wall ride. I have a small one I put into my trail cause I found a tree leaning at just the right angle and there really wasnt much else I could do with this section, flat and lack of speed for a jump. The wall can be vertical, lean to 45, be curved, ride-in and jump-out etc. Be carefull when you build it and make sure you have your entry angle speed dialed. I am scouting for a big one now but the trees are packed together on my trail, I have 2 spots on the trail I am considering.

 

[Downhillbiker23]

I dont think there is 1 way to build a wall ride. I have a small one I put into my trail cause I found a tree leaning at just the right angle and there really wasnt much else I could do with this section, flat and lack of speed for a jump. The wall can be vertical, lean to 45, be curved, ride-in and jump-out etc. Be carefull when you build it and make sure you have your entry angle speed dialed. I am scouting for a big one now but the trees are packed together on my trail, I have 2 spots on the trail I am considering.

Ya I got all that planned. Seems as if a wood berm in a way is going to be difficult to build. So we have found some pictures of how to build it and are set I think. Found a place for a jump on drop off too. But were going to build a wallride thats maybe 10 feet long to start out of plywood and 2 by 4a

 

[4130biker]

Think of it like a curved ladder bridge, that is flipped on its side. Then you have to figure out a way to hold it there. I know it sounds overly simplistic, but use what's available to you, make stringers and stretchers, then any supports you need to make it work. Good luck!
PS a good curve will hold you up on the wall longer.

 

[boomerbaird]

plywood isn't going to last more than a season if you are lucky. unless you are buying marine ply.

check this one out... all treated wood should be here another 10 years or so and it is already 6-8 years old...

 

[DhUrbaner]

If you need anymore help with the trail, I live in the area and would give you a hand. I have tools as well!

 

[bizutch]

plywood isn't going to last more than a season if you are lucky. unless you are buying marine ply.

check this one out... all treated wood should be here another 10 years or so and it is already 6-8 years old...

"...mom is gonna be so pissed!"

 

[4130biker]

Bizutch, it won't let me give you rep, but that is hilarious!

 

[boomerbaird]

Hey bizutch, Mom should be stoked, real features built well, that ride great.