tcosgrove92 Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Has anyone made any homemade obstacles? i am tired of riding the same old rocks and logs on my property, and would like something i could possibly move around the driveway to practice in the evenings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copemech Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Beer cans! Just tryto hop that Beta over a few (one) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcosgrove92 Posted February 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Ha ha, sounds like a plan! i can't believe i've never thought of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofasttim Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Young Ishy's got some top stuff in his yard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shedco Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Here you are for some great backyard sections http://www.trials.com.au/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=6012 Notice how he is doing it on an old twinshock !!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordi Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Notice how he is doing it on an old twinshock !!! And trainers!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Them guys are REALLY good on those twinshockers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qcowboy Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 I built a whole bunch of trials-type obstacles in my "backyard" last winter, including a complete indoor endurocross course, and then invited all my friends for a weekend riding it. Here's a link to pics and videos of some of the ensuing carnage. http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=542781 For those who want a sense for what we built, here's a diagram of the endorucross course as I imagined it before we started building: http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y93/waterlaw99/Enduro-cross.jpg Now I'm making plans for something similar, only outdoors, and permanent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pindie Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 Lorry tyre. Tractor rear tyre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beginner Posted March 10, 2012 Report Share Posted March 10, 2012 Here's a home made obstacle that might be useful for a beginner, (me). It's simple to build and teaches a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solvent3 Posted March 10, 2012 Report Share Posted March 10, 2012 Making use of my decking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docrogers Posted April 8, 2012 Report Share Posted April 8, 2012 I have logs of various sizes and a homemade teeter totter, which I like enough to design a bigger one. Also some nice stone steps and walls. The 2 X 4 thing looks like a good exercise. Try setting up a course with buckets or cones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gandalf Posted May 10, 2012 Report Share Posted May 10, 2012 (edited) Wire spools make a good, movable obstacle. They can usually be found for free- just cut them off center to miss all the steel. These are about 48" in diameter . You can see the long board to the left(above)- it is three 10' 2x6s with hinges so I can fold it up and move it. Great practice! \\ Edited May 10, 2012 by Gandalf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconic558 Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 OIL DRUMS: I'm going to do a similar excercise in my woods, so far I have sourced quite a few old lorry wheels with tyres so that's a start, also have the option of a few old 45 gallon oils drums (empty!)....I was wondering if I had to fill the drums with sand or something to stop them crushing or that simply having them sealed will suffice. Also need some loose rocks....they are my biggest issue, which surprised me as I'm OK on a enduro on loose stones etc doing Wales river crossings, Welsh long uphill loose boulder climbs...I can only put this down to the speed difference and is of paddling if it all goes pear shaped? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pindie Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 Dig holes and put the soil into the cut drum. Compact it in it and flip it over. Hey presto a dip before the obstacle! Be very slippy though. If you can ride the stones enduro stylee you'll get the hang of it trials stylee the more you get used to low speed. You still need momentum etc but better technique. If you then have a blast on enduro bikes again you will be a riding god after trials! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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