Jack Jumper thread

Any jack jumper enthusiasts here? I think I remember somebody mentioning the subject before. Anyway, I think I’m gonna have to try this out at some point

https://www.outsideonline.com/2159566/50-mph-seat-and-ski

A lousy pic, but I saw a Jack Jumper today in Tschiertschen, Switzerland. Never knew what those were called until you posted that link. Thanks!

That’s awesome. I think there was a mention of the Euro equivalent in the article

Jamesdeluxe wrote

Never knew what those were called until you posted that link.

I didn't know what they were called either, and I made one when I was about 15.....used my parents' Head 360 skis.

I’m definitely making a jack jumper and trying it out this year. Maybe not on a full sized ski resort but at least on a sledding hill or at Silvermine

So what do you guys think? A generous wrap of gorilla tape and I’m good to go right?

I think I would have made a boot blank with a stout piece of oak in the middle and bored a hole for the seat post.

Holy crap! Shovel rider with a suicide wish?

Silvermine for starters I think.  With helmet.

Bolton Valley allows them on the lift Harv. You don’t think I should just take it to the top and let it rip?

PeeTex wrote

I think I would have made a boot blank with a stout piece of oak in the middle and bored a hole for the seat post.

I thought about looking for a discarded mannequin foot but it seemed like a lot of work

Pursue your bliss my friend and don't listen to the haters!

And wear a helmet.  

Brownski wrote

PeeTex wrote

I think I would have made a boot blank with a stout piece of oak in the middle and bored a hole for the seat post.

I thought about looking for a discarded mannequin foot but it seemed like a lot of work

Well have fun with it. Years ago I saw people with ski bikes, that looked pretty crazy but they got around very well.

are you done having children?

gorgonzola wrote

are you done having children?

Yup.

Classic!