INDEX
1. Intro
So its that time to start building your trails or maybe doing some remodling. Well to start do you have a location, proper tools, and the know how to make some phat jumps. Well if not you will soon have enough tips to know. Continue on and if you have questions email me at Flaker12.
2. Tools
To make proper jumps you will need the essential tools. First you will absolutely need a shovel(flat and round) and a rake for dirt and leaves. You also want a wheel barrel to haul the dirt. Thats basicly it, as you go you may pick up different tools for different jobs, also keep your tools in good condition. If you hide your tools at your jumps make sure they are well hidden so nobody steals them.
3. Local
If your starting your jumps you will first need a place to start. Hopefully you have your own land, but if not try to find some woods. The one drawback about having jumps on private land is that the person owning the land can plow the jumps, tell you to leave, or the jumps can be wrecked by a**holes easier. If you can ask the land owner it could save you some hassle. Pick a good spot and plan before making the jumps. See if their is a spot with out many trees or shrubs.
4. Examples
When making jumps they will need to be a certain way. If you are a begginer the jumps will be smaller and not have such big lips on them. To start select what type of jump you want, table top, double, quads, berm, or what ever. After planning where it will be you can put stuff under it to conserve dirt such as logs, rock, or microwaves. The begin piling the dirt (you can get dirt from the gap between the jump if any or dig a ditch at the side of the jump, also taking an inch off the top soil helps) onto what ever you are covering, make sure it is completely cover. The dirt you should use should be fine with no rocks, twigs, or leaves should be in it.Then you have to pack the dirt , when doing shape the dirt, also the pile will get smaller. Continue to add dirt to desired height. Then comes the lip which launches you through the air. The lip should be on a some what sharp angle, test it, you may have to adjust it. Look at the before and after pics below. You can get the idea
When making your jumps if near residential areas try not to be loud, get a garbage for litter, and if possible have set rules. Don't harass people who aren't as good as you and don't mess the jumps up if you can't fix them. You should always wear equipment and take caution when jumping, always have clear trail when riding, use drainage ditches so water does not accumulate. And always try new tricks and have fun.
6. Conclusion
Now you should be on your way to some jumping. I hope this tutorial has helped you, if you have some tips, questions, or you think I gave some wrong info email me at Flaker12. Now you are a jump making machine and soon be on your way to huge jumps like the one shown below!