Different Kinds of Skate Ramps

Skate enthusiasts have a variety of skate ramp options. Whether you are trying to decide which type of ramp to try next, or deciding on which type you should build for your own skate park, you will have a tough decision to make. Each ramp has a special feature that makes it unique from other ramps.

Half Pipes

A half pipe is named for its shape. It literally resembles a pile that has been cut in half, with the inner concave serving as the ramp for skaters. The platforms at the top of each half of the ramp provide a place to push off from and to finish a run. Runs usually consist of skaters maneuvering from one side of the ramp to the other, performing a trick on each pass. In competitive arenas, skaters are allotted a certain amount of passes or a set amount of time to perform tricks.

Quarter Pipes

This half-sized half pipe is most commonly found on skate courses. Skaters use half pipes to perform individual tricks before moving onto other areas of the course.

Street Ramps

Street ramps vary in appearance, but each variation serves as casual ramp for street tricks. A street ramp course may feature areas specially designed for individual stunts like grinding.

Vertical Ramps

These height-driven ramps are usually over six feet tall, and are designed for air-focused stunts. Skaters use these ramps to test their abilities to use the force of gravity to pull off advanced stunts. Vert ramps are simply taller versions of half pipes.

Mini Ramps

If you've ever made or seen someone use a ramp to jump an object, you have seen a mini ramp. These small ramps are designed for simple stunts like vaulting over objects.