9/12/2023 0 Comments Diy skate ramp easyTwo of our Two Wheeling Tots moms recently completed their own DIY roller ramps, following Seth’s Bike Hacks Family Ramp. While in theory this is a great family ramp, it will not work for balance bikers.We wish Timberfly Ramps shipped to the U.S., otherwise they would be included in our purchase options! Stacking: Check out Timberfly’s Russian Roller Ramps.But if you do that, make sure you find a way to secure your ramps together. You may consider building two ramps that complete a roller ramp. Two Halves Make a Whole: Storage is always a concern with DIY ramps.Handle: You may also consider putting a handle on the side of your ramp for easier transporting.Coaster wheels: We put small coaster wheels on the side of our kids bike ramps to make transporting and storing easier.You may loose some strength to the plywood with this method. You can also cut slits on the reserve side of the plywood to help bend it to your ramp.We used 11/32 plywood and it warped in about an hour! But don’t fret, the water trick works! Nail down your plywood to one end of the ramp, douse the plywood in water and weigh down the other side until eventually it warps to your ramp. If you’re planning on using plywood for the deck of your ramp, you will have a pretty nasty curve to warp your plywood to.A hack for this is using a long piece of PVC pipe that bends to help you form and trace the curve of your ramp! But what about the curve of your roller ramp? We found this to be frustrating when tracing our DIY roller ramp. We all have some type of straight edge to help us trace. Tracing or drawing out your ramp prior to cutting is simple, if you are just drawing straight lines.We would not recommend anything narrower than 24″ for a balance biker who needs enough width to put their feet down. Ramps narrower than 24″ take focus – keep in mind the age and skill level of your rider. Width: 24″ – 30″ wide is pretty average.If the slope is too steep, balance bikers and young pedal bike riders will have difficulty “climbing.” Length of Base: The length of the base will largely determine the angles of the slopes.A ratio higher than 2:1 is generally for jumping. A 1:1 ratio is great for beginners, a smooth ride and good for rolling speed. This will be important if you plan to use a series of roller ramps. Transition Ratio: Backyard Trail Builds talks about appropriate ratios for roller ramps.Let us know what dimensions end up working for you! If it’s for a balance biker, you will want to create a less aggressive slope. With that height, your curved top may be somewhere from 2′ – 4′. Height: Most basic ramps start at a height of 1′ to 1.5′.A peaked top will create an abrupt transition that is not good for pumping, jumping, or flow. Curve: When building a roller you want a curved top, versus a peaked top.Only cost $42 to build our DIY roller ramp, better yet use extra wood lying around! Dimensions Here are some considerations for building a DIY roller ramp as well as some inspiration from our Two Wheeling Tots community. While we are no experts at ramp building, we have quickly become ramp-building fans! Sometimes it’s just a matter of diving in and learning for yourself.
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