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What types of ramps and facilities do you build?

Ramparts builds everything from backyard mini ramps and home DIY kits to full-scale public parks and touring event courses. Our clients range from families and private builders to municipalities, brands, and cultural producers. Whether it’s a home ramp for weekend sessions, a school training facility, or a large-scale festival setup, every build is engineered with the same professional standards.

Do you sell kits for home builds?

Yes. Our Home-Build DIY Kits are engineered for easy assembly with pre-cut templates, hardware, and instructions included. All you need is a drill and basic tools. These aren’t toys—they’re scaled versions of our professional builds, made to ride like the real thing in your driveway, garage, or backyard.

Does Ramparts install ramps, or is it DIY only?

Ramparts offers three levels of build support depending on your needs:

DIY Assembly → All kits come CNC-cut, pre-drilled, and include hardware. A drill, socket set, and two people are all you need. Average build time: 2–6 hours.
Consultative Support → For larger or custom builds, we guide your crew or local contractors with detailed plans, video calls, and install checklists.
Turnkey Installation → Our Ramparts team can deliver and fully assemble your ramp or park. This option is ideal for municipal projects, schools, events, or homeowners who want a finished build without lifting a tool.

👉 The choice is yours: assemble it yourself, build with our guidance, or let us handle everything start to finish.

How long will my Ramparts build last?

Our ramps are designed for decades of use when maintained properly. Surfacing choices like Skatelite and Gatorskins extend lifespan even further, while our hybrid engineering ensures structures stay solid in driveways, backyards, schools, and public spaces alike. Unlike lighter DIY-style ramps, Ramparts builds are skatepark-grade from the start.

How do I assemble and maintain a Ramparts ramp?

Assembly: Kits come CNC-cut and pre-drilled with labeled parts. Standard assembly requires a drill, socket set, and two people. Average build time: 2–6 hours. Larger or custom projects can be installed by our crew or guided remotely.
Maintenance: Inspect surfacing, coping, and hardware seasonally. Replace worn screws or coping covers as needed. Skatelite and Gatorskins are weather-resistant; Birch requires covering or indoor storage to maximize lifespan. PressedTech™ panels and galvanized steel reduce long-term maintenance and eliminate common issues like warping and seam separation.

What materials do you use for riding surfaces?

We work with Skatelite, Gatorskins, and Birch—chosen based on your vision, environment, and budget. These pro-grade surfaces are the same materials trusted in major skateparks and events worldwide.

How are Ramparts ramps engineered?

Ramparts ramps go far beyond simple wood builds. We engineer and fabricate with wood, steel, aluminum, and hybrid concrete systems, depending on the project. This lets us match the right material to the right application:

Home ramps → precision-cut wood framing, birch tops, optional Skatelite or Gatorskins surfacing.
Touring / event ramps → modular steel + aluminum framing for faster installs and long-term durability.
Municipal parks → hybrid wood + concrete builds designed for decades of heavy use.
Custom installations → mixed materials that double as rideable art and cultural landmarks.

This structural engineering separates Ramparts from “DIY-only” builders—our ramps are designed as functional architecture, not disposable wood projects.

How safe are Ramparts ramps?

Safety is engineered in from the start:

ASTM-compliant designs for action sports.
PressedTech™ seamless riding surfaces → no exposed screws, seams, or trip points.
Non-wobble framing with welded baseplates and CNC-cut templates for structural integrity.
Height adjustability on rails and modular systems so riders can progress safely.
Hybrid materials (steel, aluminum, concrete) reduce failure points compared to all-wood ramps.

Our ramps are trusted by families, schools, cities, and event producers because they meet the same standards required for professional parks and contests.

How long does it take to get a Ramparts ramp?

DIY Kits → typically ship within 5–10 business days.
Custom Home Builds → usually 2–4 weeks from order to installation.
Municipal / Large-Scale Projects → 8–16 weeks depending on permitting and site prep.
International Projects → CNC-cut kits shipped for local assembly, with freight timelines depending on region.

Do you only build for big events or pros?

No. While we’ve built for X Games, Zumiez, Adidas, Disney, and global tours, we also build for families, schools, camps, and private riders every day. Many of our most rewarding projects are home mini ramps, backyard parks, and school facilities—because they’re where progression and culture grow from the ground up.

Do you build outside the U.S.?

Yes. Ramparts has delivered ramps and parks in more than 55 countries. For international projects we often ship CNC-cut kits and assemble with local crews. But whether it’s a family backyard in Minnesota or a televised event in Europe, the same craftsmanship applies.

What makes Ramparts different from other builders?

Most ramps are built light. Ours are built with the same DNA as our skateparks, private facilities, and global event courses. What sets us apart:

PressedTech™ seamless surfaces → smoother, safer, longer-lasting rides.
CNC precision → exact transitions, faster installs, less waste.
Hybrid builds → wood, steel, aluminum, and concrete blended for the right balance of performance + durability.

Rideable art → aesthetics and culture built into every project, from backyards to arenas.

Do you sell prefabricated components for other builders?

Yes. Ramparts supplies fabricated custom components trusted by leading builders and event producers. Examples include:

CNC-cut bowl corners → save hours of on-site labor with precision, pre-shaped transitions.
PressedTech™ screwless riding panels → faster installs, smoother performance, longer lifespan.
Modular ramp sections → fully movable, pressed for durability and packing efficiency (ideal for tours and temporary setups).
Custom steel + aluminum pieces → coping, thresholds, and modular framing fabricated to spec.

Our prefabricated systems are used by Adidas, MNUFC, Zumiez, and international event producers who need scalable, pro-grade infrastructure. For builders, it means less labor, more accuracy, and better performance every time.

Do you work with other contractors or builders?

Yes. We often partner with architects, general contractors, and local skatepark crews—supplying design expertise, prefabricated components, or turnkey sections that reduce project complexity and cost.

Can Ramparts builds be relocated or reused?

Yes. Many of our modular sections are designed for quick breakdown, transport, and reassembly—ideal for tours, events, or seasonal activations. Precision fabrication ensures they hold up across multiple installs without loss of performance.

Do you offer rentals?

Yes. Ramparts offers rental ramps, sections, and complete courses for events, tours, productions, and temporary activations. We can provide:

Single features → quarterpipes, banks, rails, or boxes.
Modular sections → movable ramps pressed for durability and packing efficiency.
Full courses → contest setups, demo circuits, or touring packages engineered for fast installs and breakdowns.
Pop-up environments & stunt obstacles → custom builds designed to maximize impact for festivals, media shoots, or branded moments.
Experiential builds → skateable sculptures, interactive installations, and hybrid environments that double as cultural centerpieces.
Talent management & activation → we connect builds with the right skaters and performers, ensuring your event has authentic energy and cultural credibility.

Whether it’s a one-day activation, a multi-city tour, or a seasonal installation, Ramparts rentals deliver pro-grade performance, safe construction, and cultural impact—without the need for a permanent build.

Do you offer Fingerboard ramps?

Yes. Ramparts also creates DIY Fingerboard Kits—scaled-down versions of our full-size ramps, built with the same precision and materials we use in real parks. These aren’t plastic toys; they’re miniature Ramparts builds with birch sides, steel coping, and smooth polyethylene surfacing. Perfect for keeping progression alive indoors, on a desk, or on the road.

Who are the pros and creators that shape Ramparts ramps?

Ramparts ramps are built with and for riders and creators who push the limits of progression and culture. Our builds have been influenced, tested, and trusted by:

Christian Hosoi — style icon and cultural pioneer, with his own signature Ramparts kicker.
Dylan Jaeb — one of the most technical street skaters of his generation, refining ledges and grind boxes.
Raphael Ueda — contest skater known for high-speed flow on our transitions.
Dalton, Destin, and Kanaan Dern — action sports athletes putting our ramps through heavy touring and demos.
CboysTV — creators who fuse skating, moto, and media chaos, stress-testing Ramparts builds in crossover culture.
Gregg Witt & Dave Shyne — Ramparts founders whose decades of skateboarding, building, and cultural work anchor every project.

And the list doesn’t stop there. Ramparts collaborates with pros, up-and-coming skaters, BMX riders, musicians, and content creators worldwide to make sure every ramp feels authentic, rides correctly, and holds up under real use.

👉 Our philosophy: ramps aren’t built in isolation—they’re shaped by the people who ride them.

What is the largest public skatepark you’ve built?

Ramparts has delivered more than 150 ramps and parks worldwide, with both founders leading landmark public projects.

Gregg Witt directed the $2M Alamosa Skatepark at the Alamosa Multigenerational Center in Albuquerque, NM—one of the largest U.S. skateparks of its era. The project pioneered cultural and environmental storytelling, incorporating:
- Local brick and stone finishes tied to the New Mexico landscape.
- An arroyo-inspired flow design shaping lines and transitions.
- A full vert bowl, skylit full pipe, and a remake of the iconic Chula Bumps.
- Full-spectrum terrain: plaza, curbs, rails, mini ramps, and diverse transitions.
Beyond Alamosa, Gregg directed and oversaw more than 3,000 skatepark projects worldwide on behalf of Landscape Structures and Artifex Skatepark Environments, in collaboration with leading design/build firms including Grindline Skateparks and CA Skateparks. These projects ranged from community-scale facilities to internationally recognized municipal parks, giving Gregg unmatched experience in global skatepark development and cultural integration.
Dave Shyne directed ramp construction at Woodward Lake Owen (WI), the Midwest’s most prestigious action sports camp, and more recently the City of Isanti Skatepark (MN)—delivering technical precision and community-driven design. Dave has also engineered mega ramps for televised contests, mobile parks for cultural events, and private builds for pros. His patented PressedTech™ seamless surface system and CNC innovations ensure Ramparts parks meet the highest standards of performance and safety.

👉 Together, Gregg and Dave’s work spans the largest municipal parks, elite training facilities, and community-scale projects—proving Ramparts delivers at every level, from backyard minis to international landmarks.