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

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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.

Hello,

I just built myself a 3 foot mini outdoor ramp with two layers of 3/8 plywood. I was planning on putting Masonite sheets because it is inexpensive to cover everything. My ramp will be covered with a tarp when I am not using it.

I read that Masonite will last about 2 years depending on use. (I live in Quebec,Canada, so I will cover it during winter)

My question, will it resist the winter if everything is covered with a tarp? I know that humidity is the enemy of Masonite but it will be covered. Has anyone ever installed Masonite on a outdoor ramp? Does it resist a bit ?

Thank you

Has anyone made/ridden an asymmetrical mini half? For example, one quarter is 2’ tall and the other quarter goes up to +7’ (6’ transition). I ask because I want to put a 2’ mini in my basement, but have concerns about being able to pump. My idea is to have one side for pumping and the other side for lip tricks.

Just built my mini ramp in February, but I’m going to be moving in the next month. Anyone in Texas or know of someone that could use a 3’x 8’x 22’ with a 7’ radius? Make me an offer!

I posted my mini the I built in my garage a couple weeks ago. Since I've been learning to skate I've had a few slips where my board goes flying off the transitions and hits the garage door/ random crap.

I was thinking about using a bungee cargo net attached to two poles that I could remove for storage.

Anyone done anything like this? I guess I could build some detachable deck railings but I like the idea of compact storage.

I went to home depo and they only had 1/8th inch or 3/16th inch thick. I heard that 1/4th inch was the recommended. If I had to choose which one should I go with at home depo? I'm following this general plan: https://www.diyskate.com/mini_03.html

1. I want to make a 2.5 or 2.75 foot ramp as I think the standard 3 foot is not as mellow as I want. How are people considering this transition? From the flat to the deck? Or from the ground to the decks?
2. My ramp is going to be 10 feet 9 inches wide so I was going to get 12 footer 2x4s and cut them all down. Is that span too far? I see people building like a 8 foot wide ramp and then a 4 foot ramp to add together. Or could I just add some braces without it bending? It's going to be on flat concrete so I think I could add extra braces for support right?

Thanks mini ramp nation!

I've seen wheel size mentioned before, but does anyone have a setup they use specifically for transition and one for street?

I have an extra deck I'm thinking about building just for the mini, but I'm also curious as to what wheels I should throw on it.

I'm currently skating 52mm that came on my complete, but idk any different. Should I go bigger and softer?

Hi guys, I'm closing in on finishing my mini ramp, and I've been exploring alternative surface materials. I know the skatelite/gatorskins are highly recommended, but expensive. Does anyone know what these are really made of? I've been trying to find similar products on Alibaba/AliExpress and it looks like there may be some good options. Also, I'm able to get scrap sheets of ACM panel basically free. There's one that has a really nice grippy finish that I'm leaning towards using currently. Anybody use something other than concrete, skatelite/gatorskins, or plywood? How'd it go?

The flat is going to be 6' wide x 4 feet long. I could use one 2x4 for two ribs if they run lengthwise, if parallel I'll need to use a whole 2x4 per rib.

like along the yellow line, i dont have much space whatsoever

some ideas would be great as to where to put mine!! the stranger the better haha

Mini ramp is 2’9” high and 8ft wide

I have space in my finished basement to build a REALLY small mini half (and got the thumbs up from the wife!). I'm 5'7" tall, and my head almost touches the drop ceiling when I stand on something 15" high. I primarily want the ramp for my son, but I definitely plan on using it, and am wondering if you all think a 15" high mini is pointless. Also, at that height, any suggestions for what size transition to use?

I know I can remove the drop ceiling in that section, but that would really only buy me another 4-6".