subject: SkateAmerica: Types of Skateboard Ramps [print this page] They are usually made of wood and are smoothened for easy gliding. Skateboard ramps are seen mostly on skate parks away from vehicles, structures, or passersby for skateboarders' safety. Let us get to know the different types of cool skateboard ramps as presented by a top online shop for skateboard gears, SkateAmerica.
Large Skateboard Ramps This type of ramp is where different flexible tricks are performed. Skateboarders who mostly use large ramps are teenagers, adults, and pros because it is still too dangerous for kids. The size of this ramp is about two to four feet on height, four to five feet on width, and about five to twenty feet long. Large Skateboard ramps are classified in four various kinds.
Launch Skateboard Ramps As the name indicates, launch skateboard ramps are used for launching. The skateboarder should start at the top and slide down to take up speed. Its height is about two to three feet, width is about four feet, and length is about five to six feet.
Quarter Pipe Skateboard Ramps This type is almost similar to the Launch Skateboard Ramps except that the top is a bit wider. It measures about 3 feet in height, width is about four feet, and length is about eight feet. It weighs about 450 pounds.
Street Spine Skateboard Ramps This type was named as such because it looks somewhat like a spine. Two slopes are parallel each other and are connected by a narrow peak. Its measurements are about two feet in height, four feet in width, and ten feet in length. This type is usually used for more advanced tricks.
Mini Half Pipe Skateboard Ramps If you are familiar with half-pipe skateboarding then you would know how this ramp looks like. Its surfaces are wide and smooth convexes. Its measurements are 3 feet high, eight feet wide, twenty four feet long, and weighs about 2000 pounds.
Small Skateboard Ramps This type of ramp is designed for younger skateboarders and beginners. They are lightweight and petite. Small Skateboard ramps are classified into four: small launch, small tower, two-side launch, and four-sided pyramid ramps.
Small Launch Skateboard Ramps This is just similar to the regular launch skateboard ramp except of course that it is smaller. It has slight curvatures to allow airborne tricks.
Small Tower Skateboard Ramps This type of ramp is made of durable plastic and the bases are made of quality rubber and rough surfaces for optimum traction and stability.
Two-sided Launch Skateboard Ramps This type of ramp can be compared to the street spin ramp. It has two slopes opposite to each other with a wide peak surface connecting them. The slopes can also be detached to have two separate ramps.
Four-sided Pyramid Ramps This type of ramp consists of four slopes which are back-to-back with each other. Like Two-sided launch ramps, they can be detached to have four separate ramps as well.
These ramps are both fun and dangerous to use. Before performing on them, make sure your skills are appropriate to the ramp you choose. Most importantly, gear yourself up with quality protective outfit. You can find good ones at SkateAmerica.
