What is a mega ramp?

What is a mega ramp?

A mega ramp is a large-scale version of a half-pipe or vert ramp used for big air skateboarding and BMX. Modern mega ramps are complex structures made from metal scaffolding and wood layers covered with smooth Skatelite sheets.

What is the mega ramp at the X Games?

The mega ramp was used for the first time in a skateboarding competition at the 2004 X Games. Two years later, the Big Air event added BMX to the showdown. The X Games mega ramp was similar to Danny Way’s original Point X structure.

What type of launch ramp should I get?

Amplitude is the goal of a launch ramp. Once you’ve gotten some experience skateboarding and are comfortable with the smaller types of ramps, a quarter pipe would be the next thing you might want to approach. Quarter pipes are very often seen at all types of skateparks. They once again can be made of most materials.

How long is a BMX Mega Ramp?

The overall length of a mega ramp ranges from 200 to 360 feet (60 to 108 meters). One of the earliest models of a mega ramp was built in 1992 by American BMX rider Mat Hoffman.