ramps

Build ramps

Building ramps is the way to go. A lot cheaper than pre-made stuff

Im talking fabricated metal ramps that most can't make at home. Dirt and wood are easy but dirt requires tons of maintenance and wood doesn't last as long and limits what you can build.

If you make a wooden one correctly and take care of it youll never have problems

not sure if I'm just not seeing the one you want, but I looked at the ones on time2shine... it looks like the 1/4s have minimal tranny? Won't be doing much peg action then?

biggybuggy wrote:

Im talking fabricated metal ramps that most can't make at home. Dirt and wood are easy but dirt requires tons of maintenance ...more

biggybuggy wrote:

Im talking fabricated metal ramps that most can't make at home. Dirt and wood are easy but dirt requires tons of maintenance and wood doesn't last as long and limits what you can build.

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If you build a wooden ramp right, and store it in like a garage, it should last quite a while.

tremelo wrote:

not sure if I'm just not seeing the one you want, but I looked at the ones on time2shine... it looks like the 1/4s have ...more

tremelo wrote:

not sure if I'm just not seeing the one you want, but I looked at the ones on time2shine... it looks like the 1/4s have minimal tranny? Won't be doing much peg action then?

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Nope. Id use those asramps to place before rails and such. I do understand that a good wood ramp will last a long time, but the reason I'm talking about the metal ones is because many are lighter due to the way you can build them using less material, and because they are more transportable. You can fold em up and keep going, use em at a street spot. And I love wood and dirt jumps too. Dirt is more permanent, and last longer plus they are free. Wood is your go to for bigger stuff in your back yard. Quarters and grind boxes. Metal is the little stuff. Modify your line. And some are really small so if you find a street spot you can just set up and go.

Honestly I think Metal Ramps are a complete waste of time. It takes ages for them to be not slippery after it has rained, they normally slip when it's warm, and they tend to flex.

HardBMX_Tim wrote:

If you make a wooden one correctly and take care of it youll never have problems

HardBMX_Tim wrote:

If you make a wooden one correctly and take care of it youll never have problems

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This.

I had a quarterpipe last 11 years OUTSIDE in MINNESOTA SUMMERS AND WINTERS because we painted it with exterior paint.

So as far as it not lasting, lame excuse.

As to getting prefab stuff that lasts a long time, gonna cost you a lot up front and be slippery.

Plasti-dip the metal ramp.

HardBMX_Tim wrote:

Plasti-dip the metal ramp.

HardBMX_Tim wrote:

Plasti-dip the metal ramp.

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Sounds both spendy, and like it would then be either worse, or like a semi-local park were it all was worn off inside of a year.

folding one would be great to keep in my truck and still be able to haul shit. already have too much crap in the back as is, tho

post a link to this metal ramp
you slip on a wood ramp on a hot day and you'll probably be fine
a metal ramp on a hot day sounds fuckin awful

buttmeate wrote:

folding one would be great to keep in my truck and still be able to haul shit. already have too much crap in the back as is, ...more

buttmeate wrote:

folding one would be great to keep in my truck and still be able to haul shit. already have too much crap in the back as is, tho

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Exactly. Only reason I want one. Fold it up and hit the road...

I've rode some metal ramps built by an older rider who owns a fab shop and his ramps are some of the smoothest quarters I've ever rode nice huge vert quarters all depends on build quality

eskimojay wrote:

I've rode some metal ramps built by an older rider who owns a fab shop and his ramps are some of the smoothest quarters I've ...more

eskimojay wrote:

I've rode some metal ramps built by an older rider who owns a fab shop and his ramps are some of the smoothest quarters I've ever rode nice huge vert quarters all depends on build quality

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Where is said man?

In the town next to mine he's like 40 he's old school vert dude

Wanna be an asshole? Put never wet on a metal ramp at your park sit back and In joy

hmuifulikefriedchicken wrote:

post a link to this metal ramp
you slip on a wood ramp on a hot day and you'll probably be fine
a metal ramp on a hot day ...more

hmuifulikefriedchicken wrote:

post a link to this metal ramp
you slip on a wood ramp on a hot day and you'll probably be fine
a metal ramp on a hot day sounds fuckin awful

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It is terrible.

Burns. Not like, "Ow, that was hot". More like "AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHFUCKTHAT'SHOTASHELLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

And then burns. Blisters. Pain.

dave lawrence wrote:

Sounds both spendy, and like it would then be either worse, or like a semi-local park were it all was worn off inside of a ...more

dave lawrence wrote:

Sounds both spendy, and like it would then be either worse, or like a semi-local park were it all was worn off inside of a year.

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You can buy spray on plastidip at hardware stores for like $10 a can and 1 can will cover a decent sized quarter pipe. It would be like putting a rubber layer on the ramp, so very grippy. And if it doesn't work, atleast you tried. I think it could last a few months to a year, and if im right, thats just $10-30 a year to keep it working well.