What Skate Ramp is Right for You?
- Launch ramps, or kickers, are designed to give you more air time. These ramps give you enough of a boost to practice moderate flip tricks, and are excellent for gap setups.
- Box jumps consist of two kickers and a flat plane. They allow for easy trick transitions so you can practice combo runs.
- Quarter pipes let you practice transitional skateboarding and nail more complicated tricks. Great for keeping speed and flow in a skate park, quarterpipes are recommended for intermediate to experienced skaters.
- Grind rails are great for getting consistent grinds and are a better, smoother alternative to grinding on concrete.
If you would like to learn more, read our guide Types of Skateboard Ramps
Securing Your Ramp
To stay safe while riding, it's important to secure your ramps so they don't slide and shift while you're using them. There are a number of quick and easy ways to keep ramps in place:
- Asphalt anchor screws pair with washers to fix the ramp in place through the pre-drilled mounting points at the corners of the ramp. Simply drill the anchor screw into any asphalt for a firm grip in seconds. They are included in most skateboard ramp sets.
- Concrete anchor screws are available at most hardware stores and it's recommended to pre-drill pilot holes beforehand.
- Sandbags are an excellent alternative to keep ramps from sliding during jumps. Simply place one or two sandbags behind the ramp in a location that will not affect the initial launch, trick, or landing.
- Plywood is a great option to reduce slide and shift if you aren't able to secure the ramp to concrete or asphalt. Screw the ramp onto a large sheet of plywood to expand the surface area in contact with the ground and add extra weight.
- Snow is an excellent material to secure a ramp if it's being used in the winter for snowboarding. Pack the snow firmly around the edges of the ramp to keep it in place.
Please note: When skateboarding, always wear the proper protective gear and be aware of your surroundings.