How to Build a Mini Ramp

In this video, we walk through how I built my mini ramp from start to finish. I considered buying one but I found it cheaper to do it myself. Watch as I explain my method and breakdown step by step the DIY mini ramp build.
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[@HvacWizard]

Sick build! Wish i had one when i was 15, 20 years later maybe ill build one this summer. Thanks for the inspiration brother!

[@daveasaurusrex5091]

Awesome mate, I always wanted to build one. Now I'm going have to give it a go. It's cool to see you worked out the transition to 6ft as most skatepark designers overlook this and it makes it hard to skate if you dont. You probably have the best mini ramp in the valley. Great video

[@nzbuilder]

glad you enjoyed it :)

[@Joestacemazjojo]

Awesome video. I’m in about same position. Finally have the space only I’ll probably break a bone but would love to get my littles on it and try myself a bit. Never forget that feeling! Cost is my only concern. Found it thanks!! Good job Dad , and help!!!!

[@UlfAslak]

Looks fun! The drop is not very steep, so for anyone used to skating a regular mini of similar height, this is going to feel a lot like dropping into a bank. As a life long skateboarder (~20 years) I would suggest elongating the flat part (maybe 0.5-2 meters or so) to get a slightly steeper transition.

[@chriskunce3331]

Perfect timing for this video. I’m was just looking yesterday for plans for and 8’ wide, 2-3’ high mini ramp for my garage. Most plans have an 8’ flat section, but I was wondering if 4’ would work since I have limited space. Looks like it would be perfect for a small ramp to learn lip tricks. 👍

[@nzbuilder]

Glad I could help!

[@razioli844]

how'd you go with the 4' flat section?

[@Daniel-fo2qf]

Cool ramp mate. I built a similar one in my parents back yard when I was 16. Had hours of fun and learnt a lot building and skating it. Must have drove the neighbours nuts with the noise from it. Only problem is the climate in NZ being rather wet during the winter. Takes days for the ramp to dry out and when it does eventually the ply gets really slow. I hope to build one again one day but this time I'm going to make it out of concrete.

[@nzbuilder]

Yeah I am worried about this, I'm thinking of painting it and covering with a tarp through winter

[@Cliche10k]

Right on man! I’m definitely taking notes. Ps dont sell your self short that bs 5050 was butter

[@nzbuilder]

Cheers

[@BEAN-mq6wt]

This is great guy! I love the neighbors dog watching hahah😅

[@AfterEleveIV]

Hey Josh, I saw that your top support under the copping was mostly knotted and will break eventually if someone is distastering often in the center. I'd brace it a bit with some studs for longevity. Sick mini bro

[@nzbuilder]

Cheers for the tip

[@jayoray-ru7vh]

I am watching this today…3 April 2023 Legend video mate 👏🏻

[@nzbuilder]

nice Jay - enjoy the mini ramp :)

[@mrjmarv]

Thats amazing just put sth over the fence below so in case of a fall you'll be good to work the next day!

[@nzbuilder]

Yeah I'm going to chuck up an extra high handrail on that side :)

[@nicholasburt6679]

Best dad ever ) nice work

[@oziahmataroa9830]

Hi Have you thought of showing other things that happen in your life? Aka friends, family. I enjoy your humor and I've been watching your channel for just over a year now. To just learn, gain and understand the whole build process. In preparation of having my own family home built for certain.

[@nzbuilder]

Hey Oziah, maybe in the future, but for now I will stick to building :)

[@Joestacemazjojo]

I’m sure I missed it but how much US dollars? Looked like 12 sheets plywood?

[@jim4707]

Stumbled on this video as about to do exactly the same at home, with similar dimensions. I have about 16' (4.8m) depth/length to play with, but will alter the depth of the platforms if needed. Main goal is to make sure there's enough flat so that's not too whippy. Yours looks like it works well, how much space did you have been the fence and the wall? Cheers

[@fazepocket1553]

Its probably way to late to ask thos but how much was the cost of the whole build$

[@taylorsprincz3624]

How much roughly was this?

[@SH19922x]

Do an update video on the ramp man did it get wet and slow? Did u paiint it with skate paint whatever they call it

[@davidburns5923]

Yo mate im also building one of these in the hutt. Hows the ramp handling our weather? And Would u recommend using 2 layers of 7mm ply or should i go a bit thicker.

[@jasontoi8628]

This is definitely client entertainment infrastructure

[@nzbuilder]

100%

[@tactical1981]

Always wanted a ramp in my garden, but always had neighbours to think about.

[@MrMiller27]

Hey bro what are the dimensions of this ramp? Where did u get the coping from and how much was it ? I’m looking to make a ramp myself but having trouble with what size pipe I need and such

[@clintonschloemer3874]

Hey awesome build. Is this a 3 footer?

[@ScottSkopecMUSIC]

Awesome, thanks!

[@nzbuilder]

🤙🛹🤙

[@oziahmataroa9830]

Keep up the great work!

[@nzbuilder]

Thanks, will do!

[@JG-nk7ld]

Hey! Great build man. I am finishing up my 2 ftx10ft mini this week and had a question. How would you recommend to space out the screws on the plywood layers so they don't overlap? I am doing 3 layers total.

[@nzbuilder]

Nice, let me know how it goes, I think next time ill do 3 layers

[@JG-nk7ld]

@@nzbuilder I did 3 with the 3rd as 5mm underlay and painted then polyurethaned it to harden the surface more

[@joshbolender]

Hey man enjoyed the vid! How much did it run ya to put together? That's a great mini ramp 🤘

[@nzbuilder]

excluding time probably around $1000 nzd

[@mitchellshcherbakov-jy1hn]

How much did this all cost?

[@evahrenee2470]

hey i'm using your video as a guide to build my own ramp, are you able to tell me how many and what materials you used thanks

[@nzbuilder]

hey it’s been a while since I built this, from memory about 10 sheets of ply and about 36 lengths of 2.4m 4x2 - draw it out on paper first to do some calculations 👍🏽

[@cameraop8210]

was your dad a builder called Greg Chapman from Auckland?

[@nzbuilder]

Not me, but great last name :)

[@dillonlove41]

How much did this cost?

[@ryanodea5417]

Nice vid Josh. What type of plywood did you use and did you seal it? Thanks mate

[@nzbuilder]

I ended up using two layers of H3 9mm CD ply, I had to soak it quite a bit to get it to bend, If I did it again I would consider 3 layers of 7mm, haven't sealed it yet, but thinking after this winter I will do something, Its still going strong 1 year in :)

[@ryanodea5417]

@@nzbuilder thanks a lot Josh. Much appreciated 🙏

[@noahgowesky4712]

How much did it cost you to get supplies? not including tools

[@nzbuilder]

About $1000

[@joelkornder8934]

Nice build! rad dad

[@nzbuilder]

Thanks!

[@geoffswan2847]

epic mate

[@nzbuilder]

cheers

[@1414Gstevens]

What is Easter Friday and Monday? In the USA we just have Easter Sunday.

[@nzbuilder]

Good Friday & Monday becomes a day off work to make a long weekend :)

[@袁冬-q4e]

how thick are the two layers of boards on top?

[@nzbuilder]

x2 9mm sheets of ply, but I would use x3 7mm next time

[@袁冬-q4e]

@@nzbuilder 1.2cm 9mm 5mm Can I put it on like this

[@edo-j1784]

How did this end up working out for you?

[@nzbuilder]

awesome thanks, only thing I’d change next time is 3 layers of 7mm ply, not two layers of 9mm and I’d use skate lite on top if I could find it easily

[@mrsbradpittiful]

Your poor neighbours having to put up with skateboard in a ramp under their windows.

[@eclecticcollected8570]

😂

[@nofoo337]

I hope I don’t build mine 20 years from now ): I’ve been wishing for 8 years now

[@nzbuilder]

Get it done !!!

[@jbuild7654]

Gotta love a tax write off

[@nzbuilder]

Always

[@nickryall497]

Can you elaborate?

[@thiccboibrigade]

gonna be super familiar with this video as i am copying you brotha

[@nzbuilder]

awesome 🤙