We appreciate every opportunity we have to go install a halfpipe on site. I couple of weeks ago we had the chance to go to (singer) Melissa Etheridge's house in Los Angeles to build a custom skateboard ramp. Obviously, when we build these ramps for celebrities, its not really going for them-- the ramps are for their kid/s!
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In the previous blog posts we talked about several local halfpipes we've built for OC RAMPS customers. Our team decided to gather a couple of skaters, videographer and set out to film some action shots on the mini ramps. We stopped by a total of four skateboard ramps. They were located in Huntington Beach, Tustin and two in Laguna Beach. OC RAMPS is the number 1 skateboard ramp manufacturer in the world- and we're located right in the heart of Orange County, California.
Check out the video of our different size half pipe skate ramps. They range between 2'-5' heights and 8-16' widths. Click to view all our mini ramps for sale.
During the holiday rush (October through December) of 2011 to be specific. We (OC Ramps Inc) got flooded with calls for projects to build half pipes for customers in their backyards in and around the Orange County area. The first up was a house in Huntington Beach which was located down the street from a golf course. It was Saturday around eight in the morning that we got to work unpacking all the wood from the back of the company truck.
Time to assemble and build. Thirty minutes later the build crew raised the first piece of wood in place then fastened with nails and electric screw drivers. Randy, a seasoned half-pipe building expert was doing one half of the build while the other was done by the “New Bloods” learning how to get their hands dirty. The crew wanted to be done by the afternoon to beat the lunchtime crowd. Four hours later after hundreds of screws and perilous work looking at every screw hole, making sure there were none missing. The job was complete we made the deadline but we knew we could meet it because the crew were overconfident in their building skills. Time to reflect back on the drive home. How did the customer who bought the half pipe react? Based on their facial expression and body gestures they were ecstatic that they had a ramp in their backyard to ride out the rest of the day. Another satisfied customer.Our next stop would be in Tustin—a few weeks thereafter.
What can be better than skating a halfpipe in the afternoon and topping it off with walking steps to the ocean?!
That was the case with us last week. We were able to bring our OC RAMPS Installation Crew to this backyard in Malibu, California. Our wonderful customers wanted a 16' wide halfpipe with two extensions. The ramp is normally 3.5' tall, the extensions make the ramp 5' tall.
We were happy to work with several Laguna Beach residents in getting a custom installed halfpipe. These mini ramps are great for residential use and going in the backyard. Below is an image to the 12' wide halfpipe with an extension. We decided to add two layers of skating surface plywood to match the heavy traffic and use on this ramp.
Below is another halfpipe ramp we built- its the garage mini ramp. This skateboard ramp sits 2' tall, 16' long and 8' wide. Its great for customers with limited space. This specific ramp went on the driveway.
The holiday season is right around the corner and we here at the massive halls at OC Ramps are excited to face the challenge head on once again. Only the finest grade quality wood from Russia, Canada and the United States passes through our Santa Ana warehouse building. To bring you the consumer only the best of what we offer in quality skateboarding ramps.
A couple of months ago we had the grand opportunity of working with GOOGLE. They were constructing some new buildings within their headquarter facilities in Northern California- Palo Alto/Mountain View areas. As we already knew, GOOGLE treats their employees well. Their offices have full time gourmet chefs, basketball courts, trampolines, and all sorts of fun for their workers. GOOGLE wanted a custom made wooden skateboard ramp for their staff. Who would have thought-- a bunch of computer geeks want to skateboard a mini ramp!?!
For a bunch of technology buffs, they really knew what they wanted in their skate ramp. They specified the ramp needed to be at least 5 feet tall with a mellow transition- between a 7-8 foot radius. Based on their designs and plans for the ramp, we then had to decide on the right materials. Obviously, they wanted nothing but the best! Apart from using the highest grade lumbers available on the market, we also had to use 'green' lumber. Not green in color!...green in the sense that certain chemicals are not present. Their halfpipe is one of the best ramps we've ever built.
More new products are coming. For the holidays we have a new launch ramp that will be available in early December. This is no ordinary launch or wedge ramp. This skate ramp can be converted into a manual pad (aka grind box or fun box). In essence, this ramp is a two-on-one item. This ramp is great for skateboards, scooters and bikes!
If you buy 3 launch ramps, you can convert the center one to a manual pad and have the outer ramps be the launch. This photo (below) shows 2 ramps- 1 was created into the manual pad as the other launch ramp secures to it.
A couple of weeks ago, we had the pleasure of going outside Hollywood to Will Smith's house. His son, Jaden, is a young teenage skater that was anxious to get a professionally built halfpipe. Who did they call? None other than OC RAMPS, of course!
We took a small crew to install the wooden mini ramp. We pulled up to their gorgeous house and began unloading the skate ramp kit into their house- yes the ramp went inside! There is a small game room with the perfect spot for the half pipe. That area couldn't have been built any better for the ramp- it was meant to be!
Who doesn't like going to ride at a skateboard park? Skate parks offer something that street riding does not. So what is it that makes the skate park so exciting?
I can find a number of reasons. For starters, the layout of a skate park is generally designed by ramp professionals. For example, most skate parks designed by Vans or the X-Games are done with skateboard professionals as well. In a park, you typically are confined to a certain amount of limited space. It is the job of these 'pros' to establish the best possible park by maximizing all the space available. Another plus about skate parks are the quality. Many skaters who build their own ramps are not using the same quality as a professional that installs a skate park. Its safe to say that the best ramps and rails to ride are done at a legit skate park.
