Designing The Wooden MTB Jump
In this build, I extended my backyard mountain bike trail with a huge wooden MTB jump designed to launch over the hill into a fresh new section of trail. After a speed test confirmed the line would work, I marked out the build, shaped the landing, and started gathering timber from fallen trees on the property.
Save Money!
The idea was to save money by milling my own wood, but it quickly backfired when a hung-up log crushed my chainsaw and turned the project into an expensive mistake. While the saw was being repaired, I kept working on the landing, only for the mini excavator to start overheating as well. That meant hours of extra digging by hand before the feature was finally ready to ride.
Time To Test Ride The Backyard Mountain Bike Trail
By the end of the build, the chainsaw repair alone had cost $600, even though buying the decking timber would have only cost $300 in the first place. Not exactly the money-saving plan I had in mind. But once the jump was finished and rolling fast, it all felt worth it. The new section turned out smooth, fun, and a massive success.
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