Making A Concrete Ramp At Our DIY Skatepark : Then Skate It

[@FroloSmith]

I love skateboarding and all but this edit was just so calming and made skateboarding such a beautiful thing to watch

[@jaisgossman]

A beautiful thing, those little squiggly skittering human-ants

[@LordDathka]

Skateboarding is art

[@codyolmstead4907]

reminds me of the first time i played minecraft. super chill music while building a sweet house, and then night rolls around. my sick a f house was blown up by some monsters

[@Dhguitarjunkie032492]

What he said…

[@beakbreaker4288]

🛹 genuinely I was really impressed great editing and excellent skateboarding a winner for me iv subbed 👌🏻👌🏻

[@radioactivepotato2068]

Its impossible to articulate my appreciation for the fact this video wasn't filled with generic dubstep.

[@Ezz652]

ok

[@davismatthias93]

instablaster.

[@4eyedike]

Wab wab waaaab

[@Tpbmods]

I randomly stumble upon this because im researching how to expand a skatepark in a tiny ass town in the middle of nowhere.... and I see fuggin STEVE CRANDALL

[@swyers]

He’s the best!

[@mexicanburrito790]

The Minecraft ambiance in the end plus the smooth skating was so calming

[@jonfitz4724]

I watched the whole thing again. From the flow of the park to the people shots to the music...so thoughtfully done. I'd love to visit some time.

[@tempestthegoat]

i love that your diy park is better than a lot of skateparks out there. props

[@FabianBarajas]

this was so dope to watch. The level of hard work and detail is amazing. It looks like such a sick place to skate. Props to all involved

[@swyers]

🤜🤛

[@crkrcksteady]

Man i sometimes take for granted how much work goes into making these concrete beauties. Good job mates.

[@magaz]

I’ve just been watching both this and the garden ramp build whilst editing images at work. It’s all so mellow, love it!

[@mariangelaserrano1078]

This was so beautiful to watch! I love the edit and the music 🖤

[@swyers]

Thank you so much :) !!

[@Ezz652]

ok

[@bitzer8115]

Sick video! Love how much footage you have of the building process. From the shot creteing, rough leveling with the quarter pipe template, finishing the concrete, final screed. Great for others that want to do a diy put dont know the process. Would love to see a video of excavation,forming up and tieing the rebar. Inspirering stuff!

[@swyers]

Glad you liked it! And I hopefully will make some videos with the whole process soon. Its fun to build, and film :)

[@bitzer8115]

@@swyers So rad man. Most diy videos skip a bunch a crucial steps in the concreting process or are super ghetto and the people making them dont really know what they are doing. Yours is really detailed and the finished ramp looks mint!

[@tomaszlow1186]

You and Burke skating to Satie really making my day.

[@Alligator6002]

Absolutely fantastic lads. I'm so stoked see that level of community love and such a great job too. Super smooth. 🇬🇧 UK vibes x

[@Rufusdos]

Beautiful film people! The Satie went perfectly and the skating was solid!

[@mreis221]

Erik Satie is a wonderful pianist and this was a great song choice. Great video! I wish i had a community like that growing up. My friends and I would've loved that

[@Dutch0wnage99]

This was awesome to see. Such a calm and smooth vibe. You guys did a amazing job.

[@hotbrothcomedy]

Awesome work guys! That is a seriously impressive DIY skate-park. You should all be very proud of yourselves x

[@IsaacParks]

This video is pure art. Thank you so much for the beautiful music and editing, it really told an amazing story. From the hard work, craftsmanship and friendship in the beginning, to the beauty, elegance, and joy in the end.... i'm high and this video made me want to cry ngl

[@RyanCranage]

Dope mate! Seeing Steve Crandall was a pleasant surprise.

[@swyers]

He always makes a session better!! 💪💪

[@luisdelacruzbmx]

Im glad i wasnt the only one that noticed him

[@JD08092]

Satie and skateboarding.. Perfect.

[@stewartharrison2366]

tight build but dude needs to be wearing a dust mask spraying that

[@FishstixTv]

and maybe some safety glasses lol im a finisher tight vid though

[@MrKlukie]

Yeah that shit must do wonders on the lungs after a decade in the industry.

[@RandoManFPV]

It's wet not dusty. Eye protection the only thing really important. And really it won't damage your eyes just burn like a mofo. Concrete finisher 4 years. Also it hurts to watch these guys use their trowels backwards and fail to give it the scraping motion it requires to fill holes like you see here: 7:29 Edit: to add time-stamp

[@MrKlukie]

@@RandoManFPV I believe that it's wet, but is there still no risk of inhalation? I'm obviously uneducated here, but it looks like a fine mist filling the air that would require you to wear a respirator. Is this not the case?

[@RandoManFPV]

@@MrKlukie man I'm from Arkansas and I've never done Shotcrete. Ill tell you rn that the companies that provide the mix/equipment or labor will tell you that you have to wear one. But if I were doing it I'd be this guy too. No mask no special P.P.E. but that just how I roll, I finish regular concrete bare foot, grabbing what needs grabbed with my bare hands, whereas most people tell you, "oh don't let that get on your skin it'll chemical burn you". Idk man maybe I'm a dummy but that's just how I learned to work, and by having that mentality of "don't be a puss just get in there and man your way through" I outwork most around me

[@magugames5223]

The dog is the best skater in this video =)

[@carmiecat]

This is probably the most relaxing skating video I've ever seen. And that ramp looks awesome!!!

[@TheCaptainsCog]

I was stoked to click on this DIY ramp build, was even more stoked to see a guest appearance by the man himself Steve Crandall!!!!

[@swyers]

He is the man!!

[@KB-mf8ef]

Very lucky community to have these guys around

[@lordfizzz]

As a concrete pumping video enthusiast i must say this is awesome!

[@Whiteacid16]

Such a tight groove dude. Solid skating!

[@ryankelly7273]

So proper, is this even DIY at this point, so professionally done!

[@jonvia]

Jazz was a perfect choice =) very relaxing while watching that 'crete pour.

[@LJenkinsEsqIII]

Transition looks perfect

[@AmazingChinaToday]

How much would a ramp like this cost to build?

[@swyers]

My guess is anywhere from 3-4 thousand but that is just for materials. And the cost of Materials has gone up these days!!

[@SebastianGonzalez-jm9kw]

yo and the dog skating down the bump 😂 hell yeah. its so dope to find Richmond on youtube without meaning to after moving away to illinois. and swyers skating to Satie? thats just nice

[@PickledCube]

It’s cool to see how far Texas Beach has come, appreciate you guys

[@swyers]

Thanks! Hopefully I’ll film everyone on the next one 😀

[@sebastianmuglia7451]

Awesome job guys. And it was super cool to see a few women on the job props to them 🤙

[@DjKimsey]

Man, making me miss Pats backyard and RVA. Much love❤️

[@Ueberkombo]

loved the music selection. I can studz really well, when I see other people working like this.

[@Gruntcakes69]

I love how this is hand made with love and care and not a cast piece of concrete

[@jimizxztheorginal]

Nice New Garden Landscaping shirt. Shout out to Greensboro lol

[@O351-h7n]

This work hipnotized me. Pure art.

[@MrJacobnoel]

Didnt realize yall were in Richmond VA, really cool seeing this kind of stuff done locally

[@NyndeLOL]

Satie + skate + diy? amazing

[@poerava]

Beautiful video. Quite touching

[@rinsedas]

need more diy videos asap are there any other videos anywhere making or skating this?

[@swyers]

Hopefully I will start filming more in the future 😬

[@magichandsx5674]

That ramp looks so smooth!

[@noahlim8731]

damn ive seen this park while otw the texas beach!! never knew it was a diy project! good stuff

[@csgunnarsson]

I would have loved to get my Marshalltown trowel on that badboy! What a video!

[@lilbmxman6670]

Super satisfying to watch this be brought to life

[@davidoliva1036]

this video is pure art.

[@swyers]

❤️

[@sz8558]

Awesome! What were parts of the build/prep that were the most challenging?

[@swyers]

Moving dirt! But we were lucky and had a bob cat. Once the dirt is in place it’s just laying the rebar and coping but that part is pretty fun to me. Concrete day is always best to have more people than you think you need

[@sz8558]

@@swyers thanks mate!

[@stusux]

Turned out beautiful. 👍

[@LuisLopez-zg4ln]

Do I put strait concrete on the top to make it real smooth I just used quick Crete so far it's rough

[@swyers]

I would look up the full process of the exact concrete you are working with or what you are tying to do. There are some great detailed tutorials out there!

[@codyabernethy4086]

this was a beautiful and calming video of teamwork

[@danielborges.]

That is a great job. And it is hard to build. Well done!

[@lukemcginnis1]

I think the use of gymopiede No 3 aas a beautiful choice for the session. Truly Erik saties greatest work

[@anthx_nrl]

That so hypnotizing and relaxing.

[@timbardam5878]

Your skating is very smooth 👌🏼

[@twogurls1kuppp]

This was really cool to watch

[@jayc1676]

Well done to all involved ... you should be super proud of yourselves.

[@bobjoejang]

Love the work and effort being put into this so nice to see. Loved the music too

[@BlackPriest001]

Pitbulls, skateboards, friends, I’m super jealous, wish I had friends that skateboarded. I want to be here bbq’n and shreddin

[@joelroth6695]

What a nice park!

[@Edward.44]

beautiful to watch. thanks

[@PatrickGoddard]

Incredible work. Great job, folks!

[@tobiasalleya]

that park looks like good fun, you guys did a great job.

[@The.See3]

Cool DIY edit. Dude shreds too.

[@bh-0330]

props, that finished ramp looks smooth as glass

[@davidgarratt9632]

Pat does some amazing work!

[@swyers]

That is a fact!

[@xGojoSatoruu]

Yo if anybody could help me with the name of the song that starts at 9:49 I’d love you forever. I used to listen to this song all the time but I forgot what it’s called.

[@GrawrD]

Gymnopedie No. 1 by Erik Satie

[@jacqueslenferna6341]

Well done guys looks siiic , what is the transition used there??

[@joshuacarroll1758]

How much would this cost I really want to see about doing this in my home town we need a skate park like this for the kids .

[@joshuacarroll1758]

I own a fabrication shop so I'm able to do all the steel work for it coping rails etc. And donate it . I just want to find some one who knows about a basic plan for a decent park . In the next small town over it took a kid getting hit by a car before they came together and built a skate park . I would love to see one built and help as much as I can in my town . I was thinking about every option I can .

[@swyers]

It depends on a bunch of factors. But the main costs are rebar, concrete and wood for framing. For this we did rebar at 12 inch center. (Get rebar from a local metal supplier, not lowes) and if the concrete is 4-6” thick, it covers anywhere from 55-65 square feet. That should give you a rough ballpark if you know your square footage. Where we live a yard concrete is $120-$150 depending on the mix 👌👌👍👍

[@joshuacarroll1758]

I am a metal supplier.. concrete/ land and permitting is what I am trying to figure

[@joshuacarroll1758]

@@swyers thanks for the information. I really want to get with the county and see if we can get a park here. I want to build the rails and all the metal and see if I can get cemex or a local contractor to work with me on the construction/ concrete.

[@Ken_McLean]

ramp turned out sick keep up the dope videos!

[@jwk05003]

Awesome. Approx. how much did that cost?

[@swyers]

Roughly a little under 3 grand 👌

[@rjthewerew0lf]

That video looks awesome! So, where does this DIY skate park located?

[@swyers]

Richmond va 👌👌

[@jaredgreen66]

I loved every second of this. Thank you.

[@grantjoy]

Build more skateparks. Much love great video.

[@status_data]

bro how do you do the coping with full concrete? any solution for not to destroy it while grinding? not the metal one, the other

[@SourCat420]

That’s the COOLEST diy skate park ever, I thought it was professionally done

[@gunnarproduction7209]

Great build! 🙌 Perfect music selection 👌

[@c-unit9243]

this was an amazing random find for me. keep it up!

[@christopherdanz5214]

Did you get the City of Richmond to donate the land for that purpose?

[@swyers]

We did, they have approved this area and all of the different builds :)

[@christopherdanz5214]

@@swyers super cool!

[@OnPointFirearms]

It doesn't look like ice cream at all. Bwahahaaaha! All joking aside, this was an excellent video. Great vibe. Great content. The spirit and feel of skateboarding. Just got back from skating a concrete park. As always, my son and I skated up we busted enough to give up and go home. On Monday, he starts summer skate camp. He's 8 and this year's goal is to drop in on some bigger stuff at the park. Daddy's goal is to stay alive.

[@clinteastwood5718]

I wanna skate that there ramp.That hip looks awsome good work.

[@lukepankau8609]

That looks like a super fun park

[@swyers]

It is, we are lucky to have it 😍

[@Embrace_Pain]

As a concrete guy I need to know... what type of mix did y’all use?

[@AmputeeAdele]

This is so awesome and makes me so happy seeing it skated so beautifully in the end

[@devinhoward8411]

PPE EVERYONE, also this music was quite phenomenal...

[@osprey6949]

Sad music playing” Unfortunately this D.I.Y skate park is now infested with scooter kids R.I.P to skater boys

[@ajallen178]

Hahah! They’re everywhere now

[@Jb001jb]

there certainly wouldn't be that many skateparks around if the skaters didn't make an effort as they do to build them themselves on the one hand, or organize themselves in groups and force them off the municipalities and cities. the scooter kids are like scavengers benefiting from their efforts. Damned kids. Skateparks are not playgrounds. 😤

[@williamgriffiniv9377]

texas beach does?

[@Ace-om3bl]

@@Jb001jb agreed, some of them are cool (not the little kids though, they suck)

[@acurrentlook15]

oh no OH NO oh nonononono

[@vincentlatham425]

This is calming to me.

[@Kawititureicopeman]

Good to see a new vid

[@swyers]

Thank you! Hopefully I will have more in the future :)

[@SkateRocker1]

There is a DIY at 205 Hopkins Blvd in Biloxi, Ms. under a bridge..

[@rarelyalways]

this was nice

[@Ace-om3bl]

makes me wanna start skating

[@tomak83300]

amazing job guys i wish i could be there with you.

[@ZackDowdy]

The music had me

[@lofibamboo1888]

You know the song in the first minutes?

[@lofibamboo1888]

found it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iV67nmqpbsp6rrc

[@chrisdobyns5166]

Aye Texas Beach in my main spot to! RVA baby!

[@avivaazaral6961]

peaceful to watch lol good vid man

[@shakeau]

whats the cost in materials for a concrete quarter like this?

[@riccardoranieri971]

Beautiful video 🔥

[@jacobgray3746]

Love the music good job everyone!

[@ICON-11-]

You guys did an amazing job, came out incredibly clean 😎💪