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hello, ill be going to the perrine (sp?) bridge this weekend for my first time. im thinking about making a platform to launch from. does anyone have any ideas, dimensions or pics of one. any thoughts or feedback would be appreciated.
thanks
j

cheap way we did it-

buy two 2x10x 10' planks from the lumber yard there, and nail or screw them together very well. then slide the inside part under the concrete guardrail, maybe bring some small wedges to lock it in.

dont bounce to hard though.

thats sounds pretty easy. you dont think i should anchor the plank to the railings with adjustable tie downs or straps? im picturing a draw bridge type of platform, with straps fastened from the middle/front of the planks to the railing. i hope that makes sense.

thanks for the help good sir.
peace

The easiest thing to do would be just to use the platform that's floating around town.

why not just use the one that's already there?


(damn tom, way to post the same thing at the same time)

that would be great, i didnt know there was one. thanks now i can spend my money on better thnigs. this will be my first jump so i thought a platform would make for better footing.
thanks all i cant wait till sat!!!

My vote is to learn how to jump the object as is before adding a platform.

You can't/shouldn't modify every object out there so learn that way first.

thats a good point. i guess i was in the mindset of wanting to be as stable as possible for my first jump. i feel like im going to have alot going on in my head at that moment. do you think that im over thinking it?

Most of the students I've seen with the option are actually more stable with the regular exit than a platform, because it gives them something to hold onto with their hands.

If you're worried about your exit stability, I'd recommend practicing the exit from a pendulator, into a pool, or in some other way. In fact, I'm going to have my pendulator set up for a First Jump Course on Saturday, if you want do some practice before you jump.

that would be great. thanks tom.
p.s
your packing video was a huge help for me while i was learining.
thank you
j

Just go "Fetal".

IMDO, Platforms are for pussies.

A Fetal exit can quickly turn into a Fecal exit.

sweet! does that work? ill let you know how it goes.

Actually I meant that in terms of stability, not exit technique.

That's a nugget...