Using pine for North Shore stunts?

First off, this might be the wrong category, but I figure that some people here who do North Shore riding can help me out..





I decided recently i want to make some north shore style kind of stuff


Where I live, Pine is the easiest tree to find. I was wondering - can I use pine for north shore stunts? (particulary ladder rungs)





Is Pine not used on the North Shore because it is not suitable for riding, or is it just the climate over there?

Using pine for North Shore stunts?
Pine is a fast-rotting wood and gets really slick with mold. If you use it BE SURE to debark it, otherwise it will hold moisture and rot faster, plus insects will tear it to shreds in a year or two even if it's elevated. Use screws instead of nails and be sure to pick limbs/trunks that are at least 4" diameter to be safe. If you can get ahold of some hardwood lumber that's a much better choice and the sawn edges will give some grip. Pallets aren't great but a lot of people use them. Taking them apart is a major chore, especially when they're put together with those screwshank nails.





I've never been up to the north shore stuff but I'd bet they have more fir and spruce than pine trees.....not much difference, though.





Whatever you use, be sure to examine it constantly for integrity. Rains, dry spells, extreme temps, and seasonal changes will all affect the wood and the hardware. Be safe. Our club is in the middle of a freeride/stunt project and we're focusing on dirt, but the structures we build will all use lumber instead of trees.