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– <br /> could cause injury.Another option is to add mulch or <br /> i <br /> TIP <br /> Think Ahead dirt to further soften a fall zone. <br /> When building challenging trails or <br /> bike skills parks, consider not only present Make Space Between <br /> needs, but also how the sport may grow _ <br /> and change, and plan for future growth. `Technical Challenges <br /> Stagger obstacles along the trail to allow sufficient <br /> space for riders to complete each technical section and <br /> Provide Appropriate prepare for what's next. The right amount of spacing <br /> Fall Zones will be determined by trail's planned difficulty level, <br /> A fall zone is the area adjacent to a technical trail fea- rider speed, and terrain. Don't forget the importance <br /> ture that provides a clear landing—a relatively soft <br /> of flow! <br /> spot without sharp, protruding objects—for a rider <br /> who has failed to negotiate the obstacle. Consider � 1 For more design and construction <br /> tt1�h <br /> clearing fall zones at the bottom of tricky descents,on techniques, including tips for building <br /> the outside of difficult corners, on either side of tech- technical trail features, guidelines for <br /> nical sections of the trail, and at technical features. wooden structures, and advice for rock <br /> Possible items to remove from the landing zone armoring, see Trail Solutions:IMBA's Guide <br /> include barbed branches, pointed stumps, sharp <br /> to Building Sweet Singletrack. <br /> sticks,jagged rocks,and other protruding objects that <br /> Fall Zone <br /> l <br /> filli----- <br /> eft,iftimm.„ <br /> ...4.........70.7 ...., -_..... 0 ISA 4111111*t <br /> �N4�� jai <br /> 0 <br /> law& <br /> A40.000000000,0- pi <br /> Clear hazardous objects from <br /> areas where riders may fall. <br /> I <br /> 237 <br /> tb CHAPTER TEN Providing Challenging Trails <br />