Author Topic: Private ramp (Read 11139 times)

billstup · « **on:** October 07, 2005, 08:51 PM »

So here I am building a 36 x 16 x 7ft mid size ramp in the back garden thinking it`s going to be dope, when Carlo Griggs sends me these photos of his new back yard ramp :

There`s a 13 1/2 ft vert ramp in there and all you can see, how dope is that

QUADROPHENIA · « **Reply #1 on:** October 07, 2005, 08:53 PM »

thats mental

dordymush · « **Reply #2 on:** October 07, 2005, 08:54 PM »

where does he live then .in a pub ?.

Carlo Griggs · « **Reply #3 on:** October 07, 2005, 08:58 PM »

These are at the back of my office

lazychubs · « **Reply #4 on:** October 07, 2005, 08:58 PM »

blimey i would get very dissy in there
looks the nuts and yeah right next door to a pub how cool is that

dordymush · « **Reply #5 on:** October 07, 2005, 09:00 PM »

did you have to get permision to build that.looks a bit large and very close to them bugalows.you had no complaints.

Carlo Griggs · « **Reply #6 on:** October 07, 2005, 09:00 PM »

Its a stone throw from the beach 3 pubs close and loads of old people..

Carlo Griggs · « **Reply #7 on:** October 07, 2005, 09:04 PM »

Dordymuch...

I had vert ramps there since 88... I had temperary planning until 98 and they gave me full then... Ive had a hard time with the council... I had to stop so many people coming here.... Inline skaters turn up at 4 in the morning in the summer and it drives me crazy... I can see them from my house though that is close...

Carlo

region11 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 07, 2005, 09:05 PM »

Rad gathering at Carlo's ramp lol.

dordymush · « **Reply #9 on:** October 07, 2005, 09:06 PM »

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Dordymuch

mush, dordymush

. looks well cool though.

Carlo Griggs · « **Reply #10 on:** October 07, 2005, 09:08 PM »

Thanks man..

I hurt my knee a while back so ive been looking at it for 3 months now... But i rode it for the first day today..

daze · « **Reply #11 on:** October 07, 2005, 09:13 PM »

Quote from: Carlo Griggs on October 07, 2005, 09:04 PM

I can see them from my house though that is close...

Carlo

if you can see them from your house then you can see them through the sights of a sniper rifle.

do us all a favour - you know it makes sense

billstup · « **Reply #12 on:** October 07, 2005, 09:15 PM »

We will have to organise something when its convenient with you Carlo, but you have to give me a bit of time to improve before we come down, that ramp deserves a bit better than I can offer at the moment

The-flying-banana · « **Reply #13 on:** October 07, 2005, 09:19 PM »

Man thats not a ramp :o its a skatepark

Carlo Griggs · « **Reply #14 on:** October 07, 2005, 09:21 PM »

Quote from: billstup on October 07, 2005, 09:15 PM

We will have to organise something when its convenient with you Carlo, but you have to give me a bit of time to improve before we come down, that ramp deserves a bit better than I can offer at the moment

Hey Bill

It would be good to see you lot here... Bring back many good memories... The ramp is fairly easy to ride but it need alot of power to ride it as the tranies are big....

I think we should make a date then but it would be cool if a load came down for a fun session..

I want to see a one hand one foot drop in... Bill

Carlo

muttley · « **Reply #15 on:** October 07, 2005, 09:25 PM »

Holy smoke!!! Is that just the best backyard ornament ever

oberonspacefruit · « **Reply #16 on:** October 07, 2005, 09:27 PM »

man that is my dream. can i be you. seriously organise a jam.

billstup · « **Reply #17 on:** October 07, 2005, 09:38 PM »

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I want to see a one hand one foot drop in... Bill

Carlo

If I was still riding a coaster I`d give it a go Carlo, but the last drop in I tried on a freewheel at Reditch ended up with me landing on me head

oberonspacefruit · « **Reply #18 on:** October 07, 2005, 09:40 PM »

acs freecoaster bill.

theRuler · « **Reply #19 on:** October 07, 2005, 09:56 PM »

that ramp setup is so dope!
props for building that.
it's a radbmx meet at your place then!

RADHAB · « **Reply #20 on:** October 07, 2005, 11:35 PM »

Bout time you finished that!! Good that your here again mate.

Steve

Beckyboo · « **Reply #21 on:** October 08, 2005, 12:49 AM »

Shh...dont give Fruit any more amunition to take over the garden!

stoke bloke · « **Reply #22 on:** October 08, 2005, 10:56 AM »

:o That is amazing,carlo. Thers is some serious carpentry skills on show there. what sort of ply are you using for the transitions ,and how long does it last outside unpainted?
man, that pub looks tempting. Cold pint, plenty of crisps and the sight of the most gifted uk vert rider ever flowing about that ramp . Sound s like the perfect summer holiday

dirtyvans · « **Reply #23 on:** October 08, 2005, 11:29 AM »

wicked ramp

would love to have a spin around it, there must be some crazy lines in there!

bring on the old boys sesh!

Carlo Griggs · « **Reply #24 on:** October 08, 2005, 01:10 PM »

well after spending three months off my bike it is all good to ride but a little weak...

The box is big and fun.. I got to say the lines in there are endless...

I did some of the work on the ramp but only a small bit... I had one of my riders and Piers chapman and his brother hugh build it... We had other help as well.. 600 sheets of ply... It is far eastern ply... Ply wears quick so there is no point putting £40 a sheet wood on there... £18 a sheet will do.. Skatelite is too expensive also and burns when you come off..

Having your own ramp like this is a dream...i think back to when i was a small kid watching chris young and bill and others while i was riding a plank of wood on a crate and would have never thought it would be possable to have this for myself..

The ramp unbolts into sections and i will be putting it indoors im hoping the end of next year....

Im looking forward to seeing you all here...

Carlo

Author Topic: Private ramp (Read 11139 times)

Carlo Griggs

Carlo Griggs

Carlo Griggs

Carlo Griggs

daze

The-flying-banana

Carlo Griggs

muttley

theRuler

RADHAB

Beckyboo

stoke bloke

Carlo Griggs