Tips on seeding bumps on a relatively flat trail?

[Highway Star]

I have easy access to a small, short hillside where I could build a kicker or possibly make some bumps. Maybe about 150ft long with 25 ft of vert. It's a bit flat and short for a a good sized jump and there's no natural landing. About 6-12" of heavy snow on the ground.

With all this talk about seeding bumps, why not build up a fake mogul course with mini kicker? Figured I should ask you guys since there seems to be alot of expertise on flat, short trail bumps here. I was going to roll snow balls to collect the snow, then split them to create the bumps. Maybe try to get some extra snow depth built up to have it last through a thaw.

What sort of dimensions should I be going for in the bump height and spacing? Any other tips? Has anyone done this before?

 

[2knees]

I was going to roll snow balls to collect the snow, then split them to create the bumps.

:lol:

 

[Greg]

Just make some S turns on your sick mountain bike and you should be able to get a nice line going...

 

[Black Phantom]

I have easy access to a small, short hillside where I could build a kicker or possibly make some bumps. Maybe about 150ft long with 25 ft of vert. It's a bit flat and short for a a good sized jump and there's no natural landing. About 6-12" of heavy snow on the ground.

With all this talk about seeding bumps, why not build up a fake mogul course with mini kicker? Figured I should ask you guys since there seems to be alot of expertise on flat, short trail bumps here. I was going to roll snow balls to collect the snow, then split them to create the bumps. Maybe try to get some extra snow depth built up to have it last through a thaw.

What sort of dimensions should I be going for in the bump height and spacing? Any other tips? Has anyone done this before?

Hit it switch.

 

[Grassi21]

HWS = Most Prolific Troll on AZ.

This did make me laugh.

 

[Highway Star]

:lol:

You can roll a snowball about 6ft in diameter. This is the prefered method when making jumps in packable natural snow. They should make nice bumps with a bit of shaping and packing. I can probably make about 10 bumps, then a little kicker, then a few more bumps.

 

[Highway Star]

HWS = Most Prolific Troll on AZ.

This did make me laugh.

I'm seriously considering doing this and will post pics.

 

[Grassi21]

I'm seriously considering doing this and will post pics.

Is this seeded run to help supplement the extreme skiing clinics that will be offered?

 

[2knees]

You can roll a snowball about 6ft in diameter. This is the prefered method when making jumps in packable natural snow. They should make nice bumps with a bit of shaping and packing. I can probably make about 10 bumps, then a little kicker, then a few more bumps.

6 feet????

I'm sure you're trolling but on the .001% chance you arent, there must be pics involved.

 

[RootDKJ]

I'm seriously considering doing this and will post pics.

It's about time you posted a TR.

 

[Greg]

HS's mogul field:

 

[Grassi21]

HS's mogul field:

Those are VW sized....

 

[Highway Star]

6 feet????

I'm sure you're trolling but on the .001% chance you arent, there must be pics involved.

Have you ever built a jump by hand?

With the right snow, it's easy to roll a snowball about 6ft in diameter and about 4 feet wide. It's not actually a ball, looks more like a thick hockey puck shape. Each one should be enough snow for 2 decent sized bumps (or 4 sundown sized bumps). Then shape accordingly.

Or roll slightly smaller snowballs, use one per bump and the excess snow to build up a base....

 

[Black Phantom]

Have you ever built a jump by hand?

With the right snow, it's easy to roll a snowball about 6ft in diameter and about 4 feet wide. It's not actually a ball, looks more like a thick hockey puck shape. Each one should be enough snow for 2 decent sized bumps (or 4 sundown sized bumps). Then shape accordingly.

Or roll slightly smaller snowballs, use one per bump and the excess snow to build up a base....

You need to build a nice base as well.

 

[Greg]

looks more like a thick hockey puck shape

It's called a cylinder. My daughter is learning about them in first grade.... :roll:

 

[Highway Star]

It's called a cylinder. My daughter is learning about them in first grade.... :roll:

I'm trying to keep thing simple for people on here.

 

[Glenn]

Burpee usually has some quality mogul seeds available in their catalog: http://www.burpee.com/

 

[Greg]

Burpee usually has some quality mogul seeds available in their catalog: http://www.burpee.com/

Nice call! I'll caution you though HS, if you decide to really undertake such a project, realize you will need a place to store your moguls in the summer. Just want you to be prepared.

 

[Glenn]

Nice call! I'll caution you though HS, if you decide to really undertake such a project, realize you will need a place to store your moguls in the summer. Just want you to be prepared.

Another thing to consider is what growing zone he's in. Bumps that grow well in CT, may not grow as well in mid/northern VT.

 

[Black Phantom]

Nice call! I'll caution you though HS, if you decide to really undertake such a project, realize you will need a place to store your moguls in the summer. Just want you to be prepared.

Why store them when he can use them in his drinks?