Whatever it is, I want it to be my best.
I built a 100ft+ long wooden trail on the National Mall in Washington D.C. for the Smithsonian.
This was a traditional Shark-Fin feature that I took weeks to steam bend each individual 2” thick deck board for (a master level woodworking technique). This gives it that unique smooth curve shape. The entrance is also constructed of around 2 tons worth of stone perfectly cut and shaped to match the arch of the wood.
This was a feature that I made completely of clay in my own backyard. The front is for esthetic purposes and the “tail” is the landing for the jump. The ramp I’m standing on is constructed PURELY of wood. Zero, screws, nails or glue. A personal favorite of mine.
50ft Long x 14ft High x 12ft wide Cedar Table-Top Jump
Location: Howler Bike Park in Walnut Shade, Missouri
Three carvings done for projects as extra. I have a deep appreciation for sculpting, though I wouldn’t say Im all that good at it. Still, these pieces were great additions to the projects they now are home to.
Carvings
2ft tall by 1 foot wide skull carved out of cedar. Located at Howler Bike Park
7ft tall and 1.5ft wide Surf Board/Vine carving out of Oak. Location: Steelville MTB Park
14ft High x 30ft Diameter Cedar Corkscrew done in Collaboration with Jagged Axe Trail Design Location: Shepard Mountain Bike Park in Ironton, Missouri
85ft Long x 8ft Wide x 10ft tall Cedar Drop
For the decking of this feature the client wanted to do something different, so I thought it would be fun to stagger the deck board angles and the length at which they are sticking out. A traditional feature with just a hint of difference can go a long way.
15ft long x 7ft wide Cedar Jump. Note the angled ends of each deck board. Another example of a small tweak to make a feature stand out. Location: Steelville MTB Park
A Mammoth of a feature. This Shark-fin stands 20ft tall at its highest point and is 55ft in length. The whole thing sits on top of a rock corridor constructed by Mike Rogan so riders can also ride under it.
