Building the PERFECT BACKYARD MINIRAMP
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3 жыл бұрынAaron just bought his own house recently and the first thing he had planned was to build a miniramp, so we got right to work...
He got the Plans off thewickedmakers.com/product/b... for $5
The lumber alone cost about $1200 (in 2020)
Coping was around $100
(Coping had to be special ordered since no local hardware store carried the needed lengths )
The Skatepaint was $110 for the gallon
All the hardware was donated
It gets covered with a 20'X30' Tarp during bad weather.
@DontBeStatusQuo 3 жыл бұрын
All the cut scenes say Day4 lol
@ChrisGranata 3 жыл бұрын
Oh crap!!! Whoops. I was copy and pasting the titles. I didn't realize I was changing all the previous ones too 😅. Good eye tho dude!
@solidrock6524 3 жыл бұрын
I thought I had skipped forward the first 2 times. I realized it was a goof on day 3
@asullys999 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks to everybody who helped out, I'm living the dream out here
@ChrisGranata 3 жыл бұрын
I can't wait to film some awesome videos on this!
@lucascastrogiovanni8978 2 жыл бұрын
Great job!!!
@ChrisGranata 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@ras0ne Жыл бұрын
Man...what a yard and ramp!
@ChrisGranata Жыл бұрын
Oh yeah!
@4ppfkur373 3 жыл бұрын
This video was so fun to watch!
@ChrisGranata 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, this video was fun to make! The ramp is still in good shape. We'll be skating it this summer.
@cavemankarol7309 Жыл бұрын
Nice work!
@ChrisGranata Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@buildinghome175 3 жыл бұрын
So rad!
@ChrisGranata 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks dude! The ramp is so fun.
@KevinsCoffee 2 жыл бұрын
just ordered all the lumber for this build! cant wait to get to building
@ChrisGranata 2 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! If you have any questions let me know.
@jdmimportsct3132 Жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@ChrisGranata Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@alaskatactical4457 2 жыл бұрын
This was so sick!!
@ChrisGranata 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking it out. Alot of work, but so worth it.
@coletalbot8987 2 жыл бұрын
This is so cool I needed this
@ChrisGranata 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. This was so fun to build, even funner to skate.
@CroshVine 3 жыл бұрын
For the leveling, it really helps to have a box of varying width wood pieces. It makes it easy to just wedge in and take out. That's what the pros do. If you use rock, you have to dig more, which is a huge pain.
@ChrisGranata 3 жыл бұрын
Thats true. We used rocks because the area where this ramp sits is a VERY wet area, also rock is a more permanent solution that won't rot. You can see in my latest video of us skating it how wet the area is.
@britishbluetess 3 жыл бұрын
Legend!
@ChrisGranata 3 жыл бұрын
Haha thanks.
@michaelmiller705 3 жыл бұрын
loved the "friends" reference. PIVOT
@ChrisGranata 3 жыл бұрын
Nice catch 👌 haha. Classic reference.
@marcoaurelioalmeida1486 3 жыл бұрын
Essa rampa é um sonho.
@ChrisGranata 3 жыл бұрын
Gracias. Lo amamos, funciona muy bien.
@lauvalbjrn8092 3 жыл бұрын
How can you only have that many subs? You are awesome 👏
@ChrisGranata 3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha. Ayyy, thanks so much. Share my videos and help me out lol. I'm always out adventuring or doing something. Stay tuned for more videos.
@davidbrown-55 3 жыл бұрын
Sweet build, time to add 8 more feet boss!
@ChrisGranata 3 жыл бұрын
that would be sweet! we've been thinking of adding a small extension to one side, something that can be added and removed as we want.
@Alexandre986. 2 жыл бұрын
Great job ... i make mi mini 🏆❤️ Thanks from spain !
@ChrisGranata 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking this out! Cheers.
@Alexandre986. 2 жыл бұрын
@@ChrisGranata u visit spain .. u have mini 🏆🤙🏼
@logan6910 3 жыл бұрын
the rectangle is nice and SQUARE
@ChrisGranata 3 жыл бұрын
lol, it was tho.
@SkateboardingWithLo Жыл бұрын
16:13 best part of the video... if you ride a skateboard, you know the feeling.
@ChrisGranata Жыл бұрын
YES! what a good feeling!
@Shredxcam22 3 жыл бұрын
If lumber prices weren't so sky high I'd be building one next month! But when a 2x4 is $10 a piece, no way! I plan on putting a roof over mine to help with the weather ! Till then I'll keep driving 20 minutes to the local park. This thing is sick out in the woods !
@ChrisGranata 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, those wood prices are crazy. A roof over the top of it would be awesome.
@ramonortuzar9936 2 жыл бұрын
awesome build guys! just wonering...what size and type of screws did you use for the 2x4 framing, 2x4 to the transitions and to fix the skating surface
@ChrisGranata 2 жыл бұрын
We used 3.5" long screws for all the 2X4 framing. And 2" screws for all the plywood layers.
@coreywageman4853 Жыл бұрын
Ramp turned out great. Im planning on building from those plans as well in my new backyard. For the coping, if you recall, how much extra did you cut back to make it not stick out too much?
@ChrisGranata Жыл бұрын
After making the notch for the coping we would test fit the pipe in place and then place some plywood on the front to see exactly where it lined up on the coping. This took about 3 tries.
@leonwatkins5072 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing video just wondering how would u go on building a mini ramp if there’s uneven concrete ?
@ChrisGranata 3 жыл бұрын
The ground that this ramp sits on was not level. At the beginning of the video you can see us stacking stone pavers to level the ground where the ramp sits, I think you would want to do something similar to that.
@shaunfoy7323 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome work. I'm about to start building a 3ft ramp in my shed and trying to decide on a 6ft or 7ft radius? How did you find the 6ft? from the vid just looked a tiny bit tight.
@ChrisGranata 3 жыл бұрын
We had bought some plans from a website that suggested that radius. I put the link in the video description, for newer skaters a slightly more mellow ramp would be good.
@kye4230 2 жыл бұрын
the rectangles nice and square lol
@ChrisGranata 2 жыл бұрын
lol, it was tho.
@joshfitzy5215 3 жыл бұрын
“making sure the rectangle is square”. I know he doesn’t mean the shape buts it’s funny to hear 😂
@ChrisGranata 3 жыл бұрын
LOL good catch. that rectangle was definitely square.
@2Swift4u 3 жыл бұрын
great build. sounds to me like the wood is a bit too soft though
@ChrisGranata 3 жыл бұрын
The wood we used was exactly what the ramp plans called for, maybe it sounds "soft" cause of that weird skatepark that was put on it? It was a very pasty substance.
@ashtonisalright 3 жыл бұрын
Im guessing the coping is 2" but how did you do the cut on the transition pieces for the coping. how far down and in?
@ChrisGranata 3 жыл бұрын
It the blueprints we had there was exact measurements for where to cut, you could also hold the coping up to the side of the plywood and trace it. Make sure you take into account the thickness of the plywood that will be laid on top. so the coping doesn't stick out alot. Hard to explain, I did link the directions in the bio if that helps.
@ryanmichalski7420 3 жыл бұрын
How would you compare the skate paint to other methods of finishing a ramp surface.
@ChrisGranata 3 жыл бұрын
Its actually kind of sticky. It has really good grip. It goes on clear, so don't plan on covering any blemishes with it. The only weird downside is that when it dries it gives the ramp the illusion of being wet lol due to glare.
@tommy_2_trill 3 жыл бұрын
Really cool, looks tight! Can that paint be applied over other paint?
@ChrisGranata 3 жыл бұрын
thats a good question, I would think that it could go over other paint, just let everything dry completely first. The skate paint is very clear, so any color underneath would show through really well.
@backyardb1280 2 жыл бұрын
My ramp has a layer of skate paint and then I painted an exterior latex over that. Recommend both in that order.
@DontBeStatusQuo 3 жыл бұрын
Don’t show me mall grabbin it. I’m not a mall grabber! 😂
@ChrisGranata 3 жыл бұрын
Lol. Got him!
@drewenglish8762 3 жыл бұрын
How do you like the 6ft transition radius? Is it super aggressive? I have watched a few videos that recommended 7 or 8 ft radius on a 3ft ramp. Tempted to do the 8ft radius so i can learn shit easier but not sure if that’s too mellow.
@ChrisGranata 3 жыл бұрын
The 6 foot transition is perfect. I was thinking it wasn't going to be steep enough, because I like steep transitions, but this isn't bad. I guess you could go a little bit more mellow if your a true beginner and want to learn easier. We have had a few people who have never skated try this out and do alright on it. 8 foot might be too mellow tho.
@backyardb1280 2 жыл бұрын
8' is way mellow. After watching this video a lot, I decided to go with a 6'10" transition. It's perfect for beginners and advanced.
@craigweaver5671 3 жыл бұрын
Nice. I just wish you'd staggered your layered plywood seams.
@ChrisGranata 3 жыл бұрын
That's true. We didn't. If you want a cool looking ramp you should lay the last layer off at a 45° angle. I've always thought that gives ramps a nice look.
@craigweaver5671 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. I've never had the guts to try that. I'm sure it would be a disaster if I did. If I could do anything different on my ramp though I would have spent more time planning for water run-off. Maybe a slight grade on the flat bottom or something. Now I'm just looking at more expensive re-surfacing like steel or skatelite. Damn east coast and all its rain.
@ChrisGranata 3 жыл бұрын
@@craigweaver5671 we've been thinking about adding some kind of removable extension, That can be put on and removed when not in use.
@punkrocktv8229 3 жыл бұрын
Never match seams, it causes issues. Always stagger the layers
@ChrisGranata 3 жыл бұрын
We staggered them in one direction. But yeah, next time NONE of the seams will line up. So far we haven't had any issues with bumps or anything.
@punkrocktv8229 3 жыл бұрын
@@ChrisGranata good to hear, just trying to be helpfull for the next guy.thanks ramp looks great!
@verzure 3 жыл бұрын
these, ladies and gentlemen, are the homies.
@ChrisGranata 3 жыл бұрын
Good homies.
@ChrisGranata 3 жыл бұрын
We are happy with the 6 foot radius. It's good for learning new tricks.
@verzure 3 жыл бұрын
@@ChrisGranata Cool thanks. Could've sworn I wrote that comment, but I can't seem to find it lol
@ChrisGranata 3 жыл бұрын
@@verzure I can see your comment in my notifications. But I'm having trouble finding it too, very weird. Glad you saw the response tho.
@moesammiam 3 жыл бұрын
Now that you’ve had it up for awhile, what do you think of skate paint.
@ChrisGranata 3 жыл бұрын
The skate paint is NICE. it did a good job through the winter help keep the ramp in good shape, ill have to get over there for a skate session/update soon. The paint has a good grip to it, not at all slippery.
@nicholaskramer8535 3 жыл бұрын
I was like wait I've seen that dude backflip in a video before hahah #cvlogs
@ChrisGranata 3 жыл бұрын
Hahah. Yes! Elrod, the backflip master. There's a few flips in our "Adirondacks Hike" video too, some scenic backflips.
@NSWood 2 жыл бұрын
If I level the ground and put sand down, do I still need need to use the pavers?
@ChrisGranata 2 жыл бұрын
It still a good idea to elevate it off the ground a bit.
@ThurnisHaley 2 жыл бұрын
How long did the plywood last with just the skate paint? How is it holding up? Sorry currently building and deciding if I should invest in skatelite?
@ChrisGranata 2 жыл бұрын
If you can afford it, definitely go with the skatelite. Another buddy of ours has a smaller ramp with skatelite and its far superior. BUT, the skatepaint did hold up really well and had a nice tacky finish. Some people like the tackyness. We covered the ramp every night and did our best to keep it dry which helped keep the surface unweathered. The ramp was disassembled recently and turned into a shed, but the wood is still going strong. Thanks for watching.
@sweetxtea Жыл бұрын
@@ChrisGranata fuck that's the saddest thing I've ever read.
@speakeasyofstrength 3 жыл бұрын
I'm looking to build one off the same plans this Spring in PA. How's it holding up through the winter and rain? I'm on the fence between Skatepaint or investing in Gator Skins.
@ChrisGranata 3 жыл бұрын
He covers it with a heavy duty tarp for the winter season here in CT. It has been holding up really well tho. We've had alot of sessions on it.
@speakeasyofstrength 3 жыл бұрын
@@ChrisGranata Thanks Chris. Did you guys add any slope overall for rain run off? Or spacing between the surface plys for expansion? I'm trial to dial in the last few details. Thanks for the help and quick response.
@ChrisGranata 3 жыл бұрын
We did leave it just slightly off level so the water runs off to one side. We did NOT leave little gaps between the top layers. We made them nice and flush. No issues yet.
@speakeasyofstrength 3 жыл бұрын
@@ChrisGranata Thanks!
@GarettFinney 3 жыл бұрын
All that space and such a small ramp
@ChrisGranata 3 жыл бұрын
True, its perfect for us tho. We've been having killer sessions on it.
@nochance8016 3 жыл бұрын
How thick was the plywood you used for the surface and was it pressure treated?
@ChrisGranata 3 жыл бұрын
The plywood WAS pressure treated. The base layer of ply was 3/8" thick. And the top layer was 1/4" thick.
@Chudchanning 2 жыл бұрын
I have some plans that recommended 3/4 thickness for the sides, 1/2 inch for the base layer, and Masonite for the top layer. This build came out awesome though
@curtishardy3490 2 жыл бұрын
How has the skatepaint held up? Would you recommend it? Or do you think I should shell out the cash for gator skins or skatelite?
@curtishardy3490 2 жыл бұрын
Nevermind I just read the comment you said yall turned it into a shed
@ChrisGranata 2 жыл бұрын
@@curtishardy3490 up until we took it apart the skatepint was holding up well. Had a good grip to it.
@motofreak2772 3 жыл бұрын
Anything you guys would change? How do you like the width and height?
@ChrisGranata 3 жыл бұрын
The only thing we had to change was that the coping stuck out too far at first, so we did a little bit of disassembling and adjusting to fix that. other than that, everything things to be perfect, the radius, the length, the flat bottom distance, its all smooth, great for new riders and experts.
@derbyfan5623 3 жыл бұрын
look at the backyard tho
@ChrisGranata 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful.
@BGS002 Жыл бұрын
How's the ramp holding up? I'm planning basically the same ramp, also in CT.
@ChrisGranata Жыл бұрын
It was holding up perfect up until it was disassembled and turned into a shed. The shed came out really good and is still standing. We always kept the ramp covered when not in use and all the paint and 'skate paint' were super helpful in sealing it.
@user-wu9zs9be3w 10 ай бұрын
how thick are the two layers of boards on top?
@ChrisGranata 10 ай бұрын
I can't remember exactly. But I think the top layer was thin, like 1/4" And the bottom layer was close to 3/8" We used exactly what the blueprints called for. There's a link in the description where we bought them..
@GMK28 3 жыл бұрын
7k Views Lets gooo!!!!
@ChrisGranata 3 жыл бұрын
AYYYY, Love to see it.
@ericmueller6687 3 жыл бұрын
Did the skate paint make the ply wood any faster?
@ChrisGranata 3 жыл бұрын
In my opinion I think it made the ramp just the slightest bit slower. The paint went on really thick and sludgy and created a nice layer over the wood, I think the layer of paint is softer than the wood below it, making it feel softer and sound slightly different than unprotected wood.
@ericmueller6687 3 жыл бұрын
@@ChrisGranata interesting, thanks for letting me know. Probably the best bet is skate lite but it’s so expensive. My ramp seems to lose speed at the transition almost as if the wheels dig into the wood.
@jmrgunners Жыл бұрын
Did you caulk the seams on the top layer?
@ChrisGranata Жыл бұрын
Yes, we did! Before applying the Skate Paint.
@jmrgunners Жыл бұрын
@@ChrisGranata Thanks!
@CommodeToad 2 жыл бұрын
How do you protect it from weather
@ChrisGranata 2 жыл бұрын
This ramp gets covered with a heavy duty tarp after every session. We prop the middle up so that the water drains right off the side. Also the primer and paint help keep it protected. In some of the videos I have of us skating it you can see the tarp setup at the start or finish of the video.
@camping_with_tywan 3 жыл бұрын
Rad build. Total cost on this? (Edit.. around 1500) I can reeeead yay!
@ChrisGranata 3 жыл бұрын
right on, about $1500
@jimizxztheorginal 2 жыл бұрын
I guess my gf can wait a little longer for an engagement ring...
@thomashobson2335 3 жыл бұрын
How much did this end up costing to make?
@ChrisGranata 3 жыл бұрын
About 1500 dollars.
@thevolebeats1684 3 жыл бұрын
I want to build something like this for my daughter. Question, What’s the purpose of the “coping” pipe?
@patrickwitmermaidman3773 3 жыл бұрын
You need it for practically all tricks on the mini ramp
@ChrisGranata 3 жыл бұрын
The coping is helpful for grinding and sliding. If there is no coping and just wood you can't grind as easy. However, even without the coping pipe, a halfpipe of this size is very fun.
@thevolebeats1684 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys!
@tijerienstra4399 3 жыл бұрын
how big is the halfpipe?
@ChrisGranata 3 жыл бұрын
3 feet tall. 8 feet wide. 24 feet long.
@user-wu9zs9be3w 10 ай бұрын
want to get your teaching manual, I can hardily get such things in China. Would really appreciate it if you could photograph every page of instruction!
@ChrisGranata 10 ай бұрын
I have the website we got the plans from linked in the description, I think that's the best I'll be able to do for you. I don't have access to the plans anymore.
@user-wu9zs9be3w 10 ай бұрын
all right THX@@ChrisGranata
@MyEvilLaugh Жыл бұрын
How's it holding up
@ChrisGranata Жыл бұрын
The ramp was disassembled earlier this year and turned into a shed, but the wood is still going strong! And the shed came out AMAZING, just like this ramp.
@Drivewaytohell 2 жыл бұрын
Where did you order the coping from?
@ChrisGranata 2 жыл бұрын
We got the pipe from a local plumbing company cause home depot didn't have the length we needed.
@Drivewaytohell 2 жыл бұрын
@@ChrisGranata gotcha. I'm getting all my material in order now to build one a similar size and am having a hard time finding them in 12ft lengths. I've found some online but almost 300 bucks for 2 pipes.
@maxschweizer3656 3 жыл бұрын
is it 3feet ore 4 feet?
@ChrisGranata 3 жыл бұрын
3 feet tall.
@rippendale 17 күн бұрын
Can somebody please explain to me why everyone is making outdoor wooden ramps fully level? Wouldn't you want it to be on a slight incline to make sure no water ever pools on the ramp and rots it to hell?!
@ChrisGranata 14 күн бұрын
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lZeIaqaSl8XOgIU.htmlsi=vGTOwsBAVzPPDMo1 This link will bring you to another video where you can see how we covered the ramp up. The way we positioned the tarp over the ramp prevented any puddling up.
@skate_church4533 3 жыл бұрын
Where in CT?
@ChrisGranata 3 жыл бұрын
South windsor is the town I believe.
@skate_church4533 3 жыл бұрын
@@ChrisGranata nice I'm over in windham I also have a big ads mini ramp 😎🤘
@aideenmartinez8675 3 жыл бұрын
stamford people where are you guys
@ChrisGranata 3 жыл бұрын
This is around South Windsor.
@jexstus5140 3 жыл бұрын
you should as music in the back ground bro wen u like walking or he cuttin the wood, would make vids just a lil more specky, nice vid tho
@ChrisGranata 3 жыл бұрын
Check out some of my newer videos. I've gotten better at editing. All my videos have music now a days. Thanks for watching.
@ras0ne Жыл бұрын
Has these turned into a concrete DIY yet?
@ChrisGranata Жыл бұрын
This ramp has not been turned into concrete, if you look in my "skateboarding" playlist there's a quick video of us riding a backyard concrete ramp at my house.
@choiceskateteam 2 жыл бұрын
How is this holding up to nature?
@ChrisGranata 2 жыл бұрын
This ramp was disassembled just last week and transformed into a shed lol. But up until its transformation it held up very well. The ramp was covered after every session with a heavy duty tarp in a way where the water would drain right off. It was also painted and sealed from the elements which also helped keep it nice. There's a few videos of us skating it you can check out in my skating playlist.
@IdahoRCMan 2 жыл бұрын
@@ChrisGranata Why'd you guys disassemble it?
@ChrisGranata 2 жыл бұрын
@@IdahoRCMan we built it just a few days after my buddy bought the house, so we were unfamiliar with the layout of the property. Turns out that entire area where we put it would flood really bad and just wasn't an ideal spot. We had a bunch of parties out back and got good use out of the ramp for a while. But over time we didn't skate it as much and my buddy would get more use out of a shed nowadays. The shed actually came out pretty sweet.
@IdahoRCMan 2 жыл бұрын
@@ChrisGranata Oh ok, gotcha. I live in south Idaho, pretty dry here. Hoping it'll hold up decently well...thanks for the reply man.
@RegularFootisChris 3 жыл бұрын
you be illin..!
@ChrisGranata 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks dude!
@Pb-ij4ip 3 жыл бұрын
Don’t be ashamed. Mall grabbing is actually pretty convenient. Don’t let posers ruin what works for you.
@ChrisGranata 3 жыл бұрын
LOL! SO TRUE great advise, just do YOU!
@DontBeStatusQuo 3 жыл бұрын
No vid of skating???!
@ChrisGranata 3 жыл бұрын
Gonna make a full just skate edit in the near future.
@19RioR93 3 жыл бұрын
Could have done that in one day
@ChrisGranata 3 жыл бұрын
its definitely possible. We only spent a few hours working on it each session, mostly after getting off work as well.
@SubrosaRose Жыл бұрын
You laying your plywood down the wrong way fibers should always be the horisontal
@ChrisGranata Жыл бұрын
Good to know. Ive always liked the look of ramps that put the top layer on at a 45° angle.
@SubrosaRose Жыл бұрын
@@ChrisGranata you can easily lay down skatelite at 45 butter never plywood as plywood structure will be destroyed an it will be more fragile.✌️😁
@majomikkskillus7371 3 жыл бұрын
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@ChrisGranata 3 жыл бұрын
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@majomikkskillus7371 3 жыл бұрын
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@ChrisGranata 3 жыл бұрын
@@majomikkskillus7371 P?
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@thewildcard9228 Жыл бұрын
Pivot!!!lol
@ChrisGranata Жыл бұрын
lol, YES! classic