No matter if you’ve been popping tricks for years or you’ve just mastered how to ollie and are looking for a bigger challenge, hitting the right ramp will keep your skate sessions interesting. A common example of a basic rail setup would be a flat rail that connects two kickers. Technically not a ramp, but essential for any skater nonetheless! Rails can be positioned to connect all types of ramps so that grinds can be achieved between flatland tricks and ramps. Sometimes called double box jumps, pyramids allow a skater to approach from any side and effectively land on any other, making it a great ramp for both flatland and flip tricks or a combination of the two. Pyramid ramps essentially look like traditional pyramids with the tops chopped off. Skaters drop into bowls to quickly build up speed and catch air, without having to worry about coming down on flat ground or in an area without a quarter pipe. Shaped in the same way that they’re named, bowls generally look like in-ground swimming pools. This extra strip of ramp ensures that a skater doesn’t cross over the threshold of the ramp so they can land safely on the original angle that they launched from. Vert ramps look similar to quarter pipes, but they have an extra addition built into the top of them that extends vertically.
What do you get when you put two quarter pipes together? A half pipe! Half pipes present a controlled area where a skater is constantly moving back and forth between the two quarter pipes, allowing them to build up speed, catch some air and pull tricks each time they fly up a side of the ramp. The slopes on both sides of a spine allows a skater to transition from one side to the other in midair or mid-trick without losing momentum, which is crucial in the middle of a run or when mastering a quick grab. Spines are designed as two quarter pipes placed back to back. Quarter pipes can create a controlled area for grabbing some air (see vert ramps) or can present a nice ramp for a transition grind making this the perfect ramp for quick grabs and other air tricks that require concentration and control, as well as quick grinds in the middle of a run. Quarter pipes are essentially curved ramps that represent 1/4 of a circle, allowing a skater to ride into them and grab some air when they’re launched upwards at the peak. The peaks and valleys of a wave ramp help a skater to control their speed while chaining together tricks and can also be used to combo tricks that require rotations more easily. Wave ramps are aptly named because of their constant rising and falling shape. Many flatland skaters prefer box jumps to other types of ramps because they allow for an easy transition between flip tricks and manuals on the same ramp, giving you the ability to chain together different trick combos in your run. Box jumpsīox jumps encompass a kicker on two opposite sides, with a flat plane or surface in the middle that connects them. These ramps are also great for gap setups, allowing you to trick between two kickers over a gap. Called “kickers,” because they usually have a gradual slope to them, these ramps allow you to get enough lift for moderate flip tricks.
Here's a list of common skateboard ramps, their purpose, and what makes them unique: Launch Ramps (kickers)ĭesigned to give you a little bit of air outside of a generic inclined plane, launch ramps are perhaps the most basic types of skateboard ramps out there. Because there are such a variety of ramps for skateboarding, rollerskating and BMXing, knowing the difference about how a ramp hits could mean maximizing your trick or air potential. For veterans experienced in getting a bit of air, ramps are a fantastic way to get that fix, land that trick, and hit your flow state. For beginning skaters, ramps often look like a fun but daunting goal.
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