Project EARTHWORM WAKEUP, 1st communication
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Sickest trails ever... Nice work ZD.
RIDGID shovels with the orange fiberglass are fantastical.
After you snap a few fiberglass and wood handled shovels, you can "retro-fit" them with a 5' galvanized pipe typically used for chain-link fences. You'll have to slot one end to make it fit, then jam in a piece of wood or PVC to expand it but they're damn near indestructable after that.
Not all of them, the RIDGIDs are solid. They're lighter than wood, which makes them perfect for hours and hours of dirt throwing.
Place is looking so sick.
Seriously, it's Kidwoovinci and Zach Dankangelo.You guys are creating a true a work of art
When you're digging in the crap we have to work with at skeleton, a quality shovel makes all the difference in the world.
You need a heavy shovel to build the guns for the gun show. I usually wrap my stick with duck tape to add some weight.They're lighter than wood, which makes them perfect for hours and hours of dirt throwing.
Trust me brossef, i've dug in as much crap dirt as you. You have no idea.
My thick heavy shovels are an augementation of my manhood.Shovels smovels. I've cracked one in the last 2 years, and that was trying to wedge out an 80 pound rock. I use the 8 dollar wood shovels from any wallmart or ace hardware. Anything more is a waste of money.
I buy heavy tools instead of lifting my truck.
I can't stand pinner tools. They all gitter dun though.
That sounds insanely heavy.
perfect for gun building.
I'm going to rent the bobcat again this weekend. Only this time I'm going to curl it and use it as a shovel.
That shlt better not flex.
That shlt better not flex.
Never said you didn't.
Where did you find that clip of my mom?Perfect. Don't rent the cat with fiberglass arms this time.
She hates mullets.
This thread is like looking at a DuPont Registry (if you like exotics). The cars are friggin sick as hell, but you know you'll never get to drive one.
You guys have created the sickest trails evar!! Awesome work!
You guys have created the sickest trails evar!! Awesome work!
man your trails are sooo amazing looking, makes me want to go digging soooo much
When I'm done with this semester, I will be building! Anyone want to come build in SB?
My point was, $8 shovel, or $35 shovel, Quality dirt, $hit dirt, it doesn't matter.
We have had a few of the orange fiberglass Ridgids. I liked them, but also have seen them crack like a motherfycker.
Arguing over shovels! Hellz YEAH!
It's a dirt jumping forum. What else are we gonna argue about?:biggrin:Arguing over shovels! Hellz YEAH!
RIGID makes an all steel shovel that's good for prying rocks and stuff. It's like a mid 90's S&M tho - heavy as f**k. And they only have them in the pointed nosed version. I have an old one that was rewelded to move big rocks.
To be honest I like the $20 wood handled RIGID's. Get some spray paint and give it a camo job so a$$holes don't find it hidden and boost it. I'm sure some of you will agree - there is nothing more fustrating to find your tools stolen.
Wheelbarrows are another thing to argue about. I've seen contractor ones w/ resin buckets and a wide mower type tire but they're $200+. Too nice for most spots but I wouldn't mind one for a private area. I keep a UK style wheelbarrow (weird metal handle style) at the trails. It's light and doesn't hold too much dirt which makes it easier to get up lips and landings and various hills. It's also narrow which is good to get into tight spaces.
To be honest I like the $20 wood handled RIGID's. Get some spray paint and give it a camo job so a$$holes don't find it hidden and boost it. I'm sure some of you will agree - there is nothing more fustrating to find your tools stolen.
Wheelbarrows are another thing to argue about. I've seen contractor ones w/ resin buckets and a wide mower type tire but they're $200+. Too nice for most spots but I wouldn't mind one for a private area. I keep a UK style wheelbarrow (weird metal handle style) at the trails. It's light and doesn't hold too much dirt which makes it easier to get up lips and landings and various hills. It's also narrow which is good to get into tight spaces.
Get your bike rollin dude man. Me and you is gonna shed the Hive in a few days!!
i want warrinted shovels some biker should make a shovel company
Home Depot used to carry wooden "AMES" brand shovels with a lifetime warranty. I havent found anything that stood up to those. I did break one once and brought it back to HD...I still had the receipt and they took it back no questions. Even though there was no part of the shovel that you could ID it as an AMES. I think i'm going to start taping the receipts to the handle so they will never be lost...
Yeah, i have a few Ames shovels right now. I think they carry them at Walmart now.
My last two tampers from home depot snapped. I need to find a different brand. My $8 shovel from there has been good though.
home depot, bronco flat nose, $12 best **** ever
Done!
Preferably not of you making love to the jumps.Session was too ripping to pull out a camera. That is when you know the trails are on hit. Nobody wants to waste time taking pictures. I'll get some shots this weekend.