How to Draw Transitions for a Skateboard Ramp

This article is to assist you in building skate ramps. Transition are replicas of waves used by surfers. They also serve in holding the framing of the ramp. Drawing transitions for a skate ramp will help ensure a number of things: from enjoyment to longevity of the ramp.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Tape Measure
• Pencil
• A Friend
• 2 Sheets of 3/4" Plywood

1. To Start, Lay the two 4x8 sheets of plywood next to each other, so that they make an 8x8 square.

2. From one corner of the square, have friend steadily hold the end of tape.

3. Decide how high you want your transition. Anywhere from 0-8 feet. At desired measurement, place pencil behind height measurement of transition.

4. Draw transition until it makes a 90 degree turn. Imagine you are drawing a line that illustrates the finished ramp at a side view.

5. Lift sheet and double check your arc. If it will suit the ramp you are trying to build go to step six.

6. If arc works, put sheet on cutting table, and cut with circular saw steadily.

7. Now you have a transition.

Tips & Warnings

• Be sure and map out your coping first. I suggest cement coping.
• Skateboarding is a dangerous sport and should be done by athletic people with good balance, agility and spatial awareness.
• Be careful with the saw because once you lose your finger you won't get it back.