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PALLET MTB KICKER

How I did it!
These plans were created in conjunction with this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZD_2aLhYsY4
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Disclaimer
The information provided in this document is intended solely as a documentation of my personal experience in building a mountain bike kicker. This guide does
not constitute professional advice or recommended instructions for others to replicate. The construction and use of a mountain bike kicker involve inherent risks
and dangers that may result in injury or damage. By reviewing the content in this guide, you acknowledge and agree to the following:
1. Assumption of Risk: Building and using a mountain bike kicker can be hazardous. There is a risk of bodily harm, property damage, or even death associated
with the construction, use, or misuse of the kicker. You assume all risks and responsibilities for any consequences that may arise from your actions.
2. Personal Responsibility: It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the necessary skills, tools, and materials to safely build and use a mountain bike
kicker. If you are considering building your own kicker based on my experience, I recommend seeking guidance from a qualified professional to assess the
suitability of the materials and construction methods for your specific situation.
3. Public Use: The designs and materials I utilized in building my mountain bike kicker, including the use of pallet wood, are intended for private, personal use
only. Pallet wood is not suitable for public or heavy use. Any replication or adaptation of my design should be carefully considered in light of its intended use.
4. Structural Approval: If you decide to build a mountain bike kicker based on my experience, you should have the structural integrity of your construction
reviewed and approved by a qualified structural engineer or professional before use. This step can help ensure the kicker’s safety and stability.
5. Pallet Wood Suitability: Please note that not all pallet wood is suitable for reuse. It is crucial that you thoroughly evaluate the quality, condition, and
appropriateness of the pallet wood for your project. Unsuitable wood may compromise the safety of your kicker.
6. No Guarantees: The information provided in this guide is based on my personal knowledge and experience up to the date of publication. However,
circumstances may change, and techniques or safety considerations may evolve. There is no guarantee that the information provided will be error-free, complete,
or up to date.
7. Release of Liability: I shall not be held liable for any injuries, damages, losses, or claims arising from the use of the information provided herein. By choosing to
use this guide as a point of reference, you agree to release me from any and all liability.
8. Local Regulations: Building and using a mountain bike kicker may be subject to local laws, regulations, and ordinances. It is your responsibility to ensure
compliance with such regulations.
9. Modification and Adaptation: If you choose to replicate or adapt my designs and instructions, you do so at your own risk. I shall not be responsible for any
consequences that arise from such modifications.
By reviewing this guide, you acknowledge that it is intended to share my personal experience and insights into building a mountain bike kicker. If you do not
agree with these terms, you should refrain from using this guide as a basis for your own project.
Remember that safety is paramount, and it is recommended that you exercise caution, wear appropriate protective gear, and prioritize your well-being throughout
the construction and use of the mountain bike kicker.
Date: 01/09/2023
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Stringer Pallets x 2
This guide uses 2 stringer pallets
(global sizes may differ).
Pallet wood quality varies, try to find the
strongest pallets possible.
m 116
0m 0m
It’s important that your pallet has 3 stringers. 116 m

150mm

Top Deck Board

Stringers
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Break Down Pallets

Breaking down pallets can be annoying and frustrating.
I have never managed to break down an entire pallet
without breaking at least one board.
It’s ok to break a couple of top deck boards as the
design won’t use them all.
Try not to damage the stringers, because the design
uses all 6.

Free
The best way I have found to break down a pallet is by
following this YouTube guide.
10 x Top Deck Boards
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgXVDWlbqXM&t=76s

Quickest
2 x Wide Bottom Deck Boards
The quickest way I have found is with this tool from
amazon.
https://amzn.to/3YZShVQ

6 x Stringers
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Support Structure x 2
The 6 stringers will make up the supports of the jump.
The guide below shows the shapes that will need to be
cut from the stringers and how they will be positioned on
the right.

6 x Stringers 2 x Support Structures

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Marking & Cutting Stringers

This part is tricky and needs to be accurate.
Follow the measurements on the following page to mark your wood.
This is where you will make your cuts.
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Mark / Cut

Distance between marks

Using the measurements on the

right, mark your wood and make
your cuts.

Remember to make 2 of the

long purple bases.
2x
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Decking Boards
Cut all of the deck boards in half.
You will need a total of:
NOTE: Some pallets have wider decking boards on
- 17 decking boards
the bottom like in my video. If yours only has
- 3 wide decking boards. the regular width that is ok. Use the regular size
instead. You will need a total of 20

Top Deck Boards

Wide Bottom Deck Boards

Wide Bottom
Deck Board
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Screwing
Place your supports on flat even ground and screw
the pieces together as shown below.
To stop your wood splitting pre-drill holes.
60mm Screw
(Image 1)

60mm Screw x 20

100mm Screw x2

150mm Screw x2

(Image 2)

100mm
Screw 150mm
Screw

NOTE: D
 on’t make the same 1. 2.
mistake I did. Make sure
you screw the vertical
supports to the opposite
side when constructing
the second support.
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Attach The Wedge

To attach the wedge to the rest of the support you will need to
trim one of the thin top deck boards for each side.
The board will be placed across the join. You will notice that
one of the corners sticks up above the kicker and will need to
be trimmed.

Thin Deck Boards x 2

50mm Screw x8

Mark a line on the board where the Trim the corner of both deck boards. Using 4 screws for each board, screw
corner will be cut off. the decking board across the join.
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Cross Boards
To stop the structure from wobbling screw *2 wide bottom deck boards
to the front of the kicker.
*Use regular deck boards if your pallets didn’t come with wide bottom deck boards.

50mm Screw x8
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Decking
Screw the remaining decking boards evenly to the top of the kicker.

50mm Screw x 52

Each board should span approximately 40cm. Space the boards approximately 1.5cm apart.
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Entrance
The entrance of the kicker needs reinforcing.
The triangle wood supports gets thin at the ends so adding an extra board to screw into makes it stronger.

50mm Screw x 5

60mm Screw x 2

Trim one of the decking boards to fit Screw it in from the sides. Using 5 screws, screw the wider deck
inside the supports. board into the board added below.
If your pallet didn’t have wide deck
boards you can use a regular one.
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Weather Proofing
Pallet wood does not last long in the weather. Water seeps in and it can start to rot very quickly.
To make it last a bit longer it’s best to treat the pallet wood for outdoor use. To do this I used exterior paint.

Make sure you paint all the hard to reach places.

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Send It
Because pallet wood is low quality you should check over the kicker for broken pieces of wood before each
ride and pack it away under cover after each use.