All I Want For X-mas is a Launch Ramp

So Ryan and I have decided to build a launch ramp, as we figured the stores would be closed on Christmas Eve, we headed down to our local lumber yard at lunch yesterday.

We initially wanted to build two ramps, one 18” launch ramp (it’s higher than you think), an 18” high straight ramp, and a 18” platform… basically making a transportable funbox.

Once we started looking into how much time and money we wanted to spent, we decided we would start with the launch ramp. I remembered that back in the day, some people would sheath their ramps in masonite, and since the lumber yard had no ¼” ply, we decided it would work for our ramp too.

As I am such a morning person, and Ryan had plans during the day we decided to meet back at the office to start the build Christmas Eve morning. After arriving 45 minutes late, I found Ryan skating the lot across the street.

We wound up only having about 75 minutes to build the ramp. And I have to say, I think I had as much fun building the ramp framing as I have had skating. Ryan needed to leave by 10:15… so we only got the framing done. Stay tuned for completion of the ramp.

(p.s., I still can’t ollie for squat)