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BMX General => BMX Chat => Topic started by: ED209 on February 11, 2014, 08:52 AM
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So I have a room with a nice high roof .... 6m x 4.7m.
Is that enough space to build anything rideable?
was thinking of going to vert actually up the wall one side and a 3ft high side with platform the other.
Any thoughts welcome :daumenhoch:
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I'd just go mini ramp Ed instead of vert as you can do more ???
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No enough room Rob :(
Bru :daumenhoch:
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So when are we coming up to help build it?
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No enough room Rob :(
Bru :daumenhoch:
you reckon its too small Bru? :(
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For a mini yes.. :(
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even a mini mini just to have a laugh on... 2 1/2 ft high?
15ft wide ... 20ft length ... so 5ft for tranny... 2ft platforms ...6 ft flat ... theres gotta be fun to be had :D
come on man ... lets get creative :daumenhoch: just for lip tricks, shits and giggles ^"^
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That bit of fun will cost you 2k + and will be crap lol perfect for scooters tho! Maybe a side business :daumenhoch:
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That bit of fun will cost you 2k + and will be crap lol perfect for scooters tho! Maybe a side business :daumenhoch:
thats right ... pi$$ on my dreams you bitter old trout ;D
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:daumenhoch: anytime edy
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Have been thinking about building one of those small trick ramps like bitd they used to show in mags/books how to build, just to do kickturns, ramp stalls......and rollbacks 8)
Got the dimensions but never been anygood with wood (ooo err), banging and screwing Im fine!
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Ed, bring your tape-measure to the Boardroom in a week or so as that looks like the same sort of dimensions as the little practice ramp which is good for nothing on a bike I'd say :-\
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Ed, all you need is right here mate >>
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Munny Mark is away with the plans already :-)
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Ed, bring your tape-measure to the Boardroom in a week or so as that looks like the same sort of dimensions as the little practice ramp which is good for nothing on a bike I'd say :-\
If Spen's saying it's too small, you might want to think carefully about it :teef:
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Ed, bring your tape-measure to the Boardroom in a week or so as that looks like the same sort of dimensions as the little practice ramp which is good for nothing on a bike I'd say :-\
If Spen's saying it's too small, you might want to think carefully about it :teef:
Griff defo has a good point here Ed :LolLolLolLol:
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Ed, bring your tape-measure to the Boardroom in a week or so as that looks like the same sort of dimensions as the little practice ramp which is good for nothing on a bike I'd say :-\
If Spen's saying it's too small, you might want to think carefully about it :teef:
Griff defo has a good point here Ed :LolLolLolLol:
Shit... thats a very good point. He thinks the bathroom sink is an epic bowl :daumenhoch:
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To build anything that is going to be any good for a bike you need to be 4ft high minimum and a 4ft platform either end or a 3ft and 5ft would be my preference is space is tight (space no issue do a 4ft & 6ft platform)...
You need a minimum of 8ft of true flat bottom on a 4ft high mini... then say 6.5ft tran, so if you take the bare minimum you will need 9/10m. In width 16ft minimum but 20ft would be better or even 24ft if you have the space.
Last of all deep pockets it will cost much more than you think! ;)
Bru :daumenhoch:
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this looks fun tho Bru ... just for learning disasters / tyretaps / footplants :-)
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Not much room on them platforms for disasters and tyretaps! If one platform was bigger maybe but it's going to tight on a bike IMO.
Sorry bud not trying to piss on your chips, it's a great idea and would be fab to have something inside just don't want you to spend a shit load of money and it not be usable. If I can help in anyway and I know I can speak for Rob too then just ask buddy.. Don't buy any timber either until you speak to us ;)
Bru :daumenhoch:
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Not much room on them platforms for disasters and tyretaps! If one platform was bigger maybe but it's going to tight on a bike IMO.
Sorry bud not trying to piss on your chips, it's a great idea and would be fab to have something inside just don't want you to spend a shit load of money and it not be usable. If I can help in anyway and I know I can speak for Rob too then just ask buddy.. Don't buy any timber either until you speak to us ;)
Bru :daumenhoch:
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15ft wide and 20ft deck to deck.... so minimum 3ft platform on one side only... thats a cert.
5ft for mellower tranny on the platform side maybe and 7ft flat ... 5ft steeper tranny up to the wall but not to vert?
Its gotta be possible to make something work :) on a budget ... TrickyRich is offering wood and you as well which is great :) I know a few builders and farmers for supplies ... maybe just need to invest in a nice skin.
All good food for thought ;-)
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Right ... so its deffo gonna have a FBM Crandall style carving vert wall one side and a 3ft mini ramp style the other :-)
Just got to work on what transitions are right for it ...
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The Chapel of RAD will be built!
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I shall measure tranny's all over Leicester as and when I see them!!
MM
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I shall measure tranny's all over Leicester as and when I see them!!
MM
restraining order!
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Only ecumenically dressed riders will be allowed :police:
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and of course Matt Priest
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This could become a `habit'
Boom...
MM
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this looks fun tho Bru ... just for learning disasters / tyretaps / footplants :-)
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This ramp looks very familiar to me. I'm almost certain it's a ramp that my previous employer built for a local skater. I then later relocated into someone's back garden, check it out;
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ab6/RobSteelephotos/IMAG0634.jpg)
Now, I suspect you'd look at that and say "looks fun".
You'd be wrong. It's fine for scooter kids and skaters but rubbish for bikes, for a whole load of reasons I'd rather not go into here.
Anyway, listen to Bru as he knows what he's talking about and don't start planning or spending money until you've spoken to us. I'd hate for you to lay out money and not have something worth riding at the end of it.
You can do summat with that space, so it's all good. Just need to make a smart decision as to what goes in there. A vert wall to 3ft quarter will be fun for all of five minutes - please trust me on that.
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Have been thinking about building one of those small trick ramps like bitd they used to show in mags/books how to build, just to do kickturns, ramp stalls......and rollbacks 8)
Got the dimensions but never been anygood with wood (ooo err), banging and screwing Im fine!
That's something myself or Bru can do for you bud. Deliver it to you at a session sometime.
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You can do summat with that space, so it's all good. Just need to make a smart decision as to what goes in there. A vert wall to 3ft quarter will be fun for all of five minutes - please trust me on that.
I trust you :daumenhoch: I have no issues ;D
so what might work?
obviously not this ... 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
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Sorry to interject, but can someone tell Cambridge Council that these are a fookin waste of money?
http://www.caughtinthecrossfire.com/skate/skate-news/canvas-to-build-two-new-skateparks-in-cambridge/
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Sorry to interject, but can someone tell Cambridge Council that these are a fookin waste of money?
http://www.caughtinthecrossfire.com/skate/skate-news/canvas-to-build-two-new-skateparks-in-cambridge/
bloody awful Dan ... had to leave a comment.
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Sorry to interject, but can someone tell Cambridge Council that these are a fookin waste of money?
http://www.caughtinthecrossfire.com/skate/skate-news/canvas-to-build-two-new-skateparks-in-cambridge/
I know - horrible.
I've left a message. I'm currently working with Bar Hill to try and sort their mess out too.
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You can do summat with that space, so it's all good. Just need to make a smart decision as to what goes in there. A vert wall to 3ft quarter will be fun for all of five minutes - please trust me on that.
I trust you :daumenhoch: I have no issues ;D
so what might work?
obviously not this ... 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
No bud. Those radii won't work for a bike. Way too tight unfortunately.
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You can do summat with that space, so it's all good. Just need to make a smart decision as to what goes in there. A vert wall to 3ft quarter will be fun for all of five minutes - please trust me on that.
I trust you :daumenhoch: I have no issues ;D
so what might work?
obviously not this ... 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
No bud. Those radii won't work for a bike. Way too tight unfortunately.
:daumenhoch: drop the science Big Rob :daumenhoch:
who need flat!
(http://www.middle-age-shred.com/parks/harrow/half_pipe.jpg)
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...... and if you think that Harrows halfpipe has a 4 or 5ft transitions you're a little more silly than I thought...... :LolLolLolLol:
Don't worry, we'll sort summmat out.
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He's not silly, he's just a twat! :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol:
Bru :daumenhoch:
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Proper twat! :daumenhoch:
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Ed, bring your tape-measure to the Boardroom in a week or so as that looks like the same sort of dimensions as the little practice ramp which is good for nothing on a bike I'd say :-\
If Spen's saying it's too small, you might want to think carefully about it :teef:
;D ha ha, I laughed so much some bowel popped oot..
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Ed, you need a couple of these bad-boys :2funny:
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Si and I made it one weekend and he decided to test it with the appropriate safety equipment - his site helmet and a bit of rusty old shite scaffold staging :LolLolLolLol:
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my list of invites guests is getting shorter :loser:
Rob you big teaser ... lets hear it :4_17_5:
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Rob you big teaser ... lets hear it :4_17_5:
Oh it's such a fine idea! :P
Bru :daumenhoch:
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PM sent......
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Ed, steel clad half pipe at western park is about 6' tranny, 5' to platform with 9'6 flat.
More stats to come....
MM
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TwoBob has had a revolutionary idea... the diggers are moving in.
Off to get Bru his 3rd McDonalds of the day :daumenhoch:
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TwoBob has had a revolutionary idea... the diggers are moving in.
Off to get Bru his 3rd McDonalds of the day :daumenhoch:
How far is McDs from the church, just asking like! :LolLolLolLol:
Bru :daumenhoch:
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TwoBob has had a revolutionary idea... the diggers are moving in.
Off to get Bru his 3rd McDonalds of the day :daumenhoch:
How far is McDs from the church, just asking like! :LolLolLolLol:
Bru :daumenhoch:
6 miles Bru ... but my house is opposite and I make great sausage sarnies and tea on tap :daumenhoch:
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Sausage sarnies and tea on tap sounds good to me! ;)
Bru :daumenhoch:
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Sausage sarnies and tea on tap sounds good to me! ;)
Bru :daumenhoch:
I could even pull out one of award winning 8 item brekkies Bru :laugh: