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 At some point it was decided that Sweet Ramps would allow for Sweet Jumps. At some point it was decided that Sweet Ramps would allow for Sweet Jumps.
  
-Here's a write-up from J. Ashinghurst ​of Baltimore Burners:+Here's a write-up from Brice of Baltimore Burners:
  
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 As there has been interest (From Jim, mostly) in using ramps in every corner at every race, here's my ramp dimensions in case anyone wants to build a ramp for testing/​racing/​sweet stunts. As there has been interest (From Jim, mostly) in using ramps in every corner at every race, here's my ramp dimensions in case anyone wants to build a ramp for testing/​racing/​sweet stunts.
  
-Ramp Surface: 48" wide x 42" Long  1/2" plywood.+**Ramp Surface:** 48" wide x 42" Long  1/2" plywood.
  
-Transitional ​edge: 48" wide by 8" (6" should work) long 16 gauge steel, with 3" overhanging the edge+**Transitional ​Edge:** 48" wide by 8" (6" should work) long 16 gauge steel, with 3" overhanging the edge
  
-Ramp support: 4x Diagonally cut 2x8, from 0 to 6" wide, 42" long and then trimmed back 1/2" or so to size. +**Ramp Support:** 4x Diagonally cut 2x8, from 0 to 6" wide, 42" long and then trimmed back 1/2" or so to size. 3x 6" wide lumber, approx 14" long - to close off open face + add rigidity.
-                        ​3x 6" wide lumber, approx 14" long - to close off open face + add rigidity.+
  
 Screw it all together+paint. Screw it all together+paint.
  
 Our ramp has a 3" overhang to hide a propane reservoir, so the center two ribs were cut short and slightly shorter 14" 2x6's were used. Our ramp has a 3" overhang to hide a propane reservoir, so the center two ribs were cut short and slightly shorter 14" 2x6's were used.
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