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DIY Activity

by James, Blake and Oskar 7B

How to Build a Mountain Bike Jump!

Building a mountain bike jump is hard but if you follow these steps it will be a piece of cake.

 

Materials:

  • Dirt - prefereably wet dirt or sand
  • Water
  • Logs - small or big depends on the size of the lip

Tools:

  • Shovel
  • Axe - optional
  • Compacter

Steps:

  1. Gather the needed materials
  2. Get the dirt and build it up to a suitable height
  3. Compact the jump by hitting it with the back of the shovel
  4. Shape the jump to a 40 degree angle
  5. Now repeat the process on the landing
  6. After completing all the steps above water the jump and wait for 3-4 hours to set
  7. After a few hours of setting the jump should be set hard and ride-able