How Do You Build A Jump Ramp?
Build a portable jump ramp for launching into the air, whether on a skateboard, a bike, or in-line skates. Step 1 Ride as many jump ramps as you can to figure out what you like and dislike about other ramps. Step 2 Draw a design of your ramp on paper to get an idea of what you want to build. Determine how much transition you want and how high you want to go. Step 3 Tie a string to a pencil. The length of the string will be the transition of the ramp. A longer string equals less transition, and a shorter string equals more transition. An 8-foot string is a good general length, but after you draw it out, double check to see if that’s what you want. It’s easy to change or re-do your transition prior to cutting. Step 4 Place the tip of the pencil on the corner of a sheet of plywood and hold the string out straight along the short edge (the 4-foot edge) of the plywood. Hold the string taut so that it it extends well beyond the plywood, parallel to the edge of the plywood. Step 5 Anchor the
