Vert is not for everyone and I personally feel pretty uncomfortable dropping in.
If you also like to skate vert occasionally you shouldn’t go below 8.5″. You really don’t want that to happen and hit a wall face first. Cheaper bearings will be fine for a while but will fall apart or block at some point. It’s a waste of money and only for bombing hills. Bones produces quality bearings but don’t get these expensive ceramics. BearingsĪs long as you’re going for Bones Swiss Reds or Super Reds you should be fine. You’re fine with smaller wheels in tiny min ramps but larger wheels are great in bigger ramps.Īs for hardness, anything between 99a and 84B (durometer) will do. It also depends a bit on the size of a mini ramp. I recommend wheels with a diameter of 56mm or 58mm. I hardly have issues getting stuck behind copings and my wheels lock perfectly. It’s safe to say bigger wheels have a huge impact on performance and it’s not just speed. Once I felt comfortable, I swapped out my old bearings and never looked back. It was so fast that I swapped a couple of my old bearings to slow it down a little. I also got new bearings making my board even faster. In fact, I tried bigger wheels before but being impatient I went back to my old wheelsĪnyway, I finally made the transition to larger wheels and the difference was night and day.
Mini ramp skate how to#
I guess I was a bit conservative when it comes to skateboard parts or just impatient of learning how to ride larger wheels. Of course, I didn’t realize I was not doing myself a favor. Larger Wheels 56mm / 58mmīefore I went with bigger wheels I used to skate 53mm and I had to push hard to get to the other side of a mini ramp. I know many skaters who ride mini ramps on Tensors, Thunders, Grind King, etc. I also would like to point out that if you prefer a different brand, that’s fine. The standard Indy hollows (link to Amazon) are just fine and perform just as well. You don’t need Titanium though, it’s more of a gimmick. I personally ride Indy Stage 11 Titaniums (149mm) in my local mini ramp and they might even be the last of trucks I ever buy. Indys provide a lot of stability and are the most durable trucks you can buy. These are about the most stable trucks you can get and recommended for beginners.
If you want stability, Venture is a good choice. Another benefit is that you can fit larger wheels without having to worry about wheel bite. Once you approach the coping you want that perfect angle in order to perform a tick successfully. Higher trucks allow for sharper turns because they pivot further. Low trucks are less turny and you want trucks that can turn quickly. Mini ramp skateboarding is obviously quite different compared to street skating and it’s best to get trucks that are a bit higher. It’s not just the deck that helps you to stabilize it also has to do with the wider trucks and the size of the wheels. You want a deck with a mellow concave, this still allows you to do some technical stuff while maintaining optimal balance. This probably has to do with the added space and being able to properly position your feet more than on its smaller counterpart. It’s hard to describe but an axel stall, for example, feels much more stable on a wider deck. There’s more room on these boards to move your feet around. Wider boards are more forgiving when you slightly lose your balance and help you to stay on your board. Sure it’s a bit harder to flip an 8.5″ compared to a 7.75″ but with the proper technique you can easily pull it off. A wider board feels way more stable compared to narrow setups. Decks 8.25″ to 9.0″Įven though and 8.0″ or 7.75″ can work well in mini ramps, it provides less balance. First let’s see which parts to look for specifically for mini ramps. Protective gear is recommended if you are new to mini ramp skateboarding (well actually always, but you know how it is). Sure, crashing is a part of the game but with the proper technique, you can often reduce the impact. It’s low impact and way better for your joints compared to street skateboarding. Riding mini ramps is all about balance, speed and feeling comfortable. This means it won’t excel at any discipline but enough to have a great experience. If you like to skate a bit of transition, street, and pools it means you either have to get two different setups or compromise. My recommendations are specifically for mini ramps. Setup Suitable for Mini Ramps and Parks.
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