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Knowing how to build good dirt jumps easily and safely for BMX or mountain bikes makes jumping more fun, and will save you money since you won't have to buy a ramp. You can do major tricks on these ramps, that's the whole point of building them! | Knowing how to build good dirt jumps easily and safely for BMX or mountain bikes makes jumping more fun, and will save you money since you won't have to buy a ramp. You can do major tricks on these ramps, that's the whole point of building them! | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
#Mound rocks and logs in two piles and add dirt on top of it about as high as your skill level (2-3 feet for beginners and 5-9 feet for experts, the gap (if you feel like you are certain to crash, do a jump instead) needs to be {{convert|2|-|5|ft|m|1}} for beginners and {{convert|8|-|15|ft|m|1}} for experts). The takeoff ramp needs to be curved up to a steep lip about 45-75 degrees at the top, or else you overshoot and crash. | #Mound rocks and logs in two piles and add dirt on top of it about as high as your skill level (2-3 feet for beginners and 5-9 feet for experts, the gap (if you feel like you are certain to crash, do a jump instead) needs to be {{convert|2|-|5|ft|m|1}} for beginners and {{convert|8|-|15|ft|m|1}} for experts). The takeoff ramp needs to be curved up to a steep lip about 45-75 degrees at the top, or else you overshoot and crash. | ||
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# Focus on a set up that flows. If in a tight area, just land & slow down, turn around, and do it again. | # Focus on a set up that flows. If in a tight area, just land & slow down, turn around, and do it again. | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
