Is A Portable Ramp Right For You? - Testing 3 Ninja Ramps !

[@howdidwegethere3542]

@kyle and April that’s me Caleb thanks for having us in the video that was great can you shout me out. Love you guys!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Hey Caleb, thanks for being part of the video and helping us test out the ramps!

[@howdidwegethere3542]

Ya

[@MloVisual]

You guys are the luckiest! And not too shabby on the bike 😁

[@howdidwegethere3542]

@@MloVisual oh thanks it was a lot of fun!

[@KevinT3141]

Hey Caleb, it was great watching you and your friends out there having fun. Thanks for helping with the video!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Hey Everyone! Hope you enjoyed this video, those kids were so rad haha! We have had a lot of fun with the ramps so far and it's been a great tool to teach some people how to jump without having to worry about other users on the trail. At the end of the day it is possible to build a really solid homemade ramp or dirt jump which would offer a lot of the same benefits for learning but wouldn't quite have the ease of adjustment or portability. We aren't receiving a kickback from Ninja MTB with any sales on these ramps but they have helped us out in the past with insurance and online injastructure for coaching sessions. They reached out and offered up a code for anyone who is interested, which is 10% off any ramp - Code is RIDEMTB10 . Thanks again for supporting the channel! You are the best! ridelikeaninja.com

[@joshengelhardt]

Kyle, is that helmet the Laser Jackal? if so, is it the MIPS or Kineticore? I found the MIPS for $100; the Kineticore is $220 at REI. is it worth it to spend an extra $120?

[@OzarksGypsy]

I was so hoping that you were gonna give the ramps to the kids at then end.

[@ninjamountainbike]

Kyle and April, thanks so much for taking the time to review our ramps! We love your content and approach to making riding accessible to folks of all levels of experience. We are equally passionate about helping riders tackle new skills and reach new heights on their bikes. These ramps are an incredible tool for dialing in proper jumping form - we use these ramps at our Mini Jumping clinics across the country to help teach riders how to safely jump their mountain bike. Bonus, we love the convenience of being able to set the ramps up anywhere, and pack them away for easy storage. We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our products - so if you don’t love it, we’ll make it right! We are here to answer any questions riders might have about our ramp lineup, skills clinics, pads or apparel. Happy trails everyone!

[@Andres_Boscan]

I got your hopper intro ramp, and it really helped me get into bigger jumps. Thank you for making these ramps, I bet it helps a ton of people get the confidence and technique they need for jumps

[@ninjamountainbike]

​@@Andres_Boscan Heck yeah! 🙌 We love hearing the Intro ramp helped you progress on your jumping. It's really a great ramp for getting foundational skills figured out.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you for making them available for people to buy and providing coaching skills for them to safely use them! We have had so much fun with the ramps already 😁

[@barrettridesbikes]

I have the yellow hopper lite and it’s so much fun! It’s definitely been well loved.

[@jamesturner9858]

Is there a maximum weight for these ramps. I weigh 250lbs …

[@harcormor]

Yes I would absolutely love a “how to” for a good ramp. I would love to get the coach ramp but $575 is kinda rich for my blood.

[@calebbourque2606]

I would definitely like to see a video on how to build your own home made ramp. I love the concept of these hopper ramps but it just seems too much for something that I could build similar at home for way less money. Great video as always guys!

[@theryanoutdoors]

Thanks for having me in your video, even if it was just a little clip that’s so cool! Great video, makes me want to get one now!😂

[@brandonwatsonmedia]

You hitting the yellow ramp and riding off the wall in slow motion is a super sick shot! Great video you two. :-)

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you!

[@medicPerm]

Thanks for video guys! I love all of your content. Being newer intro MTB your videos are great the way you explain, show and break everything down! Keep up the great work!

[@stephenchilcoat3808]

I bought the Yellow ramp last year. My son and I use it with BMX bikes mainly. For beginner/intermediate riders like us it is a bit intimidating for sure because of the pop. Its just a little easier to make a mistake on. I wish I had started with the green one. But it’s still a great ramp and the more we use it the more confident we get. Also- mine chipped at the very edge that meets the ground. Ninja MTB sent me a new piece no questions asked.

[@Todd66]

Funny…I had zero interest in getting a ramp, and now I think it’s the next mod for me. It makes perfect sense how you put it…the ability to have consistency during training really allows you to dial in technique. Brilliant!!! Love the video drops you two, great to see both of you. Kyle…that shot of you jumping onto the wall….so sweet! I’m never not impressed!!! Have a great 4th you two!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Glad to hear this might be a tool for you to advance your riding, hope this video helped you decide which one to get if you do!

[@Todd66]

@@AprilRideMTB it definitely narrows down the choices. To be honest, your videos have done more for advancing my riding than any device could. The whole reason I started watching these videos. I’ve NEVER been disappointed. Love this channel!!!

[@ls66]

That was perfect timing. You guys are the best sharing like that and just being all around great people. Those kids will be talking about this for a long time. 👍🏼

[@illininighthunter9817]

I recently got back into MTB and your channel is amazing and helping me get back on the trail! Thanks Kyle and April!!

[@bobhoyt4845]

As always love your videos. I'm one of your older fans at age 69 but feel and ride like I'm 30. You guys continue to challenge me, love it.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Great to hear, thank you!

[@kz.irudimen]

You should definitely show how to build a ramp, it's definitely doable with precut plywood and minimal tools, I bet that would inspire a lot of people after seeing how simple it can be :)

[@tomd1826]

Very much my thoughts, I'd love to try building my own, not least of all as it'd work out cheaper.

[@estherfriesen2175]

Same!

[@BBurton1231]

Love my MtbHopper. I can take it to park hills and have tons of fun. My family found them via Sam Pilgrim's channel.

[@JKryptonite21]

I bought the blue coach hopper last year … added their orange extension this year… it’s quite a big add on. I’m intimidated so far & need to find a good landing area

[@mrsmith4662]

I always like the sessions at the park. So encouraging to those kids giving them a go. Loved the film clip (twice) - literally laughed out loud (we can all equate to that poor guy).

[@AprilRideMTB]

It was fun watching them have fun on the ramps!

[@markymarkpowpow]

very cool demo! you guys are great, so thanks! btw - the Napolean Dynamite snippit just cracks me up!

[@brianmorris6982]

I have the Hopper Intro. It is a great ramp. I have also used the Hopper Coach. Thanks for the video with all three ramps together.

[@bradnyman5822]

I remember having jump contests with friends when I was a kid and having one of these ramps would have been so cool.

[@wchangose]

Thanks!

[@derekmccray9332]

Another fun video guys!! Nice to see your (and the little shreddrrs) valuable review on these ramps!! 🤘🤘

[@storz100mm]

This is awesome. I just ordered the Intro ramp earlier this week. Looking forward to watching the kids hit the ramp. Now, if I had only seen this earlier, I might have ordered the bigger ramp. Thanks for the overview.

[@ninjamountainbike]

If you decide you'd like to swap our your Intro ramp for the Hopper, reach out to our customer support and we can help you with the return and get the new ramp shipped out to ya!

[@birdman5jh]

I'd watch your videos just to see you guys smile, especially with what you have gone through this year, but, as always, the information is great as well. Thanks!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you!

[@parisrose8173]

Yes please home made ramp. P.s. Hi from New Zealand.

[@boisebiker4713]

These were so much fun at the Boise Mtb fest! I had a lot of fun on this as well as getting that 31" vertical over the bunny hop bar!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Glad you had fun on them, it was also fun watching everyone use them!

[@kosmoman54]

I loved the clip from Rocket Power. That was my favorite cartoon growing up.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Ours too! So many good memories from that show!

[@trailmonster]

I got to use the Coach and the Hopper Pro ramps at the Ride Series clinic. The Hopper Pro seems massive at first but it's actually the most smooth because of the length.

[@mtbville]

Great video 🤩👍 I've had the Lite version for a couple of years now and it's really high quality 🤟🔥

[@fouglasdir]

Great video! Lots of pertinent information in a succinct and interesting video. And I'm definitely interested in a how to video on building your own ramp.

[@grahamehuxley859]

Great video guys. Another option is Jigsaw Jumps, the break down into a backpack and like the name suggests pack in like a jigsaw.

[@JermB1970]

So cool when the local kids got involved. Great vibes guys!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you!

[@hoff482]

Kyle & April, Thanks for the review on the Hopper Ramps. I have been considering one for a while now. I think I am going to go with the Coach ramp. One thing I like about that ramp is the capability of adding another one and make a tabletop. The cost of the Ninja Ramps seems high, but once you look at the capabilities and adjustability, not to mention the build quality, they seem like excellent value. Especially considering the lumber cost these days. Thanks for sharing.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Hey Pat that’s awesome! Don’t forget to use the code RIDEMTB10 to save a little money too!

[@TheRotundRider]

I built a homemade family ramp using Seth’s ramp as a template. Kids are able to ride over it, I can jump off the top, or we can learn to pop up the steep back. But it’s heavy!!! So we can’t take it anywhere. I need to make a good portable intro kicker that we can either take somewhere, or use my current ramp as a lamp ramp.

[@AprilRideMTB]

That’s awesome, I bet the kids have had a lot of fun with the ramp!

[@tenfeetwanderers774]

Great to see you guys back to putting out consistent videos. Health always comes first, but doing the things you enjoy is a very close second

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you!

[@HoofnIt03]

I love you two! Thanks for a great video showing us what awesome skills tools are out there, but also mentioning the costs of each and the option of building something. As a kid I was fearless and sketchy ramps were fun...as a 50 something adult who rediscovered biking, I am a big chicken! 😎

[@AprilRideMTB]

Yeah the sketchy ramps are such a past time for many kids! It’s nice that we have better options now 😊

[@siradinar]

Nice comparison btw the different ramps! I built a DIY adjustable ramp but it's definitely not as portable as one of these. Definitely something to consider if I have some extra $$ and want something more portable! The kids were sooo cool!

[@sapinva]

They are a lot more fun with a big, steep landing. Jumping to flat gets old really fast, even with those little ramps. And on a related note, get a strong (not light) wheel set before the ramp to avoid compounded disappointments.

[@benshredding2577]

Hey Kyle and April. T hanks for all the great videos! This one was cool and helpful. I would definitely be interested in seeing one on how to build ramps too. Your video on building a manual machine was great.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thanks Ben!

[@benwithrow5044]

I bought the MTB Hopper pro at the beginning of COVID and a few of the land wave ramps (for a lander) - very nice setup. The MTB ramps are really sturdy, well designed, and I think worth the price. Great learning tool for me. You can always resell them after a season or two to minimize the cost. I'd err on getting the bigger ramps as you can start out on lower settings and work your way up (and you will most likely work your way up) to the bigger settings. I also did a Ninja class in Brevard, NC a few years ago and thought it was great - really helped my cornering.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Glad you’ve had a good experience with your ramps and coaching!

[@j.arianecrystal3681]

I would love a "how to" video for making ramps, I try to DIY whenever possible. Thanks for the video!

[@genisis53]

Homemade ramp please! Love the content! Y’all are awesome

[@HaywardFamilybuilding]

I was immediately thinking about Napoleon dynamite before you showed the clip 😂good timing!

[@kosmoman54]

I built a ramp out of scrap 2x4's and ply wood. They are heavy but they are sturdy even though I suck at carpentry and they not perfect. I used a template from an old Seth Bike hacks video.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thats awesome! yeah I have built a few in the past too and it would be fun to find a way to offer a good template for a store like home depot to cut for you.

[@seandan68]

Great content. im 53 and grew up making bmx ramps. Subbed up

[@eckdavid2472]

Ha ha ha, that was a funny entro and outro video of the guy trying to do the jump.

[@diversityfire]

Thank you for the great content. I would definitely be interested in seeing a homemade ramp video.

[@markbrocious5796]

Enjoyed the video ! I bet your test crew is still bragging to all their friends about getting to hang out with you guys. I remember building super sketchy ramps as a kid and having something like you demo'd would have been nice to have. Looking forward to more content from you guys. Stay warm April!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Glad you enjoyed it! These ramps would definitely have been amazing to have as a kid.

[@misterpister]

lol. As soon as I saw April building the ramp, I thought of Napoleon Dynamite.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Haha such an awesome movie! And filmed in Idaho too.

[@tgafire87]

Yellow all the way. Would be fun to take it out looking for spots. Thanks for the review!

[@stevedesantolo6794]

You two just made my 4th of July weekend! I was wondering when you'd pop back up :) Happy 4th of July!!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Happy 4th to you as well!

[@thedemonhamster]

You should totally make a video on how to build a MTB ramp. It would be a cool cheaper option to those ones.

[@Wideopen69]

Excellent job..... like always👌 Thank U

[@dougnevitt2257]

I would love to see some options of how to build a good ramp

[@nickparki]

Great video! I think ill get one :)! Sam Pilgrim has ones that magically make themselves which is cool also

[@manomaceayllon5096]

You guys are the best! I love watching your videos! 😊😊

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you so much! We love spreading the joy for sure. Those little kids were so rad and made the whole day worth the wind at the end haha

[@clydecustodio1]

Got the green ramp for my 11 year old and 8 year old last fall. They love it! I tried to session it 5 weeks ago for the first time and broke my collarbone! Lol. It was my fault tho, ramp was wet, grass was wet, and I’m almost 50 years old! Good thing I had my helmet on.

[@AprilRideMTB]

Oh no, sorry to hear that. Yes, grass can be very slick and it’s a great warming to avoid when wet along with wet wood!

[@badfinancialdecisions]

I have the Lite (the yellow one) and you described perfectly that it can be sketchy. It looks deceptively small but you can't roll it even at the lowest setting.

[@josephviacrusis3716]

Thank you Kyle and April

[@FlowConsciously]

Kyle calling you out! "people spending thousands on suspensions and wheelsets, but not on skills building"! I'm a HUGE believer in training too! 👍

[@GedandMichele]

Great vlog and yes would be interested in seeing a DIY version

[@JasonFoxLCB]

After reading more of the comments, it appears many of you weren't allowed access to nails as kids. :-) We built our own ramps from 2x6s nailed to 2x4s. Not very loft-inducing, but they didn't fall apart, either. Except that one time...

[@andrewwood4013]

Great review. Thanks 🤙

[@nf3955]

Loved the rocket power snippet!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Such a classic!!!

[@nf3955]

@@AprilRideMTB is this a scam? I got an email saying I had been selected from subscribers for a bike giveaway?

[@patrick764]

It's currently June 2023 and I just got my 2021-2022 Hopper Intro (the green one). The design is a few years old now and they've discontinued this model (they replaced it with a more updated version), so I got it for only $149. Hoping it to it out this weekend.

[@squathi]

Looks like some coaching occured off video. Good job.

[@allanridesbikes5856]

Time to build some ramps for the family.

[@ericpayumo4991]

I would love a vid on making a ramp.

[@Zetler]

I didn’t know I need a ramp until this video.

[@oldmanbrannan]

Great video! I’ve been eyeing these, but am also interested in building my own. Would love to see the cost comparison.

[@MTBMOR]

We have a 3 piece jump/table/landing we built, but ours don't fold or adjust. We used masonite for the top layer and it came out under $100 for the entire set-up. Now it just sits in the garage taking up space....

[@oldmanbrannan]

@@MTBMOR That’s my biggest worry is that I build something and then don’t use it.

[@JasonFoxLCB]

Thanks for doing this, guys. Great to see a comparison between the three. I've built my own, but the lack of portability is a real hinderance. Been eyeing the Coach for months, but yeah, $575 is a chunk to drop. Although my birthday is in 2 1/2 months. Hmmmm.

[@AprilRideMTB]

If you do get it for your birthday use code RIDEMTB10 for 10% off 😁

[@JasonFoxLCB]

@@AprilRideMTB Ha! I saw that after I commented. If only they could make that 20%...

[@JasonFoxLCB]

@@AprilRideMTB Update: My birthday was yesterday (9/18). My folks, who are pushing 80, got me the Coach using your coupon code. Happy 50th to me.

[@amgnico]

Awesome to still seeing you thrive! :) I also have Post-Vac-Syndrom and I have a relapse after a year. I'm looking for new options.

[@14manny24show]

I'm glad you posted this, I bought the Intro ramp a while back and I appreciate you comparing 3 different ramps and their differences. I dorked it on my first try (front end dropped big time) but using the ramp has helped my technique for sure. The title might not help people find reviews specifically for Ninja mtb Hopper, I dunno

[@14manny24show]

Ah - I see you've updated the title :) And hopefully I'm in there for the bike giveaway

[@keithbennett5519]

nice info anad amazing video

[@Lapinamera]

Love your videos.. would love your thoughts and tips on properly using dropper post. Awesome feature on newer bikes but always wondering if I’m making the most of it especially on trails that change profile quickly

[@AprilRideMTB]

We do have a video on that 😊 here is the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/boqUaJhmfamgg8U

[@Lapinamera]

@@AprilRideMTB Thank you! how did I miss it!! ;)

[@jdmtb]

Just bought the coach after watching this video!! Bought the extender as well. Looking forward to giving these a go

[@folms110]

I’m trying to buy the coach with the extender too, discount code won’t work. Does it work for you?

[@jdmtb]

@@folms110 the only discount code I saw was for lessons.

[@jackbaileymtb2441]

First, love y’all’s videos! Also can we get a how to whip video I really wish y’all could make that

[@AprilRideMTB]

Hey Jack! Thank you so much! Yeah we are trying to get back to doing more on the bike tutorial videos but I still have been kinda battling some stuff with my health which has made it hard to get out to the trails during the week to film. I've been going to different treatments everyday for a couple hours each morning but my last session is next week so hopefully we can get out to an area with some good jumps and make a few fun tutorial videos for you guys!

[@martinez4718]

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[@stianjarnass]

Thanks for this great presentation 👏👏. You're right it's pricey, but so is everything with mtbs 😅

[@barkingmadman1169]

Nice video as always. I've always worried that free ramps will creep backwards when I hit them or catch my back wheel as my front wheel impacts the lip, and then I end up something like that guy in your old clip. It looks like these ramps don't creep. But yah it would be nice for you to do a video on homemade ramps and explain how to NOT make them as much as you explain "how to".

[@tylerc8039]

I needed this video - thanks for doing the comparison! I'm always curious to see the differences between the different ramps. Thanks guys!

[@AprilRideMTB]

Glad it was helpful!

[@suvespa]

Next...learn magic ramp assembly from Sam Pilgs lol

[@goingbonzo5923]

I was going to build a ramp for myself because I fear jumps on the trail. I told my son what I wanted to do and he said he thought that wasn't a good idea. Maybe because We used to ride motocross and he seen me crash a few times being 57.

[@eckos2310]

Yes home made ramp!

[@homerlex]

Would love to see homemade ramp build video

[@64chrisg]

great reviews

[@MoOutdoorsandReviews]

those ramps look sweet, great video

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thank you!

[@left1506]

Home made ramp video 100%

[@bdasalways]

Great info!!

[@w.baillie2923]

“If you can jump a small ramp smooth, you can jump any ramp.” All I can think to compare that to is “if you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball”

[@AprilRideMTB]

Haha nailed it!

[@nickwooden2103]

Jigsaw jumps! Made in Australia 🇦🇺

[@AdamJReinhadt]

Do you think a kids 24”,26” or 27.5” tire bikes can roll over the green ramp with out catching the crank? I like how small the ramps get, especially compared with land wave and other plastic ramps don’t fold away when done.

[@matasramrezdaz1880]

mate why are this ramps so expensive

[@samhopkins3707]

this is my hack get a pretty thick wood board (plywood or chip wood board) and 3 traffic cones smallish size? but pretty tough ones but weak stuff and then a very wide pvc pipe thats as long as the wood board is wide and put that under and put the cones at the end of the ramp under the wood and you got a good ramp pretty steep though

[@thecount1001]

imagine how funny it would have been, if those kids had said their names were oh, George, Bill and Doug. or something like that.

[@toddtucker323]

I would love to see a video on how to build a ramp.

[@DADVNTRS]

Such an inspiring video! Which of these ramps would you recommend for an intermediate to advanced rider?

[@AprilRideMTB]

It depends on your goal. If you want to carry it around and find cool spots to session like Kyle showed with the wall ride and 360 practice, then maybe the yellow ramp. If you want to go bigger with jumping and the possibility to add on, then the blue. If you want to work on perfecting your technique/timing, then the green since it is shorter, so it requires more technique.

[@MY1PATH]

The kids could benefit from a little seat drop on the jumps, especially when one with the shades. Looked like the seat kissed him on the last jump. But they did good!

[@martinez4718]

Cool stuff

[@AprilRideMTB]

Thanks Martinez!

[@danjelvantijnintellijel756]

Could you put the green or blue one (maybe in that second mode?) on a downward slope to use for practicing small drops?

[@DanielBrownMTB]

Yeah can y’all make a video on how to make a smooth non kicky ramp