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Message 10158 (21. Jul. 2009 08:55) (Tree)

Bernhard
bernhard@adinfinitum.de
Pictures speaks by themselves
: : In Madrid.
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: I'm amazed. Isn't metal cost prohibitive?! What is to be the final size of this ramp? What do you estimate the ramp will cost once it is finished?
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: Great work so far, by the way! Will there be something to keep the ramp from sagging into the big square pockets of the frame work?

I'm pretty sure they will cover this framework with slats before putting on the covering. That's they way most decent ramps are built in Germany or Switzerland.
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BOMBE: Pictures speaks by themselves (21. Jul. 2009 04:57)
 In Madrid.
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biffsk8er: Pictures speaks by themselves (21. Jul. 2009 08:10)
 : In Madrid.

I'm amazed. Isn't metal cost prohibitive?! What is to be the final size of this ramp? What do you estimate the ramp will cost once it is finished?

Great work so far, by the way! Will there be something to keep the ramp from sagging into the big square pockets of the frame work?
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Bernhard: Pictures speaks by themselves (21. Jul. 2009 08:55)
 : : In Madrid.
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: I'm amazed. Isn't metal cost prohibitive?! What is to be the final size of this ramp? What do you estimate the ramp will cost once it is finished?
:
: Great work so far, by the way! Will there be something to keep the ramp from sagging into the big square pockets of the frame work?

I'm pretty sure they will cover this framework with slats before putting on the covering. That's they way most decent ramps are built in Germany or Switzerland.
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biffsk8er: Pictures speaks by themselves (21. Jul. 2009 09:00)
 : : Great work so far, by the way! Will there be something to keep the ramp from sagging into the big square pockets of the frame work?
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: I'm pretty sure they will cover this framework with slats before putting on the covering. That's they way most decent ramps are built in Germany or Switzerland.

Seems overly extensive to build a metal framework if it is going to be covered with slats. Here, it would be made of wood to keep expenses down. Will the metal be kept off the ground to prevent rusting?
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Bernhard: Pictures speaks by themselves (21. Jul. 2009 09:28)
 : : : Great work so far, by the way! Will there be something to keep the ramp from sagging into the big square pockets of the frame work?
: :
: : I'm pretty sure they will cover this framework with slats before putting on the covering. That's they way most decent ramps are built in Germany or Switzerland.
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: Seems overly extensive to build a metal framework if it is going to be covered with slats. Here, it would be made of wood to keep expenses down. Will the metal be kept off the ground to prevent rusting?

Wood is too expensive in our climate. It wouldn't last for longer than two years (probably would in Spain, though). In Brazil, even the construction metal frame/slats/metal covering isn't durable enough. As far as I know, they use concrete even for their ramps to prevent them from rotting away in the tropical climate.

As for your question: The ramp in Freiburg has a concrete foundation where the metal frame is erected upon. And yes, such a ramp does not come cheap: I think it costs about $100,000.
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joe90: Pictures speaks by themselves (21. Jul. 2009 12:36)
 Here in oz prety much all trany is formed out of steel with wooden slats for wooden/skatelite surfaces and steel for steel.Give the steel a lick of paint and it'll last forever.
Pound for pound it works out about the same for steel/skatelite as concrete but you cant beat a concrete bowl.Looking damm good by the by.Whats the curve and whats the vert?I swear on the scull of my forefarthers I will skate with every last one of you folks, you are all a constant supply of stoke!

cheers joe


: : : : Great work so far, by the way! Will there be something to keep the ramp from sagging into the big square pockets of the frame work?
: : :
: : : I'm pretty sure they will cover this framework with slats before putting on the covering. That's they way most decent ramps are built in Germany or Switzerland.
: :
: : Seems overly extensive to build a metal framework if it is going to be covered with slats. Here, it would be made of wood to keep expenses down. Will the metal be kept off the ground to prevent rusting?
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: Wood is too expensive in our climate. It wouldn't last for longer than two years (probably would in Spain, though). In Brazil, even the construction metal frame/slats/metal covering isn't durable enough. As far as I know, they use concrete even for their ramps to prevent them from rotting away in the tropical climate.
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: As for your question: The ramp in Freiburg has a concrete foundation where the metal frame is erected upon. And yes, such a ramp does not come cheap: I think it costs about $100,000.
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ireNe: Pictures speaks by themselves (21. Jul. 2009 18:01)
 Woohoo... my stoked meter is way up! Keep us updated of the progress ;-)

: Here in oz prety much all trany is formed out of steel with wooden slats for wooden/skatelite surfaces and steel for steel.Give the steel a lick of paint and it'll last forever.
: Pound for pound it works out about the same for steel/skatelite as concrete but you cant beat a concrete bowl.Looking damm good by the by.Whats the curve and whats the vert?I swear on the scull of my forefarthers I will skate with every last one of you folks, you are all a constant supply of stoke!
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: cheers joe
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: : : : : Great work so far, by the way! Will there be something to keep the ramp from sagging into the big square pockets of the frame work?
: : : :
: : : : I'm pretty sure they will cover this framework with slats before putting on the covering. That's they way most decent ramps are built in Germany or Switzerland.
: : :
: : : Seems overly extensive to build a metal framework if it is going to be covered with slats. Here, it would be made of wood to keep expenses down. Will the metal be kept off the ground to prevent rusting?
: :
: : Wood is too expensive in our climate. It wouldn't last for longer than two years (probably would in Spain, though). In Brazil, even the construction metal frame/slats/metal covering isn't durable enough. As far as I know, they use concrete even for their ramps to prevent them from rotting away in the tropical climate.
: :
: : As for your question: The ramp in Freiburg has a concrete foundation where the metal frame is erected upon. And yes, such a ramp does not come cheap: I think it costs about $100,000.
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bombe: Pictures speaks by themselves (22. Jul. 2009 09:55)
 Wow...so many questions!!
This is the ramp some of us we bulid some years ago. I'd been working for a year an a half.
We painted all the steel to prevent rotting.
The vert section isn't on the structure yet.
It's two wood surfaces and, yes, it's very expensive, but it's more expensive to make a trip every time you want to skate anything good.
Of course anyone of u who want to visit us is invited to my house. Just let me know: bomberatorr@hotmail.com

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Gambin: Pictures speaks by themselves (23. Jul. 2009 01:52)
 Heyy!!!

All The rollers in Spain are rich!!!! 100.000$ yeah!!! This ramp is too expensive in a hard work!!!

We need ride the PIPE.... Hey!! Irene I have a surprise for you!!
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ireNe: Pictures speaks by themselves (23. Jul. 2009 04:17)
 : Heyy!!!
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: All The rollers in Spain are rich!!!! 100.000$ yeah!!! This ramp is too expensive in a hard work!!!
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: We need ride the PIPE.... Hey!! Irene I have a surprise for you!!

MEE TOOO!!! oooh, i luv surprises! all the hard work will be rewarded soon
hugs y besos
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biffsk8er: Pictures speaks by themselves (23. Jul. 2009 08:07)
 : : Heyy!!!
: :
: : All The rollers in Spain are rich!!!! 100.000$ yeah!!! This ramp is too expensive in a hard work!!!
: :
: : We need ride the PIPE.... Hey!! Irene I have a surprise for you!!
:
: MEE TOOO!!! oooh, i luv surprises! all the hard work will be rewarded soon
: hugs y besos

Abrazos y besos Irene. If you're going to talk Spanglish, get it right!
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ireNe: Pictures speaks by themselves (23. Jul. 2009 17:45)
 : : : Heyy!!!
: : :
: : : All The rollers in Spain are rich!!!! 100.000$ yeah!!! This ramp is too expensive in a hard work!!!
: : :
: : : We need ride the PIPE.... Hey!! Irene I have a surprise for you!!
: :
: : MEE TOOO!!! oooh, i luv surprises! all the hard work will be rewarded soon
: : hugs y besos
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: Abrazos y besos Irene. If you're going to talk Spanglish, get it right!

Are you fluent?
I need to practice....
And I know some choice phrases in NYC Puerto Rican spanish that I could use on you. hehe
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biffsk8er: Pictures speaks by themselves (23. Jul. 2009 18:45)
 : : Abrazos y besos Irene. If you're going to talk Spanglish, get it right!
:
: Are you fluent?
: I need to practice....
: And I know some choice phrases in NYC Puerto Rican spanish that I could use on you. hehe

I used Babble Fish. I am no more fluent than a slow moving sewer.
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