Trail Turn and Switchback Design
I’ll be adding new pages that will have some trail design info. The second installment is a page that comes complete with its own calculator for turns. The first installment was on jumps.
I’ll be adding new pages that will have some trail design info. The second installment is a page that comes complete with its own calculator for turns. The first installment was on jumps.
“What makes switchberms different than rolling crown switchbacks [depicted above]? -the leg just above the turn is a gentle grade, keeping speeds in check for descending riders (5%-8%). -the turn is on a nearly level platform and slightly bermed (insloped 6%-9%). -the climbing leg below the turn is brief but quite steep (15%-20%, or …