QLD
95 posts
hey me and a couple of mate are thinking about makeing a slider and are woundering if anyone has any tips on how to make them.
thanks
NSW
93 posts
kitescoop.com has your answer. Make sure you search the posts over there first though as its been covered a heap.
SA
2288 posts
IMO your best off designing it yourself to what you want.
Some tips:
-build it longer rather than taller
-don't build the up ramp much over 20 degrees, you really don't need the slider to boot you.
- IMO don't bother with a down section people mostly just fly off it- if you have one keep it 10 degrees or less.
-If it is you first slider don't go for anything too outrageish keep the angles mellow and the slider wide and you will have a lot more fun than something that's built at a 45 degree angle and really tall.
-Try and work out how long you want it to last and buy/borrow the materials accordingly, if you want something solid spend the extra time reinforcing it and buying the proper materials.
-If you see some albino euro on a ozone kite heading for the obstacle be prepared to kiss it goodbye
-Don't let skimboarder's hit it
WA
47 posts
no more than 15 degrees on the upramp.
NSW
1716 posts
I have one at home you can have, free. It was my son's year 12 school project. All it needs is a few pipes on top. The rest is galvanised framework, about 3 m long. Come and get. Sorry, too big to put in the post.
WA
2485 posts
yer definitely go mellower than you think you should.. steep up ramps are sheeit to hit
SA
112 posts
Grab a carton or two some steel tubing and some marine ply and get to work!!!!!
