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Offline splodge

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Ramps at MK 16
« 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  :smitten:

Whats your thoughts fellow ramp riders?

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Re: Ramps at MK 16
« 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. 

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Re: Ramps at MK 16
« Reply #2 on: March 03, 2016, 08:14 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.
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Re: Ramps at MK 16
« Reply #3 on: March 03, 2016, 10:03 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..   :smitten:


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Re: Ramps at MK 16
« 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"

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Re: Ramps at MK 16
« 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  :daumenhoch:

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« Last Edit: March 03, 2016, 12:44 PM by ED209 »
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Re: Ramps at MK 16
« Reply #6 on: March 03, 2016, 11:13 AM »
Nice one Ed  :daumenhoch:

Top work Twobob  :daumenhoch:

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Re: Ramps at MK 16
« Reply #7 on: March 03, 2016, 11:54 AM »
Thats that sorted then, perfect!


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Re: Ramps at MK 16
« Reply #8 on: March 03, 2016, 12:39 PM »
Good work Ed and TwoBob :daumenhoch:

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










(I did love that volcano though, once my balls had grown big enough to tackle the bugger :2funny: )
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Re: Ramps at MK 16
« Reply #9 on: March 03, 2016, 12:42 PM »
Good work Ed and TwoBob :daumenhoch:

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

(I did love that volcano though, once my balls had grown big enough to tackle the bugger :2funny: )

Sorry mate ... we are having to have a height restriction this year ... gotta be over 3ft to ride  :(
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Re: Ramps at MK 16
« 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  :daumenhoch:
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Re: Ramps at MK 16
« Reply #11 on: March 03, 2016, 01:55 PM »
Good decision  :2gunsfiring_v1:   :daumenhoch:

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Re: Ramps at MK 16
« 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?
 

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Re: Ramps at MK 16
« Reply #13 on: March 04, 2016, 04:59 AM »
Yes I remember it Rob, agreed it was a tad steep

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Re: Ramps at MK 16
« 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
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Re: Ramps at MK 16
« 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.

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Re: Ramps at MK 16
« Reply #16 on: March 04, 2016, 10:50 PM »
Looks a tad mellow that!

2BRob will steer us right  :daumenhoch:
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Re: Ramps at MK 16
« 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....... :D

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Re: Ramps at MK 16
« Reply #18 on: March 29, 2016, 08:32 AM »
4ft high would be cool ... Splodge's one looks under 3ft to me?
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« Reply #19 on: March 29, 2016, 10:23 AM »
Rob's idea sounds spot on  :daumenhoch:
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Re: Ramps at MK 16
« Reply #20 on: April 01, 2016, 11:38 PM »
Can I have a go this year ???
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« Reply #21 on: April 04, 2016, 08:53 AM »
Can I have a go this year ???

I dunno can you?  ;D
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Re: Ramps at MK 16
« Reply #22 on: May 20, 2016, 06:51 PM »
great work on the ramps rob , what size were the kick ramps from bmx beat bitd as just wondering as never rode them sadly
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« Reply #23 on: May 23, 2016, 12:50 PM »
Sadly, neither did I mate.

I'd be surprised if they were as high as 4ft though.

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« Reply #24 on: June 04, 2016, 03:50 PM »
Bob's coming to ride them :-)
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