Wood Ramp?

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John.T

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Does anyone have any hits for hitting a wood freestyle ramp? There is one at the local track and it's not that big, but are there any things I should look out for?

thanks in advance:D
 

VintageDirt

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Wood ramp what?
 
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FasterNU

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wood ramps are cake compared to dirt!! :p

They just seem scarier at first. Just make sure it is secured in a decent manner.
They are a lot smoother and more predictable to jump. The only thing I really noticed different is that you get better traction on the wood.... sooo when you blip the throttle off the lip, it is easier to get a wheelie. Other than that..... they're sweet. I personally get bored on them after a few runs... and end up back on the dirt.

good luck
 
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smb_racing

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Originally posted by John.T
any things I should look out for?
Click to expand...
the ground :scream:
 
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Hucker

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Woods rots, if your seriously thinking of making something thats going to be outdoors all the time, look into a metal ramp. There was a thread not to long ago about metal ramps. There was some URL's with designs, etc..

Check it out.
 
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Hondaofroyracer

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Steel ramps

I am actually in the process of building and adjustable steel ramp
16' long 4-6' tall
don't even ask how its adjustable, way to hard to explain, but, i will try and post some pics of it and people hitting it when its finished. i hope by the end of next week, i have my Ag Construction class every day for 2 hours, so that helps! :scream:

-Drew
 
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roosterboy

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He didn't say he wants to make one, he said he wants some tips on how to jump one.
 
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Hucker

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Neat, although the one at the local track will rot, so I think he should watch out :)
 
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John.T

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Well it gets put away and covered, so that is not the issue, but it is something I will look out for! thanks
 
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Anssi

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I haven't tried one on a motorcycle, but I hear they are much easier to jump that dirt jumps. Of course that might change if you compare a 2' dirt jump to a 10' ramp. Just jump like any unfamiliar jump, balanced on the bike and steady throttle.
 
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wizard69

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also with a wood ramp when it is hit lots the holes for the nailes become biger and then the ramp becomes less stable and you don't want a wood ramp to shift when you are on it.also you should know how to use your rear break and throutle it the air to get leveled out. you do get more traction on the wood so don't give it to much but don't let off the gas on the ramp. my first time I let off the gas and just about did an endo.
be carful but have fun.
 
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KDXDan

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I just read an ariticle on one of the mags that said that they had wooden ramps on the Warped Tour (or whatever the tour is that has fsx) and someone was hurt when they went through the ramp. :eek: Now they use metal.
 
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wizard69

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that kid can jump pretty high.
that ramp woldn't have to be to tough to take that weight what is that a 50?
I don't like woodramps metal ramps are my favorite
 
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Yamamoto

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I hit it

with my YZ125, granted it is to small for a full size bike but it can take the weight.


Being slippery is not even an issue because you can paint them with deck paint and sand added.

If there are any parents like me that do not allow your son to do certain jumps do to dangers, I reccomend a small wood ramp because it can be easily placed in front of a good landing spot.

Construction of the ramp is important to be safe, I use screws not nails, 2x4s and 3/4 inch plywood. what you do not see in the photo is the legs of the ramp because they have been staked in the ground.

Rule of thumb ...the ramp has to be as long or longer then the bike.

Matal ramps are the way to go but they are not as easy to build.
 
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roostinbe

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2x8's or 2x10's work good for full sized ramps, for full sized bikes. i like to top them with 3/4" plywood. then, put down some sheet metal over that, with deck paint, and sand... or some sort of grip tape. if you sheet all side of the ramp with plywood, it gives it more sheer strength.
 
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wizard69

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ok I was just wondering about ramps and why are all freestyle ramps curved is there any reason for this is a straight ramp ok and what are the upS and downs to straight or curved (ramps)
what angle should they be at I never thought or scews nowonder that ramp didn't hold oh well
later:cool:
 
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yardpro

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the reason the fmx ramps are curved is to give a higher trajectory. not only are they steep to send you up the curve helps to pre;oad the suspension, also it smoothes out the transion from flat ground to the steep angle of the ramp. skid-ex makes a skid resistant paint that would work well on the surface. Rember to use treated lumber if you plan to use it for a while. Definately make it longer than the bike.
we have buit lots of wood ramps for my friends kids to start out with. They are the same every time and they don't develop ruts. we would build a landing and gradually move the ramp further away.
 
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roostinbe

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strait ramps are not a very good idea for launch ramps. they can really make your suspension do some wild things, making for a less then opportune launch. curved ramps are a much more predictable launch, and are a lot safer. its kind of the same principle as landing on a hill, instead of on flat. it allows for a more gradual transition in directional change
 
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