How to Jump Ramps on In-Line Skates

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Spring up at the right moment on a jump ramp to launch yourself high into the air on in-line skates.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately challenging

Things You’ll Need:

In-line Skate Axles
In-line Skate Spacers
In-line Skate Wheels
In-line Skates
In-line Skating Gear
In-line Skating Helmets
In-line Skating Protective Gear Sets
Wrist Guards

Step1

Build, buy or find a jump ramp you can use. There are also plenty of natural jump ramps you can use, including curbs, gutters and loading ramps - any smooth upward-sloping surface that comes to a sudden end and has a safe landing area. Once you start looking for them, you'll see them all over.

Step2

Speed skate toward the jump ramp.

Step3

Crouch down before you reach the ramp.

Step4

Ride up the jump ramp, keeping your weight directly over your skates.

Step5

Spring upward as you reach the lip of the ramp. Timing is critical here. You want to spring just as you reach the lip. Too early, and you sacrifice some of your pitch; too late, and you will get no spring at all.

Step6

Keep your feet beneath you in the air. This is the point when a more advanced jumper can execute any number of tricks, kicks and tweaks.

Step7

Bend your knees to absorb the impact of your landing.

Tips & Warnings

High jumps mean higher air and greater chance of injury. Start off on small jumps, and work your way up.
Go over your landing area with a broom to reduce chance of catching something when you land (or when you fall).
Once you master jumping, start trying spins and kicks while in the air. Try to grab your skate with your hand. Try jumping over things. Be creative, have fun but be careful.
Always wear a helmet, wrist guards and knee pads when jumping on in-line skates.

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Anonymous said

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on 11/22/2005 You simply go up the ramp, lean back so you can grind, make sure you go up the ramp at about a 45 degree angle, then simply slide. As you are slowing down, 180 back into the ramp.

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on 11/22/2005 Backflips are an easy, cool trick for any grommit. Here's how: on the downward slope, get lots of speed. As you come to the coping, let your legs go over your head, then twist your body to finish the trick.

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on 11/22/2005 Before doing a trick, make sure that you know where you are going to land. If you fall, or are about to, put your hands in front of your face. Also, double check roads before doing tricks on them.

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