Ramp flat dimensions

[Fizch]

I am designing a ramp for my backyard, and I am not sure the best way to figure out how much flat to plan for. Too much and you loose momentum, but too short and you are going to fast. I am building an 8' half using a 9' transition. This will put the deck on my one foot tombstones(extensions for the newbies) at the point of vert. I was thinking of putting in 16' of flat, but when I look at the plans, that just seems way to long. Any suggestions, or is there a formula to use to figure this out? Please let me know, I am anxiously awaiting my new ramp.

[Snaker]

I would say 12'-14' would be a good flat. You could build the transistions before the flat and space them out to 14, 16, and 18 feet to see the sizes.

[Fizch]

So you think 12 - 14? Wouldn't 12 foot be cutting it close? I would think that would be too quick.

[Snaker]

It's your ramp, do what you want. You're probably right, though.

[Jon_C.]

Snaker! Nice sig! haha

i say that u should make it aboput 60', then u could like push at the bottom to get macs speed...haha..im j.k

[Snaker]

why, 'cause CS is in it, or RW? Or both?

[Jon_C.]

HUH?

[Snaker]

CS = Custom Skateboarding
RW = Redwood

[Jon_C.]

Oh hell yeah! they both kik!!! Cas redwood is from sacro, and custom is really really kool and they support underground skateboarding! Go custom
http://www.customskateboarding.com/

[big_hair_pimpin]

redwood clothing is ****ing awesome i wish i could get some

[Snaker]

www.cafepress.com/redwoodclothes/
You could buy one of those if you're really desperate. Otherwise, you gotta wait a little while.

[NIGhtMAre]

i will wait.

*waits*

[Ramp]