What materials are used?
COPINGS
All copings are using 2” Galvanized schedule 40 piping. Bolted to a 2x4 from behind using 3/8” galvanized lag bolts. There are no holes in the ridable portions of the coping. These are over 1/8” thick of steel and will hold up to all skateboarding punishment.
TRANSITIONS
The transitions are using 3/4” pressure treated plywood. These are the side pieces that make the shape of the miniramp and contact the floor.
SURFACE
The riding surface varies. For outdoor ramps I recommend 2 layers of 3/8” plywood with a heavy coat of Skate Paint. Or for a high durability, long lasting, professional product I recommend Gator Skins or Skatelite.
For indoor ramps I recommend using masonite or a professional surface like Gator Skins or Skatelite.
The picture below is a 3/8” CDX. There are blemishes in the material but none that you can feel with your wheels. I find that sanded plywood doesn’t have the same durability as this product. It will get a heavy coat of Skate Paint and provide a perfect riding surface.
Hardware
All screws used for framing and plywood installations are weather coated deck screws.
For Gator Skin and Skatelite installations we use a larger head cement board screw. These screws won’t stain your ramp like 99% of the other screws on the market.
All copings are fastened to a 2x4 using galvanized 3/8” lag bolts.
