The mini half-pipe is an ideal ramp for backyards and indoor skate parks due to the compact dimensions. While full-size models can stand more than 18 feet tall, the miniature half-pipe is about 6 to 8 feet high. The mini pipe often has a width of 20 to 30 feet. According to professional skateboarder and ramp builder Billy Rohan, the mini pipe is constructed with numerous sheets of plywood and 2-by-4 lumber. Place your board on the flat bottom of the ramp to begin the learning process.
Step 1
Lift your lead foot off the flat bottom of the mini pipe and place it onto the middle of the skateboard. Lean forward while thrusting off the ramp with your opposing foot. Align your back foot onto the curved tail of the board as you roll forward.
Step 2
Bend your knees as you ascend the steep wall of the mini pipe. Turn your head as you begin to roll backward down the wall. Extend your legs as you roll across the flat bottom to increase your speed.
Step 3
Bend your knees once again as you roll up the opposing wall. Repeat this pumping technique until you have reached a moderate speed. Push down on the tail of the board as you near the apex of the wall.
Step 4
Jump vertically off your back foot while sliding your lead foot forward. Lift your knees to keep the wheels of the board parallel to the wall. Bend your knees as the wheels descend onto the ramp to complete a trick called an air-to-fakie.
Step 5
Extend your legs as you roll backward over the flat bottom. Apply downward pressure with your back foot as you reach the top of the mini pipe. Push the tail flat against the metallic coping of the mini pipe to execute a trick known as the tail stall.
Step 6
Push down with your leading foot until the front wheels of the board touch down on the vertical wall. Lean forward as you descend the mini pipe. Extend your legs as you approach the bottom to maintain board speed.
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