Adjustable MTB Drop Build and Ride! // From a Blue Feature to Black in No Time

[@Alex-mh6ue]

Please call it the “Crank Plank” because of the crank mechanism!!!

[@doolinmoranphotography4461]

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[@TheShredist]

...ol

[@PaulThePunter]

What an awesome video and project! Nice work dude.

[@TheShredist]

Thanks man! Big fan of your channel, thanks for watching!

[@renestve7017]

Just found out this channel, the quality, is so dope. If you keep grinding, soon you will blow up.

[@nicolorenz4464]

Same here, you were in my reccomendations and im actually shocked how you "only" have 11k subs when doing videos that are this entertaining and with such high quality. Good Luck for the Future :D

[@kamdenfunk5829]

Rems Nalivaiko sub to my channle

[@lukeguilmartin9888]

I totally agree. You should be stoked

[@huptydumty3671]

agreed

[@changitoman]

Such a cool idea. Crazy how many pieces need to be engineered when it’s just a “wooden ramp”! Awesome seeing the solutions you found and it coming to fruition.

[@TheShredist]

I probably accumulated 2 days time just staring at the thing trying to make it work haha

[@changitoman]

The Shredist looks like it paid off!

[@chrislukes9037]

Yeah, at first I was having trouble seeing where he was going with some of the design, wondering if it could be done more simply (and indeed it could), but it's really awesome how the load-bearing bar automatically latches and releases as you crank the winch (obviously with the appropriate backing-off of the winch tension). Awesome job! Just subscribed.

[@joelratcliff933]

9:52 holy that was sooooo satisfying

[@TheShredist]

Haha I busted up laughing when I saw that while editing

[@ezrastevenson5417]

Joel Ratcliff it’s so satisfy

[@dumbkidwhoknowstomuch8233]

It so smooth that it looks fake

[@nicswensgard]

You may want to dig in the landing so its a softer landing on level 3, The landing seems a bit flat for that big of a drop. Awesome video!

[@alejandrobungard422]

The landing is too cloase, grate idea and proyect but he ruined it

[@shelbertoswaggapants873]

@@alejandrobungard422 ruined like your grammar?

[@alejandrobungard422]

@@shelbertoswaggapants873 bro im spanish😂

[@shelbertoswaggapants873]

@@alejandrobungard422 And typing in English... Horribly I might add.

[@shelbertoswaggapants873]

@@alejandrobungard422 the real thing to "😂" about, is the irony that you can't type a sentence, yet here you are complaining that "he ruined it" that's the comedy I find in the situation... Sorry I didn't assume your incapable of completing a sentence just because your KZbin name is Alejandro...

[@bkxc]

Super solid!!

[@TheShredist]

Thanks! Took quite a while to build, but it turned out awesome!

[@socalmtb3975]

Call it the “crank plank”

[@georgehliston]

That was pretty scary with your partner and the spinning death handle 😶

[@TheShredist]

Yeah, it was super scary, she's all good now though, still a few weeks until she can ride again though.

[@georgehliston]

@@TheShredist better than a few months, looking forward to the trail progression!

[@chrislukes9037]

Should have been a sign to switch the approach when it became that hard to crank - some simple pulleys between the winch and the load would have required more rotations, but kept the cranking easier. Not sure if the winch might have still failed eventually, but at least it would have had less force on the handle when it gave out.

[@TheShredist]

@@chrislukes9037 ya she realizes she had too much tension on it, lesson learned the hard way.

[@chrislukes9037]

@@TheShredist I meant that more as a suggestion (get some "snatch block" pulleys) than a scolding :) Hope she heals up alright!

[@jamesmartin1229]

The “Cranken”

[@Nellosphere]

Release the Cranken!

[@benjaminames5778]

Really like this one!

[@arromine6091]

@@Nellosphere perfect 🏒🏒

[@NickyNicest]

“Come on now make it bigger. I think you just like cranking the thing.” Nice.

[@dennisrod5808]

The “Morph” Drop. Being an engineer myself I can only admire and enjoy this amazing build. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@cristianfmendez]

Lol. The “my good hand” at the end was my favorite part 😂

[@TheShredist]

😂

[@Don-Michael]

That is amazing bro. Seth's Bike Hacks might have to call you out for a build!

[@alexanderalgora6958]

The gravel for the post is super smart! That’s how hydro poles are put in, 5-10ft deep and heavy compacting every foot of 0-3/4” gravel with a membrane if the ground is uneasy!

[@myleslaurin3051]

“The Gnar Bar” cause you’re always raising the bar 🤘🏼💪🏼

[@carsonzaremski]

“Come on now make it bigger”. Now that is certainly what she said

[@cgb100384]

Yes, it got a 😏 from me too...

[@pinoylowbudgetproductions7290]

"Slap it. Slap the top of it. Slap it"😂

[@coronasean88]

Love it - very creative! Call it the 'Crank Plank!' keep with the theme and reference the jacking mechanism 🤙

[@elliotb4271]

When you use a pulley like that and putting a lot of tension on it, put something over the cable/strap like a chain or a blanket. If it fails it won't come back at you full force. Learned that one the hard way

[@goblineater34]

You could call it "Jack of all Trades" hence how it accommodates all level if riders. I loved the locking mechanism! So simple and so so smart! Loved the video completely! Good to hear your wife is ok too!

[@SuperKeenan95]

Love your videos! Wishing I had the space to make trails right now. The drop should be called "The Dropper Post"!

[@seb5995]

You are going to get big my friend, this is a great series and keep the momentum going! I think I was here in your 2nd or 3rd video and I'm super happy to see u growing! Keep it up dude 👍

[@nosreuter]

"The Jaw Drop" is my suggestion, cause I literally dopped my jaw when I saw this awesome and scary thing!

[@sosoblaq]

Nice vid I think Mr Seth got himself some competition (am I wrong for liking the way your misses says slap it 😏) hope she gets well soon

[@CelloSeanMuller]

Great build! Just found your channel today and am loving the content

[@mattiasleslie1515]

Are we just ignoring how cute his dog is

[@robinadengard8383]

i dont understand why you dont have more subscribers THIS IS QUALITY CONTENT!

[@The.Southern.Outdoorsman]

As someone that works in the engineering/production business and loves to shred on my mountain bike I have mad respect for this build! You sir are a genius and y’all are doing great things with this channel! SEND IT!

[@TheShredist]

Thanks man! I've always had a passion for mechanics, fun to bring a little bit of that into building features.

[@The.Southern.Outdoorsman]

The Shredist my family and I are looking to start a biking channel for families. What was the hardest part to get your Channel going? Camera gear? Time for content making?

[@ChronicBronchitis-mz2vn]

Fill a 5 gallon bucket halfway with your sealant and just dip the post and allow it to drip off. This is the easiest I've found for that stuff. You can also find a thinner style that works well.

[@bryanburnside9783]

Hey Back in the day I built an adjustable jump at my Mt Bike Park in North Carolina. The Tar River Trails (not the ones in Rocky Mount NC) were in Granville County. It began as a simple triangular portable wooden kicker built by a friend. It was not a practical thing as it was heavy, too short and needed extra support. So he threw it out of his truck at my trail head. I was sitting on the porch of the club house looking at it, thinking what the hell am I going to do with it. And developed a plan. it was decked on the hypotenuse of a right triangle about 4 feet long and 2 feet high. In my head, I rolled it over and thought about a pivot at the long point. The next day I cleared a line on the side of a slope. Laid in a curved cedar ladder bridge from ground level to a beam 2' high where I bolted the pivot. Set 2 posts in the ground at the other end and drilled a series of holes 2" apart. The Kicker could rotate between the posts and was supported by a steel rod in the holes. With the hypotenuse on the bottom, as it arced it stayed on the rod. I then supported the posts by triangulating with a cheater ramp. The surface went from flat to raised 2'. The transition at the pivot got rough as the kicker was raised above about 6-8". So I made a plywood insert over the pivot that curved with the unit as it was raised and was simply slid in and locked when the angle got difficult. It turned out to be amazing. For a decade many of the Raleigh area riders developed their skills on the Monster Jump. A good session would start with it flat and gradually be raised till complete pucker set in. Maybe a dozen riders ever hit it at full Monster. Which could launch a rider to heights of 8-10' above the ground and send them 30-40' down the slope for a drop of maybe 15' below the ramp. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r16TkmugZqp3j5I gallery.mtbr.com/showphoto.php/photo/25900/title/alex-ajustable-jump/cat/514 gallery.mtbr.com/showphoto.php/photo/20504/title/adjustable-jump/cat/500 kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5_Io52HaLCWjLs kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5qohKGshNNmb7s

[@ridewitharun7879]

this is the most smartest trail building i ever i saw in youtube. keep doing this amazing things up ..

[@thomaswhudson]

Just found this but i think i love you guys.. keep up the content and i am glad your wife is ok.

[@Mebeknob]

Love this! Just remember that all of the load is being applied to the three screws on each of the stopping points. My guess is that you’re fine. But I’d personally pull each of those off and slap on some outdoor wood glue then reattach! Awesome build

[@el_micha]

Yes indeed. The wood might split in two pieces on the line of the screws. Also a metal in wood-connection will wiggle itself loose with time under the load. Fine for quite a while tho anyway! In future maybe D3/D4 wood glue and proper clamping or wooden dowels (think 20mm round peg or sth) would make a stronger connection.

[@tndh01]

My wife suggests the name “Terrifying!” 😆. Great stuff. Love it.

[@Kritzo78]

My father always used raw tar for tree posts when example building a bridge with direct connection to the ground. Saves the wood for years on. Great video dude!

[@bjorne46]

Sara's a real trooper, get well soon! As for a name suggestion; Drop-O-Matic

[@xerb11]

I wanna see this get more popular so more ppl build something like that, this is a great idea

[@jcsrst]

Your dog has a great life! Loved the project! Very nice work.

[@EvidenceofaFabulousLife]

Just a quick word of advice (not that you need it), if you buy a ripping chain for your chain saw you will achieve a much better final finish on the posts/ boards that you cut with it. Ripping chains are normally skip (50% less teeth), so not only is the chain designed to cut with the grain, it also allows the speed of the saw to be maintained and prevents "bogging" of the motor, all of which contribute to the final finish on the timber. Saves a lot of work! Nice project!

[@TheShredist]

I have a skip tooth chain on there I bought to help, is there a different style of chain specifically made to rip? I would definitely like for the cuts to be quicker...

[@EvidenceofaFabulousLife]

@@TheShredist. 1st of all I wasn't criticising at all, just saw you having to work hard to plane up the upright post. Normal (cross cut) chain, full house or skip is ground at 25º. Ripping chain is normally 30º or more, so less chop and more slice. You could create a ripping chain yourself by re-grinding a 25º skip chain to 30+º to create a ripping chain (or you could buy one 😉). I have a LogoSol (Swedish) mill and the difference between ripping and cross cut chain is dramatic in terms of finish on the timber and strain on the saw. Size of saw (HP) is also a factor when milling. A well-sharpened ripping chain should leave an almost planed cut, as opposed to the ribbed cut you have, the difference between chop and slice. Glad your Wife came out relatively unscathed, that could have been a lot worse if her face had got involved! All the best, Tim

[@TheShredist]

I didn't take it as criticism at all! I legit appreciate the input, I'm definitely going to look into getting a ripping chain, might make ripping planks as a source of building materials more realistic!

[@connerbrown9972]

The Crank Plank is an awesome name for it

[@itskarlbrah]

Other people have already said it, but "Crank Plank" is where its at. Keep up the great content!

[@Jake-im2lv]

When I first saw that hand crank winch I was thinking it could end bad if it snapped or suddenly let go. Glad she's ok

[@mkl92422]

"Ratchet & Crank" or "Ratchet & Jank"

[@acarrell]

Or..... Ratchet & Plank!

[@adamarmstrong200]

Loved those games when I was a kid

[@andrewmiller8605]

11:40 that’s what she said 😂😂😂😂 I felt like it needed to be said😂😂

[@michaelgibson5638]

a tip for treating fence post where it gets burried: burn it! enough to char the surface. to treat the exposed, burn it, and then wire brush it! you will like the results!

[@wwgbert]

Great vid and amazing wife as well, helping you out and being a good sport about things not being 100%. Very cool to see how well ya'll get along. Mt suggestion for the post is to burn the bottoms, it is what they do so log cabins last longer, easy to search it on here for how to vids. You got a new sub here!

[@sickedits824]

Sick idea dude, The landing needs digging out so its no so harsh on the old legs.

[@kingstonhirsch7249]

Rude

[@sickedits824]

Why is that rude? lol

[@BarnacleBi11]

The Crank Plank gets my vote. I think you need a steeper landing, nice job.

[@jonathanstigwood4691]

Gool build idea really like the Crank Plank. Great craftsmanship too 👍

[@michaelwestenskow7916]

Man that's awesome! If you're ever out in Elk Wa swing on by maybe you could help me find future trail builds.

[@David-Matthew]

this is really cool. you should add a longer gradient ramp for a smoother landing.

[@kirkjohnson1551]

Glad your lady is OK. She's a trooper. The box looks like a giant whistle. The salmon ladder drop. It goes to 11.

[@TheShredist]

Haha it totally does look like a whistle

[@tocana6775]

This feature has been build with 200 IQ, to be honest! Really nice build! I wanna be able to make something like a trail in my backyard myself in the future, would be a dream come true lol. Keep up the work man!

[@LOVEisTHEultimateLAW]

new sub here, love the concept, the wife and the DOG !

[@alexvanalstyne1822]

Hey man I found your channel yesterday, and I’m honestly amazed that you only have 22k subscribers, your video quality, cinematography and narration are all excellent! Keep making these amazing videos, please! Not to mention you’re really good at building and watching you work is tons of fun! Not to mention you’re really funny! Sorry if I droned on but there’s just so much about these videos I love!

[@TheShredist]

Glad you like them!

[@rollingballdave]

Great channel! Just stumbled across it. If it hasn't already been suggested - Call it the "Broccoli Drop" Also, add a gauge on the side, so that at a glance as you approach the drop you can see the height that the drop is set to. 👍👍

[@mikemarchetta3145]

So I had the video on .25 speed to watch your air off the drops then got to hear the post jump remarks at that speed and it had me laughing so hard. Give it a try for a laugh. Great video, awesome build man!

[@RobbisTV]

Damn I’m glad she’s good! My dads buddy was working on his sled (snowmobile) in probably 2003 or so, and the same kind of thing happened with the jack, the lock broke or gave out and the handle spun, then crushed/cut off half of his finger. Not trying to make anyone squirm, it’s just those handles get rowdy! Lol, awesome video and awesome build man! That’s a cool design on the drop too! YEEWWW!!!! \m/

[@Manwichman]

Wow man, super glad she's alright. That absolutely could have done severe damage! 🥺 Sweet drop build bud, stay safe! 👍😎

[@zenmoto369]

For sealing wood I use old motor oil mixed with some diesel, not the most eco friendly thing, but if done correctly the trees might outlive you.

[@alecsithong]

Very creative and great attention to detail! Looked like a lot of fun building it! Crankola!

[@chaseadventure]

Dude this is killing me... I got 2:19 into this video and I see how much work you put into these videos, AND WHY THE FORK ARE YOU NOT CRUSHING IT ON SUBSCRIBERS!!!????? Sorry I'll get back to watching the rest of the video... BUT For real PEOPLE Watch this guys channel he crushes it!!!

[@NorCalRide]

This video just put you in the upper ranks of mtb youtubers. Damn, so good.

[@bigdaddy793-1]

Call it the “Broccoli Bruiser” because... you know.

[@Koentz]

That’s some mad trail engineering! All seems so well thought out and completed with real craftsmanship. Way to go man! I vote for Crank Plank.

[@nosreuter]

Was so taken by that scary and awesome contraption that I forgot to mention what a sweet vibe this video has 🤙

[@lornegraham5098]

thats an amazing idea. i suggest you put a roller on the bottom side of the crank strap so that it doesnt wear out over time on the wood.

[@TheShredist]

That's one improvement I'd like to make, just trying to figure out what exactly I should use there as a roller...🤔

[@Gruvmpy]

When I first saw the crank being used, I immediately worried something would break and whip, my main expectation was the bush breaking and the strap whipping back. Good to see it was only a bruise though

[@sawyermitchell6506]

The “Hell Raiser”

[@chaseadventure]

I think this deserves the name of the cranky plank... Also sorry for so many comments, I watched this in stages... As always great work keep it up!!

[@natefortin1920]

this is the COOLEST project. such a cool concept for a feature!

[@TD3G]

Watched a video but forgot to subscribe, I was searching everything haha. Glad I found it again🤙

[@etienneletarte7685]

Wow!!!! One of the most craziest thing that i've ever seen! Very nice job!!

[@rob92026]

I’d call it the “broccoli” or “wrist buster” :-)

[@luckywilf9204]

Crazy what amount of time and effort you put into building this feature. Advice for the next wooden feature: Do NOT put the wood directly into the ground. Although you have some black paint on it. Constructive wood porection is the best way to keep your wooden construction healthy ;)

[@primozsmigovc1935]

Dude you literally became my favourite youtuber 3 minutes into the video. Looking forward to more awesome builds.

[@TheShredist]

Working on some features this weekend! 🤘

[@craigmaddison8254]

Pretty sweet man, you've got some skills. Watched loads of ramp build vid's but never seen one like this.

[@LittleFarmBigCameras]

You deserve 1 million subs great video!

[@TheShredist]

Thanks! That might take a while though haha.

[@davidhamm6138]

For the posts pull them out and char the wood the charred wood will prevent rot much longer then any products you can buy. I’ve found a tiger torch works best. Cheers keep the content coming.

[@kentuckykyle4223]

I love the safety excerpt. I just accidentally cut my entire index finger off and half my thumb. 2 weeks ago using a saw. Like gone forever. Please be safe folks!

[@TheShredist]

Dang man, that's horrible! That can happen so fast too, super sorry man.

[@kentuckykyle4223]

@@TheShredist no worries brother, there's a lot of people battling worse! I'll be riding soon enough. Love the videos BTW.

[@Auggie05Corona]

That’s so dope !! The landing . If u dig out the landing towards the bottom of like two ft deep . So it has more of pop when u come outta of it ! Well just an idea . Keep up the sick vids!

[@jeremy6529]

This is brilliant, I think we are going to see a lot more of these pop up on amateur builds, it's a fantastic way to scale up, or change things for riders of differing skill level. Thank you for this

[@laurynasjagelo5075]

to seal the posts, you have to burn (char) around the inserted area. Works wonders and is an easy job with some beer.

[@TheShredist]

Wait, the beer will char the wood? 🤣 Just joking, I'm definitely going to try the charring technique soon though! Thanks!

[@carlbernsen1290]

There’s a tar coated plastic post wrap that you staple on and heat shrink with a blow torch. You only wrap the part just above ground and down about 8 inches as that’s where the bacteria live that rot the wood. With posts of ash and chestnut you can just lightly blacken the outside with a blow torch, the charred surface resists the bacteria, not sure about pine.

[@loamranger3064]

Awesome build from such a simple concept. Makes my newly built pallet wood drop seem positively Stone Age but you’ve inspired me to build more. Keep up the good work.

[@Matzkovina]

Duuude are u kidding! That's a revolution 😂 just thinking further. Bike parks could adjust the height to the weather conditions and this would maybe lead to less trail blocks and longer seasons. Just dreaming but damn good work and especially fantastic ideas!!! Will follow u from now on! Nice weekend 😉

[@TheShredist]

That's a good point about the bike park! Could definitely be useful as the season and conditions progress throughout the year.

[@bigjohn7119]

Great video I think the whiplash would be a good name judging by the slow motion. Playing mettalica everytime you drop would be cool.

[@TheShredist]

😂

[@tnationmusic9197]

Hey this is cool, would love to see more trail videos, and keep riding

[@michaelinglis8516]

Fun/interesting idea and you executed it really well with the tools/materials you had on hand. Great job!

[@eddiesmedley4785]

For the preservation of the wood underground look up Shou Sugi Ban, it is a Japanese art form for preserving Wood and it works really well

[@arctr00perecho]

I kind of saw something coming with the ratcheting winch. You have so much tension on the device that either if it fails or breaks off it could hit you. Glad Sarah is ok. Best part is to always get back up.

[@dubbymarshall6918]

So this is great I love it!.. but the lander seems a little tucked away maybe just add a foot ontop to make a sort of gap but at the same time landing smoother!...

[@jurockclimb]

really cool concept. Could see this being very useful in a private spot where space is limited. 3:45 it would be better to use nails to secure these “teeth” as they have a lot higher sheer strength compared to screws.

[@eugene4294]

This is sick! I can see this at the park now with a sign leading up that would let you know height placement for that day. Solid carpentry skills as well!

[@Ad-eo6jf]

You can burn the bottom part of the post for extra protection from the nature. Example make a campfire and put the post in there for few minutes.

[@StephenShreds]

Char the end of the lumber. Natural sealant.

[@masongarber3]

You should call this the crankworks drop

[@TheShredist]

Double entendre, I dig it

[@tonyjofenig6833]

This. I was going to say mechano drop, but I think MTB rider has the best name.

[@LooseWheelFilms]

best one by far

[@masongarber3]

Thank you all for thinking my name is good

[@judsmtb2484]

Every skills park needs something like this. Sick build! 🔥

[@bigshan5806]

Great build and vid, if your wanting to paint out the post bottoms try a paint roller you can get small ones that are pretty good or if your lazy use a drum and dump the end of post into the drum and leave it over night it will absorb into the wood. Using come alongs is always dangerous as they can break at the wrong time it’s called snap back. Plenty of ways to fix it google it or KZbin. Keep up the work I’m now hitting the subscribe button and the bell. Ps you can add concrete toy your post holes it’s called a dry mix and will draw in moisture from the surrounding and go of over time.

[@trailreviewcrew6116]

for the wood treatment...you can use old pil from a diesel truck