Extreme Sports

All sports lovers who are extremely passionate about sports have at some point or the other enjoyed the sport of skateboarding. The game is a favourite as it requires a high energy and is an extremely fast game. It is particularly popular with teenagers as they are bubbling with a lot of liveliness. A skateboard ramp is a structure on which skateboarders race through its slope. A ramp is a wooden stand in a triangular shape where on one side it is circular so that the skateboarder can slide over it and take a high jump or turn around in a circular movement. There are several shapes available for the skateboard ramp like a right angular triangle, a rectangular box, a double sided angular ramp, etc. But the skateboarder always has to be careful and must use protective gears.

These skateboard ramps are made up of strong wooden material, which can take over the pressure exerted by the skateboards. Some ramps are also supported by a metallic base so that the strength is maintained and it also adds to the weight of the ramp. If the ramp is light weighted then it might move at the time the skateboarders tries to skate over the surface and cause accidents. This may result in misbalancing the skateboard and the skateboarder might fall. But if the skateboard ramp is heavy and stable on the ground then skateboarders can easily roll over the ramp and perform their best. Thus, one should get a ramp depending upon the rider’s performance and acts. The surface of the skateboard ramp is smooth and very oily. This is important as the skateboard wheels can align over the ramp surface quite well. The smooth surface is also beneficial in taking a levelled turn on the skateboard. One who maintains his balance well on the skateboard while using the ramps is definitely an expert skateboarder.  Read more...

In a time when there are limited ramps available especially in parks and playgrounds, creating your very own skateboard ramp is probably the best solution to this problem of insufficiency. By following these quick and simple steps, anyone can own a solid and stable ramp for their own backyards.

In a time when there are limited ramps available especially in parks and playgrounds, creating your very own skateboard ramp is probably the best solution to this problem of insufficiency. By following these quick and simple steps, anyone can own a solid and stable ramp for their own backyards.

Finding a nice play to skate is very hard these days, especially with some parks always full of children who are just trying to the same thing. At the same time, some parks do not have the adequate space or are just too crowded to accommodate skateboard ramps. To avoid these problems, one of the best solutions is to create your very own skateboard ramps either at home or in any backyard. To make this possible, follow this simple guide on how to design and build a stable skateboard ramp.

Before moving on with the project, it is best to gather first all the tools and materials that are needed to build a strong and stable skateboard ramp. The tools needed are nails and screws, electric plane, glue, electric saw, and drill. Meanwhile, the required materials include a single piece of plywood that measures 12 millimeters thick and 600 millimeters by 1200 millimeters. Another piece is needed, this time something that measures 6 millimeters thick and 970 millimeters by 600 millimeters. Finally, the three pieces of timber measuring 45 millimeters by 35 millimeters by 576 millimeters each complete all the materials.  Read more...

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Ramp tricks—skate moves made on, over, or around wood ramps, cement bowls, and half-pipes—are a key, albeit challenging, component of skateboarding. Hundreds of captioned, sequential photographs demonstrate precisely how these exacting moves are safely made in this indispensable guide to 40 ramp tricks. Beginning with basic moves, including stalls, grinds, and slides, skaters gradually learn the particular positioning and balance needed to perform more advanced … More >>

Skateboarding: Ramp Tricks

It is not that hard to building your own skateboarding ramp, however there are some basis knowledge are required. The type of wood you use is going to determine how long it is going to last you. The way in which you build it will also determine if you are able to skate on it successfully. You have to take the length of the ramp as well as what you want to do with it into consideration. For example building a skateboarding ramp to gain speed is going to look different than one you create to do tricks with.

It’s important to know the different types of existing skateboarding ramps. That way you can create one that is going to serve your needs the best. Don’t assume that a ramp is just a ramp or you will end up disappointed with the results you get from it. The process can be challenging but also quite a reward once it is done and operational.

You can buy a skateboarding ramp, but they are all very expensive. By creating your own skateboarding ramp, you can save a lot of money. If you can follow simple plans, use a saw, use a hammer and nails, then you will be all set. You can buy plans for a skateboarding ramp online for just a few dollars as well. Make sure you find out if they offer step by step instructions in detail though so you can do the job right the first time.  Read more...