| If you are a skateboarder who enjoys skateboarding | | | | Thinner plastic ramps may even bend under the |
| on ramps, you essentially have three choices. Use the | | | | weight of you and your skateboard. |
| skateboarding ramps at a local skate park, build your | | | | Once you have mastered this smaller ramp, then you |
| own from scratch, or buy a skate ramp. Luckily, | | | | can move up to a larger and steeper ramp. You can |
| there are many inexpensive skate ramps out there. | | | | always use this smaller ramp along with your larger |
| How do you choose the best one for your needs? | | | | ramp to make a mini skate park once you've |
| No matter what kind of skate ramp you are looking | | | | outgrown it. More experienced skaters can start with |
| at, be sure to buy for your skill level. There are some | | | | a large, steep ramp, or even a mini quarter pipe or |
| ramps that are very long and step, and you shouldn't | | | | half pipe. These are more expensive, and more |
| try these as a beginner because you are likely to fall. | | | | dangerous because of their steeper inclines, but they |
| If you're new to skateboarding, you may feel like | | | | are also challenging enough for any level of |
| jumping right in and starting with the biggest ramp | | | | skateboarder. Choose one of these after you've |
| you can find, but this usually isn't the best | | | | already mastered the shorter plastic ramps. These |
| investment. Start with a ramp that is appropriate for | | | | are usually made of wood, and will not bend under |
| your skill level, instead. Another benefit of a smaller | | | | the weight of your skateboard. |
| ramp is that it is much more portable than a larger | | | | Besides the traditional ramp design, you can also find |
| and heavier ramp. | | | | low rails, grind boxes, and other forms often found in |
| When buying a cheap skate ramp, remember not to | | | | skate parks. You should be able to find a suitable |
| sacrifice quality to get the lowest possible price. Since | | | | skate ramp for your skill level online or by visiting |
| you will be skating over this ramp on your | | | | your local skate shop. If you can't find a suitable |
| skateboard at high speeds, it's important that it is | | | | pre-made skate ramp, you may decide to build your |
| very sturdy, unless you enjoy visiting the emergency | | | | own. These are usually made of wood; the downside |
| room after skateboard crashes. | | | | is that unlike plastic ramps, you'll need to keep it |
| If you are a beginning skateboarder, start with a | | | | covered when not in use to protect it from the |
| small plastic ramp. Not only the length, but also the | | | | elements. These do take some time to build, but are |
| angle is important. It won't be too steep for you to | | | | also very rewarding. If you choose this route, don't |
| handle, but you'll still be able to practice your tricks on | | | | sacrifice quality when choosing the plans and |
| your own, without visiting a skate park. The best of | | | | materials; a little extra investment may go a long |
| these plastic ramps are made of sturdy, hard plastic. | | | | way towards ensuring that you have the best quality |
| Make sure that they seem able to withstand the | | | | ramp you can build. |
| weather as well as any abuse from your skateboard. | | | | |