This is some testing we did on Friday evening. The rail is at it's lowest setting because the ramp is not finished yet.

rail testing video

Oh, in case you did not see the pics of when it was first completed...

run #1 pics

what is that sliding surface that you are using... im actually getting this fake snow stuff that u add with water, ill find out if it works in about a week... hit me back

I got my bag yesterday. I have not got the stuff to work yet. I have even tried mixing it at 50% water and still all it made was clear gel. I hope yours works better.

The stuff I am using in my park is called sand fill, it is a type of outdoor carpet.

wherere did u but the sand fill carpet from??

d&d carpet in ga. ask for jason.

I don't know if this would work for you guys but you can buy Insta Snow. I guess you just add water and then you have snow.

Eh, never mind the link I posted don't work. It probably won't work for you anyway because its expensive.

I ordered some of that stuff and received it last week. I found it to be a complete hoax. I have tried several times to make snow with it, and all I ever get is a clear gel.

Yeah, and I'm sure if it worked it would have just been junk anyway. It probably wouldn't be comparable to snow just more like the fake snow you can get at Christmas I guess.

nice vid.

I like your rail. Did you buy that or make it?

skifreak: I sent the bag back, they are sending me another one because they say it should work.

steezemachine: Thanks, more to come!

stevo182: Thanks, we made the rail from steel sprinkler pipe. Bent it and welded into shape.

Hey, I was wondering is I could get a little more info on the surface you're using? Im looking into getting something to use during the summer, and this looks like a pretty good bet. I know you said it was "sand fill" but can you give me a specific brand or website? BTW, your park looks sweet so far!

I was told that the fake snow stuff should work well, and they had a bad batch that made gel. They said they were now sending out stuff that works well. Its suppose to be really good, but super expensive.

That is really cool, I liked the video. How much did that carpet end up costing in the end?

I have one more bag that I have not tried yet, it may be from the new batch.

Thanks, the carpet ran $10 a square yard, plus shipping. I got it from a wholeseller in GA.

Can you send me some contact info on the carpet ? Are you building any rails for sale? That one looks perfect - however I am sure steeze would want it longer.

deffently need some contact info for that carpet.

http://e-carpet.com/heavy_duty_outdoor_carpet.htm
if you call, ask for Jason.




Yes, we are also selling these as well. When we first designed it 16' seemed long... but after riding it, 16' is kind of short. Our next feature is a 25' box, then a longer rail.





I have a new link for the old rail pics, http://www.twelve60.com/park. I also have some more recent vids with the ramp in use, I will have to post them later.

Ok, so I know it has been a while... and that I have been promising some more photos. I have just been so busy that I have not had the chance. So I figured that I would post a small crappy video that at least shows the new box installed and being used. I will have the full video ready soon!

Check out the raw footage teaser from our T-Day Jam...

did u ahve snow on the whole run
it looked fast

What mountain is in the backyard?

that video was cool wat was the white stuff you guys were skiing on

could you kindly elaborate about this mysterious sliding material. "sand fill" is a little vague.

awesome vid

you should see the box that he has now...it was sliding so good even with just wood and coping on top

its like carpet. astroturf carpet. and it costs about 3 g's for a roll. and yes, the box he has now is sick.

thats exactly what its called? sand fill? what brand?

http://e-carpet.com/heavy_duty_outdoor_carpet.htm

Holy crap 3000 dollars for a roll of that carpet? Man ide love to have something like that, but thats wayyyyyyy outta my price range. Looks like im gonna have to stick to ice rink snow for the summer.

Dude i thought it was only $10 per square yard for that stuff??