* Available area for skating.
The Beginning
Are you one of those adrenalin junkies who think, eat and breathe skateboarding? Do you even dream about skateboarding in your sleep? If you can’t get enough of skateboarding, then you might want to consider building your own ramp. Here’s a short guide on how you can get started on it.
Padded skate shorts help protect your butt, tailbone, hips, and thighs from impact and abrasions. Padded skate shorts are very popular with our customers, as they make falling much less painful and reduce soreness. Trust us, you’ll really appreciate padded skate shorts after a day on the street or at the skate park! Plus, you can be covert and hide them under your shorts, so no one will know…
Glue and nail a piece of flexible double ply to the riding surface; obviously you will have made your ramp the right width to accommodate this without cutting it…
That is the key to it all really, knowing the different types of skateboarding ramps that exist. 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.
To ensure you get the most out of building a skateboarding ramp, you need to come up with a solid plan. The concept may look simple enough but there are some places where you can make common mistakes if you don’t have all of the facts. For example you need the ramp to have the right angle on it or it won’t be useful for performing tricks. Sorry, but you can’t compromise when it comes to the dynamics of science.
* a spirit level to keep everything straight.
The consequences of a serious head injury make skateboard helmet safety your first priority. Skateboarders fall a lot, especially as you learn new moves and tricks. Depending upon your speed, distance to the ground, ground hardness (a wooden ramp vs. a concrete barrier), and other factors, you can suffer a serious head injury.
