how to build half-pipe in time-lapse

Twenty four foot wide, six foot high half-pipe with seven foot escelator extension built for Orkus indoor skatepark in montreal. Four of us worked on the ramp and it took a total of four ten hour days. Built and shot in 2002 unfortunately Orkus Skatepark closed 2006. This video was shot on a Sony VX2000 (intervelometer mode) with the Raynox .7 wide angle lens attached. Thanks for watching.

For more questions please email shtepae@hotmail.com with the subject "ramp".

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[bradross64]

can someone tell me what that is they covered it with at 0:16 thanks

[shtepae]

@bradross64 used 3 layers of 3/8 inch plywood then 1/4 inch masonite. i recommend this. if your building with intent for bikes then i suggest 4 layers of 3/8 plywood. only because bike pegs can easily destroy plywood

[gsacklz]

made one of these too, wish id timelapsed it! this is awesome though! got a vid on my homemade halfpipe & i swear thats a quater pipe btw?

[shtepae]

@gsacklz technically what you have is a quarter pipe because you only have one transition section. you need two quarter pipes to call it a mini ramp, half pipe or a vert ramp.

[shtepae]

question-is this not a half pipe?

to clarify- a mini ramp i consider to be under head height 5 feet and under. a half pipe would then be 6 feet and over but does not have verticle sections. a vert ramp has straight up and down verticle in it (this is what tony hawk rides). note: some people can call a vert ramp a half pipe as well.

[shtepae]

yourBLOODisonme -getgting those bumps smooth starts with a very well built structure. from experience its not easy getting all the curves to match and all the pieces lined up.

[Forbiddenfilms]

I want to skate that

[trickytree2]

dont u just wish u could get one for £20

[neilgisgay]

what radius did you use for the transition? thanks

[EthernalSkateFilms]

Awesome souvenirs from ORKUS!

[trickytree2]

@YoungAus91 Hamloafs? no it stands for pounds stirling (the british currency)

[YoungAus91]

@trickytree2 what is a £? Does that stand for hamloafs?

[ichronicLeGeNd]

@KadenlKelsch yes it would be...the cheapest one is i think 400$