How do I build berms please help

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How do I build berms please help
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flag bikeperson4352
Posted: Feb 19, 2016 at 14:16 Quote
I'm looking into building a pump track and don't know how to build up a berm
flag justinhoelzl
Posted: Mar 1, 2016 at 10:03 Quote
use lots and lots of dirt and just keep shaping so it rides nice
flag cmc4130
Posted: Mar 16, 2016 at 15:00 Quote
Either measure to the top edge, or measure to the "riding line", but plan out the radius for the turn. I often use a rake held outstretched (or a tree branch if the rake isn't long enough) to get an idea of where the curve will be.

You just keep dumping dirt and raking it into shape and packing as you go. Dirt needs to be damp, but not muddy, in order to pack correctly.

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A lot of people use flat head shovels to pack, in addition to foot stomping, or even hitting with a 2X4.
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If you spend a lot of time dampening and wetting the flat head shovel, you can get ridiculously smooth shapes.
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