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Looking to improve my jumping skills away from the threat of crashing into trees and the mocking of the teenages at the BMX track. I know how to jump, but since a nasty crash have lost a bit of my confidence, and fancied getting or building a ramp to practice on. Would these be up to the job?

[url= http://www.shopwiki.co.uk/Rampage-Double-Mini-Ramp ]Rampage mini ramps[/url]


 
Posted : 08/06/2010 3:55 pm
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6 inches is kind of low! We built some out of 2x4 timber and scrap plywood using the plans on Dirt magazine's website. One is 1' high, the other 2'. Not exactly King of Dirt stuff, but good fun for long jump competitions!

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Can't find the original plans but there's a how-to vid here:

http://video.mpora.com/watch/asBP3pRPq/


 
Posted : 08/06/2010 4:02 pm
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were you never 10? Surely some bricks and some bendy ply and you're away!


 
Posted : 08/06/2010 4:10 pm
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Posted : 08/06/2010 4:20 pm
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Build one, scape wood is all you need, bricks and a plank for basic or build a proper one from plans if you want a long lasting reliable one.

p.s this is a mini ramp

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you want a lunch ramp

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about 18" is the minimum worth going with even if you're not very confident, any less than that it like stepping off a curb, conversely don't go too big or you will need a down ramp too.

Plans here http://www.xtremeskater.com/ramp-plans/launch-ramp/

Adjust to required height and steepness. For a MTB you will want a longer ramp with a mellower curve than a ramp for a BMX.


 
Posted : 08/06/2010 4:24 pm
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this one is 12 inches high!
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Posted : 08/06/2010 4:34 pm
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thank god it has arrows or you could easily get confused as to what to do with the ramp above
Bendy ply bricks and pedal back brake ah the 70's ๐Ÿ˜ฏ


 
Posted : 08/06/2010 4:36 pm
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find some land dig a jump that costs nowt but time


 
Posted : 08/06/2010 4:51 pm
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Posted : 08/06/2010 5:01 pm