jump ramp action

[bob21599968882]

Hi

 

I've built my self a ramp and put it to a bit of use. There is a mix of kites and the kite wing also gets a run or two. The wind conditions are generally crappy and would otherwise only be suitable for some rolling around between lulls.

 

I have also started doing a bit of switch riding off the ramp and was pretty happy to land a switch flat 3.

In time, I'm sure I will get better.

 

 

Bob2

 

 

[bullseye1599969050]

good stuff bob. I like that you left the fails as well. Shows the progress. Are you going to make the ramp a bit heavier? Seems to be wobbling and sliding a bit when you hit it. Or maybe ground stakes to hold it in place.

[SLiiCK]

Nice one was thinking of knocking a ramp up for me our local flyers what thickness ply or board did you use? as bullseye said most probably will try and put some type of ground stake in it also did you put a centre support in or was the two sides with the board spanning it enough Cheers Steve

[B-Roc1599968665]

Love the skate inspired kiting.

[bob21599968882]

thanks guys

 

In terms of jump ramp construction, I would not take any tips from my build. I have zero wood work skills. All the wood was taken from building site bins and the tip setting me back a cool nothing in costs.

 

The ply wood is too thick to bend so it was a wedge ramp. I think a bit of transition in it would be nicer for better height. The side walls of the ramp are about 650mm apart and kept in place by a couple of pine planks. This gives it a bit of support and keeps it all together. As noted, there is a bit of give in the ramp. This was because of my average template cutting where I tried a bit of a transition at the start of the ramp. The ply on the top was too thick to bend so it just bounces a bit when you ride over it.

 

My only tips would be thick as you can for the side walls and maybe a couple of thin layers of ply on the top all kept together with a couple of struts to support the top and keep it together. And some stakes in the ground to stop the ramp moving. I've have to get some.

 

 

Bob2

[SLiiCK]

Thanks for the info Bob much appreciated great ramp for scrap wood , i was thinking of using some shuttering ply cheapest option ply to start with and will try to put a small amout of curve in it will most probably add a middle support does it help to have the flat section on top when jumping at lower speeds ? hope to have a go at it in the next couple of days t

[bob21599968882]

Hi Sliick

 

I'm not sure about needing a flat bit at the top. It just looks traditional to me. Back in the 80's I had a few jump ramps for my skate board and all had a bit of flat on the top. It's probably just a style thing.

 

Bob

[SLiiCK]

Same here on the skateboards it did make it easier to ramp off of it if going slower with the kite giving you lift might not need it got a couple of days of now so might give it a go.Steve