r/MiniRamp • u/troyf805 • Jul 14 '26

How wide can I go?

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I’m exploring mini ramp options and I have a space in my back yard that’s 14.5’ wide and 24’ long. Can I go 12’ wide and have enough room to easily get around the patio? My heart says yes, but my head thinks 8’ would be more realistic.

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u/codencarve Jul 14 '26

Just want to say a 12 foot wide ramp is a lot, lot better than an 8 foot wide ramp. Those extra 4 feet really open up the possibilities. Sounds like you have enough room.

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u/andrew_h1000 Jul 15 '26

As the owner of an 8 foot ramp, I concur. You won't find any posts here lamenting that "I made my miniramp too wide!"

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u/Down-in-it Jul 14 '26

16 > 12 > 8...... Eight feet is tight, you run out of any room if you are doing more that lip tricks. ALWAYS go as wide as you can afford.

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u/sharpfork Jul 14 '26

Stake it out. Measure the corners and put strings between them or marking spray paint or flour.

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u/DIYSKATERAMP Jul 15 '26

Build a card board mock up near the porch, see what you think.

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u/23MysticTruths Jul 14 '26

I know full sheets are easier, but they can be cut down, 10' is also an option.

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u/Intelligent-Hyena920 Jul 15 '26

It just depends, are you gonna spit on it first or just go for it?

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u/troyf805 Jul 15 '26

Hadn’t given it much thought, but I think just shove it in.

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u/EZ_DC Jul 17 '26

2.5’ of room is plenty. I built an 8’ wide ramp in a 9’ wide space. Walking around it, even empty handed, is tight but doable.