How to get an edge on a dryslope

markc

markc

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My friend and I just completed a dryslope. We started using astro turf but it wasn't that fast and you couldn't get an edge for spinning. We then ordered msnow which made it faster but even harder to get an edge. So what's a fast material that you can get at least somewhat of an edge on? Thanks
 
Yeah we used water soap But we just slip out on spins. And plus we are going a good deal faster than the average dryslope because we made ours 12 ft tall and this makes it even harder to get an edge
 
13165314:Mark_C said:
Yeah we used water soap But we just slip out on spins. And plus we are going a good deal faster than the average dryslope because we made ours 12 ft tall and this makes it even harder to get an edge
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You may have to just slow it down somehow, turf works fine for me.
 
You need something like Snowflex if you actually want to get an edge. Its way more expensive. All the ghetto solutions and meanies (which is what msnow is) don't allow you to edge. The old aerials water ramps that was the main disadvantage... no edge.

Its just kind of part of a summer setup unless you can afford to step up to snowflex.
 
13165328:Mr.Bishop said:
You need something like Snowflex if you actually want to get an edge. Its way more expensive. All the ghetto solutions and meanies (which is what msnow is) don't allow you to edge. The old aerials water ramps that was the main disadvantage... no edge.

Its just kind of part of a summer setup unless you can afford to step up to snowflex.
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Snowflex is very very very similar to astro turf. Differences include padding underneath, and a sprinkler system. Plus they don't sell it to individuals, so your gonna be out of luck.

You can edge on msnow.


someone embed i am on my phone right now.

I personally think msnow is the best, and most viable solution.

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13165782:speedin said:
Snowflex is very very very similar to astro turf. Differences include padding underneath, and a sprinkler system. Plus they don't sell it to individuals, so your gonna be out of luck.

You can edge on msnow.


someone embed i am on my phone right now.

I personally think msnow is the best, and most viable solution.

**This post was edited on Oct 9th 2014 at 12:30:35pm
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I do agree that msnow is the best solution, and you're right in that video you can tell he can get a bit of an edge. However I've been on that exact type of plastic before (its the same as the old school aerials 'meanies') and the edge isn't solid. Not compared to Snowflex. Turf is different too because it isn't as grabby... so you can slightly get an edge but nothing concrete.

Good point that snowflex isn't available - as its commercial stuff. There's some discussion about how to buy it here -http://www.snowboardclub.co.uk/PNphpBB2-viewtopic-t-9064.html - though it looks like its pretty randomly available. I'd imagine its damn expensive too.

I do very much agree with your conclusion that msnow is probably the best given a balance between price, availability and how much of an edge you can set.
 
use astro turf but create minimal friction by using planks spaced out maybe 8 inches apart and cover those in astro turf so it is like ladder going down this will be faster because there is less contact between the skis and the slope. hopefully that helps
 
Actually the best dryslope material for edge control is Dendex, it has much firmer bristles than snowflex that are set in a metalgrid. It's not a good material for landing on, but it's the best for edge control. It also requires a lot less moisture than Snowflex to run fast. The only problem is finding the stuff in the US. In the UK dryslopes can't get rid of the stuff fast enough and it's very easy to source. It's super heavy so forget shipping the stuff.
 
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