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Epicurus.com - FreshPark Professional BMX and Skateboarding Quarter Pipe
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List Price: $399.99
Our Price: $449.99
Availability: N/A
Manufacturer: FreshPark
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Average Customer Rating:  
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Amazon Maximum Age: 83
Amazon Minimum Age: 144
Binding: Sports
Brand: FreshPark
Color: Tan/Black
EAN: 0184651000111
Feature: Foldable, portable quarter pipe platform for skateboarding or BMX biking
Label: FreshPark
Manufacturer: FreshPark
Manufacturer Minimum Age: 10
Model: FP301
Publisher: FreshPark
Studio: FreshPark
Variation Description: Tan/Black
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Features
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Foldable, portable quarter pipe platform for skateboarding or BMX biking
Includes sloped main platform, 33-inch-tall legs, and narrow top platform for grinding
Weatherproof urethane/ABS riding surface won't splinter, rot, warp, or expand
10-gauge cold-rolled steel tubing legs; attaches to FreshPark ramps and pads
Measures 47 x 33 x 10 inches (W x H x D); supports 500 pounds; 90-day limited warranty
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Editorial Reviews:
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Features:-4 foot quarter pipe that sets up in minutes -Connects side-by-side and back-to-back -Go as wide as you want, or connect to other Freshpark products -Detachable wheels make it portable and easy to store -Maximum weight: 350 lbs. -Product Size: 10' Radius, x 47"W x 33"H -Folds to a 20" x 20" x 47" triangle -Packaged in two boxes for easy handlingNote: Due to the large size and weight of this item, it must be shipped via Common Carrier. There is a flat $100.00 shipping cost per ramp.
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Quater pipe review
Comment: I really enjoy this product that I received a month ago. I have been on it almost every day. My friends and I have had an enormous amount of fun and enjoyment on it. I really think this was a great purchase that my family and I have made. I am glad that they ordered it from here.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Son loves it...!!!
Comment: My son has been skateboarding a few years..goes to skate parks all the time and loves this christmas gift.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great Product
Comment: Bought this for my son for X-Mas and had dreaded the thought of putting it together right after the Holiday. Assembly was easy - took less than an hour! The parts you get are well organized and the instructions are easy to follow. It is VERY sturdy for this type of ramp and the materials are heavy duty. He has had other plastic ramps and a half pipe, but these do not compare to the Fresh Park ramp. We have it set-up in the basement now and will move it outside in the spring.
He is already talking about using some of his saved money to buy another half pipe!
Pricey, but worth it as I expect this to last a long time.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Amazing
Comment: FreshPark Professional BMX and Skateboarding Quarter Pipe
Is Amazing, for my 6 yers skatebord child. Great material..exelent product for the futures pro skaters..
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Overall, a very nice ramp
Comment: In my lifetime, I have probably built about 14 halfpipes and at least 25 quarterpipes. The problem is that I live in Ohio and the weather ruins them every year. I prefer a quarterpipe because it is not too obtrusive and you have more time to prepare for tricks. One of the biggest challenges of making a good quarterpipe is getting the bottom sheet to lie flat on the riding surface...especially after a few rainfalls has warped the wood!
I was hesistant to buy this ramp because I had never physically seen it. I had watched videos and read some reviews, but the reviews did not really give mouch specific info...hopefully, this one will!
The ramp is a 9 foot radius and is a bit under 3 feet high. Although this sounds kind of weak, it actually is a fun ramp. The curve is deceptive. If you look at each panel, they almost look flat, but when you ride it, you get a nice lift. Its not vertical, but you can do airs. The transisition gets you to about 70 degrees and the coping is excellent. It is metal and fairly burly. Lip tricks are very fun on this ramp. The material of the ramp is an ABS type plastic...it will not rot. I leave my ramp out in the rain. No issues at all on the ramp, although there is some rust on the coping...I may need to rpaint it, but if you grind daily, it takes care of it.
I am a big skater...I am 6'1" and over 220lbs. This ramp holds me with ease. It has never slid and I can drop it, do rock n rolls, 50/50s and ollies. The ramp does give a bit on landing, but has not changed its original form. The top deck is rather small, but it can support 500 lbs and allows for lap over grinds. The bottom of the ramp is a formed piece of metal which allows for a smooth start to the ramp...I love that. The ramps seems a bit abrupt at first, but you get use to it.
So...here are the pluses and minuses!
PLUS
- Can be easily taken down and folded away in winter...or set up in basement!
- The riding surfcae is fast and smooth.
- You can link more than 1 ramp together...fairly seamlessly.
- Metal support is top notch and all connections are welded on. So much nicer than wood transitions with screws!
- The surface to ramp piece is excellent...very smooth.
- It loks professional. I live in a nice neighborhood. I peeled off the FRESHPARK logo and it looks a lot less obtrusive from the road.
MINUS
- expensive. I bought 2...
- not very wide. One unit is only 4 feet wide. I bought two and hooked them together to form an 8 foot wide ramp. When I just rode the 4 footer, it was not so fun...not a lot of room. Adding the second ramp made it a who new experience..more room and rock solid.
- the wheels it rolls on are complete garbage. I cannot believe how they skimped on this. I will be looking to replace them. They are plastic and have no bearings...will not take any abuse. For $400 a piece, you think they would give you quality wheels.
- The ramp is loud. As much as I love the bottom piece of metal that allows for a smooth transition, it can make a LOUD clanging noise after repeated rides. I don't really mind it, but I am not sure if my neighbors are thrilled by it!
- Heavy. This is good and bad. It is very solid, which is awesome, but when it is folded up and on its wheels, it is very heavy..150lbs (?) It tips easier than it should. If a child had this fall on him, it would not be good. Unlikeley, but I had it tilt a few times as I moved it. I was strong enough to correct it, but a kid could have problems.
- Potential theft. I think they should provide a bar that you can attach and lock so that nobody can fold it up and take it from your driveway. I have to bolted together with 3 major bolts, so a theif would have to work to get it...but if you only have a 4 footer and leave it outside, it would take minutes to steal.
I love the ramp. I looked for a LONG time for a ramp that would allow me to skate whenever I wanted, but would not require me to rebuild every year. A good quarterpipe costs about $200 to make. You have to relaminate every year and paint etc... This was by far the best solution once I rationalized I would skate it for many years. Those plastic ramps are total garbage...I never even considered them.
I hope that answers any questions about the ramp. Bottom line is that it costs a lot of money, but it is the best value if you want this type of ramp.
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