So, you want North Shore inspiration? [Archive]

olly1oo6

16-05-2006, 10:43 PM

Images taken off NSMB.com, the fine gentlemen and ladies know how to build trails:

These photos are extracts taken from a thread called "Synchro's Log"

http://www3.telus.net/marks_stuff/log2.jpg

http://www3.telus.net/marks_stuff/logD

http://www3.telus.net/marks_stuff/logA

http://www3.telus.net/marks_stuff/logE

http://www3.telus.net/marks_stuff/pivot2.jpg

http://www3.telus.net/marks_stuff/zipper.jpg

http://www3.telus.net/marks_stuff/wall/split1.jpg

http://www3.telus.net/marks_stuff/ladder

http://www3.telus.net/marks_stuff/rungs.jpg

http://www3.telus.net/marks_stuff/wall_002.jpg

http://www3.telus.net/marks_stuff/wall/wall_002.JPG

http://www3.telus.net/marks_stuff/wall/wall_003.JPG

http://www3.telus.net/marks_stuff/zip2.JPG

http://www3.telus.net/marks_stuff/dropafter01.JPG

Original thread: http://bb.nsmb.com/showthread.php?t=46318

Hope all you boys and girls can find inspiration from that; I sure can.

hubbie

16-05-2006, 10:58 PM

olly, that is absolutely astonishing! the wood quality and building expertise and devotion is unbelievable!

Binaural

16-05-2006, 10:59 PM

Makes everything I've seen in Australia look pretty pathetic :( Some of those ramps look like furniture!

Mur

16-05-2006, 11:17 PM

thats good stuff.
have they just split that log with the axe and wedgers:eek:
They are serious perfectionists!

Martin.au

16-05-2006, 11:26 PM

I'm a nub that wouldn't ride North Shore if you paid me, but that stuff gives me a hard on. :D

Squidly Didly

16-05-2006, 11:42 PM

Makes everything I've seen in Australia look pretty pathetic
Lets not forget that we have about 100x more land issues to deal with, so if you want to build any of this, PLEASE make sure you do this on your own property (or at the very lease, get permission from the landowner of the area you wish to build in).

Otherwise that is some of the best built Nth Shore i've seen. Shame you can't put a nail into a tree here without it getting the track closed!

Oh and to those dumbarses who try to put nails into rocks, go smoke another joint.

dirt_hurts

17-05-2006, 11:43 PM

Shame you can't put a nail into a tree here without it getting the track closed!

And the amazing thing in those photo's is that not one thing has been nailed to a living tree... Just shows what we could do if we could be spent a bit of money... And didn't have every second 12 yearold "sacrificing" trees... :rolleyes:

No offence "beginner_giantDH" intended

Venciferus

18-05-2006, 11:46 AM

Makes my Northshore look like a matchstick, Yr5 project. I love how the slates are level with the off coming log.

nevot

18-05-2006, 01:37 PM

The thing that amazes me the most about this NS is that ALL (i think) of the rungs, planks bearers and the like have been hand tooled by him. Freaking awesome.

Techno Destructo

18-05-2006, 02:18 PM

I dunno, doesn't beat a good treated-wood palette if you ask me.:p

floody

18-05-2006, 05:14 PM

What exactly do Australians need North Shore inspiration for anyway? I live in an area where the bush is as wet and sloppy as it will ever be in Australia, and I'd consider Northshore here to be a load of total w4nk. IMO the sooner people stop building the stuff left right and centre, the better.

Nice workmanship though.

Atomikryder

18-05-2006, 06:45 PM

thats so very nice but i have to say that those guys have to much time on there hands:D

jab

18-05-2006, 07:14 PM

if they took that to the homeshow they could pass it off as designer furniture.....that kinda stuff takes serious commitment. its freakin awesome!

blake123

18-05-2006, 08:46 PM

holly shit on my nipple thats fantastic i shore wouldnt mind having that as my local trail:rolleyes:

chris_mtb

19-05-2006, 06:50 PM

now that is sweet how many man hours would it take to build something like that they look awesome and the builders should be acredited:) :) :)

Mr jesus

19-05-2006, 10:58 PM

holly shit on my nipple
if thats how you lke it...

Goocharlton

19-05-2006, 11:06 PM

That is amazing,
the detail they have taken to make it look like furniture.
Only if i could do that.......o well......

Hamer

21-05-2006, 09:30 PM

so whats the deal? are canadains able to just go out to the bush/woods(as they'd call it) and build without any issues with the authorities, or do they seek permission from people and so-forth?.....oh man i wanna move to canada it just seems so mellow...

Venciferus

21-05-2006, 09:51 PM

The sooner people stop building the stuff left right and centre, the better.

Northshore riding is a preference, just like riding DJ over DH, I agree that illegal stuff shits me to the core, but you can't knock on people building it legally for it is the type of riding they like to do.

Martin.au

21-05-2006, 11:53 PM

Wasn't north shore, ewok stuff originally used to make unrideable spots rideable. I thought it was supposed to be used to progress a trail through a section of roots, logs, etc until the trail could be formed again. I expect the stunts came later.

As a product of the environment I can't see NS stuff being required in most spots of Australia. However I don't have any issues with it being created if it's legal. If it's illegal then my advice is "Don't be farkin stupid" :D

Doggy

22-05-2006, 04:19 PM

:eek: thats some top work on that stuff.....it really does put most stuff over here to shame though doesnt it

@nDr3w

22-05-2006, 05:54 PM

the ewoks got out again!!!!
god damn it i thought they had put razor wire and electric fences round the little rascals

anywho that is A-grade stuff. i wonder if they are for hire...

Samy

22-05-2006, 05:58 PM

Truly amazing. Truly sensational. That is some prime wood and work there! They way on one of the first photos, the way the ladder section just melts into the log is unbelievable. Wish I had the time and patience to build things like that...

cuts and bones will heal

22-05-2006, 09:31 PM

Very, very sweet.... now I've got slobber all over the keyboard again, Stupid Canadians...

so whats the deal? are canadains able to just go out to the bush/woods(as they'd call it) and build without any issues with the authorities, or do they seek permission from people and so-forth?

Their Canadian, they don't get angry...

davo taft

02-06-2006, 05:58 PM

man thats siiiick!! top effort, keep it up and how do your ride that wooden birm it looks ......iffy like angle and stuff!

beginner_giantDH

03-06-2006, 05:27 PM

haha yeh not bad, wish i had some of that skill,

and now for some aussie north shore!!!!!

trav

03-06-2006, 08:01 PM

You must wiegh about 30 kilos with bike to ride that shit , that isnt going last mate looks a bit light for me.I would use heavier timber and i would'nt use pine either, make sure your ambulance cover is paid up also.

beginner_giantDH

03-06-2006, 08:35 PM

haha it'll be fine!!!

FR Drew

03-06-2006, 09:10 PM

So who's impressed if I told you that the main guy to do the work on Synchros Log was 13 years old?

I'm utterly gobsmacked. I mean, yeah, he's grown up in Vancouver on the Shore but he's still obviously been schooled by some bloody good builders over the years. Still can't believe it. Born in 1993. Read it and weep fellas.

N/S Prodigy!

juzzo

03-06-2006, 09:23 PM

So who's impressed if I told you that the main guy to do the work on Synchros Log was 13 years old?

well im certainly impressed, i wish i could build like that

holy shit thats quality construction 4 ya. thats more then enough inspiration for one day ;)

arpit

04-06-2006, 01:21 AM

So who's impressed if I told you that the main guy to do the work on Synchros Log was 13 years old?

I'm very impressed, but not amazed. I certainly can't imagine an adult putting that much time and effort into building something like that because

a. adults typically have jobs, and have to balance their time carefully
b.an adult would have used treated wood :p

FR Drew

04-06-2006, 07:53 AM

I guess I just compare it to the "I want something to ride this week in my school holidays." sort of construction where folks generally seem to grab any crappy timber and an old pallet that they can find and throw it together for as long as it takes for the rangers to find it and rip it down again. Aust N/S is usually so half arsed that it's no wonder it's banned everywhere.

If stuff were bult to this sort of standard in the first place instead of some of the rickety shite that gets thrown together I feel there'd be far more oppourtunities for N/S construction in Australia. Especially if people graded their tracks and incorporated fall zones such as in the IMBA guidelines.

Interestingly, because this guy has wedge split his staves instead of getting cut ones, the cells in the timber aren't torn open like they would be if it was sawn. (he's also used good quality hardwood) This means it'll probably last way longer than sawn treated timber from the lumber yard would.

alpinestar12

04-06-2006, 01:33 PM

yeah treated wood is not cool in the forest

custard

04-06-2006, 09:09 PM

i've said it before and i'll say it again, now i know what it means to have sticky keys..

my god that is some serious NS action

mitch_giantac

05-06-2006, 05:22 PM

that stuff is off the hook i wish i could be their right now to shred that stuff up. i dont know about the rset of you guys and girls but thats got me inspired.

*morison*

05-06-2006, 05:57 PM

i love everything, how neat everything is and also how neet the joins are, that guy really knows what he is doing.

farkus

05-06-2006, 09:08 PM

thats an art, that wood is exceptional, that tounge and grove joint into the wood is awsome.

guf

06-06-2006, 06:53 PM

that is heaps mad

trouble

06-06-2006, 08:38 PM

:) Looks bloody awesome, just wish we had some of the good stuff here in OZ!

Mattydv

06-06-2006, 08:40 PM

if only i could build NS that good... Great stuff :D does anyone know of a way to stop wood rotting in NS?

jonot

08-06-2006, 04:33 PM

That stuff is just plain nuts. :eek:

beginner_giantDH

08-06-2006, 10:57 PM

i think they just descussed how to stop wood rotting in NS, haha look back on the other page and you will see about treated pine!!!

FR Drew

09-06-2006, 08:09 AM

IMO pine is crap, unless you're talking thick (over 150mm) logs. It's too soft. Even treated stuff will get shredded by regular use.

Hardwood is a way better option.

Some anti rot suggestions are:

-Paint in- ground sections in engine oil (not terribly environmentally sound I gotta say)

-Have base of timbers resting on stone rather than on wood

-Use large but short sacrificial timber uprights as a base for your supports and bolt firmly to them. Once they rot, replace them. The rest of your structure should remain fine, you just change out the base pieces.

Patrick88

10-07-2006, 12:05 PM

holy crap thats awsome, makes mine seem like a piece of crap. the way the ns is level with the log.... awsome

::RideSiK::

10-07-2006, 08:31 PM

synchro

11-07-2006, 02:43 AM

FR Drew

11-07-2006, 09:20 AM

Hmm, it would appear that I've been "got good". I was, as I said, pretty gobsmacked that you'd be turning out stuff at this level when most folks seem to be nailing a fence pailing to a tree or resting a pallet on a log. And not even close to the first of April! Got a bridge you want me to buy? (Gee! and I never did hear back from those bankers in Nigeria...)

One of our trails guys was just over in Whistler at the confernce and was blown away by this particular trail. As I said when I got in touch with you a few months back, we can learn a lot from stuff like this.

smokingmouse

14-07-2006, 03:19 PM

Yeah, that is pretty amazing stuff. With such attention to detail, would you ever even get a chance to even get on your bike? Very very top werk. I love it all the same.

mtb_slipknot_fan

14-07-2006, 09:40 PM

:eek: all i can say iss "ah' im speechless purely amazing stuff there "mum can we goto canada" haha:p

Peelie

17-07-2006, 04:53 PM

that looks like very hard work to build but would be worth it in the end:D

Tobyjug

10-12-2006, 10:00 PM

I dunno, doesn't beat a good treated-wood palette if you ask me.:p

me and a mate are looking at building a pretty large north shore but there's a section that needs a berm, has anybody got any drawing's, specs or any idea's for making a nice smooth curved berm?

10-12-2006, 10:56 PM

me and a mate are looking at building a pretty large north shore but there's a section that needs a berm, has anybody got any drawing's, specs or any idea's for making a nice smooth curved berm?

here is a good example of an above ground berm, you can kind get the jist of the bracing underneath it from this angle.

http://ridemtbuller.com/gallery/pics/farkin_race/DSC00430.JPG

and here is an armoured corner which is essentially a below ground berm

http://ridemtbuller.com/gallery/pics/border/Buller020.jpg

Tobyjug

10-12-2006, 11:11 PM

thanks heaps mate yeah that helps we might end up just angling the track like that so you can put a bit of speed into it going down.

THE YETI

11-12-2006, 08:12 PM

Don't believe this so called 'Mr Jesus'~~666 posts~~ me thinks that theres a little too much satan in this preitcher. YAY, farkin's turned him.

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That northshore is rediculously awesome. I love it. But i think someone had a little too much time on there hands.

fatboyproductions

12-12-2006, 04:47 AM

thats some of the nicest ns ive seen. doesnt matter if its ns, xc or a dh trail you put your heart into it and anyone should be impressed

J-Dogg69

16-12-2006, 09:52 PM

wow that really is a wet dream and a half; do we like soo wanna go there or what!??! this is what Aus needs more of - just not on the illegal side!

BCrida

19-12-2006, 05:10 PM

it's not called north shore you guy lol. The north shore is another name for NORTH VANCOUVER. those are just some of the stunts, mainly on mt. fromme. and the builder of that trail is in his 20s i think... not 13 lol. the north shore mtns are on provincial land so I guess peopel get away with building what they want.

Oracle

19-12-2006, 05:48 PM

awesome pics, and trails... definitely love the synchro's log thread.

'Ross

26-12-2006, 03:27 PM

Are there any vids of this track around? Preferably helmet cam, Im just interested to see this whole track and how it flows. If not does anyone know the name of the track? I heard its called 'salvation' but I think Synchro has been involved in heaps of different tracks and I just want to know the name of this specific one.

troydv

27-12-2006, 06:54 PM

:) Thats pretty full on. not sure if i would go that far.... 10 points for effort thou

SLICK_ZERO

30-12-2006, 11:51 AM

awsome north shore guys some quality craftsmanship keep up the good work

jake the snake

15-03-2007, 08:57 PM

olly

that is sick

Vandy

15-03-2007, 10:16 PM

Its really quality stuff, for school sport we have some NS stuff and its reasonable, but doesn't compare to that. Probably because of the limited space, but still.

Stereochild

16-03-2007, 08:33 AM

I'm a lumberjack and i'm ok, i sleep all night and i work all day
I cut down trees, i ride my bike, and make northshore for tea.
etc

themunt

17-03-2007, 03:40 PM

Its probably a bit late but:

The materials they use are the Cypress Pine trees that are the apex species of the region. They are fallen over EVERYWHERE on the mountain slopes. So they can use an abundance of it without cutting living trees down. You just need to carry your tools into the forest to build. No materials cause its all there waiting for you. Cypress is also naturally resistant to wood rot. Needs to be because of the high levels of rain on the west coast. You can see big logs that have been cut down and ended up on the beaches around Vancouver still intact.
Due to the history of our continent we have ended up with relatively small, slow growing trees. We need to import decent timbers into an area if we want to make a trail NS styles...

BIG props to the S shaped see-saw!!

iliketoride

17-03-2007, 06:26 PM

Yeah thats true about the cypress. We also have lots in aus but mainly located away from the coast. Its great for building northshore in Australia because the termites hate the stuff and its also registered as a weed in most states. The only problem is the trees dont get as large as they do in other countries, but still its better than pine and hardwood because it doesn't get munched by the termites or weather.

just my 2 c

gleeso

18-03-2007, 03:57 PM

Gee there has been some time go into that. That is just pure quality.

molzy13

02-04-2007, 11:55 AM

thats sick as. love the wall ride!!:D

monkeyonabike

02-04-2007, 06:02 PM

thats some wicked north shore. it looks soooooooooo good.

kernsy

02-04-2007, 07:44 PM

that is so good, i swear that wood has been polished

rbudge

02-04-2007, 09:20 PM

that is some realy amazing stuff!
I want to build my own north shore now.
Can people post more photos for insiration?

bootey

14-05-2007, 09:30 PM

very impressive set up - is there anything like this located in Australia. Looks so cool ramps up in the trees and that berm/ wall is insane.

i suppose it is only limited by your imagination. I cant wait to try some NS - i believe there is some being built at the bike park in Glenorchy Tas? an anyone comment on that?

Stack Shack

14-05-2007, 09:44 PM

i cant wait to build some off my own. it proberly wont be as good as thiers but hey.. i learn over time.

Dirt king

15-05-2007, 06:36 PM

WOW! I wish those trail fairies would come to my house! Gee as it has been stated before, that North Shore really looks like furniture, and it is just a work of art! Everything about it is just amazingly built and crafted! We need some Canadian Trail Builders to Migrate to Australia!:p

Marco

22-05-2007, 07:43 PM

if only we all had that kind of money :p

Dirt king

22-05-2007, 08:54 PM

Heres some of my North Shore inspiration, although a lot of it has come from Roam/The Collective, NWD5,6 and 7, and also NSMB, great site!

http://forums.farkin.net/showthread.php?t=86996

bikekid127

31-05-2007, 09:21 PM

i wish i had enought time to build a track like that

NS_Suburban

01-06-2007, 04:41 PM

Only thing is over there in the forests it's all pines and conifers (softwoods n stuff) that grow tall n straight meaning it's easy for them to split it by hand like they do. here our hardwoods are well hard and rarely does the timber grow in a way that you can just split it. however, good pallets do just fine if you actually know how to build, providing the timber isn't old and buggered

bikekid127

01-06-2007, 07:32 PM

yer pallets are a great source of wood for north shore. At the moment I am working on building a collection of pallets

sim_doggy

01-06-2007, 08:17 PM

Thats dedication to the cause, looks like hes trimed up the edges. Spose if what your riding looks good all the more reason to ride it!

AK-bighit

01-06-2007, 10:11 PM

Makes everything I've seen in Australia look pretty pathetic :( Some of those ramps look like furniture!

SOO TRUE! it does make it look like furniture

Norcorider2

30-06-2007, 08:43 PM

wow that has inspired me , thanks

thompo

30-06-2007, 09:52 PM

another gravedig.......

Mattydv

30-06-2007, 11:51 PM

Just a little update from our friends overseas.

Lemontime

01-07-2007, 12:05 AM

I'm not sure what the conditions are but is it legal for them to be chopping down all those trees? Laws there might be different from here but it just seems kind of sus...?

scycer

01-07-2007, 12:37 PM

wow, alot of effort and time was put into those i can see, keep it up!

Mattydv

01-07-2007, 06:22 PM

I'm not sure what the conditions are but is it legal for them to be chopping down all those trees?
As far as I know (I could be wrong however) it is not illegal. The extent of the legality of the tree's they cut down (in regards to number, rarity etc.) however is another issue though.

fishie

08-10-2007, 04:33 PM

http://www.bikepark.co.nz/uploads/61479/images/53212/Ho_Chi_Mihn_Sequence.jpg
Ho Chi Min, Woodhill
(Bike Parks (http://www.bikepark.co.nz))

Heaps more in the gallery at their site.

Jack122

08-10-2007, 07:29 PM

hmmm, maybe i should take a leaf out there books, they have really put in the effort for some sweet looking ns... (drools);)

bondy86

08-10-2007, 08:25 PM

that is all amazing work.. and u have to give credit to people for doing so.. buuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuut in all honesty it is not that hard.. take the thread starter for instance.. beautiful quality work.. but look at the quality of timber he is using. the grain structure is so straight in those massive pieces of timber that working with them would be a dream.. and there was not even a sign of a knot.. in Aus one would pay so much for such a select grade of timber. also look at that second berm. whilst it is unreal also would not be so hard to make.. just a paslode and a chainy.. imagine trying to fire up a chainy in Aus.. you would get your ass kicked.

But none the less that is awesome stuff, and they are truly lucky to have such resources and their fingertips that cost absolutely nothing..

and in regards to N/S building in Aus, i have no problem with it being built legally or illegally, just with the idiots that decide to cut corners and create shonky, rickety ladders, platforms and anything else. take some pride in what you build.