You don’t have to be an expert to build dirt jumps. However, some planning is required on your part to make a challenging jump.
Required Tools and Materials
Water
Bucket or wheelbarrow
Shovels
Dirt
Spray paint (optional)
Start by plotting the course. Establish the starting point; that is very important. Next, make sure there are enough pits in-between the jumps. This is essential so you can gain more speed or just maintain it before you make the jump. Find a spot in-between trees; that is a good place to set a triple or double jump.
Step 2
Make sure the starting point has sufficient space for you to pick up speed prior to hitting the dirt jump. Make sure the area is long and wide; this will give you space to land. If you are going to make hip jumps, make an arrow with the spray paint. This will indicate the turn.
Step 3
Gather the dirt so you can begin to build dirt jumps. Stack up the dirt in the location you have set down. Most dirt jumps are four feet high. This is fine for beginners, but you can make it higher.
Step 4
Pack in the dirt. You can use the dirt from the pits or from another spot. Mold the dirt piles into a mound. Pack it down with your shovel. Be certain there are no twigs or rocks; they could trip someone.
Step 5
Water down the jumps. Allow them to dry naturally. When you put in water, the dirt will get compressed. If necessary, add more dirt and repack it. Water it again. Keep doing this if flat areas appear. Eventually, the jumps will assume the right form.
Tips and Warnings
The best place for dirt jumps is around trees. Do not cut down the trees; instead, incorporate your dirt jumps into it. Do not neglect to water the dirt piles. It helps solidify the jump. If you are just starting out, don’t make the jump too high.
Once you are comfortable with four feet, you can increase it. The key here is the spacing. Do not forget to put in sufficient pits so your speed will not be affected. Some trial and error is inevitable when judging the space, but that’s part of the fun.
You can learn how to build dirt jumps and pile the dirt on your own. But if the course is long and the jumps high, you may need an assistant.
