Carpet boarding setup - Snowboarding Forum

02-18-2008, 08:03 PM

Hey, Here in ny the snow is starting to melt. ive been thinking about carpet boarding. But im not sure what type of carpet to use, can anyone give me any suggestions? I know it should be outdoor carpet but ive seen some capeting used the doesnt really look like capet. Like in this video. But they have a real slope, i just have a starting ramp i made of wood so im not sure if this type of carpet would work. Also i found this stuff called snowgel. The same company also sells a kit with a carpet and tarp but i figure i can buy the stuff myself cheaper. But im still not sure what carpet to use.

Mr. Right · 02-18-2008, 08:10 PM

Sweet I'm building one this summer. You know what would probably work great would be that green shit they use for putt putt golf courses. Another good thing to check into would be that thin commercial carpet they use in schools etc. that is designed for high traffic and will be durable and not too long like shag carpet.

02-18-2008, 08:29 PM

they sell outdoor carpet at homedepot and thats where i plan on getting it i think. just not sure if any of the 10 types of carpet would work better than any of the others.

Mr. Right · 02-18-2008, 08:48 PM

hmm, I would think the lowest profile (shortest) carpet would be your best bet for less resistance/friction. I'm stoked because I could weld up any handrail needed for the project. I already planned on making a small rail for St. Mary's glacier this summer.

02-21-2008, 03:01 PM

let us know what carpet you get and the cost, i'm thinking about doing this. do you have to use snogel or can you just wet the carpet?

02-21-2008, 07:45 PM

sure ill post all the info when i do it. Ive read in places that you dont really need the snowgel you can use water and detergent or other soap.

02-21-2008, 08:42 PM

Any thoughts/ideas on how carpet/grass/tarp/etc. would affect the board, since its not a bed of nails, and it is pretty soft, im assuming it would be pretty forgiving.

02-21-2008, 10:47 PM

I'm very interested in this and despite some minor research I am still confused. You put down carpet and then wet it/soap it up? or do you just leave it dry and use a very low profile carpet? How does wax factor into the equation?
The only setups I've seen are tarps with water/detergent combination.

02-22-2008, 05:57 AM

Hi,
Ill try to make this as clear as i can becuase im not to sure my self. But what i think happens is you first put a tarp on the ground so if you get off the carpet you wont wreck the board. Then you put outdoor carpeting on the ground starting on a starting ramp and run it all the way down to the box or rail. Then you either put snowgel or just wet the carpet with detergent and water. Once its wet and slippery you start riding down it.

Mr. Right · 02-22-2008, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Petersnoboard93

Hi,
Ill try to make this as clear as i can becuase im not to sure my self. But what i think happens is you first put a tarp on the ground so if you get off the carpet you wont wreck the board. Then you put outdoor carpeting on the ground starting on a starting ramp and run it all the way down to the box or rail. Then you either put snowgel or just wet the carpet with detergent and water. Once its wet and slippery you start riding down it.

Yeah I think that is exactly how they do it. I don't think water alone would work but I bet some good dish soap or even laundry detergent would work well.

02-18-2008, 08:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
Petersnoboard93 Guest Posts: n/a	Carpet boarding setup Hey, Here in ny the snow is starting to melt. ive been thinking about carpet boarding. But im not sure what type of carpet to use, can anyone give me any suggestions? I know it should be outdoor carpet but ive seen some capeting used the doesnt really look like capet. Like in this video. But they have a real slope, i just have a starting ramp i made of wood so im not sure if this type of carpet would work. Also i found this stuff called snowgel. The same company also sells a kit with a carpet and tarp but i figure i can buy the stuff myself cheaper. But im still not sure what carpet to use.

02-18-2008, 08:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mr. Right BoardTard Xtrordinair Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,476	Sweet I'm building one this summer. You know what would probably work great would be that green shit they use for putt putt golf courses. Another good thing to check into would be that thin commercial carpet they use in schools etc. that is designed for high traffic and will be durable and not too long like shag carpet. __________________ When the fuck did we get ice cream?

02-18-2008, 08:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mr. Right BoardTard Xtrordinair Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,476	hmm, I would think the lowest profile (shortest) carpet would be your best bet for less resistance/friction. I'm stoked because I could weld up any handrail needed for the project. I already planned on making a small rail for St. Mary's glacier this summer. __________________ When the fuck did we get ice cream?

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02-18-2008, 08:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
Petersnoboard93 Guest Posts: n/a	they sell outdoor carpet at homedepot and thats where i plan on getting it i think. just not sure if any of the 10 types of carpet would work better than any of the others.

02-21-2008, 03:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mason Guest Posts: n/a	let us know what carpet you get and the cost, i'm thinking about doing this. do you have to use snogel or can you just wet the carpet?

02-21-2008, 07:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
Petersnoboard93 Guest Posts: n/a	sure ill post all the info when i do it. Ive read in places that you dont really need the snowgel you can use water and detergent or other soap.

02-21-2008, 08:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mendel Guest Posts: n/a	Any thoughts/ideas on how carpet/grass/tarp/etc. would affect the board, since its not a bed of nails, and it is pretty soft, im assuming it would be pretty forgiving.

02-21-2008, 10:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
TNT Guest Posts: n/a	I'm very interested in this and despite some minor research I am still confused. You put down carpet and then wet it/soap it up? or do you just leave it dry and use a very low profile carpet? How does wax factor into the equation? The only setups I've seen are tarps with water/detergent combination.

02-22-2008, 05:57 AM	#9 (permalink)
Petersnoboard93 Guest Posts: n/a	Hi, Ill try to make this as clear as i can becuase im not to sure my self. But what i think happens is you first put a tarp on the ground so if you get off the carpet you wont wreck the board. Then you put outdoor carpeting on the ground starting on a starting ramp and run it all the way down to the box or rail. Then you either put snowgel or just wet the carpet with detergent and water. Once its wet and slippery you start riding down it.