BMX - Ramp Building

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Dr. Pimper
09-07-01, 06:41 PM
What is the best type of wood for the base of the ramp. Well, the curved part. I don't know the technical terms. The part that the tires actually touch. Anywho, what's the best type of wood for that part? Thanx!

fubar5
09-07-01, 06:51 PM
3/4 inch plywood is the best. I wouldn't use anyhting thinner. I was using 1/2 inch once and it broke right in half while I was on the ramp. Just stand it up against something and let water run over the top for a few hours.
Dr. Pimper
09-07-01, 06:55 PM
Ok. Sounds like a plan. I hope to build some soon, but it'll probably never happen. Oh well, a kid can dream.

DynoVFR
09-07-01, 07:46 PM
LOL, i had a really nice 2-3 ft ramp but some old people took it away or something....(I live in an old people neighborhood)...I didnt make it but still it was a nice ramp and i learned alot of stuff on it....O well....
Dr. Pimper
09-09-01, 06:21 PM
Originally posted by DynoVFR
some old people took it away or something

Them damned old people and their "sooped-up" Rascal scooter things. Catching some sick air off their stolen ramp. I can see it now.
DynoVFR
09-09-01, 07:03 PM
LOL, me too dude....I stole a scooter from a lil kids yard awhile ago and thats what i use when i cant use my bike

It has hydralics..its nice
Dr. Pimper
09-10-01, 03:18 PM
What the hell? Can you get it hoppin'? Heh heh.
DynoVFR
09-10-01, 05:11 PM
heck ya, i do no footers and crap all the time

heh
Dr. Pimper
09-12-01, 05:17 PM
That's messed up. A scooter with hydraulics. Give me a link where I can see this thing. Thanx!

-Doc
DynoVFR
09-12-01, 05:20 PM
Its not really hydrolics, its just springs on the wheels that help with landing and what not...Its one of the more newer expensive scooters...