PVC RIALS DO THEY WORK?

[Stu_epps]

I build and maintain the park at my local hill. I was just wondering how well pvc rails hold together. I saw some this summer at camps in whistler but they looked gheto. What about them breaking when its cold as hell out. we get realy fucking cold here. What size and wall thickness should i look for. we already have 5 or so metal rails and im thinking because it would be cheeper to use pvc. i want more rails in my park. jusrt wondering what yall thaught?

 

[hartig]

they work, but they can be sketchy

i think

 

[ninjea]

no, no and no. they will be used by many people and will chip really quikly. in the long run i would be better to get a metal rail.

 

[dan.b]

pvc is good for backyard setup, not for mountain....

 

[Schoening]

im sorry but if i was in charge of the park at a local mountain and i used pvc for rails i would be embarassed. the summer camps in whistler have like a 20 foot pvc rail that just just stuck in the snow for kids learning. please do not use pvc

 

[ATLskier]

why the hell did you bring up this thread made in 2001 by the park manager at marquette mountain(correct?)

 

[Schoening]

holy shit hahahaha didn't even notice that

 

[SN0WBOARDER]

pvc is great but with people sliding it nonstop allday everyday it will wear down mad quick

 

[ski_cartel]

damit, why was a 5 year old thread brought back?

 

[wlm]

i woud gone for metal

 

[KeegLove]

we tried to make one once, it didnt work out to well, first hit it broke.

 

[phatbush]

they are ultra fast and brake if it is too cold! Actually they crack!

 

[hartig]

because no one noticed

 

[Armada+ar5]

yes