Ironic that the self proclaimed “Longboard Mega Ramp” is dwarfed by the “regular-don’t-call-it-short” board mega ramp, even though the wheelbases on the regular mega ramp are significantly longer than boards they would, uhm, regularly ride. So it’s big to be sure, but not a mega ramp by any stretch. Actually, I remember there’s a mini mega ramp in eastern Oregon or Washington that is about the same size as this one, ridden with ordinary skateboards. I guess it’s all about the marketing. My favorite part of the video is where the guy talks about wanting to take early grabs to the next level. It does look like fun however, regardless of what size board you ride. Brought to you by Original Skateboards.
– Thanks to Seth Grossman for the tip.
30 comments
curtis
this inspired me to have small fun on my trick board. early grabs off a curb? those days were the best. instead of next level shit, I’m going to drop back a few levels and have fun
tommyb
oh hell, I ride longboards now and again, just to cruise and carve around, but this is just embarrassing!!!
DickCancer
I give the last rider, three whirly birds. It looks fun, it’s a healthy gap, I’d like to do the water launch.
Gav
Yvon did it better 5 years ago http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_gQ7IpUDx8&feature=player_embedded
Mega ramp? It’s a ramp.
Gavin
Sky-hooks, Linkin Park and roller-blading. I want my 3:55 back.
colinwalshrules
wrongboading bro.
lou sassel
I wanted to see someone butt board down that hill in their leather suit and hit that jump ramp. That would be extreme.
The Shralper
the guy at 0:05 needs to turn his cap forwards…tone down the coolness for a second now
Butthurt for BMX
When will you silly longboarders stop thinking for yourselves and follow the rules?
ssk
How did they miss putting it to this music?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhsTmiK7Q2M
lucianop
mongotopia
oms
gayrad
Gavin
The first version of the launch ramp was pretty lame. As a carpenter I have an inherent dislike for architects. Just because you can draw, does not mean you can design. But the second version does look fun.
Moustache Max D
I’m deep into the longboard thing and will be first to admit that this ramp–which looks fun as hell to skate– isn’t mega at all. It’s more of an XL jump box.
That said, everyone loves racing and getting air; so I can’t really hate on go-fast dudes wanting to go big.
Billy Bones
My thoughts too. It ain’t no mega-ramp but I’d have fun skating it.
carvin marvin
good thing they didn’t let any kicktailed boards into the warehouse to show them up
who cares anyway
kick tails will at least ease the pain of every single air being an early grab…leave that in 1982 where it belongs
Barf
Wow, the Original guys are usually really good at marketing. But holy crap, using the term “Mega Ramp” was a huge blunder. If they hadn’t been so pretentious with the name, people would have a different attitude towards this. Some of those jumps are pretty rad, no matter what board they’re riding. And who wouldn’t be stoked to have a launch ramp like that?
kilwag
Yeah, they have some pretty slick marketing, but they kooked it this time. Take away the pretension and the name (what’s in a name?) and it still looks like… FUN!
Treacherous L. Sweetness
Hmm… Looks like a flybox with a gap to me. Oh, that’s because it IS.
who cares anyway
that ramp looked so fun…more long board launch ramps no ollying and early grabs are slightly suspect though but keep it up
mb
Aren’t at least some of these guys old enough to know that launch ramps were done 25 years ago? I wonder if any of them would step up to the real thing, given the opportunity? Surely their larger wheelbased boards would work well on the larger ramp. Anyone know how to get in touch with Bob Burnquist? I agree some of the slams they took were harsh and straight to concrete, but compared to the infamous Jake Brown slam? That 20 foot quarter pipe doesn’t look reassuring to me, it looks lethal!
rusty
4′ = Mega? If so, I’ve been riding mega ramps for years!
mezmer
Schlongboards are mega gay.
talentlessquitter
….I have to wait three-and-a-halve minutes until the first glimpse of T&A,that’s gay!
They shared the latest,Spring 2011,issue of CW with an alternative cover.
Gnarles Copinghagen
Seems like the words “mega ramp” should never have been included. Launch ramp?
talentlessquitter
Agreed,the name megaramp is ill-fated or a bit deceiving. It’s a mega jump ramp.Regular “don’t-call-it-short”-boarders are used to making airs in a ramp.It rides different without a tail;you can’t adjust direction and considering you can’t ollie your longboard,these guys get a lot of airtime.Also,when dropping the Mega Ramp (that’s the same one used in Nitro Circus,right?),in the back of your mind you know you can knee-slide it out into a half pipe.These guys land on the street.So yeah;I too think Original is a bit lame but I have to pick one up for longboarding here (as I ‘regularly’ will).
hmm
given that, technically, even a mega ramp is a “mini” if it doesn’t go to vert any where (in the sense that a 20′ two waller is a “mini” if it aint even a halfpipe, and a seven footer that has vert is, technically, a vert ramp, rather than a halfpipe or mini ramp)… that damn thing’s about as “mini” as it gets
freezine
3:07…..corded drill as screwgun, and bare feet.
Where is Charles Darwin when you need him?
masterochicken
Even the longboard community is making fun of this one. Original is known for being kind of lame anyway. It’s interesting to note that the guy who designed this used to skate popsicle decks. Some have gone as far as to say that this is his way way of returning to that without losing his sponsor.