Author Topic: Ramps at MK 16 (Read 11760 times)

splodge · « **on:** March 03, 2016, 07:30 AM »

The last couple of years have really been amazing with the ramps, that 8ft quarter pipe is so old school and I look forward to riding it all year. However last year as there was a small half pipe & spine there were quite a few scooters, often getting in the way of us oldies & I think even putting a hole in one of the ramps at one point.

If Radi Ramps is still happy to supply ramps (i really hope so!) could we just have the 8ft quarter & the trick ramp we had back in MK14? This is more of an old school set up that caters for our needs & may mean there's fewer kids on scooters? It would also free up a bit of space for a the odd cherry picker & flatlanding radness & also less work setting up & taking down. Please make ramps happen again this year

Whats your thoughts fellow ramp riders?

pickle · « **Reply #1 on:** March 03, 2016, 08:01 AM »

The ramps will be there (i believe) and hopefully there will be a ban on scooters.

midschooljon · « **Reply #2 on:** March 03, 2016, 08:14 AM »

Quote from: pickle on March 03, 2016, 08:01 AM

The ramps will be there (i believe) and hopefully there will be a ban on scooters.

What Pickle said. Rather have a good setup and define who an use them than just build a setup that no one wants to ride.

splodge · « **Reply #3 on:** March 03, 2016, 10:03 AM »

Quote from: pickle on March 03, 2016, 08:01 AM

The ramps will be there (i believe) and hopefully there will be a ban on scooters.

Good stuff...this was perfect, maybe even without that spine, just a kickturn ramp & that quarter, warm sunny day, heaven..

ED209 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 03, 2016, 10:41 AM »

"If Radi Ramps is still happy to supply ramps (i really hope so!) could we just have the 8ft quarter & the trick ramp we had back in MK14"

"buckle your seatbelt dorothy, because kansas is going bye-bye"

ED209 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 03, 2016, 10:47 AM »

TwoBobRob chat with ED209

We should just go for the big quarter plus one other obstacle as just discussed

- Big quarter plus flat bank would have the most appeal in my eyes

I would agree
Against common thinking I would suggest perhaps we don't put them opposite one another
But we can decide that on the day

- agreed ... next to each other maybe

Correct
People can session either that way

- quarter exactly where it was last year .. 8ft flat bank with platform to the right of the quarter where the 4ft quarter was

Yep

- distance jump ramp and grind box on the flat

... so there you have it folk ... the volcano and 4ft quarters are out ... 'big wedge ramp / flat bank with platform on' is in ... next to each other so two people can ride at once ...

Scooters are only allowed on if theres no BMXs riding - same as last year

GOTS TO GIVE THA PEOPLEZ WHAT THEY WANT!

pickle · « **Reply #6 on:** March 03, 2016, 11:13 AM »

Nice one Ed

Top work Twobob

splodge · « **Reply #7 on:** March 03, 2016, 11:54 AM »

Thats that sorted then, perfect!

Spen69 · « **Reply #8 on:** March 03, 2016, 12:39 PM »

Good work Ed and TwoBob

The two side by side means two at a time can ride. Couldn't ask for better

(I did love that volcano though, once my balls had grown big enough to tackle the bugger

)

ED209 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 03, 2016, 12:42 PM »

Quote from: Spen69 on March 03, 2016, 12:39 PM

Good work Ed and TwoBob

The two side by side means two at a time can ride. Couldn't ask for better

(I did love that volcano though, once my balls had grown big enough to tackle the bugger )

Sorry mate ... we are having to have a height restriction this year ... gotta be over 3ft to ride

ED209 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 03, 2016, 12:58 PM »

Rob just reminded me that we had to repair holes made by scooters last time ... so its big fat NO TO SCOOTERS

Its a BMX event :-) I will bring a bike that anyone on a scooter can have a go on if they like

pickle · « **Reply #11 on:** March 03, 2016, 01:55 PM »

Good decision

TwoBobRob · « **Reply #12 on:** March 03, 2016, 09:30 PM »

Hi everyone.

I don't know how good your memories are of the flat bank from MK14 but I found it to be a little steep for kickturns. My instinct is to cut you lot a fresh one a little mellower than it's predecessor.

Opinions please?

pickle · « **Reply #13 on:** March 04, 2016, 04:59 AM »

Yes I remember it Rob, agreed it was a tad steep

ED209 · « **Reply #14 on:** March 04, 2016, 06:08 AM »

Maybe not as much of an issue if it's wider ... persoanlly I found it fine ... but I guess we should go for the classic 80 wedge ramp angle

splodge · « **Reply #15 on:** March 04, 2016, 08:21 PM »

This rides nice, this is my ramp on my front drive

About 3 1/2 ft tall, 8 ft wide, perfect for kickturns & small trick ramp tricks. I toyed with the idea of an 8ft quarter pipe but though it was just to dam dangerous & will end up with broken bones, i've only had a few cuts from this & my kids use it as a den when im riding.

ED209 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 04, 2016, 10:50 PM »

Looks a tad mellow that!

2BRob will steer us right

TwoBobRob · « **Reply #17 on:** March 05, 2016, 03:40 PM »

Splodge - regarding the angle, your ramp is pretty much what I'm imagining in my head for MK16.

I tried a few 540 kickturns on my ramp and my back wheel let go each time which is what led me to consider a mellower ramp.

Obviously I'll wait for a few more opinions before I take saw to wood but yours looks to be better suited to the job.

I fancy 4ft high and 12ft wide. Plenty of room for the doubles contest.......