How to Build a Rollerblade Ramp

Rollerblade ramps come in many different shapes and sizes. The most common and convenient style of ramp would be the kicker. Kicker ramps are generally three to four feet wide by two to four feet tall, but can be made to any dimensions. This type of ramp is great for having at home because it can be moved and stored easily. You can purchase kicker ramps at your local sporting goods stores, but they can be expensive. A lot of people choose to build their own, which can be accomplished very quickly and easily with just a couple common tools and some cheap wood.

Things You'll Need

  • 3/4-inch-thick plywood
  • 2 by 4's
  • 1/8-inch-thick sheet metal
  • Straight edge
  • Square
  • Pencil
  • Jigsaw
  • Table saw
  • Power drill
  • 1/8-inch drill bit
  • Stainless screws
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Instructions

    • 1

      Draw a six-foot straight line on the plywood using a straight edge. Using a square make a two-foot line coming out from one end of the six-foot line at a 90-degree angle. At the other end of the six-foot line, use a square to draw a line coming out at 1 1/2 inches at a 90-degree angle. Connect the two lines using a straight edge. Draw another piece to the same dimensions.

    • 2

      Measure the line that connects the two-foot line with the 1 1/2-inch line. This measurement will be the length of the face board. Mark the face board at three foot wide by your previous measurement on the plywood.

    • 3

      Cut out all pieces of plywood using a jigsaw.

    • 4

      Cut 10 2 by 4's at 2 feet, 10 and 3/4 inches long using a table saw.

    • 5

      Set up the two side pieces parallel to each other with the six-foot edges on the ground. They should be three feet apart. Place a 2 by 4 flat on the ground in between the sides, flush with the 1 1/2-inch tall ends. Make sure the 2 by 4 does not protrude from the side pieces but is flush with the edges. Snug the sides up to the 2 by 4 and screw in place using a power drill. Place the second 2 by 4 on the ground at the opposite end of the side pieces. Make sure it is flush with the outside edges and screw into place. Screw the third 2 by 4 into place directly above the second, making sure it is flush with the top edge of the side pieces. Place the rest of the 2 by 4's evenly spaced, flush with the top edge of the sides. These will act as supports for the face of the ramp.

    • 6

      Screw the face of the ramp in place. You should put at least four screws in every support 2 by 4.

    • 7

      Place the sheet metal so that it creates a smooth entrance to the ramp. Using an 1/8-inch drill bit, make pilot holes through the sheet metal. Screw the sheet metal into place. The plywood is 3/4-inch thick, which will catch the wheels of roller blades when trying to ride up the ramp.