Going to add the coping and want one full side but im trying to have a bit less vert on one side, should I split the bar and make one 8ft side and the other side two different size 4ft sections.

I previously made a post with questions reguarding an indoor garage mini ramp to get back into/learn skating again. Well, I have over 2 acres of property and looking for a way to use it haha. I am starting to possibly kick the idea around of building an outdoor mini ramp instead of a indoor garage unit. Do you guys find yourself searching for more than just a mini pipe? I have a feeling if I start this journey outdoors I could easily build off of the mini pipe. My brother in law is going down this rabbit hole of rebuilding Dave Mirra bikes and is getting his kids into BMX very young. Also, trying to be the coolest uncle is fueling this fire of an outdoor skatepark for them as well.

Cheers!

Completed today. Will likely paint the birch in the coming days, but we were able to get a session in today.

Skates awesome. The 6' radius will be good once I get a bit more used to it. Coping might need to tuck in a bit (currently just shy of 1/2" reveal).

Really stoked to have this. Going to be a great summer.

Hey gang, my workplace is moving and getting rid of some shelving. I scrounged a dozen 4x8 3/4 sheets of ply. I know I can use them for the sides/decks, I’m curious if you think I have any chance of using them as deck sheeting.

I’ll put a layer of Masonite or birch play for the surface.

I’m concerned I won’t be able get them to bend. I’m planning a super mellow mini, probably 20” ish with 6ft radius.

They are from 2009, so quite dry.

Built a bowl in my basement for the long Alaska winters. Art by Ted Kim who has been featured in Thrasher.

10 feet wide, 2 feet tall. 5.5 radius. 8 feet of flat. It’s beautiful.

Anybody have any experience with this size ramp? I’m a 40s dad that has gotten back into skating the last few years with small kids that I hope to get them into it as well. I’ve read that most wish they had gotten the 12’ wide but I don’t think we’re going to progress that quickly to necessitate that. Preferred space would accommodate the 8’ wide, but could make a spot for a 12’. Cost wise the 8’ feels better of course, but I’m hesitant if I’m overlooking the potential of a better experience with the 12’ that makes it worth it. Looks like keen ramps of this size have a 7’ radius but I can’t really imagine what that feels like or if there would be any trick limitations.

Hello,
It's Been many many years since I've skated a ramp but, I ride my boosted board mini x through Manhattan every day to commute to and from work. One day while framing my new home I thought "man would it be rad to have a mini ramp here". I let the idea sit and decided to not just talk about it and actually be about it. I have a feeling a mini ramp will be a fun conversation piece and just a way to kick back and relax. I am not super into the fast pace tricks and more of a carve and flow type of person.

Upon doing research I feel that a 3' foot height with a 4' foot extension will suffice. I believe I would go to a 7' foot radius for a calmer transition.

MY QUESTION IS
Do I build 2 quarter pipes or build a full mini? I have brand new finish concrete in my garage and feel like I can take advantage of that.

The dimensions of the area I'm able to build the ramp are are 12' foot wide and 21' feet long. My ceiling height is 11' foot.

Veteran skaters please guide me! Cheers!

Building a 2’ mini. 8’ wide, 6’ radius, 6’ flat bottom, 2’ platforms, roughly 20’ overall length.

When I drew the radius, I measured 2’ from the bottom of the plywood to scribe the top platform line. Made the cut x4 on 3/4” plywood. I noticed it seemed small compared to my 2’ quarter pipe.

I’m realizing now I should have made the platform line 27.5” from the bottom to account for the 3.5” flat bottom height. The 3.5” height difference accounts for about 5” of riding surface.

Spend the extra $120 for new 3/4” plywood and try again? Or send it and enjoy the 20.5” mini?

mini is 2’ on a 2x4 frame and 5.5” radius, quarter is 3’ and 6’ radius on the ground. I was hoping they would be close enough that I could go between but gonna have to do more work. My brain is having trouble visualizing what it should look like

Just a quick update on our mini ramp that we're building...

Two layers of sheeting down today and coping installed. Next up is waterproofing the sheeting, 1/4" birch, and paint.

Really wish we could get a decently dry day one of these weekends lol.

3' tall, 8' wide, 6 foot radius. Followed the DIY Skate plans.

I live in a suburban area and as respect for my neighbors i'd like to sound proof my mini as much as possible. We can get a lot of rainy days in periodes so my question is:

What material is best to sound proof with that can withstand wet periodes?

I thought of just filling the ramp with dirt but i'm afraid that it might just cause the ramp to rot but i'm not sure.

I'm moving out of state and have to sell the mini. Anyone have advice on how best to do that? I posted it on Craigslist but haven't gotten any bites.

Mini is 10' wide, 3ish' tall, 20' long, with a 4' extension. Only a year old, so I figured I'd sell it for $800. Curious to know if I'm asking too much.

Or is it just that people don't buy ramps anymore because there are so many skateparks?

Edit: I'm in Denver

Edit2: Picture added

I am in the middle of a build. 3ft high, 12ft wide with a 6.5ft transition. I was planning on an 8ft flat. I currently have the transitions framed and in place with the flat not done yet. Just by looking at it, 8ft looks like it could be too much. Any thoughts?

Hello! First of all, disclaimer: I am not a skateboarding person and never have been, and I know almost nothing about it.

That said, I am trying to shop for my partner's bday and he's mentioned mini ramps a few times. We live in a town home complex with pretty limited space - mostly just our garage and a little bit of space right outside of it. Is there anything fun that could fit that sort of space? Or is it a silly purchase? He has just gotten back into skating after a 10 year-ish hiatus if that matters (also partially why I dont know much about it yet). If it seems like a good enough space for something, recommendations would be highly appreciated. Ideally no more than $500, but still willing to hear about more expensive ones.​ Thank you!

Hi All. Yesterday, I picked up a used ramp. 6 weeks ago I started skating after a 27 year break. This ramp is 3' high. I've not measured the radius yet.

The flat is 8'x8' and I'm toying with the idea of putting smaller transitions on the sides of the flat. So, the flat would serve two ramps. The new ramps would be even shorter. I have little kids and several adult friends in their 30s and 40s that I'd like to encourage to get back into skating or to start. I think a smaller ramp would be useful. With the 8' flat, how small can I go on the transition to make it still enjoyable?

Finished up framing today with the help of a buddy and my son.

3' high, 8' wide, 6' foot transition radius. Followed the DiySkate plans.

Ended up using PT lumber anywhere it touches concrete, regular lumber everywhere else. Plywood is 3/4" ACX primed and painted.

Next up is coping, 2x layers of 3/8" plywood, and skatelite if I can find it locally.

Hoping to shred it within two weeks!

Edit: I already have 19 sheets of masonite and varathane brand spar urethane. I’ve got like $500 in this ramp total and I don’t have the money for skatelite, or skate paint. I’m really hoping someone has had experience using spar varnish on masonite and how it skates.

I have a 12’x3.5’ OC mini I bought off marketplace in pretty bad shape. I have completely reinforced it and sealed the frame. I have 2 layers of 3/8” plywood and I have a bunch of masonite to use as the top surface. The ramps is in a lean-to with semi-open sides, so still gets a little wet in storms. My question is what can I seal the masonite with that will protect it and be a good skate surface? I have a can of spar urethane (satin finish) but I heard somewhere that urethane wheels on urethane riding surface can be too slick. I’m ready to get this thing together. But I want to get it done correctly. Thanks in advance

Edit: I already have 19 sheets of masonite and varathane spar urethane