Half-pipe applications include leisure recreation, skills development, competitive training, amateur and professional competition, demonstrations, and as an adjunct to other types of skills training.Ī skilled athlete can perform in a half-pipe for an extended period of time by pumping to attain extreme speeds with relatively little effort. Flat ground provides time to regain balance after landing and more time to prepare for the next trick.
The original style half-pipes are no longer built. Since the 1980s, half-pipes contain an extended flat bottom between the quarter-pipes. Originally half-pipes were half sections of a large diameter pipe. The structure resembles a cross-section of a swimming pool, essentially two concave ramps (or quarter-pipes), topped by copings and decks, facing each other across a flat transition, also known as a tranny. Vert ramp with vert, transition, and flatĪ half-pipe is a structure used in gravity extreme sports such as snowboarding, skateboarding, skiing, freestyle BMX, skating, and scooter riding. I've been skating transition for less than two years and just haven't skated that many different ramps.For the roller coaster, see Half Pipe (roller coaster). But I figured many of you have skated tons of different ramps over long periods of time and can comment intelligently on the pros and cons. But I'm also riding much higher than 3' and have heard a larger radius can be a negative on shorter ramps.Ĭomments are also welcome on whether 4 feet is a decent width, and how wide the deck should be.Īnyhow, sorry if this is kind of a "coke vs pepsi" question. Does it make a dramatic difference? I prefer the larger radius at the local park. What about the radius? It looks like it should be somewhere between 6 and 7 feet. So, are we likely to get much use out of a 2 footer? Maybe the 3 footer would be too much? I don't want to waste money building twice, but want something approachable for her that we can skate together. OTOH, my daughter is very new to transition and I would like to get her comfortable. So, I thought maybe a 3 footer would be a logical next step for me. I'm scared to play around on the coping there. I really enjoy doing basic coping tricks like 50-50s there. I've had a ton of fun at an out-of-town park where they have a really mellow bowl (maybe 2 feet).
Where I'm stuck is what height and radius is best. That would let me have a sort of half-pipe situation without spending a ton of money or doing a lot of site work. My thought is to maybe build a single one that's 4' wide and then another pretty soon afterwards. I was thinking I might build some ramps to use in the driveway. I apologize for asking a long question without providing a beer first. I realize there probably isn't a clear answer to this question, but I would like to tap some experience. You can post your videos, give and receive tips on tricks you're having difficulty with, your new board setup and anything else you find relevant. If it doesn't make sense to specify an age just put. Note: There is no age restriction as long as you are not posting your skating footage. (it should be the last thing, no periods after it). You did not place the tag at the end of the title. You did not enclose tag in square brackets. You forgot to include YO in your age tag after age number. Therefore, all my post titles this birthday year will be followed by the following: Your post should contain the following tag at the end, where age is your current age in numbers.įor example, I am 38 years old. If you are less than and want to post your skating footage please use communities which are more appropriate (ex: r/skateboarding). This is implemented by design to allow the younger skaters to interact with the older skaters but not make the subreddit pointless. Your post will be removed if it violates this rule. There is no age restriction as long as you are not posting your skating footage (videos or photos). If you are a new old skater you are in the right place as well. This subreddit is for the older skaters (anyone above 30).
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