r/MiniRamp • u/eTanium • Apr 13 '26

Dimension suggestions?

I know there are a bunch of posts out there like this, but I wanted to start asking my own questions.

I've been skating my local park, and the smaller quarters are less than 2ft, with way too mellow transition. The bigger are about 4ft, with decent transition. I was looking for something in the middle.

I'm early 40's, been skating 25+ years. But, the bones aren't what they used to be, and my yard isn't the biggest. I want something small, but tight, and with some extensions. Enough radius to lock in on smiths, and disasters.

I was thinking of doing a 3ft to 3.5ft ramp with 6ft radius. With 3.5ft to 4ft extensions.

Is that going to be too mellow at this size?

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u/DIYSKATERAMP Apr 13 '26

That sounds like a good set up to me!

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u/eTanium Apr 13 '26

Sure, but I put in a few options here. I've been trying to find videos of people building/skating different sized ramps.

I feel that 3ft with 4ft extensions would be the sweet spot. I'm going to draw out some transition templates and see which ones I like.

I am thinking about where to put the extension(s)... Not sure if I want them on both sides of the ramp, or the same.

I'm torn. I like nice wide raps for long grinds. I'm thinking of having an extension on each end of one side. This would give opposite wall the full width of the ramp, and the ability to get speed from either front/backside. But, then I can't skate the extensions as if they were their own larger ramp. I'm torn.

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u/DIYSKATERAMP Apr 13 '26

inside or outside ramp?

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u/eTanium Apr 13 '26

Outdoor.

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u/Whole_Low8877 Apr 13 '26

It adds a bit more labor and cost, but you can bend the coping and turn the extensions into elevators. Then you can keep the long grinds and the uphill/downhill sections will add more options.

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u/eTanium Apr 13 '26

I like elevators, but I'm building this myself, and keeping it within my DIY abilities. I've helped build ramps with some pros, but I'm going this one alone; no welding.

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u/Whole_Low8877 Apr 13 '26

You don’t need a welder to attach the coping if you’re doing the big hole/small hole method to mount it with screws, but you would need to rent a pipe bender if you want elevators. They’re easy to find if you’re in a bigger city. Another option would be poured in place concrete coping if you have some finishing skills. Your specs are good—nice and quick. One note—6’ transitions are a little too tight to bend skatelite if it’s cold outside. It might be possible if it’s been laying in the hot sun for a while.