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Basics of Ramps

by Cathy McClellan

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Whether you are interested in skateboard, wheelchair or ATV ramps, everything you need to know is in the following guide. Let the eHow experts show you how to build the perfect ramp for you--and doggie, too.

  • About Wheelchair Ramps

    There are people everywhere who use wheelchairs or power scooters, either because their legs don't function properly or they have trouble standing for a long time. Read More

  • How to Build Wheelchair Ramps

    A properly constructed ramp gives a disabled person access to and from a residence or a business. When you’re building a wheelchair ramp, there are minimum Read More

  • How to Make Concrete Ramps

    Any walkway or surface with a slope greater than 1 inch for every 20 inches of run, is a ramp. When you are making a concrete ramp, you must use a slope less than 1 inch Read More

  • Skateboard Ramp Facts

    A skateboard can be used for transportation as well as a piece of sports equipment. Considered an extreme sport, skateboarding is a popular activity, in which Read More

  • How to Make Skateboard Ramps

    When making skateboard ramps, purchase blueprints or contact a local skate shop to accurately build good transitions. Make a skateboard ramp with tips from a skateboarding Read More

  • Types of Skateboarding Ramps: Free Online Skateboarding Tips

    Learn about various types of skateboard ramps in this free online skateboarding video lesson including basic skating tricks for beginners. Read More

  • How to Make Mini Ramps

    Maybe you're trying to have more fun with your remote control trucks or your small pets. Or perhaps your kid wants a ramp to better enjoy his skateboard. Rather than Read More

  • How to Make Homemade Skateboard Ramps

    There are many types of skateboarding ramps. The most notable is a "kicker" ramp. These are small, portable and appropriate for skateboarders of any skill level. Before Read More

  • How to Build Skateboard Ramps

    Skateboarding is by far one of the most popular sports among young people today. On a warm, sunny afternoon you can drive by skate parks and abandoned parking lots and see Read More

  • How to Build a Good Bike Ramp With Dirt

    Has the bike jump at the park become a little too crowded? Perhaps it's time to make your own. You've never made a bike ramp before, and all you have available to you Read More

  • How Does Angle Affect a Ramp?

    Ramps have different uses and have slowly but surely been integrated into everyday human society. Wheelchair users use ramps to access places that would be out of reach Read More

  • How to Make Skateboarding Ramps

    Skateboarders are great at do-it-yourself projects because skaters often have to take ordinary household items and create their own mini skateparks in their driveways and Read More

  • How to Choose a Pet Ramp or Steps

    If your pet is getting up in years, disabled—or just too darn little—there is no reason she still can’t kick back on the couch or bed—or hop into the SUV—Enter: pet ramps Read More

  • Using ATV Loading Ramps

    Get ATV loading ramps that allow you to load your ATV into a truck bed or trailer; learn what to get from our ATV parts and accessories expert in this free ATV accessories Read More

  • Make Your ATV Ramps Stronger

    ATV ramps provide a great way to load and unload your off-road vehicles. However, the lesser-expensive ramps tend to be quite weak and can easily bend and become damaged. Read More

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