I've already built a ledge in the back

Super stoked tomorrow I'll be getting my coping for my mini ramp. I'm just not sure how long I should make the ramp. I'm making the ramp 6' wide, 28" tall, with a 6.25' transition. Here in the photo the ramp is about 16.5' and I have a max of 20'. Top layer is going to be hardboard.

Not looking for something crazy fast but obviously don't want to be limited in what I can do. Thanks for the input!

I’m getting ready to build a mini ramp in my garage so I built a kicker to try to get all the mistakes out of the way before the mini ramp.

Everything went fine for the most part except I can’t keep the top layer of 1/8 hardboard down. I had a lot of problems with the screws poking through the hardboard and am continuing to have the screws poke through as I ride over them.

What’s everyone using to keep this stuff down?

I'm planning to build a pair of quarters to use in my garage this winter, and have my height figured out (due to ceiling/garage door, one 2 ft and the other between 2-3 ft) and transitions. I'll have up to 10 ft of flat between them. What I'm unsure of is how wide to build. I could technically fit 8 ft but I think it would just be too big to store when not in use. 6 feet will work, but I'm wondering if you can really do much more on that than you can with a 4 foot. I figure even with 8 you probably aren't grinding, with 6 maybe just sliding a few inches, right? So should I just build a 4 ft wide ramp to have it take up that much less space? Will it be more or less the same to skate as one 6 ft wide? Or is 6 going to be a lot nicer to work with?

I'd love any feedback, especially with anyone who's skated both or built one and longed for the other.

I am thinking about building a mini/micro ramp in my sunroom. I’ve got 15x10 feet of space available so about 13 feet coping to coping. What I can’t figure out is how long the flat bottom should be, how long the transition should be and how high I should build the walls. I was thinking about 2 feet tall but the rest I’m not sure about. Advice or directions to plans would be appreciated!

So I am going to build a "cage" around my ramp so that I can have a safety line to learn new things with less damage. Below is a mockup.

The question is this: which is better? Zipline or a center point rope?

The cage is so I can put a vinyl "roof" on and I got all the blue pieces for free.

Miniramp cage match?

Good evening everyone,

Just put a mini ramp for my kids in the garden, we are in the north of Scotland so a tarp is essential.

8x 5 taro is currently pulled over the ramp and weighted down with rocks but it was a nightmare to wrangle it on

Does anyone have Amazing tarp systems or hacks? I was thinking like how the pool cover comes out in the swimming pool?

Any advice more than welcome, I'm the only adult in the house and it definitely looks like it could be more than a 1 person job.

Edit: Title should read 1 to 1.5 FEET lulz

Hey all, I'm looking to build a tiny quarter for my newbie son and maybe my old self to play with. Just to go up and down and get used to it. I'm also looking at something this small so that I could maybe fit it in the back of my hatchback.

If I make a tiny quarter pipe (12-18" high), can I use a smaller radius? It seems 6' is pretty standard, but that ends up with a 3'4"+ long ramp which seems pretty long of such a small height. Can I get away with a smaller radius or will it be harsh?

Maybe this is too much for a lil' ramp and I should just make a straight up wedge to box or something and can skip the coping etc.

As you can see I'm clueless and appreciate any advice. Thanks!!

Was thinking about painting some logos on my garage ramp. I know masonite doesn't handle moisture, but how does paint affect it?

Hey folks. For those of you who own a home and also have a ramp built on your property, who covers you? I’ve got a 3.5” tall 8” wide mini in my yard and was just dropped by progressive. Allstate and Farmers have also denied me. I’m also in the state of Colorado if that helps.

If you have 2 trees, I highly recommend putting a zip line above your mini. This is great for new skaters and especially older skaters (where tendons snap and bones break easier) to be able to try new tricks. I know naysayers think it isn’t natural but your first attempt at tricks, unless you have a coach, are often done blindly until the timing and mechanics are worked out. When my 8 year old was trying to drop in, I put a harness on him and after only a few times, he said “I can do it without the zip line” and he did.

Hey, does anyone recommend an alternate to skate paint? Like would an outdoor deck paint be just as well? I live in the Palm Springs area and we normally have temperatures above 100 degrees for months on end. I plan on covering my ramp in the summer when it’s not skateable. It’s my first mini ramp. I just ordered the ocramps “garage mini”. I want to make sure I’m taking care of it properly.

What is everyone using for the decking? Paint? Stain? I obviously don’t want to make it too slippery, right?

Do you guys space between your sheets when laying them or do you butt them up against each other?

I have been searching the internet and cannot find plans for the life of me. It seems like this is a pretty common ramp on this sub. Where does everyone find their plans? I would love a direct link because I’m staring to lose my mind. Happy to pay. My dad is helping me build it and he’s not a a skater. And I am trying to learn how to build but I need his help. He needs actual plans. Thank you in advance!

Hey, we've got a small micro ramp in our local indoors and some folks came up with the idea to rip it our and build a diy concrete micro bowl. Do you think this would be possible/enjoyable/ridable?
Thinking about a max hight of about 2-2.2 feet?
Has anyone experienced such a small bowl?

Hey!

What do folks think about a (small) mini ramp with 2 quarters of the same height but different radiuses, say 2 feet height from flat to deck, with 5 feet radius on one side, and 6.5 at the other?

I figured that could be nice little ramp for my kids (<10 yrs) and me (50+ yrs) to learn and progress.

FWIW I am thinking flat bottom 4 feet. Decks 2 feet on each side. Ramp width 4 feet. I don't have space for more.

Thanks y'all for sharing your thoughts.

Built my mini a few weeks ago and during rock to fakies my board seems to stick on the coping. It's not the trucks hanging up.

I used galvanized fence post measuring 2.375" diameter. It hadn't been much of an issue since when building the ramp I messed up the offset of the coping so it was pretty mellow. I adjusted it a bit so it stuck out more off the deck and ramp surface but now the issue is more prevalent.

I know waxing coping isn't a good idea, but the ramp is only 6' wide so not really wide enough for grinds so it's mostly stalls.

I've noticed the graphics on my board wearing where I'm doing the rock so maybe that's the issue? I've waxed the spot and that seems to help but just curious if anyone else has had this issue and a good solution?

https://preview.redd.it/hdetmuv3oesd1.png?width=2360&format=png&auto=webp&s=b1fcb3efb615425357cd1d4ee8799b21dfb070bb

https://preview.redd.it/3vtakmydoesd1.png?width=2605&format=png&auto=webp&s=986b6e76b57204fe107ec1970f2e9fc412e40bb1

I havent built a ramp in decades, basically since I've learned to build. I also dont know how to skate a miniramp but figured I'd learn if I had one.

Did some research and drew this up, any tips or tricks are very welcomed. Probably a larger deck

These are just screenshots of what I have so far. I'd probably do a proper drawing once its in a good spot.